AP exams are right around the corner. Jimmy Carter is offering five AP exams; Economics, History, Spanish Language, Spanish Literature, and English 4. As the AP exams approach, teachers are working hard to prepare students as much as they can. They take advantage of every opportunity they have to teach their students all the necessary […]
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Teacher of the Year: Leslie Gonzalez
Mrs. Leslie Gonzalez is a freshmen teacher who has dedicated her time and hard work to her students for the past six years, and she continues to do so. She recently was named Teacher of the Year by way of votes from her colleagues. Because of her accomplishment, many of her coworkers have expressed how […]
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What is the LGBTQA+ Straight alliance Group?
Sophomore Alexia Escogido formed the LGBTQA+ straight alliance, Love is Love, to educate fellow on the idea of inclusivity and tolerance. Not many at Carter are familiar with the history of the multi-colored flag. Some go as far as closing in their beliefs around the idea that love is exclusive to that between a male […]
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Feature Story: Sister Norma Pimentel
As she saw a young Salvadorian girl get separated from her parents by border patrol, inspiration for helping others struck and many followed, that would alter her goal of restoring human dignity. Restoring human dignity has always found a way in Sister Norma Pimentel’s life, who received praise for her volunteer work, by being bestowed […]
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LGBTQ+ Flag History
Many people identify with the LGBTQ flag, however, many don’t know the story behind it. Originally, the flag was composed of eight stripes, resembling a rainbow. Behind every color there was meaning: hot pink symbolized sex, red was for life, orange for healing, yellow for sunlight, green for nature, turquoise for magic, indigo for harmony, […]
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Welcome to the LEO’s Club
The LEO’s club is having their induction ceremony Thursday, March 21 after school in the Jimmy Carter cafeteria. The LEO’s stands for Leadership Experience Opportunity, this organization teaches you to serve your community. It is important because it teaches students to care more about the surroundings of their community. Mrs. Torres is the LEO’s club […]
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Carter Students Receive Superior Rating at VASE Competition
Jimmy Carter Students Receive A Superior Rating in Visual Arts Scholastic Event. The students attended the competition at Nikki Rowe High School on February 9th. VASE is a TAEA (Texas Art Education Association) sponsored-visual arts event that recognizes and celebrates exemplary high school student artwork. High school students in grades 9-12 from throughout Texas can […]
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Lady Huskies Soccer Team
Juarez Lincoln High School’s boys soccer team has built a statewide reputation for their success in soccer. However, this year the girls soccer team has built their own reputation for the successful season they’ve had. Leslie Lopez, Jimmy Carter Early College High School student and Juarez Lincoln athlete, has played a big role in the […]
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I’ll Do It Tomorrow!
A phrase that is heard a lot among students is “ill do it tomorrow”, which probably means they would do their school work some other time for something of less value or something more entertaining. Procrastination is the “action of delaying or postponing something.” This act is very common among high school students. The funniest […]
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Royal Court Chaos
As Valentines approaches, the Student Council and Student Government committee are organizing a Western Valentines Dance in which nominees will run for the royal court. Grade level students nominated six classmates; however, more than 50% of the nominees are failing their classes; therefore they have been immediately disqualified. Furthermore, the student council sponsor, Mr. Bernal, […]