Growing up as a red wolf is no small feat. We face adversity and have chosen to not only attend high school but an early college high school at that. While earning high school credit, the classes we choose are dual enrollment and push our commitment level to that of what an adult faces after having […]
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Carter Profile of Excellence: Susan Silva
Avid club president, cheerleader, and reporter for the Red Gold News, Susan Silva, is working on a series of podcasts, enthusiastically, that will be shown in the Red Gold news web page. When asked how she felt about the new project, Silva said, “ I really do love what I’m doing, and I feel there […]
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English Teacher Wins $4,000
On, Wednesday, October 24, 2018, Mrs. Leslie Gonzalez, 9th grade English teacher, was awarded a grant of $4,000 from the Educational Excellence Foundation. This foundation’s purpose is to provide students with financial support for educational necessities. Mrs. Gonzalez said, “The grant offers great opportunities for teachers to increase the learning environment in their class that […]
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Favorite Scary Movies
Carter’s students and staff talk about their favorite scary movies.
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Jimmy Carter Got Talent
Alberto Lopez is currently a junior. His hobbies are running and playing soccer. In this video, he is doing a triple jump for track and field. Albert said, “I am tired of school and running frees me from all my stress.” [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5mOTgx9nSk&w=560&h=315] Susan Silva is a sophomore, and she has a deep love […]
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Teddy Bears Needed
This month, Carter’s NHS is trying to collect teddy bears or any comforting toys for the Children’s Advocacy Centers of Texas (CACTX), located in Edinburg. Cecilia Martinez, a 2016 JCEC graduate, came up with this project for the children who are in need of the CACTX. The program offers its services for those under eighteen […]
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First UIL Meet
On Saturday, October 19, 2018, this year’s first UIL meet took place at Palmview HS. This meet was a huge success for Jimmy Carter ECHS, placing 2nd sweepstakes overall. Congratulations to all of the winners!
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Books on Wheels
La Joya District buses have brought up a simple way for kids to do their readings: E-books. With E-books, students can read on their way home. E-books are easy to access. They do not require an internet connection, and they can just be easily obtained by scanning the code located on a bus. LJISD wants […]
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DIY Face Masks
Ugh, another pimple! Acne is a condition of the skin that shows up as different types of bumps. These bumps can be blackheads, whiteheads, pimples, or cysts. Teens get acne because of the hormonal changes that come with puberty. If your parents had acne as teens, it’s more likely that you will, too. The good […]
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Anti-Bullying Pep-rally
Student Council and Student government members, directed by Junior teacher, Mr. Bernal, organized the Anti-Bullying Pep-Rally. The reason this event took place was to raise awareness against bullying and to celebrate the school’s overall hard work. The pep-rally was held in JCECHS Gym, Friday, October 5th. The pep-rally began with the pep-squad/cheerleaders taking the floor […]