Leander High School's online student-run newspaper

The Roar
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Leander High School's online student-run newspaper

The Roar
Leander High School's online student-run newspaper

The Roar
NEWS
Chris Clark answers questions at student press conference held on Dec. 16.
Chris Clark named lone finalist for superintendent
by Ari Tower, Editor • March 13, 2026
Junior Reene Rodriguez kicks the ball across the field at the game against Hendrickson at Bible Stadium on Sept. 4. The step from 5A to 6A promises a new set of challenges for Lions of every UIL activity.
Schools to transfer from 5A to 6A
by Evylia Heyden, Reporter • March 12, 2026
Clubs host girls' self defense class
Clubs host girls’ self defense class
by Ari Tower, Editor • March 6, 2026
FEATURES
Leander High School grounds technician Roy Amezcua shovels thick ice, battling the cold. "This is really hard work if we did not have the right equipment, and we don't have a plow so we have to work with what we have," Amezcua said.
Students reflect on snow days
by Austin Connelly, Reporter • January 30, 2026
Senior William Westmoreland grips the muzzle of his goat, Bucky, at the teacher showcase. For his final year, Westmoreland expanded his range of raising to turkeys and chickens as well.
Senior spends hours bonding with his goat
by Ari Tower, Editor • December 1, 2025
Senior Emma Funes walks her AP Literature class through guiding questions posed by Emily Bronte's "Wuthering Heights." Funes' group explored the cyclical nature of revenge and the exploration of manhood in Bronte's classic novel.
AP Literature class gives final presentations
by Ari Tower, Editor • November 18, 2025
SPORTS
Defensive back Tyree Smith churns turf to cut off Pflugerville player.
Lions lose against Pflugerville
by Ari Tower, Reporter • August 29, 2025
Junior Varsity player Myky Ho grapples with her Glen opponent for control of the ball, prepared to pass it onto her teammates.. "Teamwork is important to me because I believe it’s the key to succeeding in basketball," Ho said. "No matter how fast you dribble, you’re never faster than a pass. Not to mention it’s just more fun when you work as a team knowing you have people by your side. "
Girls JV adapt as season evolves
Basketball players face Hays tonight
by Ari Tower, Reporter • January 17, 2025
JV teams play Hendrickson
JV teams play Hendrickson
by Griffin Darby, Photographer • September 5, 2024
OPINIONS
Junior Violet Dunnam glues her reasonably-sized mum together in the school colors red, white and blue.
Absurd mums contribute to overconsumption
Homecoming tradition leaves ecological pocks
by Ari Tower, Editor • October 1, 2025
Sophomores Alyssa Martin and Abigail Martin study for the STAAR test in Mr. Stephens chemistry class on April 25.
STAAR swept the school
Students opinions on STAAR testing
by Marilyn Rutschman, Reporter • May 16, 2025
Change final exemption policies
Do not punish those who succeed
by Sofia Rios, Reporter • May 5, 2025
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