The Warrior Post

2012 Journalism Banquet Video

Tricia Regalado — Tue, 15 May 2012 22:22:22 +0000

Italian exchange update

lflorence — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 14:37:31 +0000

On Mar. 3, 19 Martin students headed out to Italy to be reunited with their Italian partners that were in Texas in October. With feelings of excitement, they departed from Texas for Venice, Italy.
“Before I left, I was really excited that I would be able to see Emma, my Italian exchange partner, and would be able to finally meet her family,” senior Angelina Huggins said.
Upon arriving in Italy, the students spent two days in Venice and then went to Udine, the city where their exchange partners live.
Students went to school with their partners and spent time with their new Italian families at home to learn what life for an Italian teenager is like.
In addition to their time in Udine, the students went on day-excursions to Slovenia, Austria and Trieste, Italy.
“What any of us have experienced is hard to put in a few words,” Huggins said. “This trip was like a treasure chest, filled with opportunities ranging from enjoying Italy and meeting new friends to creating a second family and learning new culture.”

First annual Black History Program

lflorence — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 15:07:49 +0000

April 4, 1968, Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee.
The night before, King had said: “I just want to do God’s will. And He’s allowed me to go up to the mountain. And I’ve looked over, and I’ve seen the Promised Land. I may not get there with you. But I want you to know tonight, that we, as a people, will get to the promised land.”
April 4, 2012, 44 years after that day in Memphis, the Arlington community proved that the promised land had come.
Wednesday night, Martin’s first annual Black History Program event was held.
“One of the best parts about Martin is that people don’t judge,” Student Body President Austin Taylor said. “People just have friends. This event is everyone coming together to acknowledge a group’s accomplishments.”
Events that were a part of the night were performances by the Just Praise Dancers, the Chamber Choir, the Step Team, a poem by Durmerrick Ross, and guest speaker Rev. Kyev Tatum. Appearances were made by State Representatives Bill Zedler and Diane Patrick, Superintendent Jerry McCullough, State Senator Wendy Davis, and Arlington NAACP and LULAC representatives Silk Gamble and Luis Castillo. The event was run by Martin parent Bridgette Davis.
“My goal was to highlight leaders, both student and of this community,” Davis said. “I want students to grab hold of what being a part of the community means. I wanted to show appreciation for the African American community.”
Tributes to Trayvon Martin as well as to the families of fallen loved ones in the communities were made. Furthermore, community members were honored for their contributions. A passing of the torch was completed from these members to the student leaders of Martin.
“It was very nice, I liked the unification between the old and new generations and the different programs,” principal Marlene Roddy said. “We’ll have to make adjustments for next year, and hopefully it will be in February.”
The program aimed to influence the community, and proved to be successful. It followed its theme, “Leading Locally, Influencing Globally.”
“It’s nice to celebrate diversity,” Senior Class President Jarrett Way said. “Mrs. Davis put a lot of work into this. I am proud to be representing the students, our school, and our community.

Invisible Children’s Black and White Dinner

cgillaspia — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 13:36:44 +0000

Members of the Invisible Children club at Martin hosted a 20′s themed black & white dinner and a silent auction to gain funds for their campaign to stop the exploitation of children in Uganda & Sudan by Joseph Kony and the LRA.

Dance Dares

Tricia Regalado — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 16:13:59 +0000

Seekers update

lflorence — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 14:18:21 +0000

Seekers students gave up a Saturday morning and lent a helping hand to Mission Arlington, March 3.
Eighteen members helped by moving piles of boxes filled with things like paper plates or toy cars from one building to another to make room for several groups that would be staying there over spring breaks. Mission Arlington helps many people in different ways across Arlington, and some churches come to Arlington to help out during spring break. The building needed to be emptied for some of the groups that would help out.
“I think it went well and we got a lot done that would have taken the people there a lot longer without us,” sophomore Lauren Knapton said.
The students worked for two hours to move the boxes across the street into the other vacant building.
“They were pretty heavy boxes and my back was sore the next day from lifting them,” Knapton said.
It was the first time that Seekers had done a mission project this year and they plan on working for Mission Arlington again April 7. A new project will be assigned for them, but there is always work to be done there.

30th anniversary reunion

lflorence — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 14:26:39 +0000

A wave of nostalgia crept up as current and former faculty members walked through the library on Monday, Mar. 5 for the Martin 30th Anniversary reception.
Tables filled with old newspapers, scrapbooks, photos and a large assortment of food filled the library. Students from the band played in the hallway, and the orchestra inside. Photography teacher Daniel Regalado had a studio set up for faculty to come take photos. There was no shortage of hugs and handshakes from past and present Martin faculty as they reconnected. Many hadn’t seen each other in years.
“I’m so glad to be able to see everyone and be a part of this tradition,” said Judy Stringham, who was charter faculty from 1982 to 2001, and an Asst. Principal from 2001 to 2006.
Photos from the reception can be found at martin30th.minus.com.

Student Council campaigning

lflorence — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 14:20:03 +0000

Tattoos on kids’ hands and faces, glittery posters and catchy slogans fill the hallways of Martin. Student Council candidates taped up their precious propaganda in hopes of winning over the student body. These and various meetings lead up to the outcome of having a leadership position over the student body.
“You have to attend a meeting and fill out an application,” junior Pearson Daniels said. “For others, they have to stay on-campus during lunch and talk to the other students and hand out their campaigning items.”
Some people run for college advantages, some for glory, and others just like the experience. Even though most have opponents, they have no hard feelings.
“I like the people it puts me with,” Daniels said. “It helps you become a better leader, but most of all I do it for the friendships I make.”
However, campaigning isn’t a walk in the park. Reaching out to the other students isn’t exactly priceless. All the posters, pens, pencils and most of all T-shirts add up.
“It gets pretty expensive, but there are regulations. So for kids who don’t have the money they aren’t overruled by their opponents,” junior Nico Garofano said.
Ballets were handed out for students to mark their votes. Now all the candidates can do is nervously wait for the outcome.

What would the perfect school look like?

Tricia Regalado — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 18:05:18 +0000

Prom and Bahama Bash ticket sales

lflorence — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 15:52:11 +0000

Prom and Bahama Bash tickets went on sale at lunch in the upper gym lobby Monday March 5. Prom tickets were sold for $65 each and bahama bash were sold for $30 each.
“My date bought all of it,” senior Makenzie Northener said. “I was surprised because they’re kind of expensive.”
The crowd for the first week wasn’t the biggest, but tickets will be sold up until the day of Prom and you can buy Bahama Bash tickets at the door for $35.
“I couldn’t buy mine this week and they made it sound like this was the only time, but thank goodness it isn’t,” senior Sammy Hernandez said.
Prom is April 28 at the Dallas Market Center from 7pm to 11pm. Bahama Bash is hosted at Martin from midnight to 6am. Don’t worry about the time, plenty of coffee is available.