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THE HERD

Issue #1 Issue #7 Fox Tech High School, San Antonio, Texas January 29, 2016

Swim Team captures District Championships

New Journalism Class

Fox Tech will offer a Journalism Class in 2016-2017.

This class will create and publish the school

newspaper and yearbook. If you are interested –

choose - Journalism – on your course slip.

Our Fox Tech Swim Team swept last weeks

Texas 5A Region 8 District 30 Championships

(January 21, 2016). Our athletes were

fantastic. Our Buffaloes thrilled the crowds

with some come from behind finishes. Great

job Coach Cuccia for pushing and inspiring our

swimmers. During the awards celebration, our

Fox Tech swimmers tossed their swim coach

into the pool. Coach Cuccia said that her

clothes were so water-logged that she needed

help getting out of the pool. Great HERD

memories for sure. Again, terrific job

SWIMMERS - WE ARE SO PROUD & EXCITED

FOR YOUR INDIVIDUAL AND COLLECTIVE

ACCOMPLISHMENTS.

Team Event Medals Count:

1ST PLACE: Women’s 200 Medley Relay: Sharon

Garcia, Makayla Rodriguez, Isabella Dominguez

and Victoria Sandoval.

1ST PLACE: Women’s 200 Free Relay: Sharon Garcia, Makayla Rodriguez, Victoria Sandoval,

and Isabella Dominguez

1ST PLACE: Men’s 200 Medley Relay: Oziel

Garza, Isaiah Salazar, Kevin Smith, Elias Conde

1ST PLACE: Men’s 200 Free Relay: Kevin Smith, Robert Herrera, Oziel Garza, Isaiah Salazar

3RD PLACE: Women’s 400 free relay: Candy

Diaz, Yesenia Estrada, Ileana Flowers, Marsha Madrigal

3RD PLACE: Men’s 400 free relay: Elias Conde,

Diego Gonzalez-Salazar, Christian Ortiz, Robert

Herrera

1st PLACE TEAM: Girls scored 169 points, Edison 84, Jeff 76

1st PLACE TEAM: Boys scored 135 points, Edison 100, Jeff 72

“Both the girls and boys swim teams dominated

the pool at the district meet bringing home two

district championships. This is all due to the

sacrifices each swimmer made to train hard

throughout the season” – Coach Janice Cuccia

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SAISD District History Day Fair

On Tuesday, January 12th, Fox Tech history students

competed at the SAISD District History Day Fair at Trinity

University. Fox Tech sent the second largest delegation of

students competing at the annual contest. As it turned out, it

was a banner day for Fox Tech students and their projects.

This years National History Theme is Exploration, Encounter,

and Exchange.

Students medaled in the following events:

Brigham Jones – 2nd

place: Historical Research Paper – Amelia

Earhart.

Austin Martinez -3rd

place: Historical Research Paper: Mass

Media and Protest: Daisy Bates and the Little Rock Nine.

Baby Garcia – 2nd

place: Individual Historical Exhibit – Apollo 11.

Alexis Lightburn- 1st place: Individual Historical Exhibit –

Sputnik.

Benesia Rodriguez, Yaharia Martinez, 3rd

place Group Historical

Exhibit – Wonderful World of Disney

Clea Blaylock, Iris Muniz, Rosemary Jimenez- 2nd

place Group

Historical Exhibit – Neil Armstrong.

Matthew Hutchin, Iman Wallace, Isaiah Salazar, Shawn

Rodriguez, Esperanza Gonzalez – 2nd

place Group Historical

Performance – Bombs to Brides.

1st and 2

nd place medalists will move on to regionals held next

month at Texas A&M University – San Antonio.

Mr. Martinez and Ms. Skidmore are so proud of this year's

participants. The judges were impressed with the quality,

creativity, and research demonstrated by our students and their

projects. Once again, great job Nerd Herd!

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U.I.L. Student Congress

State Capital, Austin, Texas (Dolores Torres, Staff Reporter)

UIL Student Congress simulates the democratic legislative

debate process of the U.S. legislature. Part of the debate

process includes the submission of mock legislation

generated from students. Fox Tech submitted legislation

regarding the use of body cameras by law enforcement.

Tech's legislation was selected to be argued at the state

competition.

On January 11-13th, our UIL Student Congress Team

competed at the Texas State Capital in Austin, Texas. During

the rigorous debate exchanges, Junior – Andrew Kamali

advanced to the Super Congress final round of competition.

Andrew was the only congressional debater arguing

legislation from the San Antonio area. He would finish the

day with an impressive ranking of #10 .

Ms. Casanova is extremely proud of Andrew and the entire

Fox Tech UIL Congress team. Great job resenting Fox Tech.

Justin Bieber’s New Album (Austin Martinez, Staff Reporter)

21 year-old pop star, Justin Bieber is blowing up the charts with his

new album “Purpose.” His hit songs, “What Do You Men?” and

“Sorry” currently place 2nd and 3rd on the Billboard 100. The album

includes 14 new tracks (19 on the deluxe edition.) “Purpose”

features many guest artists, such as, Big Sean, Travis Scott, Ariana

Grande, Skrillex, Diplo, Nas, and Halsey. “The significance of my

album Purpose is basically just to let people know that whether you

lost your purpose, or you don’t feel like you have a purpose, it’s

really important you find it” comments Justin Bieber on his recent

work. Fans love Justin’s new direction and outlook. Freshmen

Kendall Abney says “I like Justin’s album because it has lots of

meaning. It symbolizes change in a person.”

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Nothing Stops a Buffalo Stampede!

Support Fox Tech Athletics.

See you at the next game!

DEBT OF HONOR

On December 3rd, U.S. History students were treated to a screening of “Debt of Honor” which

was featured on PBS. Local television PBS affiliate KLRN provided an opportunity for our

students to screen the film. As an added bonus, students were able to engage with the film’s

director, Ric Burns. Debt of Honor examines the way in which the federal government and

society as a whole have regarded disabled veterans throughout our history, beginning in the

aftermath of the Revolutionary War through today’s continuing conflicts in the Middle East.

Ric Burns answered student questions, and shared his thoughts and inspirations regarding

the making of his film. Part of the documentary was filmed in San Antonio which featured

interviews from the Wounded Warriors Project. The students were thrilled that the director

spoke so highly of his visit to San Antonio. Junior - Onley Guerra said, “The film was very

interesting. It gave me a lot to think about, the idea that our improved technology has led

toward an increase in the survival of war injuries. And then those veterans, who would have

probably died in the past, must somehow find a way to integrate back into society with some

severe physical and mental injuries. It’s an issue we really seem to ignore.”

Social Studies teacher Mr. Robert Martinez was thrilled at the opportunity afforded his

students, “the documentary shed light on a field of medicine and social commentary not often

addressed in the public media or educational system. Thank you, Ric Burns, PBS, and

KLRN.”

Film Director Ric Burns

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Martin Luther King March

(Lauren Reyna, Staff Reporter)

Fox Tech students joined 300,000 fellow San Antonians in a tribute march to Dr. Martin Luther

King, Jr. on Monday, January 18th. The longest MLK march in the nation traveled along a 2.3

mile route through our city’s eastside. Mr. Martinez was said that he was proud that students

took the time to honor this great American. No doubt, our students had an opportunity to

reflect on the accomplishments of the past and the challenges of the future. “It was amazing to

see so many people there marching together for a common cause,” shared Jose Pinedo.

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Fox Tech High School Journalism Staff

Dolores Torres Staff Reporter Austin Martinez Staff Reporter

Kendra Turpin Staff Reporter Athena McCloud Sports Reporter

Maggie Ruiz Staff Reporter Benesia Rodriguez Staff Photographer

Lauren Reyna Staff Reporter Mr. Martinez Faculty Sponsor

Dark Places by Gillian Flynn

(Kendra Turpin, Literary Critic)

Libby was seven when her family was brutally

murdered. She testified that her brother was

responsible for the murders. Libby continued on

with a life of distance and unapproachably, afraid

to trust the world. One day, she is contacted by

an elite group of criminal investigators. They

believe her brother to be innocent. So who is the

real killer? Why did the killer single out her

family? These questions form a web of intrigue

and mystery. As the story unwinds, As she

pushes forward, Libby is haunted by the past

with a killer still lingering about. This is a thrilling

& exciting read.

Next Basketball Home Games

Tuesday 1/26/16 vs Marion Tuesday 2/2/16 vs Natalia Tuesday 2/9/16 vs Brooks Tuesday 2/16/16 vs Cole