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The RoundUp

The student news site of Clements High School

The RoundUp

The student news site of Clements High School

The RoundUp

Professional communications teacher and Rock Club sponsor Jeffrey Stirl took the stage with his guitar and amplifier to sing Poison's "Something to Believe In".

A Magic to Believe In

Karen Wei and Grace Hu March 7, 2025

It’s ethereal, almost. Beyond the ledge of the stage, out in the blackness, white lights float through the air, forming a not-quite-cohesive but still beautiful wave. They’re like stars speckled...

Choir and theatre student Saesha Chawla said that theatre allows her to have creative freedom, while choir builds discipline. Photo courtesy of Saesha Chawla.

High Notes and High Stakes

Aanya Chand, Reporter March 7, 2025

The lights dim. The stage is set.  A soft melody is heard, accompanied with bright lights and elaborate dance.   Students can find solace in fine arts, especially for those involved in more...

Five Stories, One Passion

Five Stories, One Passion

Lipi Shah, Reporter March 4, 2025

It all started under the bright stadium lights. Stepping onto the field brings them a sense of familiarity, of peace. Every practice, every game, and every last-second goal is a moment to live for.   #21:...

A Glimpse Into Dr. Sonji Brown’s Counseling Career

A Glimpse Into Dr. Sonji Brown’s Counseling Career

Layan Kharouf, Reporter February 26, 2025

What is your name and how long have you been a counselor for? Dr. Sonji Brown and I have been a counselor for 16 years. How do you feel when your work is recognized during Counselor Appreciation...

Guidance with Heart: Q&A with Counselor Shawn Seymour-Gipson

Guidance with Heart: Q&A with Counselor Shawn Seymour-Gipson

Misaki Murase, Reporter February 13, 2025

What inspired you to become a counselor?  Wanting to share my wisdom and expertise with students to help guide them on their lifelong journeys.  What is the most rewarding part of being a counselor?   Seeing...

The Power of Her Play

The Power of Her Play

Karen Wei, Editor-in-chief February 13, 2025

Activity and movement were a part of Isabelle Lust’s life from the age of 2. “My mom put us in ballet and that was [something] more fun on the side we would do just like get us moving,” Lust...

Code Breaker or Counselor? Q&A with Katrina Branch

Code Breaker or Counselor? Q&A with Katrina Branch

Michael Smalling, Reporter February 12, 2025

What do you like to do in your free time? I'm a cheer and dance mom, so that's all the free time I have. I was actually at a game until nine o'clock last night. What is your favorite part of being...

Counselor Corner Q&A with Sha’Quaella Levy

Counselor Corner Q&A with Sha’Quaella Levy

Hana Su, Reporter February 11, 2025

What's your name and what section of students do you like to cover?  My name is Sha’Quaella Levy. This year I have alpha split Cr, through H. So if their last name falls between Cr through H, they...

Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Fawcett

A Counselor Experience: Q&A with Elizabeth Fawcett

Shubhi Bhagat, Reporter February 7, 2025

Amid the vibrant whirlwind of excitement that surrounds graduating seniors and the enthusiastic arrival of eager freshmen, one crucial figure often fades into the background: our school counselor. Counselors...

Senior Khai Dinh Wilson Pham was one of 15 students across the state of Texas recognized with the 2024 Student Heroes Award for outstanding volunteer service.

Soap to Hope

Karen Wei, Editor-in-chief January 17, 2025

Turmeric.  Charcoal.  Poppy seeds, to help with exfoliation.  Through infusions of bright spices and aromatic oils, senior Khai Dinh Wilson Pham has touched hearts and changed lives in the...

AP World History teacher Alison Dunn was a finalist in the Kindest Teacher election.

Q&A With Alison Dunn: Finalist in the Election for Kindest Teacher

Srivasini Prasanna, Reporter December 10, 2024

Q: How do you show kindness to your students?  A; I try to show kindness to my students by understanding my students' perspective and what they are going through in a typical school day as well as outside...

Photo courtesy of Zaniya Prasla.

Zaniya Prasla: A Look Into High School and Excelling In It

Aanya Chand, Reporter December 6, 2024

What are some accomplishments that you’re the most proud of? Some accomplishments that I am most proud of are getting my research paper on social isolation and its correlation to memory and cognition...

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