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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

Prom this year featured lavish decorations and good food. Illustration by Stacy Saucedo.

Enchanted by Prom 2025

Aanya Chand and Stacy Saucedo April 30, 2025

Students went to prom on April 5 at Hotel Zaza, dancing the night away with their friends and enjoying a quintessential high school memory.  “I really liked prom this year because I thought the venue...

Aquatic science hosted its annual fish adoption last week, with over 100 fish adopted in just three days.

How Much is That Goldfish in the Window?

Hana Su, Reporter April 28, 2025

Last week, the Aquatic Science classes hosted their annual fish adoption where students had the opportunity to take home their fish or leave them for someone else. In past years, the event received positive...

In the peak of testing season, some students utilize past STAAR tests that have been released to practice their test-taking skills. Others recommend keeping priorities straight and focusing in class to minimize the amount of studying needed before the big exam day.

Brain Fuel and Bubble Sheets: How Students Prepare for the STAAR

Adrianna DiGuglielmo and Daphne Huang April 28, 2025

For STAAR testing season, students across Texas prepared with a list of strategies and routines. From reviewing past exams to relying on year-long classroom learning, many found that preparation doesn’t...

To participate in the 1,000 Random Acts of Kindness Campaign, students can scan the QR code on the flyers around the school or pick up a physical slip (and enjoy the Bitmoji decoration) from room 2106. The campaign is at just over 500 submissions.

A Thousand Ways to Change a Life

Karen Wei, Editor-in-chief April 25, 2025

There’s something transformational about a smile – how it lights up one person and reaches the person right next to them, quiet but undoubtedly powerful. The door held open, the compliment given, the...

Seniors Alex Chen (left) and Kyle Dong (right) play for the esports team. They have advanced to the semifinals bracket of the national League of Legends tournament.

In a League of Their Own

Karen Wei and Misaki Murase April 23, 2025

The esports team will play in the semifinals bracket of the national League of Legends tournament tomorrow, April 24. Below, Esports Team Captain Alex Chen and member Kyle Dong discuss the club’s background...

The Polka Band is a close-knit student musical group. In March, they defended their state champion title for the third year in a row.

Polka Band Half-Steps into their Third Victory

Fedra Robles, Reporter April 14, 2025

The student-run Polka Band defended their state champion title for the third year at the Texas State German Contest on March 1 at Texas State University in San Marcos. Conducted by Landon Bynum, the...

Concerts are a big part of the annual Houston Rodeo.

Boots, Bulls, and Big Opinions: What Students Have to Say About the Houston Rodeo

Daphne Huang and Adrianna DiGuglielmo March 26, 2025

The Houston Rodeo isn't just an event, it's a Texas tradition that brings people together to   celebrate the rodeo culture, country music, thrilling rides, and, of course, amazing food. Whether the classic...

Last year's IFest featured 19 different cultural booths.

IFest: A World of Sports

Michael Smalling, Reporter March 20, 2025

To promote the celebration and understanding of different ethnicities, International Fest, a student- and teacher-run event, will be held on May 10, from 4-8 p.m. in the Commons. Tickets are $5; sales...

Photo courtesy of Veronica Lorine.

The Switch: From Marching to Concert Season

Lauren van Wunnik and Leah Quander March 18, 2025

187 days.  4,488 hours.  269,280 minutes. 16,156,800 seconds. All are representations of just one marching season — a season that felt never-ending, until one day, it did.  The yearly...

The cheer team made finals at the UCA National High School Cheerleading Championships for the first time in school history.

4+4=8(th in the Nation)

Grace Setera and Kai Gabo March 6, 2025

After months of intense training and dedication, the cheer team recently competed in the highly anticipated UCA National High School Cheerleading Championships, and they did not disappoint. Facing off...

Varsity baseball has their first district game on March 11.

The Start of a New Baseball Season

Adrianna DiGuglielmo and Daphne Huang March 5, 2025

As the new season rolls around, players and coaches are preparing for what is to come. Rangers are looking forward to the season ahead, with hopes of making the playoffs this season. They have been faced...

The debate team is home to over 30 state- and nationally-ranked debaters.

The Art of Persuasion: Debate

Aiva Mahmood, Reporter March 5, 2025

The Clements debate team is one of the most prestigious debate programs in the state of Texas. Consisting of over 30 state-ranked and national debaters, debate is an award-winning and ever-increasing program...

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