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The RoundUp

Choir Pop Show - 16 May 2025

Choir Pop Show – 16 May 2025

Julian Barkouda, Photographer May 22, 2025

Click here for all images. We ask that you please give credit to the photographer when posting/sharing their photos on social media, thank you! Photographer: Julian Barkouda Instagram: (@JB_3000_)

This year's Retrospective theme was inspired by the rats that occasionally visit the art room, coined “Rat-trospective".

Rat-trospective

Layan Kharouf and Aanya Chand May 15, 2025

The art department’s annual Retrospective was held on May 1, showcasing the students’ hard work throughout the school year. This year’s theme was inspired by the rats that occasionally visit the...

LVN Claudia Fahmy has always loved working with kids -- she calls it a "blessing" to be here.

The Heart of Our School: Celebrating School Nurses

Hana Su, Reporter May 15, 2025

Last Tuesday marked National Nurse Appreciation Day, an opportunity to celebrate and show appreciation for school nurses here at Clements High School. Here, school nurses RN Laura Arena and LVN Claudia...

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...

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