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AJ Jackson

AJ Jackson, Editor-in-Chief

“Slow down you crazy child, you’re ambitious for a juvenile. You’ve got so much to do and only so many hours in a day.” - "Vienna" by Billy Joel. Senior AJ Jackson strides into her final year as editor-in-chief as her brain slowly turns to mush. The rest of her life is right around the corner, but for now, she’s got one more year to stay a kid. Enjoying every second of quite a few lasts is on the top of her to-do list.

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Sophomore Brianna Rodriguez

Farmer Feedback: Old superhero movies

AJ Jackson, Editor-in-chief
April 12, 2024
English teacher Blake Hollowell sits on the stands in the football stadium to watch the total Eclipse on April 8.

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Senior Bella Ortega watches in awe at the sight of the total eclipse near full totality on Monday, April 8.

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She looms in the back of my head like an insomniac who’s got nothing better to do than deprive me of self-love.

[Photo] Column: Farewell Tammy

March 7, 2024
Shoot your shot

Shoot your shot

AJ Jackson, Staff Writer
February 22, 2024
Junior Sofia Flores runs the ball down the field during the game against Arlington Bowie on Jan. 9.

Kicking in gear

AJ Jackson and Landon Johnson
January 29, 2024
Courtesy of Paramount Pictures.

Review: ‘Mean Girls’ stuns old, new audiences

AJ Jackson, Staff Writer
January 16, 2024
Everyone will one day come to the realization that life is unexpected, and that bad things happen to good people. Courtesy of AJ Jackson.

Column: Growing up fast

AJ Jackson, Editor-in-Chief
January 11, 2024
A student checks into class using the pass-o-matic system.

Rebranding a system

AJ Jackson and Adolfo Martinez
January 10, 2024
Poetry club president Judah Moye talks with poetry club member during one of their after school meetings.

[Photo] Poetic pride

December 13, 2023
With the positivity Im learning to use again, this is the light in my life and I embrace it as it makes up who I am today.

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The thankful season deserves recognition and celebration throughout November, for the joy Thanksgiving brings to the tables with loved ones visiting.

[Photo] Editorial: Stuffed with love

November 17, 2023
Courtesy of Amazon.

Review: ‘The Other Zoey’ leaves audience with secondhand embarrassment

AJ Jackson, Editor-in-chief
November 15, 2023
Running back Tenel Hill (28) scores the final touchdown of the game while Hawks’ offensive guard Jadon Lilly (9) and defensive end Jason Clay Lindmark (12) rush to stop the play. The Farmers ended the game with a score of 32-10.

Slideshow: Football vs. Hebron

AJ Jackson and Jade Slaughter
November 7, 2023
Defensive lineman Sean Oliver tackles Hebron quarterback Patrick Crayton in the game against Hebron. After their loss to the Farmers, the Hawks did not advance to the playoffs.

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Wide receiver Julian JJ Gonzales rushes the ball past Hebron defensive player Dylan Goodrich during the first quarter of the Hebron game. The Farmers took away their last regular season win with a 32-10 score.

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Tight end Xavier Flemming runs the ball past Hebron defense players during the fourth quarter of the last football game of the regular season.

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Kicker Eric Arias kicks the ball out of defensive back Jaydan Hardys hands to Hebron players in the last regular season game.

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Offensive lineman Michael Fasusi carries a school flag down field before the start of the football game on Friday, Nov. 3.

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Running back Addison Wells (15) does his notorious backflip as the team runs onto the field before the game.

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Senior social officer Milka Ruiz dances alongside her fellow Farmerettes during the halftime show of the last regular season football game against Hebron.

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The scariest thing is having somebodys life in my hands. So the thing about brain surgery is that what you do has a major impact on the persons life.

[Photo] Farmer Focus: Senior Aldo Aguilar

November 27, 2023
Running back Viron Ellison (21) stiff arms Panthers linebacker Excel Oleru (6) as Ellison gains a first down.

Slideshow: Football vs. Plano East

AJ Jackson and Jade Slaughter
October 31, 2023
Tight end Gabriel Lewis (16) runs the ball past Plano East cornerback Braylon Coleman during the first quarter of the game on Friday, Oct. 3.

[Photo] Hunting the Hawks

November 2, 2023
Running back Viron Ellison (21) runs the ball through a maze of Plano East defensive players in the football game on Oct. 27. Due to expected storms during the game, kickoff was pushed up to 5:30 p.m.

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The varsity football teams runs through the inflatable football helmet carrying their infamous sledgehammer as they run onto the field.

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Defensive end Sean Oliver jumps into the Rowdy Crowd after the Battle of the Axe football game on Friday, Oct. 20.

Slideshow: BOTA 2023

AJ Jackson and Jade Slaughter
October 25, 2023
During last years Halloween Carnival, 2023 graduate Kaley Gomez paints senior Oreoluwa Olayinkas face. Gomez worked a face painting stand and painted Spiderman on Olayinka.

[Photo] Frightening fun festivities

Jocelyn Sanchez and Aniyah Berry
October 24, 2023
Junior trombone player Andrew Diaz marches in the competition show Constellations during the halftime show of a home football game earlier this year. The band will perform the show at the area competition this Saturday at Meqsuite Memorial Stadium.

Marching to the stars

AJ Jackson, Editor-in-Chief
October 19, 2023
Senior quarterback Ethan Terrell (7) runs away from senior running back Viron Ellison (21) after a fake snap during the homecoming game against Plano Senior High School last Friday.

Slideshow: Homecoming vs. Plano Senior

AJ Jackson and Jade Slaughter
October 18, 2023
Senior princess Lorelei Monkman-Lou rides down the parade route as she tosses candy for the homecoming parade on Wednesday, Oct. 11.

Slideshow: Homecoming parade 2023

AJ Jackson, Jaeda Johnson, and Samantha Jose
October 17, 2023
Senior drum major Kiaraliz Molina Cruz marches down the track, leading the marching band to the fight song before the homecoming football game on Friday, Oct. 13.

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Running back Addison Wells (15) and wide receiver Lamar Kerby (9) share a hug while jumping in the air after Kerby ran the ball into the end zone to score a touchdown during the fourth quarter.

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Senior running back Viron Ellison (21) runs the ball into the end zone scoring a touch down. This extended the lead to 15-3 against the Plano Senior Wildcats.

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Senior wide receiver Lamar Kerby (9) runs the ball past safety Donald Smith (10) during the second quarter of the homecoming football agme.

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Senior homecoming king Kaiden Reese reacts to the news of his win with his parents before the homecoming game on Friday, Oct. 13.

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Running back Vance Walker runs the ball downfield against Coppell safety Alex Kraus in the game on Sept. 29.

Slideshow: Football vs. Coppell

AJ Jackson and Jade Slaughter
October 5, 2023
Color guard member Jayden Gienau performs the Constellations competition routine during halftime.

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Head drum major Curtuss Mims performs a saxophone solo during the marching bands halftime performance at the Coppell football game last Friday.

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Defensive end Sean Oliver rushes the quarterback against Coppell offensive lineman David Baker.

[Photo] Featured Athlete: Junior Sean Oliver

October 3, 2023
Sophomore Carys Williams and seniors Andrea Milano, Paige Henry, Luisa Arias Flores and Gabriela Betanzo dance to bands performance of I like it.

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Ed Sheeran released his album, Autumn Variations on Friday, Sept. 29. Courtesy of Gingerbread Man Records.

Review: “Autumn Variations” gives a musical sound to fall

AJ Jackson, Editor-in-Chief
October 2, 2023
Varsity quarterback Ethan Terrell (7) throws the ball for his third touchdown pass within the first half of Fridays game. Running back Viron Ellison (21) caught the pass and scored a touchdown with 12 seconds left in the second quarter.

Slideshow: Football vs. Flower Mound

AJ Jackson, Samantha Jose, and Jade Slaughter
September 28, 2023
Quaterback Ethan Terrell (7) embraces head coach Michael Odle after just being announced as the winningest quaterback in school history. Terrell has won 26 games in his three years on varsity, which surpasses all other quaterbacks for the Farmers.

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Senior Ashley Ramirez dances with her dad Chris during the Farmerette family dance during halftime of the Sept. 22 football game.

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Kicker Eric Arias (37) kicks an extra point in the third quarter of the Flower Mound game. It was the teams first game against a district opponent this season.

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Drum majors Meckenzy Conway, Curtis Mims, Kiaraliz Monlina Cruz and Emma Powers lead the band in the game on Sept. 22.

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Sophomore Lillie Sherman swings her flag as she marches down the track before the football game on Sept. 22.

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Junior Adrian Santos runs 3.12 miles in the varsity boys category in the race on Sept. 21.

Slideshow: Cross country Rick Neill Memorial Invitational

AJ Jackson, Kevin Granados, and James Ross Dunagan III
September 25, 2023
Sophomore Angel Vazquez runs JV boys

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Sophomore Aleric Pollard runs in the JV category in the cross country meet at Lake Park on Sept. 21.

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Freshman Kevin Carmona Galvan runs in JV boys

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Farmerette coaches Hannah Pascual and Ally Turquette instruct the drill team on their newest routine from the stands of the arena during their daily third period practice.

Dancing duo

AJ Jackson, Staff Writer
September 18, 2023
Running Back Addison Wells (15) snatches the ball from quarter back Ethan Terrell (7) in the third game of the regular session against Mesquite.

Slideshow: Football vs. Mesquite

AJ Jackson and Ruben Plascencia
September 13, 2023
Ive learned that a lot of times when Im working with a class and things arent being successful, I just need to reflect and look at my own teaching.

[Photo] Farmer Focus: Choir director Benjamin Johnson

September 29, 2023
Running back Lyedward Williams (25) snatches the ball from quaterback Zephen Walker (2) in the fourth quarter of the Mesquite game.

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Kicker Eric Arias (37) kicks a field goal from Jaydan Hardys (1) hands after a touchdown in the third quarter.

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Running back Addison Wells (15) rushes past Mesquite defensive tackle Chance Smalley in the game against Mesquite last Friday.

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Senior quarterback Ethan Terrell (7) looks for first down yardage after dodging a Mesquite defender Dominic Betts (4) in the first quarter of the away game against Mesquite.

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Running back Addison Wells (15) squeezes past defensive lineman Taylor Hughey in the Mesquite game on Friday, Sept. 8. The game was delayed to 7:30 p.m. because of the heat.

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Kindness Week spirit days

Kindness Week spirit days

AJ Jackson, Editor-in-Chief
September 8, 2023
Running back Viron Ellison (21) jumps up to catch the ball before Scots inside linebacker John Allen (33) aims to force an incompletion.

Slideshow: Football vs. Highland Park

AJ Jackson and Jade Slaughter
September 6, 2023
Quarterback Ethan Terrell (7) scans the field for an open receiver for his final Hail Mary of the game against Highland Park on Friday, Sept. 1.

[Photo] First taste of adversity

September 7, 2023
Wide receiver Jaydan Hardy (1) runs past Highland Park cornerback Weston Giese to catch a pass from Ethan Terrell.

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Quarterback Ethan Terrell (7) rushes past Highland Park safety Andrew Wade in the first quarter of the first away game against Highland Park.

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Junior Brian Thomas (10), junior Zephen Walker (2) and senior Xavion Davis (75) rush the field carrying school and American flags as they prepare for their first away game of the season. The Farmers lost the game against Highland Park with a final score of 21-18.

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Quarterback Ethan Terrell dodges the Naaman Forest middle linebacker Joshua Mcgowan (34) to gain a first down.

Slideshow: Football vs. Naaman Forest

Jade Slaughter and AJ Jackson
August 30, 2023
Varsity cheerleader Noelle Manuel kicks her foot high while cheering in front of the stands at the football game against Naaman Forest.

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I want to be able to find people with the same passions and people who identify with me, and we share the same interests.

LHS Top 10 – 7. Elisha Lopez

AJ Jackson, Editor-in-Chief
May 15, 2023
I’m the first one to go to college and high school in the United States, but [my parents] support and motivation is all I needed.”

LHS Top 10 – 9. Laura Oliva Cuenca

AJ Jackson, Editor-in-Chief
May 11, 2023
Courtesy of Disney Plus.

Review: ‘Peter Pan and Wendy’ appeals to wide variety of audiences

AJ Jackson, Editor-in-Chief
May 4, 2023
Senior Sonika Harish studies during block lunch.

Rising young scholar

Rae Godwin and AJ Jackson
May 1, 2023
Baseball co-captain Drew Schmidt brings back his bat before swinging at the ball in a home game earlier this season.

Trying to make a run

AJ Jackson and Rae Godwin
April 25, 2023
Juniors AJ Jackson, Zain Khan and Jade Slaughter hold up awards from the district UIL meet on March 24. Khan advanced to the area meet and competes again on Friday, April 21. Photo courtesy of Corey Hale.

Regions on the rise

AJ Jackson, Editor-in-chief
April 20, 2023
Principal Jim Baker congratulates GTA RP as the first place winners of the 2023 dodgeball tournament. The team walked away with a $100 grand prize.

Slideshow: Dodgeball tournament

AJ Jackson and Jade Slaughter
March 31, 2023
Junior Lorelai Monkman-Lou goes wild as the dodgeball match heats up in the final round.

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Coaches ref all rounds of the dodgeball match.

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Senior Evan Arroyo plays on team Straw Hats in the second round of the dodgeball match.

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Senior Kolby Blair dodges flying balls in the final round of the dodgeball match on Friday, March 31.

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Team Oxy Clean lines up against the wall right before the buzzer sounds for the next round.

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Junior Hector Urdiales plays on the team Choir Nerds in the first round of the dodgeball match in the B gym.

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Purple and Cream Stars Illustration Prom Poster - 1

[Photo] Prom tickets for sale for $70

Katie Najera and Charlie Brown
March 9, 2023
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