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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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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.

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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
Junior 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

March 9, 2023
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Unfortunately, in my case, I was a social target for many bullies.

[Photo] Column: The worst years of my life

March 20, 2023
courtesy of Netflix

Review: ‘Outer Banks’ new season did not disappoint

AJ Jackson, Editor-in-chief
February 27, 2023
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No hype here

Claire Delaire and AJ Jackson
February 23, 2023
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[Photo] Column: Out of time

January 27, 2023
Students buy their lunch from the cafeteria and eat with their friends.

Lunch bunch

AJ Jackson, Editor-in-Chief
January 23, 2023
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So many holiday activities are just a car ride away, no funds needed.

Holiday hobbies

AJ Jackson, Editor-in-Chief
December 16, 2022
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Junior Henrionna Johnson cheers alongside her team at the Homecoming football game.

Cheers for cheer

AJ Jackson, Editor-in-Chief
November 18, 2022
I am still the same person you have known, a diagnosis just puts a label on symptoms or on odd quirks I have in comparison to other people my age.

[Photo] Column: A dance with autism

November 16, 2022
Angels are now available for adoption; gifts are due on Dec. 7.

[Photo] Better to give

November 15, 2022
Courtesy of Netflix.

Review: ‘Enola Holmes 2’ gives fans an empowering, romantic aftertaste

AJ Jackson, Staff Writer
November 10, 2022
Football players gather around the axe and lift it up after they win BOTA with a final score of 17-14.

Slideshow: BOTA 2022

AJ Jackson and Jade Slaughter
October 26, 2022
Football players dump a bucket of water on head coach Michael Odle after the win at Battle of the Axe on Oct. 21. Kicker Freddie Joya won the game with a field goal with less than a minute left in the fourth quarter.

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Kicker Freddie Joya (19) holds up a L in celebration of the Battle of the Axe victory against Marcus.

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Band and colorguard perform their UIL competition routine during halftime at Battle of the Axe.

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Football coaches share a hug after their first Battle of the Axe win in four years.

[Photo] Finishing strong

November 3, 2022
Quarterback Ethan Terrell (7) rushes the ball into the end zone to score a touchdown during the first quarter.

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Wide receiver Cameren Jenkins catches an interception and runs to the 45 yard line at the annual Battle of the Axe football game on Oct. 21.

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The football team elects to receive after winning the coin toss directly before the game.

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Special education students create character keychains with various prices depending on the size of the keychain.

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Farmers Trading Post offers safe treats for both dogs and birds. Bird feeders are from pinecones collected by the students.

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Courtesy of Disney.

Review: Disney Plus offers nostalgic spooky feeling through new release

AJ Jackson, Editor-in-Chief
October 6, 2022
Marching band performs its competition show, A Cardinals Journey: Going Home, after the homecoming game. The band performed after the football team won against Coppell 38-3.

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The drill team lines up before the homecoming football game on Sept. 30.

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Head football coach Michael Odle congratulates offensive player Cameron Jenkins after he runs a touchdown.

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The varsity football players run through a blow-up school logo at the enter the field for the homecoming football game.

[Photo] An early advantage

October 14, 2022
Kicker Feddy Joya punts the football down the field during the first quarter of the homecoming game.

[Photo] Road trip

October 7, 2022
Quaterback Ethan Terrell runs through Coppell defensive players during the second quarter.

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Quarterback Ethan Terrell passes the ball to his offensive players at the game against Highland Park on Friday, Sept. 2.

[Photo] Potential shootout

September 9, 2022
Harmon Teacher: Penelope Kysiak

Harmon Teacher: Penelope Kysiak

AJ Jackson, Staff Writer
May 25, 2022
Podcast: Road to Graduation- Ep. 8- Jakayla Faulkner

Podcast: Road to Graduation- Ep. 8- Jakayla Faulkner

AJ Jackson and Rohanna Harvey
May 25, 2022
Podcast: Road to Graduation- Ep. 7- Liberty Briscoe

Podcast: Road to Graduation- Ep. 7- Liberty Briscoe

AJ Jackson and Rohanna Harvey
May 23, 2022
Senior student council officers were the first to cut their roses at the Rosecutting ceremony.

Slideshow: 87th annual Rosecutting ceremony

AJ Jackson and Rohanna Harvey
May 20, 2022
Sophomore Isabella Ortega and Katherine Gore lead the Farmertettes in their pre-show routine at the 2022 springball football game.

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To start off the springball game, football players entered the field through a large blowup symbol of the school.

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Receiver Leeward Williams runs the ball into the endzone to score a touchdown for the offense team.

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Varsity kicker Erick Arias plays on the offense team at the spring ball scrimmage game. The offense wore grey and defense wrote maroon.

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The JV quarterback runs the ball down the field in the spring ball scrimmage game. The offense team and the defense team battled on May 18.

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The football team practiced four days a week for a month during 4th period and after school to prepare for the sprinball game on Wednesday May 18.

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Varsity quarterback Ethan Terrell practiced with the varsity and junior varsity teams to prepare for the scrimmage game.

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Senior student council officers receive gifts from administrators at the Rosecutting ceremony on May 17.

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Students attached by the string around their roses walk on stage to cut the string on the right side of the rose.

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Seniors were given instructions for the evening in the arena at 6:30 p.m., then lined up outside the auditorium for the ceremony starting at 7 p.m.

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Principal Jim Baker gave a short speech before the Rosecutting ceremony on Tuesday May 7.

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Junior Masen Spore and sophomore Zander Lezo, cadets in the NJROTC program, lead people off stage after cutting their ribbon.

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Senior and student council president Kiera Conner gave next years senior president, Faith Johnke, the key to the school at this years Rosecutting ceremony.

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Once all the students cut their ribbons, a 10 minute video compiled of seniors photos from this year was played to seniors and family at the ceremony.

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The senior Rosecutting ceremony was held in the auditorium on Tuesday, May 17 at 7 p.m.

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Podcast: Road to Graduation- Ep. 6- Myles Johnson

Podcast: Road to Graduation- Ep. 6- Myles Johnson

AJ Jackson and Rohanna Harvey
May 16, 2022
Rachel Flanders to start as new Harmon principal

Rachel Flanders to start as new Harmon principal

AJ Jackson, Staff Writer
May 10, 2022
Podcast: Road to Graduation- Ep. 5- Pedro Garcia

Podcast: Road to Graduation- Ep. 5- Pedro Garcia

AJ Jackson and Rohanna Harvey
May 6, 2022
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