Aileen Martin Celina Pleitez Brandon Sanchez. Lexington High School Theme: Lex High School Survival Guide

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1 Aileen Martin Celina Pleitez Brandon Sanchez Lexington High School Theme: Lex High School Survival Guide

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4 LEXINGTON HIGH SCHOOL SURVIVAL GUIDE Lexington High School 705 West 13th Street Lexington, NE Phone:(308) Fax: (308) School Website: Enrollment: 837 Title 1 Job #: A Pages: Mar-2015 (RequestID: 2c6474a2-a254-49da-accb-0943d214621d SpreadID: Type: Preview PDC:

5 Battle Lines Drawn Seniors Sweep the Classes Homecoming week was filled with competition leading up to Friday s football game against Alliance. The week started off with each class wearing a specific color. The colors distinguished the classes teams. During the dodgeball game that evening, the seniors ended up winning. On Tuesday, dynamic duos walked through the halls and towards the end of the day, students went outside to compete in a game of tug-of-war for the title of the strongest class. By winning tugof-war, the juniors found inspiration to participate in the remaining events of that week. The following day, the students dressed up as Disney characters and played in a volleyball 8 Homecoming "Having played the games one last time with my classmates was very special" 1. tournament against each other. After several intense sets, seniors came out on top, taking the lead once again. For the final competition day, superheroes used their super powers to win jeopardy. Cheers filled the gym as seniors were a n n o u n c e d winners of this years Clash of the Classes. Senior Aura R e v o l o r i o expressed her feelings towards the games by saying that, "Having played the games one last time with my classmates was very special" Friday was full of victories, tears and memories. It has been a great year for the seniors, they are certainly making h15tory Hands in the air, the senior class cheers at their last pep rally. 2. Splashed with water senior Tyson Block participates in the water balloon toss. 3. Chosen by their peers seniors Kevin Andrade and Ana Hernandez are crowned Homecoming royalty. 4. The candidates front row left: Paige Fitzgerald, Aly Leger, Ana Hernandez, Leesa Gierhan, Yvette Jimenez, and Cecilia Betancourt. Back row left: Kevin Andrade, Dakota Hernandez, Max Avalos, Jonathan Regalado, Jonathan Godinez, and Tyson Block. 5. "I am glad the student council made a float because it puts our group out there and makes us known within the community!" -Jesus Valencia 6. A Girls Soccer float makes an appearance in this years' homecoming parade. Job #: A Pages: Mar-2015 (RequestID: f0557bac-d361-4ca6-91d3-550d31431ce4 SpreadID: Type: Preview PDC:

6 "I think that the Homecoming dress up days are all great ways to get students to have school spirit" -freshmen Ashtyn Flynn "I was pretty upset that Hope and I didn't win, how does bacon not win?" -senior Courtney Kast Pulling to Win Determined to get the win for the seniors, participants Aura Revolorio and Ana Hernandez tug the rope in the second event of the Clash of the Classes on Sept. 16 in Lexington's discus field. This year the seniors earned the title of Champions for the Homecoming Spirit Week Games. Student Body President, Kevin Tobias said, "It was fun and exciting to see the classes competing and showing enthusiasm" Photo by Erica Con "Being in the Spiderman suit was a feeling of a new persona." - senior Adan Sandoval "It was fun making the different outfits, I can't wait until Homecoming week next year!" -sophmore Danielle Lindeman "I decided to dress like the Green Lantern during Homecoming week because he's always been my favorite superhero since I was a child. I knew this was a once in a lifetime opportunity to prove it." - senior Jose Perez 1. "We were singing together like a boss #NobodyMessesWithUs" -Jose Romero 2. The Cross Country runners with a flag in the air, participate in the Homecoming parade. Student Life 9 Job #: A Pages: Mar-2015 (RequestID: f0557bac-d361-4ca6-91d3-550d31431ce4 SpreadID: Type: Preview PDC:

7 . or m yf an it i n ing LEX TIP or is PD F th fro d te tri c re s tly lic i ex p re ya pa n Co m Pu bli sh ing wo rth of P DF -P rin te rs ot he rt ha n W als CONSTRICTED Wrapped up tight Joe Bojorquez forces a Scottsbluff player back at the Scottsbluff game in Lexington on August 29. Joe finished the game with one solo and three assisted tackles. "I got hyped after every tackle," said Bojorquez photo by Corbey Dorsey m "We would have liked to have won those last two games we lost in overtime and double overtime. Winning those games would have put us in the playoffs," said Head Coach Jeff Rowan. ing "Even though the coaches yell at you, it only means that they believe you can become a big part of this team.." ~Senior Raul Marroquin. pr int #139 re cr ea t MOVE IT OR LOSE IT Ball tucked and running down field senior Raul Marroquin carries the ball in the first game of the season on August 29 vs. Scottsbluff in Lexington. The Minuteman changed it up this year running a new triple option offense."my biggest strengths were when I had a little space to run I would get as much out of it as I could," said Marroquin. photo by Corbey Dorsey wo rth Pu bli sh ing Co m pa ny -O nly pr o vid ed as a pr o HUDDLE UP Huddled and ready to start the season the team gathers by the gate. The Minuteman would fall short to the Scottsbluff Bearcats, at the game on August 29. "Our biggest strength and weakness was our teamwork on the field. When we worked as a unit it was hard for anyone to stop us. On the flip side when even one of us were having an off game it affected the entire team. We were built on teamwork and relied on it heavily," said Junior Trevor McKeone. photo by Luis Perez nli ne De sig n Pr oo f- Co py rig h tw als NOT TODAY On Oct. 17 junior Trevor McKeone shoots away from a patriot defender. This was McKeone's first year starting at quarter back. "Going into the season I had so doubts as to whether I could lead the team. By the second or third game I felt like the guys trusted me to lead them and trusted me to do my job." said McKeone. photo by Paul Pack ON THE MOVE In stride senior Rene Lazo shoots the gap during a home game on Oct. 17 against Adams Central. Lazo finished with one touchdown on nine carries for 70 yards. "Winning three games in a row felt amazing. It showed how hard we worked and our commitment to the game," said senior Rene Lazo. photo by Paul Pack 48 Varsity Football W als w or th Pu bli sh ing Co m pa ny O HIGH-LOW On defense seniors Wesley Winter and Danny Antonio team up to tackle their opponent in York on Oct. 3. Antonio and Winter forced a fumble on the play. "Leading the team in the direction Coach Rowan wanted to lead with a positive attitude and establishing better work ethic," said Winter. photo by Paul Pack Job #: A Pages: Feb-2015 (RequestID: 56672da3-bf96-4b52-b ca4148 SpreadID: Type: Preview PDC:

8 3-6 Leading the Charge Loss in overtime ends season The Minutemen were led by the following seniors: Dakota Hernandez, Wesley Winter, Tyson Block, Rene Lazo, Danny Antonio, Raul Marroquin, Jacob Mustard, Kolin Kenton, Craig Grayek, Brandon Araujo, Armando Pinedo, Everardo Corona, Jonathan Godinez, Oscar Ramirez, and Angel Gomez. Sports 49 Job #: A Pages: Feb-2015 (RequestID: 56672da3-bf96-4b52-b ca4148 SpreadID: Type: Preview PDC:

9 LEX TIP #139 "Always use the restroom before practice." Sophomore Yailin Santoyo ON THE RUN At the State Meet, junior Alexis DeSantiago looks ahead. This was DeSantiago's first year on varsity and first time at state. "I performed well but I can't be satisfied with well, there is lots to work on," said DeSantiago. photos by Corby Dorsey A Step Ahead Leading the chase, senior Ana Hernandez stays ahead of her teammate, Yailin Santoyo. Hernandez was the only senior girl on the team. "I felt I had to step up and become a leader and lead the girls through the season," said Hernandez. WHERE'S MY HAIRSPRAY? Hair in the air, freshman Cecilia Rios races toward the finish line. As a freshman, Rios' personal best for the 5K was 21:31:00. "I don't know what it is, but I just love running. I'll be tired while running in a race, but at the end I always just want to run. I love it," said Rios. ELBOW ROOM On pace with his competition, junior Policarpio Calmo stays with his Gering opponet. Calmo helped his team with a 33rd place finish."i will lead with my mind [and] heart and [my] body will follow," said Calmo. 40 Cross Country "Pre-Season is always really hard. Its a lot of conditioning and getting back into the running routine. A lot of time people had to work so they didn't make it to practice. Without them there the team isn't as successful because you need someone there to push you to get better." junior Zury Aguirre. "This cross country season was one of the most unique seasons I have been apart of. We only had five boy varsity runners and only two returning runners from last year to overcome a lot of adversity. In the end, each of us came together as a family to finish strong as a team at state. It was also incredible to achieve my goal of medaling at state with a ninth place finish." Chandler Flynn EYES ON THE PRIZE At the State Meet, junior Ruby Gomez moves to get ahead of the competition. In her second year on the team, Gomez's personal best was 21:29."Running at state was hard because I tripped in the beginning but then I just kept going," said Gomez. "It was nice to see Ruby stay committed throughout the season and it was also really great to see her be successful." said head coach Sam Jilka. photo by: Paul Pack ARMS IN MOTION On Oct. 24, senior Chandler Flynn continues his race at the State Cross Country Championship in Kearney.Flynn finished his last high school meet in 9th place."it's not the achievement of the dream that matters most, but rather the pursuit of those dreams that are born within us." said Flynn. FIRST APPEARANCE On route, junior Bianca Hernandez strides in the direction of the finish line. This was Hernandez's first year competing at state. "My mentality changed towards working harder towards what I want to achieve," said Hernandez. THUMBS UP On the course, junior John Mark Shields continues the race. Shields placed 10th at the State Meet and is a three time letter winner. "Each year it is a new team and a new family. We experienced heartache, growth, fun, and joy," said Shields. Job #: A Pages: Feb-2015 (RequestID: 8cb033fd-b38b-4975-b4d4-6dcab365c97d SpreadID: Type: Preview PDC:

10 Boys State Qualifiers: Chandler Flynn 17:06, John Mark Shields 17:09, Alex DeSantiago 18:00, Poli Calmo 18:01, Michael Rodriguez 21:03. Girls State Qualifiers: Elizabeth Macias 20:26, Cecilia Rios 22:23, Ruby Gomez 22:25, Bianca Hernandez 23:08, Ana Hernandez 23:35, Yailin Santoyo 23:44 Unity in Adversity Young team overcomes preseason challenges Front Row: Bianca Hernandez, Ruby Gomez, Elizabeth Macias, Paige Arnold, Ana Hernandez, Miranda Marroquin, Zury Aguirre Second Row: Cecilia Rios, Rosy Galvan, Yailin Santoyo, Daniela Ortega, Melissa Sanchez, Deanna Zorrero, Eulalia Francisco, Emily Torres Third Row: Michael Rodriguez, Policarpio Calmo, John Mark Shields, Chandler Flynn, Alex DeSantiago, Manuel Jimenez, Garrett Bliven Fourth Row: Head Coach Sam Jilka, Tyler Olsen, Damien Ramirez, Andrew Vasquez, Rafael Hernandez, Hunter Swartz, Jose Orantes, Coach Luis Nieto Sports 41 Job #: A Pages: Feb-2015 (RequestID: 8cb033fd-b38b-4975-b4d4-6dcab365c97d SpreadID: Type: Preview PDC: