25 Law Enforcement Students Earn Security Officer Certificates; Ocampo Hired as Loss Prevention Specialist at Walmart
Alyssa Vazquez and Gaelle Elias
May 2, 2018
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The students listed below have recently passed the state of Texas Basic Security Officer Exam in Dr. Seales' law enforcement class for the 2017-2018 school year. These students are now eligible for licensure with a private or public security company. The students who passed this state exam are now...
Tia VanWright Wins PEARL of the Month
Alyssa Vazquez, News Editor
April 24, 2018
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Congratulations to Miss Tia VanWright for winning PEARL of the Month award. She is an outstanding 11th Grade Scholar who was able to receive full salon services from one of our own very teachers who is a licensed Cosmetologist, Ms. LouKeisha Greene. Miss VanWright won this award due to her positive behavior...
Free Debate Camp for Interested Generals
April 23, 2018
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Check out this great opportunity for Freshman, Sophomores, and Juniors to boost their college applications and chances for scholarships by attending the HUDL Debate Camp this summer at the University of Houston. Our own Belinda Obasi and Mauricio Guerrero attended last year and have shown tremendous...
Lock-In Night: Stay the Night Event for Upper Classmen
Astrid Escobar, News Editor
April 12, 2018
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As the year comes to a close and the class of 2018 says goodbye, they would like to hold some of their last memorable events before departing. Do not miss out on Wisdom High School's very first lock-in in our state-of the-arts building. The Lock-In will take place on April 20th. An itinerary with a variety...
Student Internship Opportunities & Resume Writing Workshop
Alyssa Vazquez, News Editor
March 26, 2018
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The application is now open for the 2018 This Way Ahead Houston Program! This Way Ahead provides youth (ages 16-24) free job readiness training to learn the skills to find a job and keep a job. Students can also attend Ms. Sokoloff’s resume writing workshop on Wednesday, March 28 at 3:30 pm in the...
Y-ABC Giving Young Adults a Chance to be Active in their Community
Alyssa Vazquez, News Editor
March 7, 2018
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The Y-ABC (Young Adults Building Communities) is a free program designed to empower young people (18-30 years of age) through training and experiential learning to become a voice for positive changes in their community. The program includes training on effective communication strategies, connecting to...
Start Looking Now for Your Summer Job Opportunity!
Alyssa Vazquez, News Editor
March 5, 2018
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Do you happen to be looking for a summer opportunity? If so, then you've come to the right place. The College Center has recently shared the news of some outstanding summer internship programs that offer rising juniors and seniors the ability to work for at least seven weeks this summer, and earn themselves...
Seniors Headed to the Rodeo on March 9; Other Class of 18 Important Dates Announced
Astrid Escobar, News Editor
March 1, 2018
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It's that time of year! The Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo is in town, and the graduating class of 2018 will be making a trip. The trip will be an all-day event, held on Friday, March 9. The first 100 students who purchase a ticket will be able to attend the Rodeo. To purchase your ticket, go to room...
Check Mate! At the Royal Rooks Chess Club
February 27, 2018
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Ms. Tovar and Mr. Fidel have created the Royal Rooks Chess Club, where students can wind down from a stressful day of school life and activities. The goal for the chess club is to expand and maybe even have competitive competitions soon. Even if you don’t know how to play chess, stop by Ms. Tovar's...
A Gorgeous Sky – High in the Andes Mountains of Ecuador
Astrid Escobar, News Editor
February 17, 2018
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With the freezing metal of the tap against my right hand, and with my left hand firmly gripped around the glass cup beneath the freezing water, I was immeasurably eager to commence my nightly ritual of brushing my teeth. At the world’s equator, these ordinary tasks appeared enlarged and in full color, and...
Wisdom P.E.A.R.L.S. Spread the Love on Valentine’s Day
Ngozi Eko, News Reporter
February 15, 2018
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What is P.E.A.R.L.S you ask? P.E.A.R.L.S stands for “Positively Emerging Above Real-Life Situations.” It’s a girl’s group where girls can overcome any obstacle and learn how to deal with situations head on without any hesitation. It’s a group where girls can have a mentor for advice on conflicts,...
Guerrero Perseveres to Become Standout Performer in Math
February 13, 2018
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In a recent UIL Academic competition that took place at Milby High School, our outstanding Calculator Applications team won 1st place. One of the members of our team - which is the defending State Runner Up in Class 5A - junior Mauricio Guerrero has taken a unique path to become a top performer. Guerrero...
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