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Shawn Ramos was honored with the Outstanding Arts Educator Award by the Arts and Cultural Empowerment ceremony a couple weeks ago.
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Ramos honored for his dedication to teaching art
Val De Jesus, Staff writer • November 5, 2025

When he was just a kindergartener, Shawn Ramos discovered his love for art. All it took was a childhood show to spark the passion and devotion he has for art today. “I used to watch this show called Gargoyles and I would draw my own gargoyles,”...

Marc Bindel speaks to his team after Memorial's game against Lubbock-Cooper.
Q/A with head football coach Marc Bindel
Kael Duncan, Staff writer • November 6, 2025

Memorial football is nearing a playoff spot, but to extend their season, the Mavs have to beat Legacy on Friday. Maverick Media talked with...

Marc Bindel speaks to his team after Memorial's game against Lubbock-Cooper.
Q/A with head football coach Marc Bindel
Kael Duncan, Staff writer • November 6, 2025

Memorial football is nearing a playoff spot, but to extend their season, the Mavs have to beat Legacy on Friday. Maverick Media talked with...

Bella Hernandez has advanced to regionals all three of her high school seasons.
What running means to me
Bella Hernandez, Staff writer • October 22, 2025

My passion for running began in middle school, and it has only grown from then. I really enjoy the competition and suspense that comes with racing...

Memorial defensive lineman Micah James chases down the Frenship quarterback during a football game last week. James finished with five sacks in the victory.
Q/A with defensive lineman Micah James
Kael Duncan, Staff writer • September 11, 2025

Senior Micah James is coming off a monstrous five-sack game last week in a win against Frenship. The five sacks are believed to be a WFISD single-game...

Stampede, dress-up days highlight Rivalry Week
Stampede, dress-up days highlight Rivalry Week
Aubree Ward, Staff writer • October 31, 2025

It's time for the Mavericks to go against the Leopards. Rivalry week starts Monday, so here’s what to look forward to before the big game on...

London Boyd is one of two drum majors for the Maverick marching band.
Q/A with drum major London Boyd
Brooklyn Baldwin, Staff writer • September 12, 2025

London Boyd has been in band for all four years, starting off with being a clarinet player for the first two years at Rider. Boyd became a section...

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Nashida Bertrand is one of several first-year teachers at Memorial.
Q/A with first-year teacher Nashida Bertrand
Jada Stallworth, Staff writer • October 20, 2025

Memorial High School has hired a few new teachers in its second year of existence. One of those is Nashida Bertrand, who teaches financial mathematics.  The...

Madison Dishman (middle) has been in color guard the past four years.
Q/A with color guard captain Madison Dishman
Jasmine Ortiz, Staff writer • September 12, 2025

Senior Madison Dishman has been in color guard ever since her freshman year. She completed two years at Rider and is now a senior at Memorial....

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