War Whoop Online

The School Newspaper of Seminole High School
School population adjusts to phone ban
School population adjusts to phone ban
September 26, 2025
Speech team
Speech team competes in first tournament
September 17, 2025
STATE QUALIFIERS--SkillsUSA sophomore Destiny Neeld, seniors Adison Thomas and Kyra Giesbrecht will compete at nationals in Atlanta in June. The trio took first place in state for their promotional bulletin board.
Four SkillsUSA members advance to nationals
April 30, 2025
Overall region champions--(Back) Matthew Peters, Reese Dickson, Owen Adam, Kobe Cabello, Javen Gutierrez, Cooper Sales, Joey Penner, Elijah Lapusan, (third) Susana Payan-Quintana, Mattie Hice, Clarissa Werdenberg, Leah Martin, Diana Reimer, Paityn Espinoza, Nehemiah McCoy, Geydis Cuesta Rodriguez, Eva Thiessen, Grace Howard, Peyton Casey, (second) Serena Wiebe, Rachel Rempel,, Sophie Guenther, Jazmin Conejo, Katelynn Alonzo, Kamryn Leblanc, Violet Barkis Robertson, Scarlett Ellison, Hannah Ortega, Debbie Giesbrecht , Amber Rosales, Mason Rochell, (first) Mia Cowan, Isaac Neudorf, Ethan Salazar, Anaiah Beydoun, Melissa Gutierrez Tarango, Olivia Hicks, Brett Boyles, Jack Chen, Kytzia Hermosillo Mendoza, Victoria Baros
UIL academic team take region championship
April 28, 2025
Tops in Texas--Sophomore Sophie Guenther beat everyone in 4A with her sports action shot. She was then judged against the winners in all state divisions middle school through 6 A and was chosen as the top sports action photo in the state.
Publications win 67 awards in statewide competition
April 16, 2025
All-region choir qualifiers-- (Back) Samuel Thiessen, Jose Harms Wieler, Seth Peters, Logen Lee, Ayden Nieto, Ethan Laub, Uriel Vargas, Jazlynn Holmstrom, Salah Bernal, Taberah Georges, Rome Rodriguez, Joseph Hernandez, Kloe Giesbrecht, (front) Damian Flores, Yolene Chavez, Debbi Giesbrecht. No pictured Zaiden Bergen, Alyssa Peters
18 vocalists make all-region choir
September 30, 2025
Drumline-- Band Assistant Director Logan Musel directs the drumline and front ensemble in competition at Monterey High School on Sept. 27. The group took fourth overall and the outstanding small school tenor line award.
Band auxiliaries take awards in Lubbock
September 29, 2025
Ready, set... Senior Ashley Banman is poised to pop her confetti container for the battle cry at the black-out pep rally on Sept. 26. The seniors won the competition.
PHOTO STORY: Students go glow at pep rally
September 26, 2025
Mom in control-- During dress rehearsals on Sept. 23, senior Joey Penner as Roddy Stern talks with senior Kamryn Leblanc who plays his mother Molly in Unexpected Tenderness.
Unexpected Tenderness has three more show times
September 26, 2025
All-region jazz band members--Senior Zaiden Berge, freshman Tristan Rey, freshman Giovanny Moreno, junior Jaxon Hand and senior Tristan Goodwin.
Five musicians qualify for all-region jazz band
September 22, 2025
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COSTA RICA: Local group takes trip of lifetime
August 21, 2025
Babies on board--Seniors Armine Sandoval and Izariah Escontrias pick up their babies after lunch from their teacher babysitter in April. The babies were a three-day learning lesson in child development.
Simulated parents practice with fake babies
April 23, 2025
Tortured by past--Senior Javen Gutierrez struggles with an incident in Afghanistan which caused him to be discharged. He portrays Frankie in the district champion one-act play.
BI-DISTRICT BOUND: One-act play channels experiences of veterans
March 28, 2025
YOUR VIEW: What woman in history do you admire?
YOUR VIEW: What woman in history do you admire?
March 21, 2025
"Snakes because what if it just bites you, and you die?” Joss Navarrette -Freshman
YOUR VIEW: What is your biggest fear?
February 6, 2025
“Honestly it’s OK. I’m happy that you can get to use it outside of school.” -Kaylen Jordan Freshman
YOUR VIEW: How are you/we handling the cellphone ban?
September 26, 2025
OUR VIEW: Cellphone law eliminates valuable communication tool
OUR VIEW: Cellphone law eliminates valuable communication tool
September 24, 2025
MY VIEW: College fair prompts thoughts about real future
MY VIEW: College fair prompts thoughts about real future
September 19, 2025
BAG LADY: Law makes digital cameras more popular
BAG LADY: Law makes digital cameras more popular
September 17, 2025
MY VIEW: How I almost lost my cultural identity
MY VIEW: How I almost lost my cultural identity
April 17, 2025
Confetti cloud--Juniors Omar Pinon and C.J. Mendoza join the pink flurry during the battle cry on October. 10.
FACES OF FRIDAY: Students spend day in pink
October 13, 2025
Ready, set... Senior Ashley Banman is poised to pop her confetti container for the battle cry at the black-out pep rally on Sept. 26. The seniors won the competition.
PHOTO STORY: Students go glow at pep rally
September 26, 2025
Mom in control-- During dress rehearsals on Sept. 23, senior Joey Penner as Roddy Stern talks with senior Kamryn Leblanc who plays his mother Molly in Unexpected Tenderness.
Unexpected Tenderness has three more show times
September 26, 2025
Go all giraffe-- Sophomore Jasmin Conejo screams during the sophomore battle cry in her giraffe print make up. Each class was assigned an animal print for the day.
PHOTO STORY: Faces of Friday, Sept. 19
September 20, 2025
Crowning moment--2025 homecoming Queen Olivia Hicks sets the crown on 2026 Queen Xyla Guenther during halftime on Sept. 12
PHOTO STORY: Faces of Homecoming
September 15, 2025
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The BEAT Broadcast for September 26, 2025
September 26, 2025
YOUR VIEW: What woman in history do you admire?
YOUR VIEW: What woman in history do you admire?
March 21, 2025
Last pre-UIL concert--Choir Director Eric Hindman directs the men's chorus portion of the pre-UIL concert on March 3. Hindman will retire in June after 36 years presiding over Seminole choirs.
The BEAT–Special Broadcast Report–Hindman directs his last choirs at concert and sight-reading competition
March 6, 2025
The BEAT for February 7, 2025
The BEAT for February 7, 2025
February 6, 2025
The BEAT broadcast for Dec. 6
The BEAT broadcast for Dec. 6
December 6, 2024

War Whoop Online

The School Newspaper of Seminole High School

War Whoop Online

The School Newspaper of Seminole High School
Confetti cloud--Juniors Omar Pinon and C.J. Mendoza join the pink flurry during the battle cry on October. 10.
Top Stories
FACES OF FRIDAY: Students spend day in pink
October 13, 2025
Area champions--(Back) Assistant Coach Megan Holmstrom, junior Maddox Savage, sophomore J.J. Rivera, freshman Samuel Thiessen, freshman Jacoby Armstrong, senior Tristan Hare, junior Derek Ware, junior Aldo Caballero, freshman Ruben Villalobos, Coach John Armstrong, (front) sophomore Elisia Jaramillo, junior Anastacia Vargas, junior Victoria Baros, senior Jazlynn Holmstrom, senior Karoline Caballero, senior Ivy Flores, junior Addison Armstrong, junior Tori Barrientos
Tribe tennis takes area win over Andrews
October 10, 2025
School population adjusts to phone ban
School population adjusts to phone ban
Susana Payan-Quintana and Anaiah Beydoun • September 26, 2025
Screenshot
The BEAT Broadcast for September 26, 2025
September 26, 2025
Crowning moment--2025 homecoming Queen Olivia Hicks sets the crown on 2026 Queen Xyla Guenther during halftime on Sept. 12
PHOTO STORY: Faces of Homecoming
September 15, 2025
News
School population adjusts to phone ban
Susana Payan-Quintana and Anaiah Beydoun • September 26, 2025
Speech team competes in first tournament
September 17, 2025
Four SkillsUSA members advance to nationals
Dakota Reece, Staff Writer • April 30, 2025
UIL academic team take region championship
April 28, 2025
Publications win 67 awards in statewide competition
April 16, 2025
Features
COSTA RICA: Local group takes trip of lifetime
Melissa Gutierrez, Editor in Chief • August 21, 2025
Simulated parents practice with fake babies
Kylie Peters, Staff Writer • April 23, 2025
BI-DISTRICT BOUND: One-act play channels experiences of veterans
Kylie Peters, Staff Writer • March 28, 2025
YOUR VIEW: What woman in history do you admire?
March 21, 2025
YOUR VIEW: What is your biggest fear?
February 6, 2025
Arts/Entertainment
All-region choir qualifiers-- (Back) Samuel Thiessen, Jose Harms Wieler, Seth Peters, Logen Lee, Ayden Nieto, Ethan Laub, Uriel Vargas, Jazlynn Holmstrom, Salah Bernal, Taberah Georges, Rome Rodriguez, Joseph Hernandez, Kloe Giesbrecht, (front) Damian Flores, Yolene Chavez, Debbi Giesbrecht. No pictured Zaiden Bergen, Alyssa Peters
18 vocalists make all-region choir
September 30, 2025

Eighteen vocalists made the all-region choir after try outs on Sept. 27 at Lubbock-Cooper High School. Sopranos included senior Jazlynn Holmstrom...

Drumline-- Band Assistant Director Logan Musel directs the drumline and front ensemble in competition at Monterey High School on Sept. 27. The group took fourth overall and the outstanding small school tenor line award.
Band auxiliaries take awards in Lubbock
September 29, 2025

The Pride of the Tribe’s drum majors, percussion and color guard competed at Monterey High School on Sept. 27 in the West Texas Auxiliary Championships.traveled...

Ready, set... Senior Ashley Banman is poised to pop her confetti container for the battle cry at the black-out pep rally on Sept. 26. The seniors won the competition.
PHOTO STORY: Students go glow at pep rally
September 26, 2025

Area champions--(Back) Assistant Coach Megan Holmstrom, junior Maddox Savage, sophomore J.J. Rivera, freshman Samuel Thiessen, freshman Jacoby Armstrong, senior Tristan Hare, junior Derek Ware, junior Aldo Caballero, freshman Ruben Villalobos, Coach John Armstrong, (front) sophomore Elisia Jaramillo, junior Anastacia Vargas, junior Victoria Baros, senior Jazlynn Holmstrom, senior Karoline Caballero, senior Ivy Flores, junior Addison Armstrong, junior Tori Barrientos
Sports
Tribe tennis takes area win over Andrews
October 10, 2025

The tennis team took a 10-5 area championship win over Andrews on October. 9, setting up a region quarterfinal match up with Frenship Memorial...

Put it down!-- Senior hitter Brittany Wimmer goes up for an attack during district play on Tuesday. Wimmer had a handful of kills in the first set alone as the Maidens moved to 1-0 in district.
Maidens defeat Prowlers in five in district opener
Melissa Gutierrez, Editor in Chief • September 26, 2025
Looking for a medal-- Junior Addison Armstrong runs the second loop at Yoakum County Park on Sept. 6 at the Plains meet. Armstrong took fifth overall with a time of 12:29.50.
Distance runners travel to Lubbock tomorrow
Elisia Jaramillo, Staff Writer • September 26, 2025
Scamper for six-- Senior receiver Logan McCormick runs in a reception for a touchdown during preseason play at Liberty on Sept. 19. McCormick had two of the Indians’ four touchdowns.
Indians host Denver City tonight
Mia Cowan, Associate Editor • September 26, 2025
On the offensive-- Junior Tori Barrientos serves to Shallowater on Sept. 13, while her partner, senior Ivy Flores waits to return. The duo took the match, 6-1, 6-0, over the Mustangs’ Kendall Arney and Azariah Marquez, as one of 11 wins in the competition.
Tribe tennis to play final district match on Tuesday
Jaxon Hand, Staff Writer • September 26, 2025
Op-Ed
“Honestly it’s OK. I’m happy that you can get to use it outside of school.” -Kaylen Jordan Freshman
YOUR VIEW: How are you/we handling the cellphone ban?
September 26, 2025

OUR VIEW: Cellphone law eliminates valuable communication tool
OUR VIEW: Cellphone law eliminates valuable communication tool
September 24, 2025

  As we walk through the hallways, there are no phones in sight, but is this a good thing?  Students used their phones as tools, but Texas...

MY VIEW: College fair prompts thoughts about real future
MY VIEW: College fair prompts thoughts about real future
Melissa Gutierrez, Editor in Chief • September 19, 2025

As I was walking around the different college booths, I saw my classmates and thought, what decisions will we be making for ourselves?   ...

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    Fort Stockton (district)
    18
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    Seminole
    10
    Andrews (area)
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    Seminole
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    11
    Sweetwater (bi-district)
    2
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    Seminole
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