War Whoop Online

The School Newspaper of Seminole High School
Speech team--The speech team took 28 awards at the Snyder meet on Nov. 8.
Speech team takes awards at Snyder meet
November 11, 2025
School population adjusts to phone ban
School population adjusts to phone ban
September 26, 2025
Eva Thiessen
Seniors commended as National Merit Scholar
September 20, 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
Reluctant love--Elizabeth Bennet played by junior Carissa Werdenberg and Mr. Darcy played by senior Reese Dickson dance during a scene from "Pride and Prejudice" on Nov. 15.
PHOTO STORY: Theater Department presents ‘Pride and Prejudice’
November 17, 2025
SOUNDBITE: Springsteen film does not deliver
SOUNDBITE: Springsteen film does not deliver
October 27, 2025
Lean into it--Woodwinds lean and play during the first movement of the Pride of the Tribe's show "The Heist" during region marching contest at Lowrey Field on Oct. 18.
Pride of the Tribe advances to area contest
October 19, 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
Let it fly--Color guard members toss flags during the first movement of the region marching show at Lowrey Field on Oct. 18. The members will morph into SHS's first winter guard in January.
Pride of Tribe to debut new winter guard
November 4, 2025
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Learn to study effectively
October 27, 2025
Please work-- Junior Jelena Hiebert and Esperanza Reyna test their mouse trap car in the classroom before the final run on Oct. 23. Groups worked on the project for three days before the trial run of their cars.
MOUSE TRAP POWER: Classes construct cars with physics project
October 27, 2025
BRAIN DRAIN: Poor study habits contribute to failures
BRAIN DRAIN: Poor study habits contribute to failures
October 24, 2025
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COSTA RICA: Local group takes trip of lifetime
August 21, 2025
MY VIEW: Better study habits have made big difference
MY VIEW: Better study habits have made big difference
October 31, 2025
“I’m a procrastinator. Sometimes I put everything off like projects and chores.” -Brody Bullock-Freshman
YOUR VIEW: Do you work on a project over a period of time, or do you procrastinate?
October 30, 2025
OUR VIEW: Academic work now can affect futures later
OUR VIEW: Academic work now can affect futures later
October 29, 2025
“I sit down with either tea or coffee and go over notes and watch YouTube videos.” -Tristan Stixrud 12
YOUR VIEW: What you said about studying…
October 28, 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
Reluctant love--Elizabeth Bennet played by junior Carissa Werdenberg and Mr. Darcy played by senior Reese Dickson dance during a scene from "Pride and Prejudice" on Nov. 15.
PHOTO STORY: Theater Department presents ‘Pride and Prejudice’
November 17, 2025
Touch of gold--Indians reach to touch the bi-district trophy after the Nov. 13 win over the Levelland Lobos, 77-13.
PHOTO STORY: Indians take down Levelland in bi-district
November 14, 2025
Please work-- Junior Jelena Hiebert and Esperanza Reyna test their mouse trap car in the classroom before the final run on Oct. 23. Groups worked on the project for three days before the trial run of their cars.
MOUSE TRAP POWER: Classes construct cars with physics project
October 27, 2025
Lean into it--Woodwinds lean and play during the first movement of the Pride of the Tribe's show "The Heist" during region marching contest at Lowrey Field on Oct. 18.
Pride of the Tribe advances to area contest
October 19, 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
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The BEAT October 24, 2025
October 23, 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

War Whoop Online

The School Newspaper of Seminole High School

War Whoop Online

The School Newspaper of Seminole High School
Touch of gold--Indians reach to touch the bi-district trophy after the Nov. 13 win over the Levelland Lobos, 77-13.
Top Stories
PHOTO STORY: Indians take down Levelland in bi-district
November 14, 2025
BRAIN DRAIN: Poor study habits contribute to failures
BRAIN DRAIN: Poor study habits contribute to failures
Melissa Gutierrez, Editor in Chief • October 24, 2025
Lean into it--Woodwinds lean and play during the first movement of the Pride of the Tribe's show "The Heist" during region marching contest at Lowrey Field on Oct. 18.
Pride of the Tribe advances to area contest
October 19, 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
News
Speech team takes awards at Snyder meet
November 11, 2025
School population adjusts to phone ban
Susana Payan-Quintana and Anaiah Beydoun • September 26, 2025
Seniors commended as National Merit Scholar
September 20, 2025
Speech team competes in first tournament
September 17, 2025
Four SkillsUSA members advance to nationals
Dakota Reece, Staff Writer • April 30, 2025
Features
Pride of Tribe to debut new winter guard
Melissa Gutierrez, Editor in Chief • November 4, 2025
Learn to study effectively
October 27, 2025
MOUSE TRAP POWER: Classes construct cars with physics project
Melissa Gutierrez, Editor in Chief • October 27, 2025
BRAIN DRAIN: Poor study habits contribute to failures
Melissa Gutierrez, Editor in Chief • October 24, 2025
COSTA RICA: Local group takes trip of lifetime
Melissa Gutierrez, Editor in Chief • August 21, 2025
Arts/Entertainment
Reluctant love--Elizabeth Bennet played by junior Carissa Werdenberg and Mr. Darcy played by senior Reese Dickson dance during a scene from "Pride and Prejudice" on Nov. 15.
PHOTO STORY: Theater Department presents ‘Pride and Prejudice’
November 17, 2025

SOUNDBITE: Springsteen film does not deliver
SOUNDBITE: Springsteen film does not deliver
Kylie Peters, Staff Writer • October 27, 2025

Movie: Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere (PG-13) My rating: ♦♦◊◊◊ Sitting in the movie theater watching Springsteen: Deliver...

Lean into it--Woodwinds lean and play during the first movement of the Pride of the Tribe's show "The Heist" during region marching contest at Lowrey Field on Oct. 18.
Pride of the Tribe advances to area contest
October 19, 2025

The Pride of the Tribe advanced to area competition on Oct. 18 with straight Division I ratings at the Region 16 UIL Marching Contest in Lubbock....

Touch of gold--Indians reach to touch the bi-district trophy after the Nov. 13 win over the Levelland Lobos, 77-13.
Sports
PHOTO STORY: Indians take down Levelland in bi-district
November 14, 2025

The Indian football team took a 77-38 win over Levelland in a bi-district match up on Nov. 13 in Wolfforth. While Levelland scored first and...

Blocker of the year--Junior middle blocker Austyn Flowers rejects a Loop hit in the Maidens' three-set victory on Sept. 2.
Coaches select all-district volleyball team
November 10, 2025
Smothering defense-- Senior defensive end Hiram Gaytan, senior linemen Gabryl Alaniz and Xzairius Vasquez take down a Snyder ball carrier during district play on Oct. 24. The Indians held the Tigers to only 51 rushing yards in the 88-14 victory.
District title on line for Indians tonight versus Greenwood
Mia Cowan, Associate Editor • October 31, 2025
Send it flying-- Senior outside hitter Allison Lacy goes up for a kill during district play with Pecos on Oct. 25. The Maidens defeated the Lady Eagles in four sets to finish the district season with a 6-4 record.
Maidens face Canyon West Plains in bi-district round
Melissa Gutierrez, Editor in Chief • October 31, 2025
MVP--Junior Addison Armstrong was selected as women's most valuable player for the fall team tennis all-district team by the district coaches. Six other players made the all-district list.
Seven make all-district team tennis
October 29, 2025
Op-Ed
MY VIEW: Better study habits have made big difference
MY VIEW: Better study habits have made big difference
Melissa Gutierrez, Editor in Chief • October 31, 2025

What!! I made a 40 on a test! How could that have happened!?! I studied the night before.    Even though I studied for the test, I couldn’t...

“I’m a procrastinator. Sometimes I put everything off like projects and chores.” -Brody Bullock-Freshman
YOUR VIEW: Do you work on a project over a period of time, or do you procrastinate?
October 30, 2025

OUR VIEW: Academic work now can affect futures later
OUR VIEW: Academic work now can affect futures later
October 29, 2025

In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to fall into the traps of distractions and laziness. These habits may seem harmless, but they are...

What is your top study method?

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    Slaton
    4
    Nov 18 / W. JV Basketball
    Seminole
    42
    Wall
    67
    Nov 15 / Varsity W. Basketball
    Seminole
    79
    Snyder
    45
    Nov 15 / Varsity M. Basketball
    Seminole
    77
    Levelland (bi-district)
    38
    Nov 13 / Varsity Football
    Seminole
    53
    Plainview
    55
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    60
    Plainview
    35
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    Seminole
    56
    Frenship Memorial
    33
    Nov 8 / W. JV Basketball
    Seminole
    46
    Frenship Memorial
    43
    Nov 8 / Varsity W. Basketball
    Seminole
    42
    Monahans (district)
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