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The School Newspaper of Seminole High School

War Whoop Online

The School Newspaper of Seminole High School

War Whoop Online

The School Newspaper of Seminole High School

Into the wind--Freshman center fielder Jaycen Robledo fights to run to third into gale force wind from the west on March 18. The wind and dust wreaked havoc with play.

PHOTO STORY: Indian baseball comes up short in first district battle

March 19, 2025

Indian baseball moved to 12-6 on the season and 0-1 in district with a loss to Greenwood, 4-1, on Tuesday. Low visibility and 35-55 mph winds made play difficult as the Indians began scoring in the...

Final celebration--Maidens cheer as first baseman junior Monica Morin gets a homerun to win the game on March 18. The Maidens defeated Greenwood in district play, 20-10, in five innings.

PHOTO STORY: Maiden softball gets win in district dust battle with Greenwood

March 19, 2025

The Maiden softball team moved to 17-4 overall and 2-0 in district after Tuesday's 20-10 win over Greenwood in a dust storm.

Most valuable player--Sophomore guard Tristan Flemons starts the fast break during region semifinal play versus Estacado on Feb. 25. Flemons had 18 points in the Indian loss to the Matadors.

Men’s District 3-4A coaches select honors

February 26, 2025

3-4A All-district Men's Basketball Team Most Valuable Player--sophomore Tristan Flemons Offensive MVP--Evan Cordero-Fort Stockton Defensive MVP--junior Jordan Garcia Co-Newcomers of the Year--Eston...

"Ironically Hungry"
drawing by Gavin Barringer

Six art students qualify seven pieces for state

Kylie Peters, Staff Writer February 26, 2025

Six students had their artwork advance to state in the Visual Arts Scholastic Event (VASE) at regional competition in Lubbock on Feb. 22. State qualifiers include senior Jenna Sales with a mixed media...

Man of the moment--Indians elevate sophomore guard Tristan Flemons at midcourt after the 45-40 win over San Elizario on Feb. 21. Flemons had 14 points in the Indian win.

Indian basketball wins area championship over San Elizario

February 24, 2025

The Indian basketball team defeated San Elizario, 45-40, to win the area championship in Fort Stockton on Feb. 21. The Indians will face Estacado at 7 p.m. on Feb. 25 at Rip Griffin Center in the region...

Like glue--Sophomore guard Addison Armstrong guards San Alizarin's Jazlyn Hernandez during area play on Feb. 13. Armstrong had eight points in the Maiden victory.

Maiden basketball takes area win over San Elizario

February 14, 2025

The Maiden basketball team took a 69-23 win over the San Elizario Lady Eagles on Feb. 13, propelling them to a region semifinal contest  versus Decatur. The Maidens will play Decatur at 6 p.m. Feb. 17...

Cloud nine--
Junior Gabryl Alaniz celebrates after qualifying outright for state in second place in the 100-yard butterfly at the region meet in Andrews on Feb. 1. Alaniz toppled a 40-year school record in the process.

STATEBOUND: Junior breaks 40-year-old record as swimmers qualify

Armine Sandoval, Associate Editor February 4, 2025

When junior Gabryl Alaniz touched the wall at the end of the 100-yard butterfly at regionals on Feb. 1, one look at the result board told him he had an automatic bid to state in second place.   “I...

Making weight--
With a squat of  375 pounds, freshman Carlos Lara Vitolas competes in the first event of the home meet in January. His meet total of 1,040 pounds was enough for third place in the super heavy weight diviison.

Lifters begin season at home meet

Melissa Gutierrez, Editor in Chief February 3, 2025

The Iron Tribe powerlifting season started with a home meet on Jan. 16. The Maidens came in first and the Indians in third.   The Maidens got a new coach this season as Richard Rosales moved from track...

Old friends--Junior Joey Penner as Alan Seymour and senior Matthew Peters as Hal Carter reunite in Picnic on Nov. 17.

AMERICAN CLASSIC: Theater department adapts romance of ‘Picnic’ for black box production

Melissa Gutierrez, Editor in Chief November 19, 2024

 It was Labor Day 1953 in a small Kansas town...The black box theater was transformed for four straight days into a rural town which would experience a romantic somersault over the course of two days.   Picnic,...

Ready to rumble--The Indian football team enters the last preseason game versus Hereford on Oct. 4. The Indians would defeat the Whitefaces by by 32 to keep their record perfect.

6-0: Indians enter district vs. Fort Stockton tonight undefeated

Melissa Gutierrez, Editor in Chief October 11, 2024

 The No. 5 Indian football team will begin district play in Fort Stockton on tonight at 7 p.m. on the Panther field.    The 6-0 Indians have allowed only 13 point high to opponents thus far.   ...

And they’re off--
Sophomore Addison Armstrong sprints from the start line during Monday’s district race in Andrews. Armstrong would take second overall, qualifying individually for regionals, and leading her team to a regional berth.

Maiden cross country team qualifies for region meet

October 9, 2024

DISTRICT RESULTS Maidens--Third place (regional qualifier) Individuals--Sophomore Addison Armstrong-2nd (14:52.40), senior Ashley Vizcaino-8th (16:33), sophomore Sunni Casarez-13th (17:15.20), ...

Tribe Tennis in bi-district round today versus Sweetwater

October 8, 2024

Tribe Tennis is in action today versus Sweetwater in Big Spring. The team went undefeated in district play. Final District Match (Oct. 1) Opponent: Lubbock Cooper Liberty Final score: Seminole...

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