War Whoop Online

The School Newspaper of Seminole High School
SkillsUSA to hold car show
SkillsUSA to hold car show
October 24, 2024
CTE building addition
UNDER CONSTRUCTION: High school adapts as improvements continue with CTE addition, new field house
October 14, 2024
Students and alumni celebrate homecoming
September 24, 2024
Light of knowledge--Senior NHS Historian Peyton Casey lights new members' candles during induction on August 28.
NHS inducts 27 members
August 29, 2024
Mr. and Miss SHS--Seniors Marc Trevino and Tatum Medlin
Seniors select 2024 superlatives
May 16, 2024
Get down--Brass section plays and moves during halftime of the football game on Oct. 4. The Pride of the Tribe competes at region contest tomorrow at 8 p.m. at Lowery Field in Lubbock.
Pride of the Tribe goes to region marching contest tomorrow
October 18, 2024
All-region choir qualifiers and alternates--(Back) Freshman Rome Rodriguez, sophomore Jackson Archuleta, senior Genevieve Neudorf, sophomore Logan Lee, junior Ethan Laub, freshman Seth Peters, (middle) senior Garrett Sellers, senior Owen Call, senior Javy Rodriguez, freshman Jose Gomez, freshman Taberah Georges, freshman Sarah Bernal, sophomore Isaiah Rempel, senior Danny Tran (front) freshman Debbi Giesbrecht, sophomore Chloe Giesbrecht, senior Lliani Lopez, senior Margarita Masse Carbajal, senior Geydis Cuesta Rodriguez, senior Ethan Salazar, also junior Jazlynn Holmstrom, sophomore Alyssa Peters, junior Zaiden Bergen, sophomore Tristan Flemons and senior Margarita Leanos
23 vocalists qualify for all-region choir
September 30, 2024
SOUNDBITE: Robot film teaches about good parenting
SOUNDBITE: Robot film teaches about good parenting
September 30, 2024
Next level--Two musicians, junior Zaiden Bergen and sophomore Jaxon Hand took first chair in all-region jazz band and earned a chance to try out for area.
Two musicians qualify for area jazz band auditions
September 20, 2024
Practice, practice--Speech senior Aubrey Brown performs her piece for teammates in November before a TFA qualifier. This is Brown's third year to qualify for state with a sixth place finish in 2022.
Speech competitors qualify for state competition
March 5, 2024
Get down--Brass section plays and moves during halftime of the football game on Oct. 4. The Pride of the Tribe competes at region contest tomorrow at 8 p.m. at Lowery Field in Lubbock.
Pride of the Tribe goes to region marching contest tomorrow
October 18, 2024
Learning leadership-- Senior Owen Adam tours the Capitol during summer leadership camp in June. Adam was selected for Texas Boys State which is sponsored by the American Legion.
CAPITAL CAMP: Senior attends summer leadership conference Austin
September 18, 2024
YOUR VIEW: What’s your skin routine?
February 20, 2024
Teens use variety of methods to control acne breakouts
Teens use variety of methods to control acne breakouts
February 20, 2024
Artificial intelligences comes with pros, cons
Artificial intelligences comes with pros, cons
February 1, 2024
“We can’t really move cars or trucks into the shop, so it’s a little harder.” --Hiram Gaytan-Junior
YOUR VIEW: How has the construction affected you or your program?
October 8, 2024
OUR VIEW: Construction headaches worth costs in long term
OUR VIEW: Construction headaches worth costs in long term
October 2, 2024
MY VIEW: Initial vocabulary 'punishment' actually beneficial
MY VIEW: Initial vocabulary ‘punishment’ actually beneficial
September 27, 2024
“Yes, but I don’t use it for assignments. I use it for entertainment purposes.” Jaxon Hand Freshman
YOUR VIEW: Do you use artificial intelligence?
January 31, 2024
artwork by Garrant Hill
OUR VIEW: AI looks cool but beware
January 30, 2024
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
October 11, 2024
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
Backhand ball--Junior Melany Vazquez Campos returns fire to Lubbock Cooper Liberty's Ava Smith during district singles on Oct. 1. Vazquez Campos took the match, 6-1, 6-0.
Tribe Tennis in bi-district round today versus Sweetwater
October 8, 2024
On your mark--Sophomore Gabriel Alaniz tenses for the start of the 50-yard freestyle at regionals in Andrews on Feb. 3. Alaniz, who got fourth, became a state qualifier on Wednesday, when his time qualified as one of the top eight wild cards.
STATEBOUND: Relay team cuts 9-plus seconds in regional performance
February 9, 2024
Dominate-- Senior Alexia Gonzales squats 310 pounds at the home meet on Feb. 1. Gonzales took first overall in the 198-pound class, lifting a total of 810 pounds
Lifters to compete in Plains meet next week
February 5, 2024
The BEAT Broadcast--October 25, 2024
The BEAT Broadcast–October 25, 2024
October 24, 2024
Get down--Brass section plays and moves during halftime of the football game on Oct. 4. The Pride of the Tribe competes at region contest tomorrow at 8 p.m. at Lowery Field in Lubbock.
Pride of the Tribe goes to region marching contest tomorrow
October 18, 2024
Backhand ball--Junior Melany Vazquez Campos returns fire to Lubbock Cooper Liberty's Ava Smith during district singles on Oct. 1. Vazquez Campos took the match, 6-1, 6-0.
Tribe Tennis in bi-district round today versus Sweetwater
October 8, 2024
Students and alumni celebrate homecoming
September 24, 2024
In for six--Senior quarterback Ava Olivas scores a touchdown during the first half of the powder puff game on Oct. 20.
National Honor Society meets goal with fundraiser for cancer patients
October 23, 2023

War Whoop Online

The School Newspaper of Seminole High School

War Whoop Online

The School Newspaper of Seminole High School
Jessenia Balderas

Jessenia Balderas, News/Features Editor/Advanced Photographer

Hi!! I’m finally a senior and not ready for the real world. I’m very nervous about graduating  but can’t wait to walk that stage. I have been in journalism for three years, and I’m involved in yearbook, newspaper and photography. This year I am the editor of the yearbook and proud to say I’m SHS.

 I live in a house with 10 other people. It’s a full house; it gets pretty hectic, but it’s pretty fun for the most part. I love my big family and can’t wait for it to get bigger.

I really enjoy writing, reading and listening to music. I love Harry Potter–I’m a Slytherin.

 

All content by Jessenia Balderas
Hand off-- Freshman Xyla Madry gives the baton to senior Chloe Gonzalez during the 800-meter relay at the Lamesa track meet on Feb. 28. The relay team took third in a time of 1:56.89.

[Photo] Maiden track finishes in third in Lamesa

March 1, 2019
Two times around-- Sophomore Landon Curtis and senior Jude Gomez enter the second lap to the 800 meters at the Lamesa track meet on Feb. 28. Curtis finished first and Gomez was sixth.

[Photo] Indian track takes second at Lamesa meet

March 1, 2019
Hold it high-- Indian players are presented with the district championship trophy after the 38-22 win over Andrews on Nov. 9.

[Photo] Indians defeat Andrews for title, will meet Fabens in bi-district football

November 13, 2018
District MVP-- District 2-4A coaches choose freshman Bree Brattain as the most valuable player. Brattain averaged over 30 points per game throughout the season.

[Photo] Brattain tops women’s all-district basketball list

February 20, 2019
Getting ready-- Junior Jasmin Klassen and sophomore Lauren Smith volley in warm up before their match against Cooper's Abby Henderson and Sophie Dunman on Feb. 2. The Maidens won the match 7-6, 7-4.

[Photo] Tennis hosts Cooper

February 5, 2019
Looking for love-- Sophomore Emma Franklin searches the accumulation of Valentine's gifts in the office after third period on Feb. 14. The day was filled with lists of names being called to the office because a delivery was made for them.

[Photo] Holiday requirements add stress

Robin Franklin and Dayana Busanes
February 11, 2019
Self portrait-- Senior Stephanie Wieler paints her self portrait for VASE competition during third period on Jan. 24. VASE, which is now sponsored by the Texas Arts Education Association, was began 25 years ago.

Artists get ready for competition

Jessenia Balderas, News Editor
February 7, 2019
Gold ball-- The Maidens celebrate midcourt after receiving the district championship trophy after defeating Andrews, 83-35, in the final district game on Feb. 5. The Maidens went undefeated for the title.

Maidens to meet Clint in bi-district

Jessenia Balderas, News Editor
February 7, 2019
Still printing-- Former War Whoop adviser Jean Moffat still works in the printing game with Seminole Printing which moved in recent years to the old John Deer house on the Hobbs highway. Moffat served as editor of the Seminole Sentinel before advising the War Whoop.

Adviser spent 24 years with SHS journalism

Jessenia Balderas, News Editor
January 18, 2019
Speedy defense-- Freshman guard Xoe Rosalez mirrors a Loboette during nonconference play on Dec. 11. The Maidens have one more game and a tournament before district begins.

Maidens to face Estacado tonight

Jessenia Balderas, News Editor
December 14, 2018
He shall reign-- A Cappella choir sophomores Penelopi Neudorf, Samantha Gutierrez, Amber Wilkey, senior Alexandra Klassen and sophomore Leah Smith sing No. 44 Chorus “Hallelujah!” during the Dec. 10 concert.

[Photo] PHOTO STORY: Holidays happen in every hallway

December 11, 2018
Education foundation to host competition on Dec. 17

Education foundation to host competition on Dec. 17

Jessenia Balderas, News Editor
December 10, 2018
MVP-- Senior receiver James Hurston returns a punt during preseason action against Idalou on Sept. 7. Hurston was named District 2-4A MVP by the district's coaches at the end of the season.

[Photo] Coaches select 2-4A All-District Football Team

November 28, 2018
Canning Andrews-- Student council freshman representative and junior Treasurer Aubrey Hewitt accept the trophy from Andrews representatives during halftime of the last district game on Nov. 9

[Photo] Seminole ISD takes canned food challenge win over Andrews

November 12, 2018
Scampering away-- Sophomore Makii Bates runs away from Brownfield during fourth quarter action in the 29-28 Indian loss on Oct. 12.

[Photo] Homecoming takes familiar One Tribe theme

October 16, 2018
Make a wall-- Freshman Jaylee Matthews and junior Rita Klassen go up for the block agains Pecos on Tuesday. The Maidens had two solo blocks and five block assists in the win over the Lady Eagles.

[Photo] Maidens defeated Pecos, face Andrews as first round ends

Jasmin Klassen, Sports Editor
October 3, 2018
Evading the defense-- Senior wide reciever James Hurston side steps a Mustang defender as he returns a punt during preseason play again Denver City on Sept. 28. Hurston scored 12 points for the Indians on two touchdown passes from senior quarterback Jordan Matthews.

[Photo] Indians take preseason to Loboland tonight

Jasmin Klassen, Sports Editor
October 4, 2018

Tennis to play final district round vs. Fort Stockton

Jessenia Balderas, News Editor
October 4, 2018
Rockin’and rollin’-- Senior FFA member Carlye Winfrey coats her roller in paint on Sept. 15 as she paints stripes on her parking spot. Winfrey came up with the fundraiser as part of a service project in FFA to gather money to paint a community mural.

[Photo] PARKING PAINT: Service project encourages personal space

Dustie Beaubien, Staff Writer
September 7, 2018
Getting started-- Sophomore Azalia Contreras and senior Leyla Trevino run the first stretch of the Sundown race on Sept. 29. Contreras finished 31st and Trevino was 66th in 137-runner contest.

[Photo] Distance teams to compete in Lamesa

Kaitlin Harrison, Staff Writer
October 3, 2018
Not this time--Senior post Reese Moore and senior guard Carter Johnson keep their eyes on Heritage's Kerrion Fields in the fourth quarter of the region semis on March 2. Fields hit the buzzer beater in 2017 that knocked the Indians out in the region finals.

[Photo] GOING TO THE SHOW: Indians defeat Wylie in Region 1 final to qualify for state

March 5, 2018
Hang on--Senior guard Carter Johnson fights for possession during the second half of region quarterfinal play against Levelland on Feb. 27. Johnson amassed 23 points with six of seven from three-point land during the Indian victory.

[Photo] Indians get back to region tournament, to face Midlothian Heritage in semifinal

February 28, 2018
Friday night fans--Seniors Randy Knelsen and Matt Neudorf celebrate a 56-0 win over Amarillo River Road in the last preseason football game on Sept. 22. The Indians begin district against Monahans on Friday.

[Photo] Indians begin district in Monahans tonight

Katie Spradlin, Sports Editor
September 29, 2017
Club business--Junior Art Club President Nikki Fehr runs a meeting during assembly time on Feb. 13. The Art Club meets every Tuesday during assembly time in Room 301.

Art Club builds membership

Jessenia Balderas, Staff Writer
February 13, 2018
Club business--Junior Art Club President Nikki Fehr runs a meeting during assembly time on Feb. 13. The Art Club meets every Tuesday during assembly time in Room 301.

[Photo] The BEAT Volume 4, Number 4 (January 26, 2018)

January 26, 2018
Austin Shortes All-State Choir

Vocalist qualifies for all-state for second time

Jessenia Balderas, Staff Writer
January 16, 2018
Freshman phenom-- Freshman forward Bretlei Dominguez goes in for a layup during preseason play with Andrews on Nov. 14. Dominguez had 15 points in the 90-38 Maiden win.

Maidens to play in Sundown tonight

Jessenia Balderas, Sports Writer
November 17, 2017
District champs-- Indian football players celebrate a district championship with the trophy after defeating Fort Stockton, 41-7, in the last district game.

[Photo] Indian football to face Dalhart in bi-district

November 13, 2017
Looking ahead-- Freshman Hailey Davis looks at the course ahead during the district race at Mae Simmons Park on Oct. 12. As the district champion, Davis ran the same Lubbock course on Oct. 23 to qualify for state.

[Photo] Freshman qualifies for state cross country meet

October 24, 2017
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[Photo] 2017 Fall Choir Concert

October 24, 2017
Best in district-- Freshman Hailey Davis sprints the final stretch to take the district championship on Oct. 12 in Lubbock. Davis ran the two-mile course in 12:43.83.

[Photo] Both distance teams qualify for regional competition

October 17, 2017
Blazing spirit-- The homecoming bonfire took place on Sept. 21.

[Photo] HOMECOMING 2017: Road home dominates come-back week activities

September 26, 2017
Spirit faces-- Freshman Veronica Velasquez paints faces on the Wigwam Midway at the Snyder game on Sept. 15. The Art Club sponsored the booth.

[Photo] School organizations combine for carnival atmosphere at stadium

September 22, 2017
Strategy session-- New Maiden Coach Traci Pierce gives senior libero Alyssa Wade tips during district play versus Estacado on Sept. 26. The Maidens moved to 2-0 in district with the 25-7, 25-9, 25-11 win over the Matadors.

[Photo] Maidens travel to Brownfield tomorrow

Katie Spradlin, Sports Editor
September 29, 2017
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