On April 24, the Texas Education Agency (TEA) released its 2022-23 accountability ratings with Ray High School and CCISD seeing declines. RHS dropped slightly, with its overall score falling from 82 to 80. The district saw a more significant decline, with its overall score falling from 85 to 78. The release had been postponed due to a 19-month legal...

From the moment they step into their first class of the day, many high schoolers are already viciously battling their suddenly heavy eyelids in an attempt to stay awake. As much as critics would like to claim that it’s “teenage laziness”, it’s not because they don’t care about learning; it’s because adolescent bodies are wired against the...

Between classes, schoolwork, and extracurriculars, most high school students are just trying to keep up. For junior Rachel Perez, a first-year student in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and a Texas All-State musician, managing a packed schedule presents unique challenges. On top of her academic and musical commitments, Perez also holds...

Every year, JROTC units from across Texas compete in the annual Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Islander Challenge. In the challenge, students test their endurance and skills, navigating various challenges and obstacle courses. As tradition, Ray NJROTC entered and competed against many other teams. As team captain, I led my team through...