The pandemic is so well known that it doesn’t need to be named and has taken its toll. It’s clear in everything we do, everywhere we look. Unfortunately, that includes the lives of high school seniors,...
A question directed to the swim team, that would send serotonin to the brain and quickly trigger laughter for most, is the question, ‘What do y’all do during your off-season?’ Well this is ironic,...
Story by Lauren Potter, design editor
• February 24, 2016
As a sport at Texas High, I feel like diving is underrated. It’s more known as a blowoff class that you get into for your PE credit than the intensity it entails.
There is so much that goes into...
Story by Kristin McCasland, online co-editor-in-chief
• October 14, 2015
She adjusts her goggles as she surveys the unfamiliar faces around her. A new city, a new pool, a new practice. Her new teammates all look the same with their hair tucked away in their caps. They crowd...
Story by Katie Dusek, staff writer
• September 28, 2015
"Go! Go! Faster!” coach Eric Vogan screams as the smell of chlorine surrounds him. With a clipboard in one hand and a stopwatch in the other, he yells at the swimmers, “Push it!” wanting nothing...
Things are changing for the swim team this competition season. Among the newest transitions is the election of the new captains: seniors Tyler Snell, Conor Diggs, Kristin McCasland and junior Katie Dusek.
“Every...
Story by Kristin McCasland, online co-editor in chief
• August 24, 2015
Twelve swim seasons have come and gone at Texas High School for veteran swim coach Carl Auel. Throughout his career, Auel has led the Tigersharks to win many district and regional titles as well as producing...
The Tigersharks came in fifth out of 13 in the boys’ division while the girls came in fourth out of 14 at the Red River Shootout meet Nov. 8 in Frisco, Texas.
This meet presented the Tigersharks with...