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Our School Buzz blog highlights what's going on in local high schools from students' perspectives. See more info at About School Buzz. Interested in being a School Buzz correspondent? Apply here. Check out our current School Buzz correspondents here. Note: School Buzz posts are strictly the opinion of the student writers and not necessarily of The Buzz. Questions about School Buzz? Email Caroline Siegfried. 

Heart of a champion

By Alden Farrow | July 16, 2025
People in this article:
George Gring, Cam Newton
Flood

Not Again…

By Dylan Rich | May 4, 2016
People in this article:
Dylan Rich, Casey Demmer, Becca Stetzer
Elizabeth Kliakhandler, Kenzie Vallejos, Kaily Sims

Advice to Incoming Freshmen from Current Lamar Freshmen

By Elizabeth Kliakhandler | April 28, 2016
People in this article:
Elizabeth Kliakhandler, Nada Rafat, Tiara Rose, Jada Hughes, Kenzie Vallejos, Kaily Sims
Grace Smith

Return of the Talent at Alexander-Smith Academy

By Cameron Kimmel | April 26, 2016
People in this article:
Cameron Kimmel, Grace Smith
White House

One To Remember: AIPAC

By Dylan Rich | April 25, 2016
People in this article:
Dylan Rich, Joe Schwartzberg, Max Rosenthal, Scott Bickart, Jake Chotiner, Emily Curl, Emily Leventhal, Evan Pfeffer, Jordan Orsak, Beth Suttin, Sara Suttin, Marna Meyer, Logan Stalarow, Michelle Barr-Meyer, Danielle Hauser
Amanda Kahrl, Audrey Vanderzyl, Evangeline Carson, Christina Fu, Aris Smith

An Almost Farewell to the Senior Class

By Channing Smith | April 20, 2016
People in this article:
Cristen Harrison, Amanda Kahrl, Audrey Vanderzyl, Evangeline Carson, Christina Fu, Aris Smith
ISAS Art Festival

St. John’s Students at the ISAS Art Festival

By Sophia Li | April 19, 2016
People in this article:
Yuling Zhang, Alex Gajewski, Oliver Halkowich, Heidi Arouty, Darrell Martin, Morgan Self, Noel Madland, Frances Hellums, Helen Dodd, Amy Dong, Nina Lahoti, Maddie McZeal, Caroline Kernell, Emily Feng, Julia Stanley, Isabella Sturgis, Elise Anthony
Racquel Lyn, Christina Watson

St. Agnes Tennis Team: State Champions

By Natalie Farrell | April 13, 2016
People in this article:
Raquel Lyn, Christina Watson, Taylor Ysaguirre, Natalia Nassar, Jennifer Mathieu, Kendall Couch
Lauren Curran, Jade Pinnock, Cristen Harrison, Catherine Schell

Spring Sports Recap at St. Agnes Academy: Tennis, Water Polo, Track, Softball

By Natalie Farrell | April 5, 2016
People in this article:
Racquel Lyn, Christina Watson, Jennifer Mathieu, Kendall Couch, Taylor Ysaguirre, Natalia Nassar, Lauren Curran, Jade Pinnock, Cristen Harrison, Catherine Schell
Hannah Burnett, Gillian Pfeil

St. Thomas' Episcopal Students Working to Protect Galveston Bay

By Emily Bergin | April 4, 2016
People in this article:
Hannah Burnett, Gillian Pfeil
Balloons

We’re All in This Together

By Katy Boyd | March 30, 2016
People in this article:
Jacob Remels, Katy Boyd, Becca Stetzer, Shannon Nguyen, Sam Moghaddam, Jeanne Dazey, Zoey Zhang, Logen Duke, George Rodriguez, Joseph Schwartzberg, Massimo Iaccovazzo, Tres Hancock, Jackson Linnartz, Max Cordua, Avery Burton, Skylar Schanen, Kathy Thompson, Matthew Treat, Xavier Wang, Alex Ambler, Lu Ye, James Cravens, Trevor Bowman, Ms. Kim Garcia, Sydney Freeman, Marcos Genemaras-Cruz, Aron Sable, Mika Kohl, Cameron Kimmel, Grace Smith
Renana Vortzman, Shira Garner

Celebrating Purim at Robert M. Beren Academy

By Leora Geralnik | March 24, 2016
People in this article:
Noah Diner, Leora Geralnik, Chaim Gerlitz, Alex Ghelman, Nathan Plumb, Renana Vortzman, Shira Garner
Frances Hellums

St. John’s School performs ‘Oklahoma!’

By Sophia Li | March 14, 2016
People in this article:
Kyra Link, Hannah Curtis, John Ballad, Chris Zimmerman, Sophie Clayton, Marcus Manca, Matthew Brown, Victoria Arizpe, Joe Faraguna, Julia Giordano, Matthew Walsh, Frances Hellums
All-state choir

Sing Loud, Sing Proud

By Celia Houston | March 14, 2016
People in this article:
Samantha Rothkop, Filemon Tan, Raphael Bello, Alexis Orlin
Katy Boyd

Senior Year: Perspectives and Advice from Alexander-Smith Academy Seniors

By Denielle Braxton | March 11, 2016
People in this article:
Denielle Braxton, Madison Baty, James Cravens, Katy Boyd, Gretchen Pierce
Name Calling Discussion at The Briarwood School

Putting an End to Name-Calling

By Jordan Oakum | March 11, 2016
People in this article:
Jordan Oakum, Dominick DeRanieri
Duchesne's A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Duchesne Academy Presents A Midsummer Night’s Dream

By Andie Chilson | March 7, 2016
People in this article:
Michelle Britton, Sarah Drew, Alexandra Medina-Simon, Cami Mitchell, Salone Hugon, Camron Alexander, Mariana Maron
Mariachi performance

HSPVA’s Annual Encore for Excellence Luncheon

By Savanna Lim | February 29, 2016
People in this article:
Alejandra Blanco, Adele Caron, Erin Hollaman, Michael Cortez, Sylvester Turner, Chris Brown, sylvia Garcia, Sarah Davis, Bryan Michael Cox
St. Agnes Academy seniors

St. Agnes Academy’s Black History Assembly

By Channing Smith | February 18, 2016
People in this article:
Ashley Bennett, Ngozi Nwosu, Catherine Buthod, Kendall Hollingsworth, Amani Henry, Chelsea Okoroafor, Morgan Goldsmith, Evangeline Carson
St. Agnes Academy's Varsity Swim Team

Fantastic Weekend for St. Agnes Academy Sports

By Natalie Farrell | February 17, 2016
People in this article:
Sakura Gray, Brenna McKay, Fernanda Machicao, Bridget Hibbler, Isabella Smith, Lilli Metts, Lilli Storemski, Anastasia Kontrimas, Sarah Steffes, Rachel Wright
Model UN

St. John’s Student Participants in Houston Area Model United Nations

By Christian Maines | February 16, 2016
People in this article:
Christian Maines, Anirudh Suresh, Natasha Gonzalez
Georgi Doebbler, Callie Williams, Alexis Pullen

Conge 2016 at Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart

By Andie Chilson | February 16, 2016
People in this article:
Emma Macinnes, Alexis Pullen, Georgi Doebbler, Callie Williams, Sharon Karam
Addams Family

Bellaire High School’s 'The Addams Family' Production

February 15, 2016
People in this article:
Greer Blitzer
South Main Baptist Church

World Religions Week at The Emery/Weiner School

By Amanda Barsky | February 10, 2016
People in this article:
Kevin Sinclair, Barkley Thompson, Shariq Ghani, Claire Villarreal, Justin Kelley
Chelsea Okoroafor, Tobi Okopie

Camp for All: St. Agnes Academy Class of 2018 Retreat

By Channing Smith | February 8, 2016
People in this article:
Channing Smith, Chelsea Okoroafor, Tobi Okopie
Sidnee Wilson, Gabriel Salibi, Tucker Toole, Noah Lack

The Interact Club Visits Morning Glory Ranch

By Madison Belcher | February 8, 2016
People in this article:
Kim Russell, Kelsey Wallace, Clara Awkwandu, Lowell Wilson, Sidnee Wilson, Gabriel Salibi, Tucker Toole, Noah Lack
Rachel Kaplan, Stephanie Koren, Zoe Katzenellenbogen

Robert M. Beren Academy Students Volunteering at the Friendship Circle

By Deborah Brown | February 8, 2016
People in this article:
Deborah Brown, Sara Gerlitz, Esti Lazarus, Joseph Fields, Jacob Grzebinski, Rachel Kaplan, Stephanie Koren, Zoe Katzenellenbogen
National Signing Day

Signing Day at Stratford High School

By Taylor Brittain | February 5, 2016
People in this article:
Ethan Davidson, Torin Justice, Keller Deal, Alex Miller, Rakeem Boyd, Jordyn Brooks, Jordan Work, Haleigh Davis, Jennifer Brann, Elizabeth Brann, Megan Gardner, Leslie Merchan, Jordan Ransom
Stratford Playhouse

Stratford High School Playhouse Presents: Anything Goes

By Scott Kennedy | February 4, 2016
People in this article:
Katie Newsom
Marrisa Ridge, Ellie Delgado, Tara Gooding, Maisha Walker, Destiny Morton

Young Life at Lamar High School: Mondays at 7:37

By Ellie Delgado | February 3, 2016
People in this article:
Emily Price, Marrisa Ridge, Ellie Delgado, Tara Gooding, Maisha Walker, Destiny Morton


School Buzz Writers

Dani Barg
Dani Barg
The Emery/Weiner School
School Buzz Reporter
Anya Bhojwani
Anya Bhojwani
The Awty International School
School Buzz Reporter
Sean Boyle
Sean Boyle
Strake Jesuit
School Buzz Reporter
Kate Burke
Kate Burke
The Emery/Weiner School
School Buzz Reporter
Sarah Cela
Sarah Cela
Second Baptist School
School Buzz Reporter
Siddharth Dasari
Siddharth Dasari
Carnegie Vanguard High School
School Buzz Reporter
Kelsy Donovan
Kelsy Donovan
Memorial High School
School Buzz Reporter
Keira Donovan
Keira Donovan
Memorial High School
School Buzz Reporter
Isabel Fernandez-Cueto
Isabel Fernandez-Cueto
Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart
School Buzz Reporter
Melanie Fung
Melanie Fung
Bellaire High School
School Buzz Reporter
Beatrix Gnemi
Beatrix Gnemi
Michael E. DeBakey High School for Health Professions
School Buzz Reporter
Maggie Hester
Maggie Hester
St. John's School
School Buzz Reporter
Gray Hevle
Gray Hevle
Memorial High School
School Buzz Reporter
Nina Koshy
Nina Koshy
The Village School
School Buzz Reporter
Yutia Li
Yutia Li
St. John's School
School Buzz Reporter
Sophie Lighvani
Sophie Lighvani
The Kinkaid School
School Buzz Reporter
Ana Sofia Maguchi
Ana Sofia Maguchi
Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart
School Buzz Reporter
Ryan Mantel
Ryan Mantel
The Post Oak School
School Buzz Reporter
Shaivi Moparthi
Shaivi Moparthi
The Kinkaid School
School Buzz Reporter
Runo Mukoro
Runo Mukoro
Saint Thomas' Episcopal School
School Buzz Reporter
Jordan Muscal
Jordan Muscal
Kinder High School for the Performing and Visual Arts
School Buzz Reporter
Carolyn Pan
Carolyn Pan
Carnegie Vanguard High School
School Buzz Reporter
Loulie Parker
Loulie Parker
School of the Woods
School Buzz Reporter
Vishakha Medha Rao
Vishakha Medha Rao
The Awty International School
School Buzz Reporter
Nithya Ravi
Nithya Ravi
Lamar High School
School Buzz Reporter
Jake Rodriguez
Jake Rodriguez
Kinder High School for the Performing and Visual Arts
School Buzz Reporter
Aishwarya Singh
Aishwarya Singh
Carnegie Vanguard High School
School Buzz Reporter
Madeleine Skaufel
Madeleine Skaufel
St. Agnes Academy
School Buzz Reporter
Wesley Taaffe
Wesley Taaffe
Lamar High School
School Buzz Reporter
Ailey Takashima
Ailey Takashima
St. John's School
School Buzz Reporter
Agnes Tang
Agnes Tang
Westbury Christian School
School Buzz Reporter
Nina Teichman
Nina Teichman
The Emery/Weiner School
School Buzz Reporter
Lucy Walker
Lucy Walker
St. John's School
School Buzz Reporter
Megan Wang
Megan Wang
Bellaire High School
School Buzz Reporter
Eden Williams
Eden Williams
Westbury Christian School
School Buzz Reporter
Alexandra Wong
Alexandra Wong
St. Agnes Academy
School Buzz Reporter
Colin Wu
Colin Wu
The Emery/Weiner School
School Buzz Reporter