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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
village school model UN

Village School’s Model UN

By Aditi Iyer | April 14, 2023
People in this article:
Joao Guilherme Borges Herry, Aditi Iyer, Angeli Zhao, Jay Natarajan, Osarieme Mike Irabor, Tanmay Rai, Aryan Shah, Caroline Hsu, Mauricio Espinosa, Eddie Wang, Nirav Mandhani, Selina Zhang, Darsh Jaganmohan, Alexander Ilacqua, Daniel Itkins, Hanaa Salemi, Rohan Bendapudi, Eshaal Merchant, Leen Binnasser, Sevastian Oti, Akshat Kumar, Uzair Jinnah, Rahman Ovezov, Parth Gupta, Mina Petrolito
dancers on stage

Bellaire's EMotion: Grooving with the Community

By Melanie Fung | April 7, 2023
People in this article:
Paris Kent, Daisy Chen, Kaylee Chew, Siqi Luo, Kailee Patterson, Danni Sanchez, Eden Barr, Joyce Weng, Rodrigo Leal, Chloe Yen, Jolie Yao, Melanie Fung
face painting

VVD: Veritas Vacation Day at St. Agnes

By Alexandra Wong | March 31, 2023
People in this article:
Marin Fowler, Tess Pacetti, Xenia Murtaugh, Molly Sawyer, Courtney Orsak
Amanda Huttenbach

A New Tune at the Willow Waterhole

By Jason Deng | March 22, 2023
People in this article:
Amanda Huttenbach, Jason Deng
song performance

Vive la Francophonie! at Awty

By Alina Syed | March 20, 2023
People in this article:
Aine Devins, Elizabeth Hsu, Alina Syed
think tank

Village School Entrepreneurs Shine at Think Tank Pitch Contest

By Aditi Iyer | March 17, 2023
People in this article:
Dante Zain Ilham, Walton Kunu, Shaan Patel
Victoria Vasquez, Gabby Smith

Congé Land: A Sweet Surprise before Spring Break

By Julia Harfenist | March 16, 2023
People in this article:
Victoria Vasquez, Patricia Swenson, Tatum DiSorbo, Donald Cramp, Julia Harfenist, Echo Malinowski Cunningham, Molly Day, Carmon Colon, Megan Toussaint, Gabby Smith
trash from cleanup

Duchesne, STH and IWA Environmental Clubs Cleanup at Woodlands Park

By Tessa Harfenist | March 16, 2023
People in this article:
Mara Catherine Wissinger, Kate Thorne, Andrea GarzaEstebanez, Kiera Gilmour, Carmen Colon, Cecilia Carrasco, Sophia Rivera
mock trial team

Duchesne Mock Trial Champions

By Isabel Fernandez-Cueto | March 1, 2023
People in this article:
Molly Moore, Hannah Thompson, Carolina Balboa, Helen Omanga, Megan Toussaint, Charlottle Waltermire, Isabel Fernandez-Cueto, Kennedy Wolf, Alexis Vazquez, Hallie Villavechia, Ari Pangillian
group roasting marshmallows

Relax, Rejuvenate, and Reflect!

Duchesne’s Class of 2024 Heads to Stoney Creek Ranch for their Annual Retreat
By Tessa Harfenist | February 28, 2023
People in this article:
Kate Thorne, Mikel Jones, Brittany Garcia, Kathy Montgomery, Molly Day, Sophia Rivera, Grace King, Bea Maruri, Natalia Reyes, Blake Blanton, Victoria Carroll, Samantha Yeboah, Tatum DuttonLewis, Angelina Dadoushian, Victoria Cramp, Cecilia Carrasco
St Agnes international food day

International Food Festival: A Spoonful of Culture

By Alexandra Wong | February 28, 2023
People in this article:
Annie Patman, Georgia Skopal, Alexandra Wong
Brides and Dracula on stage

“Dracula”: An Awty Spectacular

By Alina Syed | February 22, 2023
People in this article:
Alina Syed, Camille Olson, Audrey Nguyen, David Bauman

Choreographed By St. John's Students

By Maggie Hester | February 22, 2023
People in this article:
Erin Bray, Addy McKenney, Mia Basu, Kate Lu, Nadiya Naehr, Gabriella Saadia, Ariana Lee, Aspen Collins, Josie Feldman, Ryan Shen, Sue Lyn Roberts, Kai Gomez, Maggie Hester
Dan Ariely, Meredith Wood

Duke Behavioral Economics Professor Dan Ariely Visits Kinkaid

By Eshaan Mani | February 16, 2023
People in this article:
Dan Ariely, Meredith Wood, Eshaan Mani
David Berry

Swimming at Lutheran North

By Caroline Killinger | February 16, 2023
People in this article:
David Berry, Justice Wenz, Caleb Wenz, Caroline Killinger
Second Baptist Flight Night

Second Baptist's Flight Night

By Isabella Ventura | February 13, 2023
People in this article:
Preston Igo, Ava Buehler, Livi Walker, Ella Ryan, Kate Marshall, Emily Bolling, Zeke Bullington, Cole Claypool, RJ Manginello, Reagan Redick, Isabella Ventura
Guys and Dolls crapshooters

Houston Christian's Guys and Dolls

By Donna Xue | February 2, 2023
People in this article:
Susan Allison, Mason Nuño, Bobby Linhart, Tony Stevens, Lauren Jean Townsend
Winter formal

A St. Agnes Winter Formal: A Night in Monte Carlo

By Alexandra Wong | January 23, 2023
People in this article:
Avery Lee, Tess Pacetti, Lilian Lin, Katie Olivero, Alexandra Wong, Vivienne Fuller, Marin Fowler, Henry Meraz
The Spartan Swim Team

The Spartans are Swimming

By Hank Davis | January 23, 2023
People in this article:
Hank Davis, Bryce Oliphant, Kyle Brown, Lowell Moss, Elle Burke, Lindsay Wong, Allison Ortiz, Emma Jackson, Izzy Glover
Christine Chen

20 Years of eMotion

By Melanie Fung | January 19, 2023
People in this article:
Christine Chen, Paris Kent, Sanja Korman, Eric Li, EJ Brotamonte, Jeffery Gao, Viviana Lopez, Melanie Fung
Second Baptist soccer

The SBS Jingle Bell Classic: A Night of Soccer, Perseverance, and Community

By Isabella Ventura | January 17, 2023
People in this article:
Isabella Ventura, Mary Claire Torn
Mrs. Scorsone's AP Physics class

Duchesne’s AP Physics Class on Skates

By Julia Harfenist | January 16, 2023
People in this article:
Julia Harfenist, Arpana Shrestha, Sophia Limbert, Katherine Davidson, Hannah Thompson, Kathryn Thorne, Hannah Barton, Jenan Othman, Echo Malinowski-Cunningham, Alexis Robertson, Alaina Scorsone, Jenna Binstein
Duchesne junior team

Duchesne and IWA Powderpuff at St. Thomas

By Tessa Harfenist | December 29, 2022
People in this article:
Maddie Agee, Alex Schoener, Paloma Figueroa Valenzuela, Ally Allen, Tessa Harfenist
Tom Bendel 1995

STE Welcomes New Headmaster

By Audrey Nguyen | December 21, 2022
People in this article:
Tom Bendel, Laine Williams, Christopher Bendel, Tabitha Bendel, Nicholas Bendel, Jennifer Bendel, Calista Bendel, Shannon Bendel, Todd Bendel
Boston Vaughan, Mia Granados, Coach Jeff Faircloth

‘Tis the Season to Be Serving

Houston Christian’s Interact Club celebrates Christmas at local non-profit SpringSpirit’s Christmas Party
By Diane Weber | December 19, 2022
People in this article:
Diane Weber, Caleb Allen, Coach Jeff Faircloth, Mia Granados
Steve Hawley and students

Westbury Christian's Coach Hawley in Vietnam

By Hannah Groogan | December 16, 2022
People in this article:
Steve Hawley, Hannah Groogan
US history binder

History in Context

A New Approach to Teaching US History in EWS
By Frances Sherman | December 11, 2022
People in this article:
Frances Sherman, Cara Bendayan, Hannah Klaff
actor on stage

STE Theater Production Bonds Cast and Crew

By Elsie Wire | December 8, 2022
People in this article:
Norie Yowell, Felicity Ramsey, Isabella Sanabria, Elsie Wire
soccer team

Houston Christian’s Soccer Seasons Start Off With A Bang

By Riley Warnica | December 1, 2022
People in this article:
Riley Warnica, Lanah Raddatz, Lena Lowry, Gracie Cervantes, Josh Lopez, Carlos Ortiz, Tully Florey


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