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8th grade English Teacher Sean Addington

Teacher Spotlight – Sean Addington

Violeta Sanchez, Copy Editor May 22, 2025

Each month, The Falcon Cry staff decides on two teachers they believe have gone above and beyond, and should be recognized for their hard work. This month, one of the teachers who has demonstrated their...

8th graders reflect on Lively Experience

Violeta Sanchez, Copy Editor May 21, 2025

As the 2024-2025 school year begins wrapping up, the 8th graders are preparing to leave Lively and begin their high school experience. This late in the year, nearly all testing is over, and the idea...

The 2024-2025 staff of the Falcon Cry with their advisor, Ms. Everett

8th Grade Legacy at the Falcon Cry

The Falcon Cry is losing some very influential 8th grade editors this year.  Each of the 8th grade Falcon Cry staff members wrote what they want their Legacy at Lively to be as they move on to high...

Dance Teacher Alexandria Havelka

Teacher Spotlight – Alexandria Havelka

Larke Sorensen, Managing Director May 5, 2025

Alexandria Havelka is a first year teacher here at Lively Middle School. She teaches Dance Wellness and directs the Lively Dazzlers Elite and Royal Blues JV dance teams. She graduated from Texas State...

Gabriel Dominguez is the Athletic Director at Lively Middle School.

Teacher Spotlight – Gabriel Dominguez

Cori Pilgrim, Webmaster April 21, 2025

Gabriel Dominguez has worked at Lively Middle School for 8 years, but not just as our PE teacher and athletic coordinator.  I had the opportunity to interview him and I'm sharing our conversation...

8th graders Ceci McArthur, Violeta Sanchez, Jayus F-L., and Samuel Nash on the Tube in London.

He Said, She Said: London Edition

Sam Nash and Violeta Sanchez April 11, 2025

8th graders Violet Sanchez and Sam Nash wrote the following diary entries from their own perspectives on their recent trip to London with Lively. Day One Violets Perspective Once we landed at the airport...

Charlie Murphy interviews a witness in the April 4 Mock Trial.

Defense wins at Lively’s most recent mock trial

Vera Marsh, Staff Writer April 7, 2025

Lively's most recent mock trial was held on Friday, April 4. The case presented was about aiding and abetting a first-degree burglary. The three lawyers for the defense were Charlie Murphy, Vera Marsh,...

Origin of April Fools!

Cori Pilgrim, Webmaster April 7, 2025

April Fools.                                                                   Haha....

Victor Moncivaiz, 7th Grade Texas History Teacher at Lively

Teacher Spotlight – Victor Moncivaiz

Daniel S., Junior Editor April 5, 2025

I interviewed Victor Moncivaiz who got spot-lighted by students. He is a 7th grade Texas History teacher here at Lively. He's known for his playful demeanor and bantering. He has many interesting...

Teacher Spotlight - Andres Nava

Teacher Spotlight – Andres Nava

Ian Ozvural, Staff Writer March 25, 2025

For the past three years, Mr. Nava, one of our 8th-grade US history teachers, has delighted students and staff at Lively Middle School with his presence. His uplifting personality and kind attitude have...

Teacher Spotlight - Gary Foessett

Teacher Spotlight – Gary Foessett

Ellie R., News/Features Editor March 5, 2025

Gary Foessett is a 6th grade World Cultures teacher here at Lively. He has devoted 21 years of his life to teaching here at LMS and he is beloved by students and staff alike. Because of this, it is beyond...

Lively Students protest recent immigration policies.

What does Immigration mean to students?

Violeta Sanchez, Copy Editor March 3, 2025

Under Trumps’ Administration, ICE, also known as the U.S. Immigration Customs and Enforcement, now have the authority to infiltrate schools, churches, and other public places which were previously secure...

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