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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...

Debate over recent book bans

Debate over recent book bans

Larke Sorensen, Managing Director March 3, 2025

In recent years, book bans have become a hot topic across Texas, sparking debates about censorship, education, and access to diverse perspectives. As books are being challenged, concerns are growing about...

Johnny Galan presiding over a Mock Trial in December 2024.

Teacher Spotlight – Johnny Galan

Violeta Sanchez, Copy Editor February 25, 2025

Mr. Galan is definitely one of the most cherished teachers here at Lively. He's been at Lively for twenty-seven years, longer than any other teacher or AP currently at Lively; and his effort...

Jennings teaching Geometry.

Teacher Spotlight – Terry Jennings

Quinn Fisher, Sports Editor February 5, 2025

Terry Jennings is an advanced math teacher at Lively who also coaches track, basketball and sponsors the Lively Chapter of NJHS (National Junior Honor Society). Jennings tells us what it's like being a...

A Look into Lively’s Model UN

Ellie R., News/Features Editor January 28, 2025

Model UN is an elective at Lively that has around 80 7th and 8th grade students. But, most Lively students aren’t sure what Model UN is, so today I’m going to show you what exactly the class is, how...

Teacher Spotlight – Darby Stillwell

A. Perez, Staff Writer January 20, 2025

Darby Stillwell was nominated for a teacher spotlight by 6th grader Enzo Cullen.  "She is best science teacher I ever had and she's a good teacher," said Cullen. Stillwell's students seem to like her...

High School Profiles

High School Profiles

Sam Nash, Co-Editor-in-Chief January 15, 2025

8th grade students can check out the individual articles for their AISD high school choices below.  Check back often as new schools will be added soon.  These articles will help students with their choices...

How do Lively Falcons celebrate the New Year?

How do Lively Falcons celebrate the New Year?

A. Perez, Staff Writer January 10, 2025

What did you do on New Year's Eve? ‘It kinda went a little bad for me because I had just gotten off of practice and I fell asleep and I was 5 minutes late for the countdown,” said 7th grader Alena...

Teacher Holiday Traditions

Alice O., Design Editor December 19, 2024

The holidays are right around the corner and the teachers here at Lively are just as ready for the break as we are. Around this magical time a collection of holidays and traditions are celebrated by our...

Student Holiday Traditions

Daniel S., Junior Editor December 18, 2024

The year is ending soon and we are entering a season filled with traditions and celebrations. Our school is filled with interesting people with many different religions and cultures so I went around and...

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