Stephen F. Austin High School's Newspaper "The Maroon"

The Maroon

Stephen F. Austin High School's Newspaper "The Maroon"

The Maroon

Stephen F. Austin High School's Newspaper "The Maroon"

The Maroon

Seniors Tiffany Olszanowski and Troy Abbott sing The Word of Your Body for Spring Awakening. A tree built by tech theater students stands at around 20 feet tall behind them.

Red Dragon Players Prepare for Spring Awakening Debut

Belle Dilger, Staff Writer October 3, 2023

Spring Awakening’s debut is arriving in the Preas Theater soon. This play was written by Steven Stater based off the original written by Frank Wedekind and it’s music was created by Duncan Sheik. The...

Maroon Editors Strive to Build Audience

Maroon Editors Strive to Build Audience

Aidan Acuña, Staff Writer October 3, 2023

The Maroon has been the trusted news source of the school since 1928. With more than 90 years of history, last year might go down as one of the most underwhelming. With only one printed issue and irregular...

Artwork by Belle Dilger

Students Transition From Summer Sleep Habits

River Ginko and Tommy Santiago October 3, 2023

After junior Marley Crepps finished his test, he passed out at his desk. Crepps believes that having an inconsistent sleep schedule can completely throw off a student’s work ethic. Part of this has to...

“To be able to see
him, not above you
on a stage with lights
shining down, but
to stand next to him
while he’s performing
and hear him expertly
perform his songs,
it was incredible to
be a part of that,”
sophomore Eddie
Morales-Green said.
“It was really a life
changing experience,
and I’m glad I got to be
a part of it because I’ll
probably never be able
to do it again.”

Taking the Stage

October 3, 2023

“I’ve always wanted to be able to perform with them again. They are the nicest guys.....and they have a way to make the kids feel like they are the stars of the show. Sunday right at noon, Amy Taylor...

More than Just a Dance Team

More than Just a Dance Team

Kylie Baber-Gonzalez and Angie Black October 3, 2023

The ballet folklorico team and its members not only represent Hispanic culture, but they represent the diversity throughout the school. Yet, the program currently remains with no booster club and...

Photo courtesy of Ria Sopala on Pixabay.

Amazon Fires Continue to Bring Destruction

Belle Dilger and Evan Craig October 3, 2023

The Amazon Rainforest has been burning for several weeks. The Amazon produces 20% of the earth’s clean air, and is a vital part of the world's ecosystem. Without the forest, the world will be forced...

Design by Kylie Baber

New Advisory Period Added “to maintain a semblance” of Academy Identity

Emanuel Quinones and Logan Gordon-Smith October 3, 2023

In order to build a stronger community within the different academies, a new advisory period has been added to the school week. One period of advisory will be reserved for academic advising, the other...

Senior Marty Carrillo catches a Frisbee mid-practice.

Ultimate Frisbee Aims for State

Connor Tate, Copy Editor October 3, 2023

The Ultimate Frisbee club begins the new season hoping to go to the state tournament. The team is run by AGS math teacher Steven Trenfield, who has been coaching Ultimate for five years. “A student...

Senior Colby Kalbacher runs with the ball in the game against Connally.

Football Team Prepares for Upcoming Season

Will Jones and John Paidle October 3, 2023

Coming off a season with the departure of many critical senior players, this year’s football team has a long road ahead of them. Coming up against big schools such as Westlake, Lake Travis, and Bowie,...

New to the swim team, Ryan Goodwyn shows off his collection of swimming memorabilia.

Goodwyn Brings 36 Years of Experience to Swim Team

Juan Montelango, Staff Writer October 3, 2023

Joining the staff this year as swim coach and ACS English teacher, Ryan Goodwyn is not used to being the new kid.   Goodwyn recently moved to Austin after living in College Station for 35 years. He...

Senior Djavan Ploetz-Aponte competes in the whip cream bubble gum challenge at the first pep rally.

New Year Brings Changes to Pep Rallies

Brianna Bady and Denisse Vargas October 3, 2023

The Pflugerville pep rally kicked off the year's football season and also gave students a glimpse of what’s to come in future pep rallies. While last year only two rallies were held and interactive activities...

Junior Trini Heidi competes in the Chaparral Invitational.

Cross Country Competes in First Meet of School Year

Sofia Freed, Staff Writer October 3, 2023

The cross country team had their first meet of the season on Friday, Aug. 30 at the Westlake Chaparral Invitational. “I felt really good about the meet," JV runner Louise Lee said. "Our team was super...

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