Meredith Boyd, Writer

October 12, 2018

James Avery, a jewelry business, began in 1954 in a garage with a paltry $250. Fred Garcia, the first employee that earned a position at the business, trained many later craftsmen until he finished his work and retired in 1977. He helped expand the business with good products and excellent customer service. Unlike some businesses that began with a giant store, this one, built in Kerrville, Texas, worked out of a two-car garage for approximately 11 years. The construction and building process took about 2 years until James Avery could open the store. The jewelry store, now located on 20 acres, offers a beautiful view for all customers that visit this location. James Avery jewelry store makes...

Angel Guerrero, Writer

October 12, 2018

Connor Sesta, a 15 year old freshman, aspires a career in photography, a hobby she has relished and exulted over for many years. She plans to attend the University of Houston after she graduates high school. As a little girl, she confidently asked for her friends' and family members' cell phones, taking pictures, relieving stress. Connor has two siblings, one sister Arianna and one brother Liam. She loves them quite much, projecting all of her emotions around them. “I would do anything for them”, Connor said. She has lived in New Caney for 15 years, growing up in the same house for 13 years. Connor has blossomed into a beautiful girl and shows herself as an excellent friend to all people with whom she consorts. She has matured as a young lady, yet acts  extremely garrulous throughout the day and night. She has enrolled in ROTC, not with indifference, but with true excitement!...

Clenton Wilson, Writer

October 3, 2018

Welding, an ennobling and invigorating career! Mr.  Burks aspired a career in the welding field since a young boy. He held an optimistic view, knowing that what he creates with his hands lasts forever. His career as his main goal, he attended college where he learned welding techniques as a student under his professors' tutelage. His field experience supported his studies throughout his college years. While attending Sam Houston State University, sometimes students would switch majors, aiming for a different career path, but Mr. Burks stood firm with his decision. Blacksmithing involves many activities, not only welding. His last project, Mr. Burks remembers forging a blade knife. Heated iron, sweat, and labor led to creating the blade knife that he still possesses. Mr. Burks holds dear to one major aspect of blacksmithing--welding. The welding techniques that he utilizes each...