March 2023

Bluebonnet season

It’s bluebonnet season in the Big Bend, and this is an example of the Big Bend’s very own species of bluebonnet, Lupinus havardii. .
Avalanche photo by Kara Gerbert

Alpine High golf team earns medals

The Alpine Fightin’ Buck golf team has been busy on the road, traversing golf courses, and earning medals. The AHS golf team is made up of only six players, four boys and two girls.
David Baca proudly shows off his First-Place medal he earned this Tuesday in Wink. Baca shot and 81 total while competing against 10 teams and 51 other players. Courtesy photo

Hiker fatality in Big Bend National Park

On Monday, March 6 at approximately 2:45 pm, Big Bend National Park’s Communications Center received a call requesting emergency assistance along the Hot Springs Canyon Trail. The caller indicated that a 64-yearold female had collapsed and was unresponsive.

SENIOR SPOTLIGHT

Throughout High School I participated in football my freshman and senior years, golf freshman through senior year, National Honors Society my junior and senior years, powerlifting my junior year, and I have had the pleasure of welding and working in the shop all four years.
Zach Wash

Devotional Page

When I was a child, I remember seeing a jewelry commercial in which the nest diamonds were shown on a black velvet cloth. The light on the diamonds was enhanced against the dark and contrasting backdrop.

Quinoa and Rice Crunch Salad with peanut dressing

Ingredients: Salad Ingredients 8.5 ounces Seeds of Change microwaveable quinoa, brown and red rice with flaxseed One half, diced, red bell pepper One half, diced, yellow bell pepper One medium cucumber peeled and diced One small jicama, peeled and julienned One and a half cups chopped purple...