Latin Club is “keeping Boyd ‘classy-cal’” for the third year in a row.The club has been around since its sponsor, Jennifer Jarnagin, began teaching at Boyd in 2009-2010 school year. Jarnagin formed the club as a way for students to …
Category Archive: Student Life
Nov
11
Robotics club begins competitions
While some students might find sports or fashion interesting, others find that creating and competing robots is more their forte.Robotics club meets twice a week after school with their sponsor, Marguerite Reed, in H212 until 4 p.m. to discuss the …
Nov
11
Brief: National Merit Scholars
McKinney Boyd has recently had five students selected to compete in the National Merit Scholar competition in semi-finals. The students that have been selected to move on to semi-finalist competition are, Jordan Fowler, Alyssa Miller, Benjamin Russell, Zachary Stevens and …
Nov
11
Brief: Winter Art Camp
This holiday season, art students and staff will be helping K-5 grade students at the Winter Art Camp Dec. 3 at Boyd from 8:30-12:30 am. The camp costs $40 if paid by Dec. 2 and $50 at the door. To …
Nov
04
10 days, 10 styles
- Recently, I realized (with a few hints from the other Spur staffers) that I wear my hair the same way every day: natural. I don’t know if it’s that I have to wake up at 4:30 am or if …
Nov
04
Undefeated: Nonprofit program helps kids with disabilities play ball
No strikes, no outs, no wins or losses. The Angel League is a completely free program for disabled children that provides them with the chance to play baseball, soccer and more.The Kiwanis Club of Rockwall County provides uniforms and gloves …
Oct
18
Goblins on the Green
The second annual FFA golf tournament, Goblins on the Green, will be held at the WestRidge Golf course on Friday Oct. 21 to raise money for various upcoming student projects. “The tournament is to help raise money for the Boyd, …
Oct
18
Halloween vs. Day of the Dead
Many believe that Halloween and “Día de los Muertos”, or Day of the Dead, are the same since they both take place in October. This is a common misconception that can easily be fixed by looking at the details of …
Oct
14
Goblins on the Green
The second annual Future Farmers of America golf tournament, Goblins on the Green, will be held at the WestRidge Golf course on Friday Oct. 21 to raise money for various upcoming student projects. “The tournament is to help raise money …
Oct
14
School nurse raises money, cancer awareness
Upon being diagnosed with breast cancer earlier this year, school nurse Valerie Wright began advocating for increased cancer awareness on campus. With the help of students and staff, she has finished her chemotherapy treatment and in doing so has inspired …
Polls! Vote NOW!!
What will you be doing on Valentines Day?
- Eating Candy (41%, 15 Votes)
- Nothing of Interest (19%, 7 Votes)
- Date Night (16%, 6 Votes)
- School Event (16%, 6 Votes)
- Valentines Day Party (8%, 2 Votes)
Total Voters: 37
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