Two brothers, Jarreth and Josh Sterns, transferred from Midlothian High School to Waxahachie High School after facing alleged racial slurs and tensions at Midlothian. Jarreth reported that a white teammate said his ancestors bred him to be an athlete and that a cage and bananas should be used to demean black students. An investigation into undisclosed students and faculty regarding racial issues began in September at Midlothian. The athletic director said the district does not tolerate discrimination but could not provide details due to student privacy laws.
This document summarizes a local newspaper. It reports that the number of students opting out of state testing has slightly decreased from last year. Rental housing in the city is deteriorating as the number of units decreases and costs rise. It also discusses the ongoing investigation into the 2014 death of toddler Nayla Hodnett, whose aunt believes signs of abuse were missed.
The document summarizes basketball results and standings for teams in the Lone Star Conference (LSC). It notes that Tarleton State men's team remains undefeated at 10-0, while Angelo State men have only one loss at 11-1. On the women's side, Midwestern State and West Texas A&M are both 9-1. It provides details on individual player performances, including Marsell Holden of Angelo State being named Men's Offensive Player of the Week after making 12 3-pointers over two games. Current men's and women's standings in the LSC are also included.
The document provides information on recent Lone Star Conference football games and players. It summarizes that three LSC teams remained undefeated last week, and LSC teams have a 9-4 overall record this season against other conferences. It also discusses the upcoming Lone Star Football Festival featuring two LSC matchups and one non-conference game at AT&T Stadium, and names the players of the week for offensive, defensive, and special teams performances.
The document provides an update on Lone Star Conference basketball teams after four weeks of non-conference play. It discusses the only remaining unbeaten teams, offensive and defensive players of the week, standings for both men's and women's teams, and upcoming schedules. Key details include Angelo State and West Texas A&M being the only undefeated men's and women's teams respectively, and players of the week like EJ Reed of Tarleton State for men's offense and Sarah Stinnett of Eastern New Mexico for women's defense.
The document summarizes basketball results and players of the week for teams in the Lone Star Conference. It notes that Angelo State men's and West Texas A&M women's teams remain undefeated. It provides details on the top performing men's and women's players on both offense and defense for the week. It also includes overall and conference records for men's and women's teams as well as their upcoming schedules.
The document discusses the Friends of Jaclyn Foundation (FoJ), a non-profit that pairs children with pediatric brain tumors with college and high school athletic teams. FoJ aims to improve children's quality of life through the love and support of athletes. It has formed relationships between thousands of children and over 500 teams nationally. The relationships inspire both children and athletes, helping children feel hope during treatment and athletes gain perspective on life.
The document provides information about the upcoming Lone Star Conference basketball championships, including the brackets and schedules for the men's and women's tournaments. It also announces the players of the week for offensive and defensive performances and recaps the results and standings from the regular season. Tarleton State won the men's regular season title while West Texas A&M claimed the women's championship.
This document summarizes a local newspaper. It reports that the number of students opting out of state testing has slightly decreased from last year. Rental housing in the city is deteriorating as the number of units decreases and costs rise. It also discusses the ongoing investigation into the 2014 death of toddler Nayla Hodnett, whose aunt believes signs of abuse were missed.
The document summarizes basketball results and standings for teams in the Lone Star Conference (LSC). It notes that Tarleton State men's team remains undefeated at 10-0, while Angelo State men have only one loss at 11-1. On the women's side, Midwestern State and West Texas A&M are both 9-1. It provides details on individual player performances, including Marsell Holden of Angelo State being named Men's Offensive Player of the Week after making 12 3-pointers over two games. Current men's and women's standings in the LSC are also included.
The document provides information on recent Lone Star Conference football games and players. It summarizes that three LSC teams remained undefeated last week, and LSC teams have a 9-4 overall record this season against other conferences. It also discusses the upcoming Lone Star Football Festival featuring two LSC matchups and one non-conference game at AT&T Stadium, and names the players of the week for offensive, defensive, and special teams performances.
The document provides an update on Lone Star Conference basketball teams after four weeks of non-conference play. It discusses the only remaining unbeaten teams, offensive and defensive players of the week, standings for both men's and women's teams, and upcoming schedules. Key details include Angelo State and West Texas A&M being the only undefeated men's and women's teams respectively, and players of the week like EJ Reed of Tarleton State for men's offense and Sarah Stinnett of Eastern New Mexico for women's defense.
The document summarizes basketball results and players of the week for teams in the Lone Star Conference. It notes that Angelo State men's and West Texas A&M women's teams remain undefeated. It provides details on the top performing men's and women's players on both offense and defense for the week. It also includes overall and conference records for men's and women's teams as well as their upcoming schedules.
The document discusses the Friends of Jaclyn Foundation (FoJ), a non-profit that pairs children with pediatric brain tumors with college and high school athletic teams. FoJ aims to improve children's quality of life through the love and support of athletes. It has formed relationships between thousands of children and over 500 teams nationally. The relationships inspire both children and athletes, helping children feel hope during treatment and athletes gain perspective on life.
The document provides information about the upcoming Lone Star Conference basketball championships, including the brackets and schedules for the men's and women's tournaments. It also announces the players of the week for offensive and defensive performances and recaps the results and standings from the regular season. Tarleton State won the men's regular season title while West Texas A&M claimed the women's championship.
A 16-year-old honor student was sexually assaulted by a female police officer in Philadelphia on his way to a basketball game. A justice rally is being organized to demand the immediate arrest of the officer and for the U.S. Justice Department to investigate the Philadelphia Police Department for abuse of power and excessive use of force. The rally is calling for students, parents, clergy, and social justice organizations to attend and demand justice.
The document summarizes the final standings and results of the Lone Star Conference men's and women's basketball regular season. It announces that Midwestern State won the men's title with a 10-4 record and West Texas A&M claimed the women's title at 13-3. The top eight teams in both conferences will advance to the postseason tournament in Allen, Texas from March 2-5, where single-session tickets are available for $15-$10.
The document summarizes the author's experience attending the Oregon vs Stanford football game. Some key points:
- The author was able to get a last minute ticket for $40 and found the game atmosphere similar to an FSU spring game, with knowledgeable but not overly excited older alumni fans.
- On the field, the author was impressed by Stanford's performance and believes they are one of the toughest teams in the country, much more so than a typical Pac-12 team.
- After the game, Oregon fans were nice to the author despite his FSU gear and hoped FSU would beat Alabama for them.
- The author thinks FSU is the best team in the nation and will prove it in the
The document compares Lane Tech High School and Lake View High School. At Lane Tech in 2009-2010, the largest demographic was Hispanic at 43.2% of students. The second largest was White at 30.5%. Lane Tech earned 81.7% on the CPS Performance Policy, placing it at Level 1. At Lake View in 2009-2010, 60.4% of students were Hispanic and 14.3% were White. Lake View had 1,560 students in 2009-2010, with 88% from low-income families and 12.9% receiving special education. Lake View earned 61.1% on the CPS Performance Policy, placing it at Level 2.
The Lone Star Conference basketball weekly release provides updates on teams' performances from the previous week. Several players were named offensive or defensive players of the week for their conference based on their stats and contributions to helping their teams win games. The release also provides league standings, schedules and highlights top individual performances from players on men's and women's teams across the conference.
This document summarizes basketball games and players from the Lone Star Conference for the week of November 18, 2014. Five men's teams recorded perfect 2-0 starts to the season. The men are 12-4 overall and 6-0 against the Heartland Conference. The women are 4-12 overall and 0-5 against the Heartland Conference. Players of the week are highlighted for both men's and women's teams. Standings and upcoming schedules are also provided.
The article discusses how evangelical Christians in America feel their influence is declining as the country becomes more accepting of issues like gay marriage. It describes how evangelicals used to dominate American culture but now see themselves as a persecuted minority. While evangelicals remain politically influential, supporting candidates like Ted Cruz, their views on social issues like same-sex marriage are increasingly out of step with the broader public. The article profiles a pastor in Kentucky who feels evangelicals are under attack but wants to uphold their beliefs gently rather than aggressively.
This document summarizes basketball games and players from the Lone Star Conference for the week of November 18, 2014. Five men's teams recorded perfect 2-0 starts to the season. The men's teams were 6-0 against the Heartland Conference and 3-3 against the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference. The women were 0-5 against the Heartland and 2-2 against the RMAC. Several players were named offensive or defensive players of the week, including Darrell Williams from Texas A&M University-Commerce for men's offensive player and Chris Jones from Angelo State University for men's defensive player. Standings and schedules for upcoming games are also provided.
The Wisconsin Badgers defeated the Western Michigan Broncos 24-16 in the 2017 Cotton Bowl Classic using their powerful running game. The Badgers racked up 245 rushing yards and two touchdowns in the first half behind Corey Clement and Dare Ogunbowale. Meanwhile, the Badgers' defense limited the Broncos' passing attack, holding star receiver Corey Davis to just 22 receiving yards in the first half. While Western Michigan tried to stay in the game in the second half, an interception returned momentum to the Badgers to help seal the victory.
This article compares Cubs pitcher Kyle Hendricks to Greg Maddux and argues that Hendricks will be key to helping the Cubs break their 108-year World Series championship drought. It notes that Hendricks has the lowest ERA in the majors this year and an ERA of 2.13 over the past two decades, lower than Maddux in all but two seasons. Hendricks is nearly unhittable at Wrigley Field, with a batting average against of .201 and only 4 home runs allowed there all season. The article concludes that for Chicago to erase the curse, their unlikely ace Hendricks must lead the way to the Cubs' first championship since 1908.
1) In 1963, Denton High School in Texas voted to desegregate, becoming one of the early schools in Texas to do so.
2) The desegregation of Denton High's football team in the 1970s helped create an environment of racial brotherhood and paved the way for future black football stars in Texas and beyond.
3) Coaches like C.H. Collins played a key role in the smooth transition and created a supportive environment that helped players of all races succeed on and off the field.
The Waxahachie ISD school board approved the purchase of a $500,000 digital scoreboard for Lumpkins Stadium, which will be installed by the upcoming football season. This decision was part of a new initiative to install digital scoreboards across district campuses. The purchase will be funded through unexpected increased revenues in the district's general fund due to underestimating student enrollment numbers. The new scoreboard will allow for enhanced game experiences including replays and advertisements, and provide opportunities for community events and student involvement in production.
A 16-year-old honor student was sexually assaulted by a female police officer in Philadelphia on his way to a basketball game. A justice rally is being organized to demand the immediate arrest of the officer and for the U.S. Justice Department to investigate the Philadelphia Police Department for abuse of power and excessive use of force. The rally is calling for students, parents, clergy, and social justice organizations to attend and demand justice.
The document summarizes the final standings and results of the Lone Star Conference men's and women's basketball regular season. It announces that Midwestern State won the men's title with a 10-4 record and West Texas A&M claimed the women's title at 13-3. The top eight teams in both conferences will advance to the postseason tournament in Allen, Texas from March 2-5, where single-session tickets are available for $15-$10.
The document summarizes the author's experience attending the Oregon vs Stanford football game. Some key points:
- The author was able to get a last minute ticket for $40 and found the game atmosphere similar to an FSU spring game, with knowledgeable but not overly excited older alumni fans.
- On the field, the author was impressed by Stanford's performance and believes they are one of the toughest teams in the country, much more so than a typical Pac-12 team.
- After the game, Oregon fans were nice to the author despite his FSU gear and hoped FSU would beat Alabama for them.
- The author thinks FSU is the best team in the nation and will prove it in the
The document compares Lane Tech High School and Lake View High School. At Lane Tech in 2009-2010, the largest demographic was Hispanic at 43.2% of students. The second largest was White at 30.5%. Lane Tech earned 81.7% on the CPS Performance Policy, placing it at Level 1. At Lake View in 2009-2010, 60.4% of students were Hispanic and 14.3% were White. Lake View had 1,560 students in 2009-2010, with 88% from low-income families and 12.9% receiving special education. Lake View earned 61.1% on the CPS Performance Policy, placing it at Level 2.
The Lone Star Conference basketball weekly release provides updates on teams' performances from the previous week. Several players were named offensive or defensive players of the week for their conference based on their stats and contributions to helping their teams win games. The release also provides league standings, schedules and highlights top individual performances from players on men's and women's teams across the conference.
This document summarizes basketball games and players from the Lone Star Conference for the week of November 18, 2014. Five men's teams recorded perfect 2-0 starts to the season. The men are 12-4 overall and 6-0 against the Heartland Conference. The women are 4-12 overall and 0-5 against the Heartland Conference. Players of the week are highlighted for both men's and women's teams. Standings and upcoming schedules are also provided.
The article discusses how evangelical Christians in America feel their influence is declining as the country becomes more accepting of issues like gay marriage. It describes how evangelicals used to dominate American culture but now see themselves as a persecuted minority. While evangelicals remain politically influential, supporting candidates like Ted Cruz, their views on social issues like same-sex marriage are increasingly out of step with the broader public. The article profiles a pastor in Kentucky who feels evangelicals are under attack but wants to uphold their beliefs gently rather than aggressively.
This document summarizes basketball games and players from the Lone Star Conference for the week of November 18, 2014. Five men's teams recorded perfect 2-0 starts to the season. The men's teams were 6-0 against the Heartland Conference and 3-3 against the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference. The women were 0-5 against the Heartland and 2-2 against the RMAC. Several players were named offensive or defensive players of the week, including Darrell Williams from Texas A&M University-Commerce for men's offensive player and Chris Jones from Angelo State University for men's defensive player. Standings and schedules for upcoming games are also provided.
The Wisconsin Badgers defeated the Western Michigan Broncos 24-16 in the 2017 Cotton Bowl Classic using their powerful running game. The Badgers racked up 245 rushing yards and two touchdowns in the first half behind Corey Clement and Dare Ogunbowale. Meanwhile, the Badgers' defense limited the Broncos' passing attack, holding star receiver Corey Davis to just 22 receiving yards in the first half. While Western Michigan tried to stay in the game in the second half, an interception returned momentum to the Badgers to help seal the victory.
This article compares Cubs pitcher Kyle Hendricks to Greg Maddux and argues that Hendricks will be key to helping the Cubs break their 108-year World Series championship drought. It notes that Hendricks has the lowest ERA in the majors this year and an ERA of 2.13 over the past two decades, lower than Maddux in all but two seasons. Hendricks is nearly unhittable at Wrigley Field, with a batting average against of .201 and only 4 home runs allowed there all season. The article concludes that for Chicago to erase the curse, their unlikely ace Hendricks must lead the way to the Cubs' first championship since 1908.
1) In 1963, Denton High School in Texas voted to desegregate, becoming one of the early schools in Texas to do so.
2) The desegregation of Denton High's football team in the 1970s helped create an environment of racial brotherhood and paved the way for future black football stars in Texas and beyond.
3) Coaches like C.H. Collins played a key role in the smooth transition and created a supportive environment that helped players of all races succeed on and off the field.
The Waxahachie ISD school board approved the purchase of a $500,000 digital scoreboard for Lumpkins Stadium, which will be installed by the upcoming football season. This decision was part of a new initiative to install digital scoreboards across district campuses. The purchase will be funded through unexpected increased revenues in the district's general fund due to underestimating student enrollment numbers. The new scoreboard will allow for enhanced game experiences including replays and advertisements, and provide opportunities for community events and student involvement in production.
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Posted Dec 2, 2016 at 2:57 PM
Updated Dec 7, 2016 at 1:47 PM
By Marcus S. Marion | mmarion@waxahachietx.com
WAXAHACHIE - After alleged slurs that ranged from bananas in cages
and slavery, Jarreth and Josh Sterns have "had enough of that" at
Midlothian High School.
The former Panther football players transferred to Waxahachie High
School Friday after allegations of racial aspersions forced the family out
of Midlothian, according to the elder Sterns.
In itself, transferring to Waxahachie - for reasons related to a football
program or academic endeavor - would not be an issue for the brothers,
according to UIL Section 400 of the UIL Constitution Student's
Eligibility for All UIL Contests. In fact, Sect. 400 would support their
move.
According to the regulation, an individual is eligible to participate in a
varsity contest as a representative of a participant school if:
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The individual is a full-time, day student in the high school the
student represents
Has been in regular attendance at the participant school since the
sixth class day of the present school year
Enrolled and in regular attendance for 15 or more calendar days
before the contest
Did not change schools for the purpose of participating in a UIL
academic contest
The Sterns' predicament, however, is a different matter.
"I was told, 'I should thank [my teammate's] ancestors because they bred
me to be an athlete' by a white [athlete]. My dad had enough of that,"
Jarreth said. "We have a little cage in our locker room and a different
student said they should put all the black people in there and throw
bananas at them. I hope they were joking and truly don't feel that way."
Sterns said the comments and slurs began earlier in the year, but the
racial divides became more commonplace since his time as a varsity
starter.
"It was there my sophomore year when I was a starter, but they weren't
open about it," Jarreth continued. "I didn't expect either of them to say
that and I was kind of surprised. You're not born with that kind of stuff,
it has to be taught at home. I kind of knew they were prejudiced but I
didn't actually expect them to say it. I'm a pretty calm young man but if
anyone with a shorter fuse heard that, there might have been some
problems."
Jarreth, the Indians' new 5-foot-10 transfer, gained 1,096 total yards
(321 pass, 773 rush) and scored 13 touchdowns (4 pass, 9 rush) last
season despite missing three games because of a season-ending
collarbone injury suffered during a game against Mansfield Lake Ridge
High School on Oct. 14. Lone Star Prospects lists Jarreth as the No. 25
dual-threat quarterback in the state.
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Josh, according to both Jarreth and Caden Sterns, a 6-foot-1 safety for
Cibolo Biron P. Steele High School and holder of No. 41 Rivals and No.
116 ESPN 300 prep rankings, may be the most talented out of the three
brothers.
Second-year Waxahachie Head Coach Jon Kitna said, though he only
knew that the Sterns' came to Waxahachie because of racially-charged
comments and the resulting tension, his only concern now is to offer an
environment of equality.
Jarreth and Josh, per MISD Athletic Director Steven Keasler, withdrew
from Midlothian High School on Wednesday - the same time the
allegations surfaced. Keasler also said the school district began
conducting an investigation involving undisclosed students or faculty
members around in September.
"There's an investigation going on, so I'm not sure a comment needs to
be made because it hasn't fully completed yet," Keasler said. "It would be
premature to do so. These are very serious [allegations], but I can't get
into who, what, when and how. I won't be able to comment on any
student discipline because it's against the law for me to do that."
He added neither he nor the school district had any reports of racism or
prejudice concerning the Sterns' or any black athlete since the original
circumstance.
According to Keasler, who declined the opportunity to elaborate on the
situation because of restrictions that fall under the Family Educational
Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), there was an issue between two
players earlier in the year involving race that was investigated. He did
not disclose the punishment or punishments dealt by the school district
after the investigation concluded.
Doug Wendel, the head football coach and athletic coordinator at
Midlothian High School, declined to comment when contacted.
FERPA's regulations, which govern all schools that receive funds under
an applicable program of the U.S. Department of Education, strictly
prohibit school officials to comment on students. According to FERPA's
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website, schools must have written permission from the parent or
eligible student to release any information from a student's education
record.
"Any situation indicating possible discrimination in MISD is not
tolerated and is handled promptly," Keasler said. "The Sterns' are good
students and great athletes and we wish them all the best. We will
continue to provide the safest environment possible for all of our
students."