HP Bagpipe

HP Bagpipe

HP Bagpipe
Augusta McKenzie

Augusta McKenzie, Associate editor

What is your favorite sport?

Water polo!!!

What is your dream career?

To own an ice cream shop.

What unconventional animal do you wish you could have as a pet?

A raccoon.

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McKenzie Family Mac and Cheese

McKenzie Family Mac and Cheese

Augusta McKenzie, Associate editor
December 16, 2024
Photo Courtesy of Varsha Ravi

Senior Raises 30k For Nationwide Charity

Augusta McKenzie, Associate editor
December 9, 2024
FEMA Funds Fall

FEMA Funds Fall

Augusta McKenzie, Associate Editor
October 28, 2024
A Solution Too Far Yondr

A Solution Too Far Yondr

Augusta McKenzie, Reporter
October 21, 2024
Junior Tia Munyaradzi buys new menu items from the cafeteria lunch line. The cafeteria has changed its menu to contain healthier foods with a wider variety of flavors.

Cafeteria Revamps Menu

Augusta McKenzie, Reporter
May 20, 2024
Scotlight: Senior Kicks Off New Phase of Life

Scotlight: Senior Kicks Off New Phase of Life

Augusta McKenzie, Reporter
April 3, 2024
TxDOT presenter explains rollover simulator to students. The simulation is designed to inform teens about seatbelt safety. "Wearing a seatbelt can make the difference in a crash and save lives," TxDOT Public Information Officer Tila Grant said. "It's essential to stress this importance to teens in schools."

TxDOT Rollover Simulation Educates Students on Seatbelt Safety

Augusta McKenzie, Reporter
April 2, 2024
Crispy Meal or Cancerous Consequences

Crispy Meal or Cancerous Consequences

Augusta McKenzie and Mila Segal
March 28, 2024
Playgrounds to Prisons

Playgrounds to Prisons

Augusta McKenzie, Reporter
March 22, 2024
Ben Montgomery Introduces “Wish Songs”

Ben Montgomery Introduces “Wish Songs”

Augusta McKenzie, Reporter
February 29, 2024
Linzer cookies are a delicious way to celebrate Valentine's Day. The buttery cookies are made with almond flour and jam.

Celebrate Valentine’s Day With These Simple Treats

Augusta McKenzie, Reporter
February 13, 2024
Freshman Emily Luu applies her makeup in the mirror. Recent social media influence has led to a dangerous spike in teenager's irresponsible purchases of skincare and makeup. Senior Priscilla Ngyuen has noticed this trend. "“I scroll on TikTok and all I see are young girls doing get-ready with me [videos],” Ngyuen said. “Even when I’m in shops like Sephora, it’s amazing how many kids I see."

Beauty Craze Harmful to Teen Health

Augusta McKenzie, Reporter
February 1, 2024
Opinion: Park Cities Tradition Founded In Animal Abuse

Opinion: Park Cities Tradition Founded In Animal Abuse

Augusta McKenzie, Reporter
December 15, 2023
McKenzie Family Black Forest Cake

McKenzie Family Black Forest Cake

Augusta McKenzie, Reporter
December 14, 2023
History Destroyed

History Destroyed

Augusta McKenzie
December 11, 2023
Review: Park Cities Doughnut Shops Each Present Unique Experience

Review: Park Cities Doughnut Shops Each Present Unique Experience

Ellie Levy and Augusta McKenzie
November 13, 2023
Main leads McKinley Meece, Morgan Martinez and Kate Denton pose in character for upcoming musical "Chicago: Teen Edition."

Theater Department To Perform “Chicago: Teen Edition” Musical

Augusta McKenzie, Reporter
October 11, 2023
Son practices piping with Swiss meringue buttercream frosting.

Senior Kaylee Son Opens Baking Business

Augusta McKenzie, Reporter
September 25, 2023
The cupcakes once they've been baked and decorated. They are easy to make and the perfect dessert for a spring gathering.

Celebrate Spring With These Seasonal Recipes

Augusta McKenzie, Reporter
April 17, 2023

Bill Thompson Advocates For Self-Publishing

Augusta McKenzie, Reporter
March 31, 2023
Junior Allie Rose Olmstead reads a book for her English class. She moved to the district from Tulsa, Oklahoma where she attended a small private school. "I was intimidated to come a big public school," Olmstead said.

Opinion: Moving To District Is Not Always Easy

Augusta McKenzie, Reporter
February 24, 2023
During APUSH, junior Aidan Fisher works with his teacher, Mr. Sanders, on an assignment post football injury. He was injured when he tried to make a tackle on a quarterback and landed on his arm wrong. "I will be out for three months, but I'll be returning next year," Fisher said.

Students Athletes, Coaches Emphasize Taking Safety Precautions With Sports

Augusta McKenzie, Reporter
January 30, 2023
The delicious Yule log is served on a silver platter. The dish has been a holiday staple in their family for years.

McKenzie’s Yule Log

Augusta McKenzie, Reporter
December 12, 2022
The second Enola Holmes movie has garnered acclaim from both critics and audiences. The movie stars Millie Bobby Brown and Henry Cavill.

Review: Enola Holmes 2 Outshines First Movie

Augusta McKenzie, Reporter
December 9, 2022
Senior Vivian Jin smiles in front of the student section after being named Homecoming queen. Jin was named queen during the homecoming football game at halftime. "The whole night was just really fun and honestly a bit nerve racking as we had to walk on cause there was a lot more people than I had expected" she said.

Leader Crowned Queen

Augusta McKenzie, Reporter
December 5, 2022
The spiced candied nuts are popular as a gift or just a snack. The recipe has been in the Mckenzie family for decades.

Spiced Candied Nuts

Augusta McKenzie, Reporter
November 3, 2022
The chocolate pecan pie straight out of the oven. The pie can be served either cold or warm.

Chocolate Pecan Pie

Augusta McKenzie, Reporter
November 3, 2022
The chocolate pecan pie once its been finished and baked. The pie is one of three classic fall recipes.

Kick Off The Holiday Season With These Fall Favorites

Augusta McKenzie, Reporter
November 3, 2022
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