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Charity Perry, Staff Writer

Charity Perry is the 16-year old daughter of Holly Tiffin. She is a Junior at Groom High School. She loves to do anything that will help get the job done and to get it done right. She also enjoys participating in cheerleading and track for Groom ISD.

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Perry was writer of the week for Week 1 and Week 5 during the 2016-17 school year.

All content by Charity Perry

Circle of Student Life

December 15, 2016
The International bus, which has broken down numerous times this year, once again is in the shop. This time the school has it getting serviced in Lubbock. The last time it broke down was when the students took it to the New Home Basketball Tournament.

Bus Business

December 12, 2016

Tigers Today – Dec. 9

December 9, 2016


Tigers Today – Dec. 8

December 8, 2016
Second through eighth-grade UIL participants wait for their events to start. Elementary and Junior High students are attending district UIL at White Deer today, Dec. 7.

Waitin’ to Work
Photo of Day – Dec. 7

December 7, 2016

Tigers Today – Dec. 2

December 2, 2016
Freshman Matthew Meaker and James Butts interact with each other during a Nov. 26 presentation in the ag classroom. Butts, a representative from the Tulsa Welding School, came and spoke to shop students about the opportunities their futures could hold.

Wantin’ Welders?

December 1, 2016
Principal Stephen Vanderpool goes along the line of teachers and listens for applause votes from students. The teachers all dressed as their favorite literary characters on Nov. 22. Here the

Literature Comes Alive

November 28, 2016
Gratitude and excellence will be on display in the GHS Auditorium Monday, Nov. 14. The senior class will be hosting a bean and cornbread dinner at 5. The Veterans program will be at 6:30, and NHS induction in the auditorium immediately after the program.

Honoring Those Who Served…

November 11, 2016
Freshman Whitt Ward expresses his disappointment about being out of sports for six or more weeks. Several male and female Groom athletes are enduring missing part of their playing seasons this year.

Taking a Knee …

November 8, 2016
Change is important to K'Leigh Keesee. In this column she shows her view over one of her 'Little Things.'

[PHOTO] Change ... Normal ... Constant ... Personal

October 26, 2016
Jennifer Carter supervises as her welding students finish projects. Carter is exactly 4-foot-11, and she often blends in with the students. Some say she's the woman who brings light to the halls of Groom, not only because her favorite color is yellow, but for her bright and bubbly personality.

Sweet Survival

October 21, 2016
Junior Charity Perry takes a nap on her steering wheel. Perry talks about how drowsy driving affects Groom High School students, as well as adult drivers. Drowsy driving has led to 72,000 crashes, 44,000 injuries and 8,000 deaths in the past three years. During that same time period, drowsy driving has taken more lives than driving while intoxicated.

You Snooze, You Lose … Don’t Drive Drowsy

October 4, 2016
Little things have

[PHOTO] Little Things ... Big Meanings

September 26, 2016
Superintendent Jay Lamb shows members of the morning journalism class the images he has gathered to share with voters during upcoming bond proposal presentations. The dates for the meetings are Thursday, Sept. 29 at 6:30 p.m and Tuesday, Oct. 18 at 6:30 p.m.. The community is welcome to these two meetings, which will be in the GHS auditorium.

Bond Basics

September 21, 2016
Heartbreak. According to columnist Charity Perry, this word is one everyone says, but that some have been forced to endure a little too well. It's a word no one really thinks about, until it actually happens. But, this junior wants her readers to know there's hope for those who

Break-ups, Breakdowns, Get-Back-Ups

September 15, 2016
Superintendent Jay Lamb posts the plans for the new school outside his office. Students share what plans they're most excited about.

A Step Toward Change

September 2, 2016
Junior Chandler LaRoe takes a break by the main entrance after visiting with the school counselor, Mrs. Kaitlyn Moritz. Photographer K'Leigh Keesee catches him smiling even after saying how much he dislikes pictures.

‘New Kid’ Joins Tiger Teams

August 25, 2016
'Sick' Podcast Covers Spring Break Plans

‘Sick’ Podcast Covers Spring Break Plans

March 10, 2016
While gathered under the traditional

Picture of the Day

December 10, 2015
Jan. 14, 2015, I lost the man who was my father figure - My Grandad. I have so many memories with him, and I replay them in my head over and over again. I remember that day like it was yesterday. But, now, I know he wants me to focus as much on tomorrow.

From Happiness … to Heartache … to Joy

December 8, 2015

[VIDEO] We Are Thankful For…

November 26, 2015

Podcast 2-5 Debates Disagreements

November 19, 2015
A Groom Cub takes down a McLean game at the last game of the season. Nov. 5, the Groom Cubs lost to the McLean Cubs, 12-39. The Cubs finished their season, 6-1.

[PHOTO] Groom Cubs Bested By McLean Cubs

November 6, 2015
Freshman K'Leigh Keesee traveled with her friend freshman Madison Friemel to the regional cross country meet in Lubbock. Only Friemel qualified to compete. Students now are debating if the policy of allowing non-qualifiers to travel with friends should be kept or not.

Administration Considers Travel Rules

November 4, 2015
The Kendrick Brothers do it again. They created another

A Review on “War Room” … A Time for Tears

October 1, 2015
Sophomore Charity Perry props up her 'monster' in Journalism. Charity speaks about the difficulties of life in a boot, and crutches. She hopes to get a good report when she returns to the doctor, Tuesday Sept. 29.

Sentenced to Monsters, Minions, Pinchers … A.K.A. The Horrible Hazards of Healing

September 23, 2015
Students participate in 'Choices' Assembly

Students participate in ‘Choices’ Assembly

September 16, 2015

Making New Memories with Old Friends

August 28, 2015
Mason Miller attends

For the First Time in Forever…

August 26, 2015
Senior Cade Ruthardt wins president spot. Juniors, Carson Ritter, Garet Rocha and Leslie Germany now hold executive positions, as well. Senior Nate Roskens takes the job of the reporter.

[PHOTO] Student Council Election Results

August 25, 2015
Photo Editor Charity Perry catches a few glimpses, of the start of the new year.

[PHOTO] It’s a New Year!!

August 24, 2015
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