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“How do I get to Carnegie Hall? Practice, practice, practice.” ― Jack Benny
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THE Vol. VIII April 2023
Sharing the good news about Longview Independent School District
THE BIG APPLE
Lobo Choir performs at esteemed Carnegie Hall
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n March, the Lobo Choir performed at the National Youth Mass Choir festival at Carnegie Hall in New York City. “It was a chance to perform not only at Carnegie Hall, but with world renowned conductors,” said LHS choir director Melody McMullen. “It was an MCMULLEN
‘Education is the building block for life’ Northcutt to step down from Board of Trustees After over a decade of working to help improve the education of Longview ISD students, Ginia Northcutt will be stepping down from the Board of Trustees when her current term expires in May. NORTHCUTT “For me, I think that education is the cornerstone and the building block for life. After a love for God, the second most important thing to me is education in someone’s life. I wanted to be a part of making sure that every single child that we have an influence over had access to an excellent education.” Originally from Memphis, Tennessee, Mrs. Northcutt moved to Longview in 1998. Both of her children, her husband, father-in-law, and his father all attended and graduated from Longview. Since moving to Longview, Mrs. Northcutt served as the president
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Help shape the future of Longview’s city parks
See opinion on Page 2
LHS announces graduation schedule, senior guidelines
See graduation on Page 4
Lobo, Lady Lobo basketball earns All-District honors
See Sports on Page 11
Everhart students explore math, science at Perot Museum
See foundation on Page 15