“The holiday season is a perfect time to reflect on our blessings and seek out ways to make life better for those around us.” ― Terri Marshall
Vol. VII December 2022
Sharing the good news about Longview Independent School District
MERRY CHRISTMAS It’’s the most wonderful time of the year... It
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he holiday season is upon us, and we here in Lobo Nation want to wish a happy holidays to all of our Lobos! From feasting with family to watching an annual parade, there is a lot to do in East Texas during this time of year. Here are just a few ideas for you and your family. Spirit||Continued to page 19 Spirit
Be sure to check out Page 3 to find out about local Holiday events!
Thank you Mrs. Buie Linda Buie retires after decades of working at LISD
After spending so much of her time to help nurture the students at Longview ISD, Linda Buie has retired. While she may no longer be walking the halls of Longview High School, there are BUIE many there who will remember her and shall miss her. “She was a huge presence here at the high school. She is such an amazing person and always been there for everyone,” said Lisa Soderquist. Ms. Soderquist was Mrs. Buie’s assistant. A 1967 Lobo graduate, Mrs. Buie went on to graduate from the University of Arkansas. She would end up earning a Master of Art and English, as well as Education. Mrs. Buie then entered the field of education by teaching English at Foster Jr. High at LISD. She would continue her career in the district, taking on various roles including dean of instruction and IB lead. Though she worked in education over the course of decades, Mrs. Buie’s love for her job and those she worked with never faded. “It’s such a gift to be able to work in something you love, getting to help others. I had students who couldn’t read or write and we helped them,” Mrs. Buie said. “It was a challenge, but it was a wonderful challenge. I just knew that I was doing something good for Buie||Continued to page 15 Buie
“No one has ever become poor by giving,” so let us give back this holiday season.
Some elementary students wrote Dear Santa letters to let him know they ’ve been good. good .
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The Lobos are giving it their all during the postseason this year.
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Check out the latest social media posts that you may have missed.
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