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"Everything that concerns you"

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Ricardo Villegas

Ricardo Villegas, Photo Editor

Grade: 12th

Academy: New Tech

Year on Staff: 1st

Title: Photo Editor

Why they are on staff? I’m on staff because I really like to take pictures and wanted to be part of a team.

What do you do for fun? when I’m bored I like to do creative things like painting, drawing, and I also like to learn new things.

Plans for after high school?: After high school I want to go to college and get a well paying degree and after that I would continue my education even more.

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Show Stopper

[Photo] Ceramics classes return to sand sculpting competition

May 25, 2016
Final Show

Graduating seniors prepare for last performance

Ricardo Villegas, Photo Editor
May 24, 2016
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Ricardo Villegas

Ricardo Villegas, Photo Editor
May 9, 2016
Sophomore Noah Hollingsworth works on completing an online module for one of his classes. Students pulled into all-day DELTA recover their credits through these modules, providing a different way of learning to make up credits they have lost.

[Photo] Credit recovery program offers a hand

Larry Durden II, Staff Writer
April 22, 2016
Freshman Julius Jones continues his performance despite the technical difficulty with the microphone, providing a great and enthusiastic energy for the audience.

Battle of the Ages performance impresses

Ricardo Villegas, Photo Editor
April 13, 2016
Diamond Dazzlers actively listen to a booth about stress relief in school.

Students attend annual SXSWedu expo

Ricardo Villegas, Photo Editor
March 10, 2016
A few Akins students play multiple sports, dedicating themselves to their love of the game. From left to right are Demarcus Cabezas, Analise Perez, Jennifer Lopez, Brittany Roberts, and Partick Dickerson.

[Photo] Student athletes juggle multiple sports each school year

February 23, 2016
Students listen to college advisers speak about the many different ways to pay for college. These include grants, scholarships, loans and the FAFSA.

[Photo] Non-credit class prepares students for college

February 19, 2016
Senior Jana Cordero meticulously sculpts a bust of a face in Eric Cannon’s ceramics class that she is preparing to take to vase.

Art students prepare for annual UIL competition

Ricardo Villegas, Photo Editor
February 10, 2016
A pile of trash sits outside of the trash can in the grassy part of the courtyard as it wasn’t able to completely make it inside.

After lunch garbage tarnishes Akins appearance

Ricardo Villegas, Photo Editor
February 10, 2016
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[Photo] Science Fair 2016

January 27, 2016
Carolina Boppre Dos Santos, Angela Nathaniel, Isabel Vinalay, and Mathilde Gerrer pose while they show off their style and different personalities coming together from all around the world.

[Photo] Foreign Exchange students enjoy their stay at Akins High

Chelsea Cuevas, Staff Writer
January 8, 2016
There are three containers for trucks to pick up recycling at Akins. Recycling advocates have expressed concern about what is being recycled and how efforts can be improved on campus.

[Photo] Confusion surrounds Akins recycling

Bradley Barto, Staff Writer
January 7, 2016
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[Photo] Photo Ornament

December 16, 2015
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[Photo] Up Cycled Ornament

December 16, 2015
The mother, played by Maritza Ramirez calmly talks to the children of the Sunday School, telling them not to worry about the Herdmans.

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

Ricardo Villegas, Photo Editor
December 16, 2015
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[Photo] A Capella team performs for annual winter show

Gabrielle Silva, Staff Writer
December 16, 2015
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Snowman Ornament

Ricardo Villegas, Photo Editor
December 16, 2015
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Peppermint Picture Frame

Ricardo Villegas, Photo Editor
December 16, 2015
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Glitter Ombre Ornament

Ricardo Villegas, Photo Editor
December 16, 2015
Christmas is time for DIY decoration ideas

Christmas is time for DIY decoration ideas

Ashley Sanchez and Ricardo Villegas
December 16, 2015
Senior Tyra Williams and freshman Jonathan Mecedo hold an infant Jesus in The Best Christmas Pageant Ever!, which is just one of several winter fine arts performances going on.

[Photo] Winter Fine Arts performances hit the stage

Roy Hernandez, Contributor
December 4, 2015
Health teacher Teresa Delgado shows off her collection of Star Wars merchandise at a recent Geek Force meeting.

[Photo] Star Wars fans excited about release of new merchandise

November 12, 2015
Akins teacher Catherine Ballard receives a pie to the face at the pie throwing booth run and organized by the Akins Choir.

Akins kicks off the Fall with Blue and Gold festival

Ricardo Villegas, Photo Editor
November 9, 2015
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[Photo] New challenge rolls into Akins to raise awareness

Raidy Zanjeel, Staff Writer
November 9, 2015
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[Photo] Law Intern students benefit from professional furniture

November 13, 2015
Outside linebacker Demarcus Cabezas receives a pass as teammates provide coverage during Homecoming game against the Lehman Lobos. Akins won the game with a score of 25-10, making school history with the first Homecoming game win.

English teacher Brian Lancaster helps Brian King by adjusting his posture as he plays the trombone.

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[Photo] Akins plays Harlandale in first Scrimmage of the season

September 2, 2015
Michael Gonzales celebrates touchdown with Trey Akers at Crocket game.

[Photo] Akins wins first game against Crockett 42-6

September 2, 2015
Victoria Nophsker — Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) — Math

New Akins teachers and staff for 2015-2016

Ricardo Villegas, Photo Editor
August 11, 2015
Top stores for back to school shopping

Top stores for back to school shopping

Ricardo Villegas, Photo Editor
August 6, 2015
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[Photo] Repeal of In-State Tuition for Undocumented is unjust

Gabriel Robles, Opinions Editor
June 1, 2015
Everyone who contributed to this event gathered around Spanish teacher Gina Garcia while senior Flor Méndez captured the selfie that ended the night.“It was a great experience working with all these kids,” Garcia said.

Akins celebrates Hispanic Heritage

Ricardo Villegas, Photo Editor
May 28, 2015
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