The Luv Doc: Always High

Who doesn't love sodomy?

"...he has one problem: He always seems to be high. I mean, he actually gets high when I am..."

Feb. 26, 2016 Column by The Luv Doc

AISD Board Finally Renames Lanier High

School board renames campus for former student, fallen veteran Juan Navarro

"...to change the name of Sidney Lanier Early College High School to Juan Navarro ECHS, after a former student..."

March 29, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

The Future's So Bright ...

Johnston High School has problems with grades, attendance, dropouts, a magnet program resented by the host school, and a high turnover rate among principals. Will new principal Sal Cavazos stay and can he make a difference?

"...have the right and the obligation to graduate from high school -- they are a part of the leadership..."

March 9, 2001 News Feature by Jordan Smith

AISD Goes Global

Johnston High School welcomes immigrant students and makes waves in the neighborhood

"...old and a student at the Austin ISD's International High School. The school, housed at Johnston High off Bolm..."

Nov. 26, 2004 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Putting Himself 'Out Here'

Theatre Arts and English teacher Rick Garcia has put himself "out here," on Austin's fringes, n the off-the-map, lost-worldness of Johnston High School, to reach out to some of the poorest kids in one of Austin's most neglected neighborhoods and make a difference through that rare and vital cocktail: art and education.

"...how Rick Garcia repeatedly describes the off-the-map, lost-worldness of Johnston High School where he teaches Theatre Arts and English..."

March 9, 2001 Arts Feature by Robi Polgar

Just Add Students

The new Eastside high school takes issue

"...There's a new high school coming to Austin. It doesn't have a name..."

Aug. 8, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Southwest Key to Eastside's Future?

Education non-profit makes long-awaited pitch for Johnston campus

"...to take over AISD's Eastside Memorial on the old Johnston campus...."

Feb. 22, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

Redesign effort wins praise from high-school community

"...Proud parents packed the Johnston High School cafeteria Thursday night to hear their sons..."

Dec. 17, 2004 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Naked City

Johnston Magnet Junked?

"...decide whether to move the Liberal Arts Academy from Johnston High School to LBJ, already home to the Math..."

Nov. 23, 2001 News Feature by Michael May

A Shared Vision

MM Pack reports on the combination of generosity and hard work that built the Institute of Hospitality & Culinary Arts at Travis High School.

"...brand-new Institute of Hospitality & Culinary Arts at Travis High School will mark its grand opening and dedication with..."

Oct. 11, 2002 Food Feature by MM Pack

Where There's a Heartbeat, There's Hope

Author Michael Brick and principal Anabel Garza on saving Reagan High School

"...School, the main character survives. That character is Reagan High School – but as anyone who was watching Austin..."

Aug. 17, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Write of Passage

As Austin upstart Badgerdog Literary Publishing prepares to relaunch 'American Short Fiction,' it's preparing high-needs students to express themselves on the printed page

"...fiction writers, but the lack of flowery language only highlights the organization's main focus: giving students concrete results for..."

May 13, 2005 Books Feature by Nora Ankrum

Eastside Memorial Community: Accentuate the Positive

Supporters hope Education Commissioner sees gains

"...next few days will be make-or-break for Eastside Memorial High School, as Commissioner of Education Michael Williams issues his..."

June 5, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Ten Down ... 90% to Go

AISD votes to move the Liberal Arts Academy from Johnston to LBJ, a move that magnet parents support but many others question.

"...district's Liberal Arts Academy from its current home at Johnston High School and to merge it with the larger..."

Dec. 7, 2001 News Feature by Michael May

AISD De-Magnetized?

A proposal to move AISD's Liberal Arts Academy to LBJ High School almost certainly means resegregation for Johnston High School, its former home.

"...month to move the Liberal Arts Academy out of Johnston High School and into LBJ High School. Magnet students..."

Nov. 16, 2001 News Feature by Michael May

Polishing His ACT

L.A.-Ex Gary Goldstein Brings Real News to Kids

"...exposing the seams behind "Hollywood's seamless reality" to Austin high school students through his brainchild, Austin's Creative Television Workshop..."

July 5, 1996 Screens Feature

School of Hard Knocks

Number Discrepancies

"...reach the graduation stage. TEA calculated that the statewide high school completion rate in 1995 was 88%, but that..."

May 14, 1999 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Saving the Ten Percenters

AISD merges Liberal Arts and Science and Math Academies

"...Monday night to move the Liberal Arts Academy from Johnston High School to LBJ, where it will merge next..."

Nov. 30, 2001 News Feature by Michael May

AISD Has Not Sought Dialogue

"...Dear Editor, As a card-carrying Johnston High PTA and all-sports booster member, I can assure..."

April 29, 2008 Postmarks

Visions Holy and Damned, Innocent and Experienced

The documentary 'The Devil and Daniel Johnston' – as well as this story – are just the latest attempts to make sense of his life and art

"...During the past two decades, Daniel Johnston has achieved international recognition as an important American cult/outsider/alternative..."

May 5, 2006 Screens Feature by Louis Black

Charter School Stirs 'Revitalization' Politics

Eastside revitalization or private profit on public dime?

"...Former Johnston High School principal Sal Cavazos is known for big..."

Aug. 10, 2007 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

'If Not Edison -- What?'

Austin Interfaith's Alliance programs represent one alternative to failing AISD schools.

"...Houston school districts edge out Austin for the state's highest drop-out rate, but when it comes to gaps across..."

March 22, 2002 News Feature by Emily Pyle

Genius and Jive

My roller-coaster relationship with Daniel Johnston

"...Daniel Johnston's story is now so well-known, at least to the..."

May 5, 2006 Screens Feature by Louis Black

AISD Targets Confederate Names

Superintendent Paul Cruz wants new names in place by March

"...named the five facilities – a middle school, three high schools, and a former elementary – and said he'd..."

Nov. 17, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Eastside Memorial It Is

"...Johnston High is no longer Johnston High. As the Texas..."

Aug. 15, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Slash

A sweet coming-of-age film set in the world of fan fiction

"...Directed by: Clay Liford. Starring: Michael Johnston, Hannah Marks, Michael Ian Black, Jessie Ennis, Tishuan Scott,..."

Dec. 9, 2016 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Power of Poetry

Johnston High English teacher makes poets out of school's urban immigrant youths

"...The five Johnston High School seniors met twice a week after school..."

June 1, 2007 News Feature by Michael May

Remembering Anderson: What Not to Do

Lessons learned from desegregation

"...There's a mantra often heard within Austin ISD circles: "Johnston won't become another Anderson." Founded in 1938, for decades..."

Aug. 8, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...last fall in the Chronicle on efforts to save Johnston High, the East Austin school that faces closure after..."

April 25, 2008 News Feature

Naked City

"...recently released Johns Hopkins University study labeled six Austin high schools "dropout factories" as part of a nationwide review..."

Nov. 16, 2007 News Feature

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