In this podcast we feature our award winning animation students. Seven Lakes had 5 students who created animated films that made it to the state finals. The top 6 films in the state are all shown at the UIL Young Filmmakers State Film Festival in Austin, TX, then at the end of the evening, the winners are announced. Listed below are the state final results and links to the films.

"Together or Naught" Category: Traditional Animation Place: 1st - State Champion Students: Sofia Morias, Bianca Salinas Link to Animated Film - https://youtu.be/hrGIlnCX614

"To the Core" Category: Digital Animation Place: 3rd at State Students: Zaina Quadri Link to Animated Film - https://youtu.be/43UsjSgn208

"Win" Category: Digital Animation Place: 4th at State Students: Chenchen Sun Link to Animated Film - https://youtu.be/kHHn6A-4GdA

"Who?" Category: Digital Animation Place: 5th at State Students: Michelle Zhang Link to Animated Film - https://youtu.be/mdOEURHa44w

We sit down with two captains of our undefeated boys basketball team who are ranked #1 in Texas 6A.

In this episode we sit down with Dr. Eugenia Antoine who serves as Seven Lake's College and Career Facilitator. We discuss how she can help students find great options after high school.

We sit down with a couple students and discuss academics and societal trends of 2025.

We visit with Mrs. Piccolo, one of our school psychologists, about way students can better deal with stress.

We visit with students who share their opinions on the new Texas law prohibiting students from using their cell phones during the school day.

Students and faculty share what their favorite holidays are and why.

Yearbook staffers share with us all things yearbook including information about this year's edition.