
Horns Up Half Hour
The Official Podcast of the Cedar Hill Independent School District
Episodes
83 episodes
EPISODE 83: Idol Conversations, Part II
We caught up with Cedar Hill High School Associate Principal Idol Mallard, who oversees the Early College Academy (ECA) Program at CHHS to discuss how scholars can hone their academic skills over the summer break.
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8:57

EPISODE 82: The Recruiting Process
We caught up with Cedar Hill High School Recruiting Coordinator Marcus Hutchins, who played offensive line for the University of Texas and the Seattle Seahawks (pre-season) and former Texas A&M Commerce Assistant Head Coach and Defensive Co...
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17:16

EPISODE 81: Three of the Cedar Hill ISD STEM Teacher of the Year Finalists
We caught up with three of the Cedar Hill ISD STEM Teacher of the Year Finalists - Barimah Amoo-Asante (Permenter Middle School), Kennedy Lemons (Collegiate High School) and Carlece Walker (Bessie Coleman Middle School).
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Episode 81
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13:52

EPISODE 80: Early Collegiate Academy's Idol Mallard
We spoke with Early College Academy leader Idol Mallard for some "Idol Conversation."
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12:29

EPISODE 79: Cedar Hill High School senior LeKeldrick Bridges
Cedar Hill High School senior LeKeldrick Bridges signed a football scholarship to the University of Montana on December 20, 2023.
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Episode 79
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6:19

EPISODE 78: Cedar Hill ISD Police Officer Lolita Rabon
Cedar Hill ISD Police Officer Lolita Rabon discusses why she chose law enforcement as a career and what makes working in CHISD so special.
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Episode 78
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14:09

EPISODE 77: Cedar Hill High School senior Zhaiylen Scott
Cedar Hill High School senior football player Zhaiylen Scott had already established himself as one of the top defensive ends in Texas. This season, he's showed his skills at running back as well.
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Episode 77
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6:06

EPISODE 76: Cedar Hill ISD Police Chief James Hawthorne
Cedar Hill ISD Police Chief James Hawthorne discusses safety and security on the "Horns Up Half Hour" Podcast.
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20:04

EPISODE 75: Cedar Hill High School Principal Lee Joffre
Lee Joffre is the Principal at Cedar Hill High School. He made his "Horns Up Half Hour" Debut on Friday, August 31, 2023, sharing why he's enjoying his leadership role at CHHS and why he's pursuing a doctorate in education.
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Episode 75
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14:21

EPISODE 74: Cedar Hill ISD Back to School Rally Title Sponsors
Kids At Heart Pediatric Denistry Dr. Ashla Martin, Tag Team Tutoring co-owners Reg and Danielle Samuel and Trinity Church Pastor Becky and Pastor Boyer discussed being part of the 2023 Cedar Hill ISD Back to School Rally as title sponsors.
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Episode 74
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28:55

EPISODE 73: Miami Graduate Nick Ward Speaks With Miami Rising Freshman Matthew Mitchell
Cedar Hill head football coach Nick Ward graduated from the University of Miami. He was glad to provide some advice to Collegiate High School Class of 2023 Graduate Matthew Mitchell, who will be a freshman at Miami this fall.
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Episode 73
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30:20

EPISODE 72: Dr. Mikos Smith of Cedar Hill ISD's Dr. Peggy M. Wilson STEM Center
Dr. Mikos Smith of Cedar Hill ISD's Dr. Peggy M. Wilson STEM Center visited the podcast to discuss visiting engineering colleges around the country and future STEM plans in his Engineering and Robotics courses.
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7:31

EPISODE 71: Cedar Hill ISD Class of 2023 Valedictorians and Salutatorians
Cedar Hill ISD Class of 2023 Valedictorians Kennedy Board (CHHS) and Victor Uche (Collegiate) and Salutatorians Dionn Megginson (CHHS) and Elijah Duncan (Collegiate) joined the "Horns Up Half Hour" Podcast last week.
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Episode 71
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12:59

EPISODE 70: April Post-Board Meeting Recap
Cedar Hill ISD Board President Robert Riggs and Board Vice President Gayle Sims joined the "Horns Up Half Hour" Podcast to discuss the April 17, 2023 Board Meeting.
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Episode 70
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21:54

EPISODE 69: Three Cedar Hill ISD STEM Teacher of the Year Finalists
Cedar Hill High School's Holly Brookman, Lake Ridge Elementary's Matthew Gaines and Plummer Elementary's Terri Harris are finalists for the Cedar Hill ISD STEM Teacher of the Year for the second consecutive year. The winner will be announced on...
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Episode 69
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15:13

EPISODE 68: Future Podcasters of Cedar Hill ISD
Aspiring podcasters at Cedar Hill High School and High Pointe Elementary already have some great ideas for their respective podcasts!
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Episode 68
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15:13

EPISODE 67: March Post-Board Meeting Recap
Cedar Hill ISD Board President Robert Riggs and Board Vice President Gayle Sims discussed the March 20, 2023 Board Meeting.
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Episode 67
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19:38

EPISODE 66: Collegiate Prep Elementary Teacher Christian James
Collegiate Prep Elementary Teacher Christian James turned 20 years old earlier this month. He graduated from Collegiate High School in 2021.
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8:52

EPISODE 65: February Post-Board Recap
Cedar Hill ISD Board President Robert Riggs and Board Vice President Gayle Sims discussed the February 21, 2023 Board Meeting.
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Episode 65
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25:19

EPISODE 64: Cedar Hill Head Football Coach Nick Ward
Cedar Hill ISD hired Nick Ward as Cedar Hill High School's head football coach on Monday. Ward has played and coached at the professional level and previously coached at CHHS as a cornerbacks coach in 2020 and 2021, respectively.
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Episode 64
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16:42

EPISODE 63: January Post-Board Recap
Cedar Hill ISD Board President Robert Riggs and Board Vice President Gayle Sims discuss the January 23, 2023 Board Meeting.
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Episode 63
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14:32

EPISODE 62: "Beauty and the Beast" Preview
The Cedar Hill High School Theatre Department will perform "Beauty and the Beast" at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday at the Cedar Hill High School Performing Arts Center (PAC).
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Episode 62
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10:50

EPISODE 61: Bray Elementary Volunteer Amy Basinger
Bray Elementary Parent Amy Basinger talks about her experience as a volunteer with the campus' Fine Arts Program.
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Episode 61
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11:10
