TX correspondents

We were swept up in the real-life drama of an earthquake in Japan and then in an on-screen drama battling He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named,

Along the way we also dressed up in feathers, laughed at the antics of a silly panda, and hummed along to some terrific tunes.

These were some of the memorable moments of 2011, a year now left behind for the history books. Our TX. staff weighed in on their picks for our annual Best & Worst survey -- and here's how they voted.

The journey through high school has come to an end -- and new adventures await.

As the class of 2011 hangs graduation tassels on mirrors everywhere, it's a time for looking back and reflecting but also a time for dreaming new dreams.

We asked our graduating TX.

You sit down and pull out your notebook, turning to face the front of class. How could biology get any better? You get to sit next to your best friend and your biology teacher not only makes sense, but also makes things entertaining.

But what happens when the stress sets in? How do you continue to look on the bright side? Although some people look at the new school year positively, other students see some downsides.

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September is the month for celebrating Grandparents Day and here at TX., we love our grandparents. Whether it's just a call on the phone, a huge family party, or running down a mountain while screaming, we look forward to spending time with these relatives.