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The student news site of Argyle High School

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Argyle Lady Eagles vs Frisco Wakeland at Curtis Culwell Center on Nov. 19.

Road to State

Cailey King, Social Media Manager July 3, 2025

The Argyle Volleyball team has qualified for the UIL State Tournament six times. They appeared in 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2025. They won in 2015, making history. This year, they continued on the...

Band preforms at halftime at the Everman vs. Argyle football game at J.E. Mar Stadium on Oct. 4, 2024.

Picture This

Tierney Withrow, SmugMug Manager June 27, 2025

After traveling 14 hours to Indianapolis, Ind., the marching band performed their show “A Picture’s Worth” for the last time. “Watching people's faces light up as they're walking off the field...

(Left to right) Senior directors Jacob Allen, Alixandra Bourland, Jordyn Davis, Jack Dillon, Madison Jackson, and Vrddhi Raviraj Jathan pose together on the auditorium stage. Taken Dec. 18, 2024.

Directing the Future

Christian Cockrell, Reporter January 13, 2025

A spotlight shines down on the closed red curtain of the auditorium stage. The audience is silent, anticipating the usual director's welcoming statement. However, Director Melissa Carpenter doesn’t enter;...

The 2024 Argyle High School Homecoming court pose for a group photo. Taken Sept. 4, 2024.

Who Are Argyle’s Homecoming Court Nominees?

Christian Cockrell, Reporter September 3, 2024

On Friday, during the Eagles vs Midlothian Heritage football game, the homecoming court will be announced during half-time. During the past week, students voted for the nominees and narrowed down the king...

We’ve Got Spirit: Dress Up Days Outfit Guide

Annalise Bodine, Co-Editor-In-Chief September 2, 2024

With the passing of the first official Spirit Day last Friday, there are even more opportunities to show your Argyle pride to come! Starting on Tuesday, September 3rd, Homecoming Week will begin with a...

Senior choir member Mia Navarro (center), and Remedy members sing at the a capella. Showcase on Feb. 26, 2024.

Choir Seniors Leave a Legacy of Dedication

Lauren Schenck and Charlie Hawkins July 18, 2024

Argyle’s national award-winning choir program is made up of over 50 students, ranging from freshmen to seniors. There are two choirs and two A capella groups that students can participate in. All of...

Emilia Hernandez wrestles at the Argyle Eagle meet.

Argyle Wrestling Team Fights to Success

Christian Cockrell and Avaleigh Miller July 11, 2024

Over the past four years the Argyle wrestling program has grown exponentially by doubling the amount of male wrestlers, as well as creating a new female team. With the help of both Coach Morse, and several...

In order from left to right: Argyle Mayor Rick Bradford, Argyle ISD Superintendent Dr. Carpenter, former superintendent Dr. Wright, Board of Trustee Place 3 Sam Slaton, Board of Trustee Place 4 Ritchie Deffenbaugh, Argyle High School Principal John King, and Texas House Rep. Kronda Thimesch accept the UIL Lone Star Cup on Sep. 1, 2023 at Eagle Satdium.

Leading Argyle ISD to Excellence

Christian Cockrell and Avaleigh Miller July 4, 2024

After 23 years of hard work and dedication to Argyle ISD, Dr. Telena Wright has passed on the role of superintendent to Dr. Courtney Carpenter. Dr. Wright retired from her position on June 30, 2023 after...

From left to right, Jack Dillion, Addison High, Caleb Leonard, Grant Parris, and Liyah Cha inside the Texas State Capitol. Courtesy Jessica Reynolds.

Closing Arguments: Senior Debaters Bid Farewell to the Podium

After very successful careers in Argyle Debate, seven seniors, Caleb Leonard, Addison High, Grant Parris, Bryce Majerczyk, Cole Tisdale, Bhuvana Davaluri, and Sumia Thomas, gave their last argument from...

Shaun Short (left) and Stacy Short (right) attend their daughter, Karolyn Koons, wedding on June 20, 2020. Courtesy
Sarah Berney.

Short To Retire, Leaves Legacy of Learning

Avaleigh Miller and Tierney Withrow June 5, 2024

A writer’s biggest challenge is meeting a deadline, as it will either make or break a person. However, 41 years ago, Stacy Short found a passion in journalism, which led to her successful and inspiring...

Pictured Bottom Left to Right: Andrea Villalobos Hernandez, Merritt Hawkesworth, Kendall Baker, Savannah Scoggin, Sara Daniel, Tessa Kneip, Miriam Jaimes, Amelia Schmied, Chloe Lyng, Anne Shannon, Jade Hernandez, Rocio Padron, Cassidy Owen, Sofia Wolfe, Katie Hiter, Ceirra Rexroat, Alexis Holland, Tatum Inman, Kate Rendon, Allison Giese, Kamryn Germer, Addi Sarratt, Hannah Daniel, Myriam Moreno, Milagros Brena, Cooper Slaton, Preston Slaton, Zooey Cooley, Dakota Ray, Presley Daniel, Brynlee Shobe, Ella Stoops, Gabby Campbell, Bud Petter, Michael Gomez, Andy Begaj, Luke Spies, Carter Wilson, Ethan Payne, John Russell, Jake Luna, Carter Holt, Sam Goodpaster, Itzak Abraham, Parker Alford, Raegan Ryan, Kierin Green, Anderson Riley, Ewan Perritt, Ansel Pipkin
Not Pictured: Brayden Hallonquist, Joseph Loper, Chloe Ryan, Brady Sanberg, Sophia Sanchez

From Day One

Jonah Bird, Graphic Designer May 22, 2024

The number 24 holds a very special place in many people’s hearts. For Argyle, 24 holds the memories of this year’s senior graduating class. We began our journey in 2011 at Hilltop Elementary at age...

Taylor Swift Explores Grief in “The Tortured Poets Department”

Taylor Swift Explores Grief in “The Tortured Poets Department”

Tierney Withrow, GoPhoto Manager, Reporter April 23, 2024

Taylor Swift’s 11th studio album, “The Tortured Poets Department,” is Swift’s most emotionally intimate and ambitious as she explores the five stages of grief. The album is a folder of poems spanning...

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