Hail (Weather Weekly)
Kristjan Feltes, Weather Reporter
May 21, 2019
Filed under Front Page, Opinions
Loud banging during a storm? Sounds like hail. How does hail form? Hail forms when rain is carried high up in the storm due to an updraft, into the colder parts of the atmosphere where it freezes into a ball of ice. Hail then falls when the updraft can no longer support the weight of it or when the up...
Does Class Size Matter?
Ashlynn Roberts, News Editor
May 20, 2019
Filed under Front Page, Opinions
Crowded classrooms, noisy hallways, and never-ending lunch lines are daily problems at large schools, where students are merely a number in their class rank and a name on a roll call paper. However, students at small schools are able to thrive in classes where they know each classmate and teacher pers...
Top 10 Summer Jobs
Trinity Flaten, Co-Writing Editor
May 17, 2019
Filed under Front Page, Student Life
As summer rolls around, many teens are struggling to find jobs. The list below gives possible options: 1. Lifeguard During the summer, waterparks, community pools, and country clubs are always in need of lifeguards. Becoming a certified lifeguard is simpler than many think. There are multiple prog...
Baseball Takes on Brownwood
Jaclyn Harris, Reporter
May 17, 2019
Filed under Baseball, Front Page
Thursday: The Eagles kicked off the first game of the region quarterfinals by defeating the Brownwood Lions 21-0 at Glen Rose High School yesterday, bringing their season to 35-1-1. The Eagles hit the ground running when Dillon Carter (1) hit a home run in the first inning. The Eagles continued...
A Hero, a Golf Club, and a Disappointment
Billy Mykel, Reporter
May 16, 2019
Filed under Front Page, Opinions
A tale of unprecedented heroism came to a close on May 6, 2019 as President Trump awarded professional golfer Tiger Woods with the Medal of Freedom following his victory at this year’s Masters. A story which followed the all so familiar plot of a tall man bending in brokenness only to rise agai...
Microbursts (Weather Weekly)
Kristjan Feltes, Weather Reporter
May 15, 2019
Filed under Front Page, Opinions
Time to talk about microbursts and what they are. Let's start off with the what. A microburst is a weather phenomenon where a storm that has a strong updraft suspends hail and water droplets high in the core of the storm. When the updraft weakens, it can no longer hold the core in place and the core ...
Early Council Voting to Begin
Campbell Wilmot, Managing Editor
April 21, 2019
Filed under Front Page, News
ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS OF VOTING AGE! Early voting begins this MONDAY, April 22 for Town Council & AISD School Board. Be sure to cast your Eagle vote! Early voting can be done anywhere in Denton County as long as you are registered to vote. The Southwest County Courthouse in Canyon Falls Community...
Boys and Girls Golf Teams Advance to Region
Max Van Drunen, Sports Editor
April 10, 2019
Filed under Eagle Sports, Front Page
On Friday, April 5, and Monday, April 8, the Argyle Eagle and Lady Eagle golf teams competed at the District 8-4A tournament at Wildhorse Golf Club at Robson Ranch. All three teams will advance to the regional tournament. The girl's varsity team placed first in the tournament with a team score of...
One Act, One Story
Sarah Crowder, Reporter
April 4, 2019
Filed under Fine Arts, Front Page, Theatre
After hours of research and rehearsal, this year's One Act Play cast received first at the district for their show Blue Stockings and is performing at the area competition on Thursday, April 4. "One act is the greatest thing ever," sophomore Peyton Deffenbaugh, who plays Maeve Sullivan, said. "I love ...
Elizabeth Warren’s Wealth Tax Explained
Billy Mykel, Reporter
April 2, 2019
Filed under Editorials, Front Page
In light of an increase in American unemployment rates and government spending, Massachusetts Democrat Elizabeth Warren has purposed a new wealth tax on the so-called ultra-rich. With a massive amount of partisan controversy building around the legislation, as well as the uncertainty of the contents...
Academic Teams Soars to New Heights
Ashlynn Roberts, Reporter
March 29, 2019
Filed under Awards, Front Page
The Argyle academics team soared above the competition and won its 12th consecutive District Championship, earning a combined 1,028 points. This marked one of the highest-scoring seasons in school history. Fifty-three students qualified for the regional competition and will travel to Lubbock to compe...
Samoa Bundt Cake
Claire Burkett, Reporter
March 26, 2019
Filed under Front Page, Recipes and Crafts
Ingredients - Butter, for pan - All-purpose flour, for pan - 1 box vanilla cake mix, plus ingredients called for on box - 1 c. caramel, warmed slightly and divided - 2 c. heavy cream - 16 oz. semisweet chocolate chips - 4 c. shredded coconut, toasted Steps Preheat oven to 350°. Gene...