News Courses Offered This Year
Faith Stapleton, Senior Reporter
August 30, 2018
Filed under Front Page, Student Life
For the 2018-2019 school year, seven brand new courses and four returning courses have been added to the official course list. Here is a quick summary for each of the new courses offered this year: Electives Dance II: After the success of the Dance I class last year, the school has decided to add Dance I...
‘A Sister’s Secret’ Set to Premiere This Year
Kayla Ralph, Reporter
April 10, 2018
Filed under Fine Arts, Front Page, Student Life, Theatre
From high school productions to national commercials, the Haynes twins can be seen in your own backyard and on the big screen. Their most recent success was found in the upcoming LifeTime movie, A Sister’s Secret. “It is really great getting to work alongside my sister because she motivates me an...
Senior Shows Promise
Trinity Flaten, Reporter
March 23, 2018
Filed under Front Page, Student Life
After years of hard work and dedication, not many students can say they have participated in as many activities as senior Shivani Gandhi. Shivani plans to attend the University of Texas at Dallas (UTD) and double major in software engineering and math. “I am in student council, NHS, Challenge d...
Accounting for the Future
Sarah Crowder, Reporter
March 20, 2018
Filed under Front Page, Student Life
After dedication and hard work to win state, the UIL Accounting Team continues to strive for excellence. “[Being on the team] entails a lot of hard work in the classroom with our teacher, Mr. Rahman, and taking tests every day and learning,” senior Blaze Mcmellian said. It is vitally impor...
Students ‘Shine’ Through Fine Arts Showcase
Katie Ray, Reporter
March 9, 2018
Filed under Fine Arts, Front Page, Student Life
Shine, a fine arts showcase, was hosted by the art director Tonya Kosla on Monday, March 5. This annual event is a way that the Fine arts department can showcase their talents by displaying art, singing, acting, and much more. The showcase is a relatively new addition to the High School’s calendar ...
UIL Film Finishes Top In State
Ashlynn Roberts, Reporter
March 7, 2018
Filed under Front Page, Student Life
Since middle school, film making has always been a huge passion for junior Lauren Landrum. What started as making homemade videos while on vacations has now become a state-recognized talent, and one that has earned her numerous awards throughout her high school career. Her most recent accomplishment ...
Teachers Talents Show After School
Trinity Flaten, Reporter
February 23, 2018
Filed under Community, Front Page, Student Life
Students frequently think that all their teachers do is work, but many teachers have interesting hobbies or little-known talents that they enjoy when they’re not at school. Some teachers have side businesses in addition to their main career. “I have two small businesses outside of school,” p...
Co-Captain Sets Standard
Katie Ray, Reporter
February 22, 2018
Filed under Eagle Sports, Front Page, Student Life, Tennis
After five years of hard work and dedication, junior Audrey Livingston received the position of co-captain for the tennis team, where she acts to improve the team’s mindset and work on the court. “I have learned that whoever you are facing on the court, playing your game and no one else’s is ...
Three Talented Thespians
Trinity Flaten, Reporter
February 9, 2018
Filed under Fine Arts, Front Page, Student Life, Theatre
After years of hard work, three girls got the chance to show off their talent. Theater students Carly Haynes, Katie Haynes, and Raleigh Turner, traveled to the Texas Educational Theater Association for specialized workshops and college auditions, all receiving callbacks, with Carly getting a full...
How Freshman Adapt
Trinity Flaten, Reporter
January 26, 2018
Filed under Front Page, Student Life
Crowded halls, giants hovering above, lost in the sea of people. High school can be a scary place the first day of school freshman year. Starting out, many freshmen do not know what to expect. "I always thought that high school would be this busy place that you have to do all these things, every d...
Buckle Up for the Better
Jordyn Tarrant, Graphic Designer
January 17, 2018
Filed under Front Page, Student Life
Senior Looks to Continue Winning Streak
Ashlynn Roberts, Reporter
January 12, 2018
Filed under Front Page, Student Life
After being chosen to attend the National Biology Olympiad last summer, there are few science awards senior Andrew Hennes hasn’t won. Since freshman year, Andrew has participated on the UIL science team and placed first in state for biology two consecutive years. “Andrew is a very talented student in a lo...
