Golf team eyes upcoming tournaments
September 30, 2009 • Shelbie Belott, Associate Editor, Sports
Filed under Golf, Sports
The varsity boys golf team competed Sept. 26 at the Plainview Triangular finishing third with a total score of 311. Junior John Barnes shot first for the team with a score of 76, five above par. Senior Ryan Byrd shot second with a score of 78, six above par. Also competing were senior Tyler Atkins,... Read more »
Volleyball sets up for season
September 30, 2009 • Tori Waddell
Filed under Sports, Volleyball
Competing against what is said to be the toughest 4A district in the state, the volleyball team is fighting for a position in the playoffs. The volleyball team holds a 2-3 record for district and is ranked thirteenth in the state after challenging three other top 4A teams in Texas. The Eagles trail behind... Read more »
A message to our sports fans
September 30, 2009
Filed under A message to our sports fans
The online staff desires to cover all sports but must work within time and manpower contraints. We are training our Journalism 1 students to become sports contributors. Please bear with us as we work to expand our sports section. Go Eagles! Read More →
Boys cross country season up and running
September 29, 2009 • Jason Ray, Journalism 1 Contributor
Filed under Cross Country, Sports
The varsity cross country boys have been challenged to compete against the top 3A, 4A and 5A teams in the state. The first meet was Greenhills Relay in Dallas. The boys placed tenth out of all schools, regardless of school size. Next up was the Marcus High meet in Denton. The Marcus Invitational... Read more »
Paramore album worth the price
September 29, 2009 • Iliahna Saldana, Staff Writer
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Music
At thirteen Paramore vocalist, Hayley Williams, met brothers Josh and Zack Farro joined later by a secondary guitarist and bassists. They performed in small places until a record company took interest in them and the band released their first album in 2005. Since their album “Riot!” Paramore skyrocketed... Read more »
Flu concerns alter absence policy
September 29, 2009 • Eddie Kahler, Associate Editor
Filed under News
Semester exam exemption attendance requirements for all students will be altered this year because of H1N1 virus. Juniors and seniors must still have on average of 80 or above in each class to be exempt. Students can now have five absences one semester and three absences the other. Two college days... Read more »
Blood drive scheduled for Thursday
September 29, 2009 • Madison Ferril
Filed under News
Students who want to donate at the fall blood drive Oct. 8 must register with Mr. Culbert by Tuesday, Oct. 6. Prospective donors must be in good health, at least 17 years of age, and weigh at least 115 pounds. Donors cannot have anemia, high blood pressure, or be recovering from a recent cold, flu, or... Read more »
Feature your music
September 28, 2009
Filed under Song Sample
‘The Beatles: Rock Band’ just short of Beatlemania
September 25, 2009 • Austin Gibson, Associate Editor, Online
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Featured A&E, Games
‘The Beatles: Rock Band” follows the Fab Four through their music career from their beginnings at the Cavern Club to their final performance atop the Apple Records building rooftop. The game features 45 songs from The Beatles’ catalogue including “I Want to Hold Your Hand,” “I Feel Fine,”... Read more »
Art student’s murder ignored by media
September 25, 2009 • Krista Faucette, Staff Writer
Filed under Opinion
Annie Le. Any person who watches or reads the news has surely heard about the Yale student who was found murdered on her wedding day. Every day, more and more stories are posted about “people of interest” in the murder, tearful quotes from friends and family, and columns about her life, her love,... Read more »
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