Seniors to take yearbook portraits in summer
May 18, 2012
Filed under Student Life, Top Stories
Seniors should have their official yearbook portraits taken by Western Photo during the summer months. Western Photo is located at 1408 South Washington Street in Amarillo and students can make an appointment by calling 373-5124. The photos, which are taken at no cost to the student, are the only senior... Read more »
Wentz answers military call
May 16, 2012 • Jayden Beatty, Associate Editor
Filed under Hometown Heroes Special, Student Life
He used to think military was just a game played with friends. Now for senior Ben Wentz, the military is a real life commitment. Wentz enlisted in the army in order to lead soldiers on the battlefield. At the age of 17, Wentz put his lifelong dream into action and dedicated his life to the armed forces.... Read more »
Teacher becomes superhero for student
May 16, 2012 • Jayden Beatty, associate editor
Filed under Hometown Heroes Special, Student Life
As he looked around, it became evident that despite their different personalities and backgrounds they were a family. Senior Brett Howard joined the debate team his junior year of high school and found his own personal “hero” in his coach, speech teacher Stefanie Suto. ”She created... Read more »
‘Every fifteen minutes’ participants aim to change lives in mock crash event
May 8, 2012 • Chandler Shaw, Editor-in-Chief
Filed under Student Life, Top Stories
The wrecked car reeked of stale booze. Dozens of empty beer cans littered the backseat floor, and in that moment, their faces painted with fake blood and their peers ‘dead’ or ‘injured’ in the car next to them, seniors Abby Behrens and Arin Rice felt their situation was much too real. Monday... Read more »
Havlik ready to battle blazes
May 8, 2012 • Cortlyn Dees, Sports Editor
Filed under Hometown Heroes Special, Student Life
As he watched his father diminish the raging flames, senior Joseph Havlik knew his mind was made up. After years of spending endless nights and holidays at the fire station, he knew he had found his calling. His years of longing to follow in his father’s footsteps were indistinguishable. With the support... Read more »
Schuman locks up law enforcement career goal
May 8, 2012 • Maisie Dyer, Staff Writer
Filed under Hometown Heroes Special, Student Life
Following in the footsteps of her family, Jessica Schuman journeyed to jail. Not to be locked up, of course, but to help keep her community safe. Schuman is interning at the Randall County Sheriffs’ Department through the “Pursuing Real Opportunities” (PRO) program and participates in the Randall... Read more »
Internationally known Deaf comedian visits school
April 17, 2012 • Melanie Blakeman, Staff Reporter
Filed under Student Life
Deaf comedian and storyteller Peter Cook taught a workshop and performed in the Canyon High auditorium for the second consecutive year Saturday, April 14. During the interactive workshop in the morning, Cook taught many deaf individuals and ASL students the fundamentals of ASL storytelling, which include... Read more »
Broadway dream comes alive for singer during choir trip to NYC
March 30, 2012 • Maisie Dyer, Staff Reporter
Filed under Student Life, Top Stories
Dancers move onto the stage one by one with grace and passion, singing “He lives in you!” Once they finish, the crowd bursts into applause as tears come down some of their faces. After the final note of the musical rings out, one girl in the audience leads the standing ovation. As she applauds... Read more »
Fifth annual ‘Eagle Idol’ raises $1400 for foundation
March 29, 2012 • Morgan Hicks, Yearbook associate editor
Filed under Student Life, Top Stories
A record number of 21 acts auditioned to win one of the five finalist spots in the annual Eagle Idol competition Friday, March 9. Students competed to raise money for the Education Foundation and were awarded prizes sponsored by the foundation and D-Fy-It. Master of ceremonies and choir director Brandon... Read more »
UIL Academics soar, take second at Texas Tech
January 18, 2012 • Trevor Ferril, Copy Editor
Filed under Student Life
The UIL Academics teams traveled to Lubbock Jan. 7 to compete in the Red Raider Classic practice meet at Texas Tech University. The team took second place overall among large schools (4A and 5A), 30 points behind meet champion Lubbock High. Spelling & vocabulary and journalism each won first place... Read more »
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