The online newspaper of Canyon High School

The Eagle's Tale
The online newspaper of Canyon High School

The Eagle's Tale
The online newspaper of Canyon High School

The Eagle's Tale
Alexis Martinez

Alexis Martinez, Newspaper, Editor-in-Chief

Hey there! I am Alexis Martinez and this is my final year on staff, and I’m really excited for what the future holds for the program as well as myself. I’m proud to say I will be the head editor this year for the Eagle’s Tale newspaper. Some things about me are love the color green, ducks, cats, and so much more (if you want to know more, just ask). I love being able to share stories, whether it be here on the newspaper staff, fictional stories that have a deeper meaning, blogging, or whatever. I guess in the end time will only be the one to tell the tale. See you around! PS. I play the drums in “Crocodile Autonomy”

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Senior Alexis Martinez posing for her senior photos.

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Alexis Martinez, Newspaper, Editor-in-Chief
15 hours ago
UIL Accounting team practices for the upcoming state competition. "We'll do pretty well," junior Casen Stephenson said. "If we keep studying the way we have. We might not get first, but I think we'll definitely be up there."

Accounting goes to state

Alexis Martinez, Newspaper, Editor-in-Chief
May 15, 2025
Varsity boys basketball playing and celebrating at different moments. "My brother has a gift for bringing out the best in young athletes, no matter what sport he's coaching," Matt Lovorn said. "He's been extremely successful in his career coaching basketball, and I know he will continue to do the same here."

New heads boys basketball varsity coach

Alexis Martinez, Newspaper, Editor-in-Chief
April 25, 2025
Senior Trace Thomas performs at the December Choir Concert. "I like to think of each song as different journeys leading to the same destination," Thomas said. "The destination is to express importance, I believe this is why music is so special.”

All four years

Alexis Martinez, Newspaper, Editor-in-Chief
March 5, 2025
Freshman Kevin Korenik has been playing soccer his whole life. "I fell in love with soccer, just the sport in general, the teamwork and the friendships that come along with it," Korenik said.

Kevin Korenik

Alexis Martinez, Newspaper, Editor-in-Chief
February 28, 2025
Dec 18 - 20 Finals Adjustments

Dec 18 – 20 Finals Adjustments

Alexis Martinez, Newspaper, Editor-in-Chief
December 13, 2024
Make sure to claim any of your lost items from the lost and found. “I find stuff just about every other day,” janitor Martha Varela said. “Especially when I am sweeping or on game days."

(Media) From lost to found

Brenna Ware, Newspaper, Associate Editor
November 22, 2024
Junior Kelton Klumb practices during cheer practice. "I just try to be myself, and then it's pretty easy, it's pretty fun.” Klumb said.

More than school spirit

Alexis Martinez, Newspaper, Editor-in-Chief
November 7, 2024
Junior, Deegan Scarborough, marches with the band at the homecoming parade. “It was a really long parade, it was really hot, but I had a lot of fun playing with the band and marching and supporting the school,” Scarborough said. “My homecoming was pretty fun. I brought my first date to the homecoming game and it was really fun.”

Homecoming Photo Story

Alexis Martinez and Kade Shaltry
October 4, 2024
The gym state championship trophies from the previous years.

A blast into the past: old and new traditions

Alexis Martinez, Newspaper, Editor-in-Chief
May 16, 2024
Sophomore Bert De Groot shoots shotguns for fun and hopes to one day get all 25 targets down. "My dad got me into shooting guns since I was tiny," Bert said.

Bert De Groot

Alexis Martinez, Newspaper, Editor-in-Chief
May 14, 2024
Alexis Martinez poses in the College and Career center and make a collage with a picture from when she was younger.

Claiming and racing to be “mature”

Alexis Martinez, Newspaper, Editor-in-Chief
March 19, 2024
Cheerful spirits as Moore is named Teacher of the Year

Cheerful spirits as Moore is named Teacher of the Year

Alexis Martinez, Newspaper, Editor-in-Chief
February 21, 2024
15 choir students made a spot in the All-State Choir team, creating a new record for the school. "It's really cool because everybody, all these directors, are flooding these boards to go see the numbers," Assistant Choir Director Anthony Vickery said.

Choir has new all-state record

Alexis Martinez, Newspaper, Editor-in-Chief
January 24, 2024
Junior Lathan Lewter runs the in the 6 mile relay.

Q & A with Lathan Lewter

Alexis Martinez, Newspaper, Editor-in-Chief
December 12, 2023
The FFA team that competed in Nationals stand for a photo after a successful day. “Entering nationals, all you're thinking is the contest this week and you need to win,” senior Kade Lawrence said. “Just a mix of emotions. And it's a big conference. You're the representative for the state of Texas.”

Kade Lawrence wins FFA National Convention

Alexis Martinez, Newspaper, Editor-in-Chief
December 11, 2023
Courtney Ma, the Family and Student Advocate for the Canyon schools, is now stationed at Canyon High School. “I know that mental health is such a need in our community. And especially within teenagers as an age group,” Ma said. “It's very needed, and I'm glad to be able to come in, alongside families and teachers and be able to help support kids whenever they feel like they're really struggling or they really need help.”

New face on campus brings new support

Alexis Martinez, Newspaper, Editor-in-Chief
October 20, 2023
Prevent sickness this year by using these five simple tips!

Five ways to remain healthy this year

Alexis Martinez, Newspaper, Editor-in-Chief
September 27, 2023
Insecurities swarm the minds of many daily. Staff reporter Alexis Martinez explains her experience, how it started, and how she is no longer letting that ruin her entire day.

Insecurities

Alexis Martinez, Newspaper, Editor-in-Chief
September 19, 2023
"Winging It" will be posting it's first podcast tomorrow on Spotify. “It's gonna be fun,” podcast host Ava Haddock said. “We are going to try to make it really, really fun and enjoyable for everyone.”

“Winging It” podcast is back with new hosts, goals

Alexis Martinez, Newspaper, Editor-in-Chief
August 31, 2023
Jessica Petty

Jessica Petty

Alexis Martinez, Newspaper, Editor-in-Chief
May 15, 2023
Hayden Blankenship the 2022-2023 school year, teacher of the year. "I seriously do love the job," Blankenship said. "My heart has always been to empower the next generation to help kids out and help them see their value and find their place in life."

Blankenship named Teacher of the Year

Alexis Martinez, Newspaper, Editor-in-Chief
May 15, 2023
Zaddok Mullins

Zaddok Mullins

Alexis Martinez, Newspaper, Editor-in-Chief
April 13, 2023
The Truth About Vapes

The Truth About Vapes

Alexis Martinez, Newspaper, Editor-in-Chief
March 6, 2023
Hailey Howard

Hailey Howard

Alexis Martinez, Newspaper, Editor-in-Chief
December 15, 2022
Captain von Trapp, played by sophomore Trace Thomas, plays the guitar as he sings Edelweiss to his family. "The show for me is an experiment to see what all I can do [as an actor]," Thomas said. Canyon High will perform The Sound of Music Nov. 17-20, tickets can be purchased on TicketSpicket.

Students bring The Sound of Music to the stage for all-school musical

Alexis Martinez and Addie McCord
November 17, 2022
Alainna Bellino

Alainna Bellino

Alexis Martinez, Newspaper, Editor-in-Chief
November 10, 2022
Fresh chocolate chip cookies for sale in the Canyon High bakery. The bakery serves Monday through Friday, from 8:45 to 2:45. "There's nowhere else on campus that you can find this kind of food," Bentley Wesbrooks said. "It's all made by us."

Bakery Comes in Flavorful

Alexis Martinez, Newspaper, Editor-in-Chief
October 14, 2022
Alexys Thomas

Alexys Thomas

Alexis Martinez, Newspaper, Editor-in-Chief
September 23, 2022
The journalism department will host a Yearbook Distribution Bash on Friday, July 22 from 4-6 p.m. at the Happy State Bank Stadium. Students who preordered a yearbook will be able to pick up their yearbook and enjoy snow cones, music and yard games.

Journalism department plans yearbook distribution day event

Lara Reeves, Alexis Martinez, and Lucero Curumpa
May 20, 2022
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