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
Braden Lefevre

Braden Lefevre, Associate Editor

Hey there! I’m Braden Lefevre, and I am a senior at Canyon High. This is my third and final year to serve as a member of The Eagle’s Tale Staff, and I am elated and honored to serve as an associate editor of this stellar publication. I am also the senior drum major of the Soaring Pride Band, and I am a two-year Texas All-State saxophonist. I enjoy reading and writing, playing and listening to music, karate (I earned my black belt during freshman year) and most of all, spending time with my friends and family. Thank you for reading The Eagle’s Tale, and I look forward to writing the stories of a wonderful year for your enjoyment.

All content by Braden Lefevre
Isaac Huseman receives his first place state medal in shot put at the State UIL Track and Field Meet in Austin.

Huseman, Hughes medal at UIL State Track and Field Meet

Braden Lefevre and Mackenzie Grimes
May 23, 2018
The wood fire oven of Barrel & Pie serves as the centerpiece of the kitchen.

Barrel & Pie offers unique pizzas, dining experience

Braden Lefevre, Associate Editor
May 15, 2018
Senior girls from the varsity choir rehearse for the Variety Show.

Choirs to perform Variety Show May 14

Braden Lefevre, Associate Editor
May 11, 2018
Junior Mason Ketcherside hits on the course.

Senior, junior compete in West Texas Junior Golf Invitational

Braden Lefevre, Associate Editor
May 9, 2018
Churchman Howell

Churchman Howell

Braden Lefevre, Associate Editor
March 22, 2018
The Teen Career and Job Fair will be March 24 at the Amarillo Civic Center.

Teen Career and Job Fair set for March 24

Braden Lefevre, Associate Editor
March 22, 2018
Szechuan sauce returns for a limited run at McDonald's.

McDonald’s revives Szechuan sauce (again)

Braden Lefevre, Associate Editor
February 26, 2018
Juniors will take the ACT for free on Feb. 27.

Juniors to take free ACT Feb. 27

Jaren Tankersley and Braden Lefevre
February 23, 2018
A painting inspired by Quentin Tarantino's cult classic, "Pulp Fiction" hangs in Joe Taco

Joe Taco Mexi Cafe spices up Canyon

Braden Lefevre, Associate Editor
February 20, 2018
Authentic pulseras will be available for purchase starting Feb. 12.

Spanish Club brings The Pulsera Project to Canyon

Braden Lefevre, Associate Editor
February 9, 2018
Apple released the iPhone X on Nov. 3, 2017.

iPhone X offers superior smartphone for high cost

Braden Lefevre, Associate Editor
January 30, 2018
Senior Mitchell Hernandez and sophomore Mia Bonds perform a duet in the 2017 Desserts on Broadway.

‘Desserts on Broadway’ to play Jan. 20

Braden Lefevre, Associate Editor
January 19, 2018
Choir to perform with WTAMU musicians

Choir to perform with WTAMU musicians

Braden Lefevre, Associate Editor
December 1, 2017
Wolfgang Puck's Five Sixty sits upon the peak of Reunion Tower.

Wolfgang Puck’s Five Sixty proves sky’s the limit

Braden Lefevre, Associate Editor
November 29, 2017
Famed radio personality Blair Garner speaks at the induction ceremony into the Canyon High School Hall of Fame.

Famed radio personality Blair Garner inducted into Hall of Fame

Braden Lefevre, Associate Editor
October 30, 2017
Senior NHS Officer Erica Perez presents Meghan Kempf with the ribbon indication admission to NHS.

National Honor Society to welcome new members at Oct. 23 induction

Braden Lefevre, Associate Editor
October 23, 2017
Bungie's "Destiny 2" is available for purchase on Xbox One and PS4 systems. The game will release for PC on Oct. 24.

‘Destiny 2’ everything sequel should be

Braden Lefevre, Associate Editor
October 6, 2017
The George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston sheltered more than 10,000 victims of Hurricane Harvey.

Canyon High graduate experiences ‘small town’ spirit in post-Harvey Houston

Braden Lefevre, Associate Editor
September 26, 2017
“Got Donuts?” appears, by all accounts, to be a quality establishment with delectable food, friendly service and sanitary conditions. I started my experience in this establishment by viewing a variety of assorted sweets within a clearly clean display counter. I placed my order of an apple-cinnamon bear claw and six donut holes and was impressed to see my sugary treat microwaved before being served to me. Seating could have been better, but there appeared to be just enough room for everyone to sit comfortably. The donut holes were substantial and deliciously glazed. The bear claw was also delicious due to the contents of apple and cinamon within it. I peeked into the restrooms and kitchen and was delighted to find that both were clean. “Got Donuts” left me thoroughly impressed and I look forward to my next visit.

(Media) ‘Got Donuts?’ If not, you’re missing out

Staff
September 26, 2017
“Got Donuts?” appears, by all accounts, to be a quality establishment with delectable food, friendly service and sanitary conditions. I started my experience in this establishment by viewing a variety of assorted sweets within a clearly clean display counter. I placed my order of an apple-cinnamon bear claw and six donut holes and was impressed to see my sugary treat microwaved before being served to me. Seating could have been better, but there appeared to be just enough room for everyone to sit comfortably. The donut holes were substantial and deliciously glazed. The bear claw was also delicious due to the contents of apple and cinamon within it. I peeked into the restrooms and kitchen and was delighted to find that both were clean. “Got Donuts” left me thoroughly impressed and I look forward to my next visit.

E'lyse Niles

E’lyse Niles

Braden Lefevre, Associate Editor
September 13, 2017
Students line up to swim at the Canyon Aqua Park.

Olympic gold medalist to teach at local swim clinic Sept. 9

Braden Lefevre, Associate Editor
September 7, 2017
Blake Hurst was recently hired as an assistant principal.

Assistant principal seeks to touch lives of students

Braden Lefevre, Associate Editor
August 29, 2017
The Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 soundtrack, is available on Spotify and iTunes.

(Media) New ‘Guardians’ film gives audience galaxy’s worth of enjoyment

Aryauna Thompson, Staff Reporter
May 12, 2017
Sophomore Erin Sheffield and seniors Callie Boren and Sarah Nease celebrate their state championship at the University of Texas in Austin.

Journalism team wins UIL state championship

Braden Lefevre, Associate Editor
May 4, 2017
Logan Giles and Sarah Gilliland film a scene for "The Barn."

‘The Barn’ places in UIL Filmmakers Festival semifinals

Braden Lefevre, Associate Editor
March 8, 2017
Freshmen Bayden Evans and Keaton Goss prepare for the UIL Solo and Ensemble Competition.

Band earns 106 solo-ensemble medals

Braden Lefevre, Associate Editor
March 1, 2017
The 6A All-State Band prepares to perform in Lila Cockrell Theater.

Second All-State experience stressful but surreal

Braden Lefevre, Associate Editor
February 27, 2017
Clayton Larance

Clayton Larance

Braden Lefevre, Associate Editor
February 20, 2017
Juniors Katie Hughes and Justin Hawthorne attend a wedding together.

Faith, friendship first

Braden Lefevre, Associate Editor
February 10, 2017
Logan Giles

Logan Giles

Braden Lefevre, Associate Editor
February 2, 2017
The sign in front of Canyon Junior High displays the information for the Winter Wonderland Carnival.

Winter Wonderland Carnival set for Jan. 27

Braden Lefevre, Associate Editor
January 26, 2017
Sophomore Jayden Bilbrey performs a mid-air flip.

Jayden Bilbrey jumps to new heights

Braden Lefevre, Associate Editor
January 12, 2017
Braden Lefevre plays "The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, Special Edition" on the Xbox One.

Skyrim Special Edition offers return to beloved land

Braden Lefevre, Associate Editor
January 4, 2017
Sky Flores

Sky Flores

Braden Lefevre, Associate Editor
January 3, 2017
The Varsity Girls Cross Country Team runs in the District Cross Country Meet at Thompson Park.

Two named to All-State Cross Country Team

Braden Lefevre, Associate Editor
December 13, 2016
Students are invited to attend the winter social on Dec. 3.

Winter social set for Dec. 3

Maggie Bell and Braden Lefevre
December 1, 2016
Officers of the LEAD Council discuss their selections for the students of the month.

LEAD Council selects students, staff member of month

Braden Lefevre, Associate Editor
November 30, 2016
Thanksgiving Edition: Michael Simons

Thanksgiving Edition: Michael Simons

Braden Lefevre, Associate Editor
November 24, 2016
Thanksgiving Edition: Justin Lake

Thanksgiving Edition: Justin Lake

Braden Lefevre, Associate Editor
November 17, 2016
While playing Gaston, junior Josiah Dye flexes on top of a table for the taverne people.

Big boots to fill

Braden Lefevre, Associate Editor
November 10, 2016
Ayse Allison runs in the Canyon Invitational Cross Country meet Oct. 1.

Ayse Allison aces competition

Braden Lefevre, Associate Editor
November 3, 2016
The varsity boys begin their race at the District 3-5A Cross Country Meet in Amarillo Oct. 14.

Cross country teams to compete in regional meet

Braden Lefevre, Associate Editor
October 28, 2016
Run For Education to begin Oct. 8

Run For Education to begin Oct. 8

Braden Lefevre, Associate Editor
October 6, 2016
Trinity High School photography teacher Michael Peña talks with an area journalism teacher before he presents the morning session.

Journalism workshop brings hundreds to Canyon

Jaren Tankersley and Braden Lefevre
September 30, 2016
Varsity cheerleader Daisha Ferrell cheers for the football team during the game against Monahans.

Feast for a queen

Braden Lefevre, Associate Editor
September 29, 2016
Chris Martin sings and plays piano at the AT&T Stadium.

Coldplay live is ‘A Head Full of Dreams’ come true

Braden Lefevre, Associate Editor
September 12, 2016
Panoramic Photograph form previous years hang in the upstairs commons.

Senior, band panoramic photographs set for Sept. 12

Braden Lefevre, Associate Editor
September 9, 2016
Sophomore Marshall Belcher demonstrates a robot during Club CHS.

Robotics Club interest meeting Sept. 8

Braden Lefevre, Associate Editor
September 6, 2016
Roofing materials line the fence between the academic building and gym. Principal Tim Gilliland said students and staff should avoid areas where supplies are located.

Workers to complete roof repair in October

Braden Lefevre, Associate Editor
August 29, 2016
Jax Kenney displays one of the tools he uses to create custom metal works.

Sophomore forges Hourglass Metal Works

Braden Lefevre, Associate Editor
April 19, 2016
Academic team members earned gold, silver and bronze medals at the district UIL meet.

UIL academic competitors compete at district, advance to regional meet

Braden Lefevre, Associate Editor
April 7, 2016
Jake Nelson presents his business, "Death by Fudge."

Entrepeneurship students win $4,600

Braden Lefevre, Associate Editor
March 30, 2016
Seniors Ryan Sheffield and Trey Harris will perform at the Region Jazz Band concert 6:30 p.m. March 25.

Senior duo to perform in Region Jazz Band

Braden Lefevre, Associate Editor
March 4, 2016
The 5A All-State Symphonic Band performs in concert.

All-State Band leaves lasting impact

Braden Lefevre, Associate Editor
March 3, 2016
Seniors must complete the FAFSA online to be eligible for financial aid.

Counselor to offer ‘FAFSA Night’ Thursday, Feb. 25

Braden Lefevre, Associate Editor
February 24, 2016
Erica Perez & Briann Schenk

Erica Perez & Briann Schenk

Braden Lefevre, Associate Editor
January 25, 2016
Students share holiday gift wish lists

Students share holiday gift wish lists

Braden Lefevre, Associate Editor
December 17, 2015
Nathan Armstrong practices his music for the UIL All Region Band Contest.

Band members compete in All-Region contest

Braden Lefevre, Associate Editor
December 7, 2015
Cheney Hopkins

Cheney Hopkins

Braden Lefevre, Associate Editor
November 30, 2015
The Soaring Pride Band competes Tuesday, Nov. 3 in the Alamodome in San Antonio during the preliminary round of the State UIL Marching Contest.

Band performs at UIL State Marching Contest

Braden Lefevre and Erin Sheffield
November 18, 2015
Drum Majors Maddy Edwards, Izzy Wheeler, and Berkley Trumbly conduct the band at the Tascosa game.

‘Winter Solstice’ takes band to high point

Braden Lefevre, Associate Editor
November 2, 2015
Sidney McMillian

Sidney McMillian

Braden Lefevre, Associate Editor
October 23, 2015
The band performs at the UIL Regional Contest in Dick Bivens Stadium.

Band to compete in area UIL competition

Braden Lefevre, Associate Editor
October 21, 2015
The clarinet section plays in the Oct. 2 varsity football game against Lawton-Eisenhower.

Band to compete in UIL Saturday following early contest success

Braden Lefevre, Associate Editor
October 15, 2015
New teacher plans to make masterpiece of school year

New teacher plans to make masterpiece of school year

Braden Lefevre, Associate Editor
October 6, 2015
Trey Harris

Trey Harris

Braden Lefevre, Associate Editor
September 24, 2015
Two new staff parking spots have been added to the north side.

Assistant principal clarifies parking changes by gym

Braden Lefevre, Associate Editor
September 16, 2015
All past senior panoramic pictures are located in the upstairs commons.

Senior, band panoramic pictures to be taken Sept. 14

Braden Lefevre, Associate Editor
September 10, 2015
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