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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

Hannah Backus

Hannah Backus, Editor-in-Chief

Hello! My name is Hannah Backus, and I am a senior. This will be my third year on The Eagle's Tale staff and second as Editor-in-Chief, and I am so excited to be serving the students of Canyon High once again. Alongside newspaper, I am co-president of Spanish Club and a part of iConnect. I am also involved in the National Honor Society, the National Hispanic Honor Society and the Quill and Scroll Honor Society. Journalism is something I am very passionate about, and I hope to carry these skills into my future endeavors. Our small staff will be working very hard this school year, so be sure to support us by reading our writing and giving us feedback. Happy reading!

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Senior Editor-in-Chief Hannah Backus reflects on her high school career as she nears graduation. For some, it is a happy moment, but for others, it is a disappointing goodbye. For most, it is a combination of both. On May 27, my fellow classmates and I will walk across the stage, symbolizing the closing of the many doors we’ve walked through in the past four years, Backus said. Some we will miss more than others, but each of them will have had an impact on our lives.

An unwelcome goodbye

Hannah Backus, Editor-in-Chief
May 29, 2022
After placing 2nd at Regionals, both the boys and girls bowling teams advanced to State. The boys team placed 8th and the girls team placed 17th, while sophomore Brylee Jesko placed 27th individually at State. “The fact that we made it to State this year made people realize we actually have a bowling team,” sophomore Aric Cruz said. That definitely raised awareness for the bowling team, and maybe more people will be interested in joining.”

Striking Records

Hannah Backus, Editor-in-Chief
May 25, 2022
Senior survey

Senior survey

Hannah Backus, Editor-in-Chief
May 23, 2022
2022 EOC STAAR Testing Dates

2022 EOC STAAR Testing Dates

Hannah Backus, Editor-in-Chief
March 30, 2022
All seniors and staff at Canyon High School are encourage to fill out a google form by April 15. Seniors who complete a form will be entered in a giveaway to win a $10 Chick-fil-A gift card. Only seniors are eligible to win.

Senior survey

Hannah Backus, Editor-in-Chief
March 28, 2022
Math teacher Amanda Bell was named Canyon High School Teacher of the Year on Monday, Jan. 31. Other finalists include science teacher Hayden Blankenship and manufacturing teacher Chase Fulton. Every single one of my kids has shown growth in class, Bell said. That’s always been my goal: to help them grow and be confident in themselves.

Clear as a bell

Hannah Backus, Editor-in-Chief
March 3, 2022
Liza Nisen

Liza Nisen

Hannah Backus, Editor-in-Chief
November 19, 2021
Noah Romero

Noah Romero

Hannah Backus, Editor-in-Chief
October 15, 2021
2021 Varsity girls basketball

2021 Varsity girls basketball

Hannah Backus, Editor-in-Chief
October 12, 2021
Marlee Ramirez

Marlee Ramirez

Hannah Backus, Editor-in-Chief
October 1, 2021
Students have the chance to attend multiple homecoming events Sept. 11-17. In replacement of the original homecoming dance, Student Council has planned a Homecoming Hangout, open to all students. The week also features Flick on the Field, an old CHS tradition, and the annual homecoming parade and powderpuff game. The week concludes with the homecoming game Friday from 7-10 p.m.

Homecoming week features new events

Hannah Backus, Editor-in-Chief
September 10, 2021
Get involved on campus

Get involved on campus

Hannah Backus, Editor-in-Chief
September 8, 2021
Callie Rodriguez coaches ________ and teaches geometry. Before coming to Canyon High, she coached volleyball, softball, tennis and powerlifting in Bangs, Childress, and Levelland, Texas. Canyon High School has been my goal for some time now, Rodriguez said. It has upheld an outstanding reputation in both athletics and academics for as long as I can remember.

Callie Rodriguez

Hannah Backus, Editor-in-Chief
September 3, 2021
Best places to eat lunch off campus

Best places to eat lunch off campus

Hannah Backus, Editor-in-Chief
August 30, 2021
After teaching at Randall for three years, Stephanie Bass will be teaching Business Information Management at Canyon High School. I look forward to learning from my students and teaching them skills they will use in their lifetime, Bass said.

Stephanie Bass

Hannah Backus, Editor-in-Chief
August 27, 2021
David DeLeon comes to Canyon High after coaching tennis in Hereford for five years. Alongside coaching, DeLeon teaches algebra. This is my home, DeLeon said. I take great pride in being from Canyon and giving back to the community I was raised in.

David DeLeon

Hannah Backus, Editor-in-Chief
August 27, 2021
Cody Steinman has subbed for Canyon Independent School District for the past several years. He will be teaching social studies at Canyon High School for the first time. I am excited to meet my students and start building relationships with them, Steinman said. Ive heard great things about the faculty and student body, and Im looking forward to interacting with everyone. Plus, it is a beautiful campus.

Cody Steinman

Hannah Backus, Editor-in-Chief
August 20, 2021
Kelsey Ray transferred from Randall High School, and will be teaching honors Algebra 2. I am looking forward to getting to know my students and the staff at CHS, Ray said. Everyone has been so welcoming and helpful. I am excited to challenge my students and help them be the best they can be.

Kelsey Ray

Hannah Backus, Editor-in-Chief
August 20, 2021
Canyon High School hired 37 new staff and faculty members this school year. Click on each image below to read about some of the new teachers, administrators and coaches.

Meet the 2021-2022 new hires

Hannah Backus, Editor-in-Chief
August 20, 2021
Boys track roster, schedule

Boys track roster, schedule

Hannah Backus, Editor-in-Chief
March 14, 2021
Varsity golf roster, schedule

Varsity golf roster, schedule

Hannah Backus, Editor-in-Chief
March 11, 2021
Following Gov. Greg Abbotts announcement that all state-wide mandates in regard to COVID-19 will be lifted, the CISD school board voted Monday, March 8 that masks will be optional for students and staff effective April 5. Editor-in-Chief Hannah Backus comments on the decision and how to treat others equally, regardless of whether someone chooses to wear a mask or not.

On or off: mask shaming

Hannah Backus, Editor-in-Chief
March 9, 2021
Grace Knox

Grace Knox

Hannah Backus, Editor-in-Chief
March 3, 2021
2021 STAAR EOC dates

2021 STAAR EOC dates

Hannah Backus, Editor-in-Chief
March 1, 2021
These holiday cookies were covered in white icing, then sprayed with pink color mist, which can found at Walmart, while using a stencil to create the checkered pattern for Valentines Day.

Valentine’s Day recipe

Hannah Backus, Editor-in-Chief
February 9, 2021
Varsity softball roster, schedule

Varsity softball roster, schedule

Hannah Backus, Editor-in-Chief
January 27, 2021
Varsity boys soccer roster, schedule

Varsity boys soccer roster, schedule

Hannah Backus, Editor-in-Chief
January 21, 2021
Chance to reflect

Chance to reflect

Hannah Backus, Editor-in-Chief
January 7, 2021
Christmas around the world

Christmas around the world

Hannah Backus, Editor-in-Chief
December 18, 2020
Teen Leadership member Neely Wood writes a goal for the month of December to be a better role model during a meeting. Wood, a senior, is one of four Canyon High students who meet monthly with members form other schools through Zoom. Wood said the program, which is offered across the Texas Panhandle, teaches students leadership skills and allows them to take part in and change their community.

(Media) Local leadership

Charlie Clark, Staff Reporter
December 10, 2020
Backus considers her passion for cooking and how her passion became her dream. I got my love of baking from my grandmother, Backus said. I would be so excited to visit her, getting to learn her recipes and spend time with her in the kitchen.

Baking dreams from scratch

Hannah Backus, Editor-in-Chief
December 4, 2020
Serving in the Air Force from 1993-1997, Senior Airman Robert Salazar now teaches Auto Technology to Canyon High students.

Senior Airman Robert Salazar

Hannah Backus, Editor-in-Chief
November 11, 2020
Veterans Day facts

Veterans Day facts

Hannah Backus, Editor-in-Chief
November 11, 2020
For those who dislike pumpkin, this recipe can be made using a baked and mashed sweet potato instead of pumpkin puree. Nevertheless, it is the perfect recipe for the fall holidays.

Halloween recipe to fall for

Hannah Backus, Editor-in-Chief
October 27, 2020
Research shows that playing with a pet therapy animal can release hormones which help to elevate someones mood and decrease anxiety. “Animal-assisted therapy is a growing field that uses dogs or other animals to help people recover from or better cope with health problems, (Mayo Clinic).

Charlie comforts Canyon High

Hannah Backus, Editor-in-Chief
October 23, 2020
Research shows that playing with a pet therapy animal can release hormones which help to elevate someones mood and decrease anxiety. “Animal-assisted therapy is a growing field that uses dogs or other animals to help people recover from or better cope with health problems, (Mayo Clinic).

Charlie comforts Canyon High

Hannah Backus, Editor-in-Chief
October 22, 2020
PLACE HOLDER

Boys, girls varsity tennis roster

Hannah Backus, Editor-in-Chief
October 19, 2020
Club information for Canyon High

Club information for Canyon High

Hannah Backus, Editor-in-Chief
October 6, 2020
Girls cross country roster, schedule

Girls cross country roster, schedule

Hannah Backus, Editor-in-Chief
October 5, 2020
American Sign Language teacher Sarah Martindale signs to students during her first period class. Martindale began teaching at Canyon High School after spending five years teaching in Miami, Texas.

(Media) Sign of the times

Laura Gill, Associate Editor
October 2, 2020
Zara Salazar

Zara Salazar

Hannah Backus, Editor-in-Chief
September 18, 2020
Boys Cross Country roster, schedule

Boys Cross Country roster, schedule

Hannah Backus, Editor-in-Chief
September 17, 2020
Felix Cardenas

Felix Cardenas

Hannah Backus, Editor-in-Chief
September 15, 2020
Football Roster & schedule R

Football roster, schedule

Hannah Backus, Editor-in-Chief
September 10, 2020
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