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
All content by Sarah Fruge
Senior Erin Westermann, junior Callie Boren, journalism teacher Laura Smith and freshman Erin Sheffield celebrate their state championship after the awards ceremony at the State UIL Academic Meet in Austin May 24.

UIL journalism team wins state championship

Allison Koontz and Avery Cummings
May 26, 2016
2017 seniors must take yearbook photos during summer

2017 seniors must take yearbook photos during summer

Allison Koontz, Co-Editor-In-Chief
May 26, 2016
Advice from the Class of 2016 top ten

Advice from the Class of 2016 top ten

Allison Koontz, Co-Editor-In-Chief
May 24, 2016
Senioritis R

(Media) Senior reflects on ‘Senioritis’ pandemic

Alejandro Rodriguez, Staff Reporter
May 18, 2016
MOS Certificates earned by students line the 1300 hallway.

(Media) Business students earn Microsoft certifications

Jaren Tankersley, Co-Editor in Chief
April 27, 2016
Students who "died" had their obituaries displayed in the commons.

(Media) Participant reflects on impact of ‘Every 15 Minutes’

Callie Boren, Fall Co-Editor-in-Chief
April 21, 2016
Students' gravestones were placed in the commons after their names were announced to signify their role among the living dead.

(Media) ‘Every 15 Minutes’

Codi Bradstreet, Editor-in-Chief
April 13, 2016
Four choirs will compete at UIL contest April 19-20 in the Mary Moody Northen Hall at West Texas A&M University.

(Media) Choirs to perform pre-UIL concert

Callie Boren, Fall Co-Editor-in-Chief
April 8, 2016
Senior Johnathan Crump performs Wagon Wheel with senior Kate Mann. Crump and his band won the prior two Eagle Idol competitions.

Eagle Idol 2016

Allison Koontz, Co-Editor-In-Chief
March 22, 2016
2016-2017 cheerleaders, mascot announced

2016-2017 cheerleaders, mascot announced

Allison Koontz, Co-Editor-In-Chief
March 11, 2016
Students competed at the Visual Arts Scholastic Event Feb. 27 at Amarillo High.

Students advance to state VASE competition

Allison Koontz, Co-Editor-In-Chief
March 11, 2016
Students participated in a sendoff Tuesday for the Lady Eagles, who will compete in the semifinals 7 p.m. Thursday, March 3 against Crosby.

Lady Eagles begin State UIL Basketball Tournament Thursday

Allison Koontz and Codi Bradstreet
March 2, 2016
The school store received new merchandise for Valentine's Day, including candy bouquets made by the floral design classes and plush stuffed animals.

School store offers Valentine’s Day merchandise

Allison Koontz, Co-Editor-In-Chief
February 11, 2016
Freshman basketball players practice Friday morning in the gym.

(Media) Lady Eagles open district with close win over Lady Herd

Codi Bradstreet, Editor-in-Chief
January 15, 2016
Tatum Schulte in the beginning stages of treatment in early Dec.

#TatumTough

Allison Koontz and Avery Cummings
January 15, 2016
At the dinner table, Mr. Henderson, played by junior Maverick Evans, informs Mr. Vanderhoff, played by junior Garret Brown, that he owes the government 24 years in back taxes.

(Media) Theater class to perform ‘You Can’t Take It With You’ Saturday, Sunday

Lauren Allen, Staff Reporter
January 13, 2016

2015 United Way Lip Sync Contest

January 7, 2016
Kelly Dressler's funeral services are set for 10:30 a.m. Monday, December 14 at the University Church of Christ in Canyon.

Students, teachers remember life, love of Kelly Dressler

Allison Koontz and Avery Cummings
December 11, 2015
Junior Chayse Armstrong and sophomore Emily Tull practice their audition material during activity period.

(Media) Eight students advance to area choir auditions

Callie Boren, Fall Co-Editor-in-Chief
December 9, 2015
Those participating in the "Hour of Code" will go through tutorials including characters from Minecraft, Frozen and Star Wars.

(Media) Business, computer science students to host “Hour of Code”

Jaren Tankersley, Co-Editor in Chief
December 8, 2015
The winter social is no longer on campus, but will be 9-11 p.m. at the Cole Community Center.

(Media) Winter social to conclude ‘Christmas in Canyon’

Callie Boren, Fall Co-Editor-in-Chief
December 3, 2015
Students interested in One Act can view the play and receive audition materials at the meeting.

(Media) One Act prepares tonight for upcoming auditions

Lauren Allen, Staff Reporter
November 23, 2015
Students and parents received a tweet to inform them about the lockdown Wednesday afternoon at Canyon High School.

Students safe after lockdown resulting from gun on campus

Allison Koontz, Co-Editor-In-Chief
November 19, 2015
Purple Posse members cheered the football team at the Tascosa game and continue to provide support as the season progresses.

(Media) Varsity football claims bi-district championship

Callie Boren, Fall Co-Editor-in-Chief
November 18, 2015
The cast of "Crazy for You" performs the song "Slap That Bass" during the first act.

‘Crazy for You’ to play Nov. 12, 14, 15

Allison Koontz, Co-Editor-In-Chief
November 12, 2015
The American flag flies boldly at the entrance of Canyon.

(Media) Fabric of our freedom deserves respect

Callie Boren, Fall Co-Editor-in-Chief
November 11, 2015
Freshmen Isaac Kizziar and Conner Nall practice their all-region music during activity period.

(Media) 17 students named to all-region choir

Callie Boren, Fall Co-Editor-in-Chief
November 5, 2015
Donate new or gently used stuffed animals to the bin outside the front office.

Red Ribbon Week begins Oct. 26

Allison Koontz, Co-Editor-In-Chief
October 22, 2015
"Forward" themed t-shirts are now on sale for $15.

Queen court announced, new king ballot posted

Allison Koontz, Co-Editor-In-Chief
October 9, 2015
Junior Evan Walton discovered his passion during a storm in 2012.

(Media) Supercells spin up weather wonder

Evan Walton, Staff Reporter
October 12, 2015
Juniors Maddie Farren and Chayse Armstrong practice their music during activity period. Both Farren and Armstrong were named to the All-District choir.

(Media) 22 choir students advance to All-Region auditions

Callie Boren, Fall Co-Editor-in-Chief
October 1, 2015
The Eagles' Nest was renovated to improve and increase the functionality of the store.

School store set to reopen Sept. 21

Allison Koontz, Co-Editor-In-Chief
September 18, 2015
All past senior panoramic pictures are located in the upstairs commons.

(Media) Senior, band panoramic pictures to be taken Sept. 14

Braden Lefevre, Associate Editor
September 10, 2015
The Eagles' Nest school store is located in room 1300, and is set to open in Sept.

(Media) School store to reopen following renovations

September 2, 2015
All students auditioning for the musical will sing, dance and act.

(Media) Musical auditions set for Sept. 1

Lauren Allen, Staff Reporter
September 1, 2015
The bleachers on the home side are now available for use.

(Media) Football fans may park near gym

Jaren Tankersley, Co-Editor in Chief
August 31, 2015

CISD to run safety drills Friday

Allison Koontz, Co-Editor-In-Chief
August 27, 2015
2016 seniors to take yearbook photos in summer

2016 seniors to take yearbook photos in summer

Allison Koontz, Co-Editor-In-Chief
May 28, 2015
Freshman Bryson Blakewell stands with the project he created in class.

(Media) Woodshop students polish off competition

Abby Caviness, Staff Reporter
May 28, 2015
Senior Isaac Garland prepares to hit the ball at a scrimmage, February 16.

Eagles fly ahead of Falcons in eighth inning

Tasha Brown, Editor-in-Chief
May 20, 2015
"Kiss a Senior Goodbye" notes will be for sale until Thursday, May 21.

(Media) Kiss and tell a senior goodbye

Hannah Dye, Staff Reporter
May 19, 2015
Inspection and registration stickers are now combined in the state of Texas.

(Media) Texas law changes inspection, registration sticker process

Alejandro Rodriguez, Staff Reporter
May 15, 2015
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(Media) For whom the bell tolls

Kendall Tipton, Staff Reporter
May 12, 2015
The top ten students of the class of 2015 give advice to the freshman, sophomore and junior classes.

Advice from the top ten

Tasha Brown, Editor-in-Chief
May 12, 2015
Senior Superintendent Scholars will receive a chord at the award ceremony.

Students to receive Superintendent Scholar tonight

Allison Koontz, Co-Editor-In-Chief
May 11, 2015
AP testing, including the English AP test, will continue until next week.

AP testing to continue in May

Allison Koontz, Co-Editor-In-Chief
May 6, 2015
Senior Kendall Tipton competed in informative speaking, senior Bella Barnett placed in persuasive speaking and junior Quade Salazar was a debate quarterfinalist at the Regional UIL Meet in Lubbock.

Five to compete at State UIL Academic Meet

Tasha Brown, Editor-in-Chief
May 1, 2015
Junior Allison Koontz, acting as Antonia, looks down on her dead parents, played by senior Paige Stocton and sophomore Maverick Evans, during the play.

(Media) One-act play steps out of the shadows to advance with classic story

May 21, 2015
The 2015 yearbook will be available for pick up starting April 28 in room 1305.

Yearbook distribution starts Tuesday, April 28

Allison Koontz, Co-Editor-In-Chief
April 27, 2015
Hollywood Sequel

Hollywood Sequel

Tasha Brown, Editor-in-Chief
April 24, 2015
Sophomore Brooke Bellah as Alice talks to junior Ismael Granda, who plays Humpty Dumpty.

(Media) Theater class to perform ‘Alice in Wonderland’ Monday, Tuesday

Avery Cummings, Co-Editor-in-Chief
April 23, 2015
Senior Bailey DeBerry and 2014 graduate Blake Hartman walk the red carpet into Legacy Hall.

Red carpet ready at prom

Tasha Brown, Editor-in-Chief
April 22, 2015
Malatesta (Ismael Granda) discusses with Paolo (Maverick Evans) and Francesca (Paige Stockton) about changing his harsh ways.

One-Act to perform ‘Paolo and Francesca’ tonight

Allison Koontz, Co-Editor-In-Chief
April 21, 2015
Editors Tasha Brown and Allison Koontz discuss the bond with Superintendent Mike Wartes.

Voters to decide on bond May 9

Allison Koontz, Co-Editor-In-Chief
April 20, 2015
Students of the ASL program take a picture with Wink Smith and Keith Wann after the comedy show.

Wink and Wann ASL performance

Tasha Brown, Editor-in-Chief
April 17, 2015
Bianca (Erin Westermann), Lucia (Maddie Farren) and Antonia (Allison Koontz) discover the bodies of Paolo (Maverick Evans) and Francesca (Paige Stockton) after Giovanni (Ismael Granda) puts an end to the affair.

One-Act play to compete at area contest Thursday

Tasha Brown, Editor-in-Chief
April 15, 2015
Prom tickets on sale in commons until Friday, April 17

Prom tickets on sale in commons until Friday, April 17

Tasha Brown, Editor-in-Chief
April 7, 2015
The rapid snowfall obscured most of the pictures taken in front of the Columbia Library.

CSPA crowning moment of trip

Tasha Brown, Editor-in-Chief
April 7, 2015
Junior Caysan Lytal throws a pitch at a varsity home scrimmage Feb. 16 against Perryton.

(Media) Varsity baseball to play Dumas Demons Friday

April 2, 2015
The playbill for Les Miserables sits in senior Tasha Brown's lap.

Community garage sale to benefit science teacher

Community garage sale to benefit science teacher

Allison Koontz, Co-Editor-In-Chief
March 24, 2015
Junior Brittany Gregory shields the ball from a Randall player Feb. 6 at a home game.

Boys’, girls’ varsity soccer advance to bi-district playoffs

Tasha Brown, Editor-in-Chief
March 23, 2015
Sophomore Dakota Puga looks for an open teammate in a game versus Randall Feb. 10.

(Media) Boys’ basketball to play in next round of playoffs

Tanner Cromeens, Staff Reporter
February 27, 2015
Sophomore Angel Hayden plays defense against the Dumas Demons Jan. 27.

(Media) Lady Eagles advance to regional quarterfinal

Callie Boren, Fall Co-Editor-in-Chief
February 23, 2015
Pizza available in the cafeteria, without screaming 6 year olds or large, furry creatures.

(Media) Where a kid can get PTSD with extra cheese

Avery Cummings, Co-Editor-in-Chief
February 20, 2015
Assistant Editor Avery Cummings, staff reporter Kendall Tipton and Assistant Editor Allison Koontz received CSPA gold circle awards.

Journalism staffers win five national awards

Tasha Brown, Editor-in-Chief
February 19, 2015
Sophomore Jensen Owen congratulates teammate Junior Claudia Pisu at a meet in Amarillo in January.

Swim team tops first season with performance at regional meet

Allison Koontz, Co-Editor-In-Chief
February 17, 2015

Key Club to host blood drive Feb. 18, 19

Tasha Brown, Editor-in-Chief
February 17, 2015
Eighth grade pearl pendant leads to 45 years with diamond ring

Eighth grade pearl pendant leads to 45 years with diamond ring

Tasha Brown, Editor-in-Chief
February 13, 2015
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(Media) Come and get your love

Staff
February 13, 2015
Senior Bretton Strickland at the soccer game against Caprock Feb. 2.

Girls, boys soccer to play against Randall tonight, Feb. 6

Tasha Brown, Editor-in-Chief
February 6, 2015

Senior Dinner Dance Saturday, Feb. 7

Tasha Brown, Editor-in-Chief
February 6, 2015
James Ryen stands with actor Bradley Cooper on the set of "American Sniper."

‘American Sniper’ actor has local ties

Allison Koontz, Co-Editor-In-Chief
February 3, 2015
'American Sniper' hits its mark with patriotic message

‘American Sniper’ hits its mark with patriotic message

Tristen Hefner and Allison Koontz
February 2, 2015
Junior Norman Grimes competes in the 110 hurdles at the regional meet in Abilene in May 2014.

Norman Grimes candidate in national poll

Allison Koontz, Co-Editor-In-Chief
January 27, 2015
Junior Ismael Granda, sophomore Maverick Evans and junior Nick Yarbrough rehearse the play "A Comedy Tonight!" which they will perform Jan. 25 and Jan. 26.

Go to ‘A Comedy Tonight!’

Allison Koontz and Avery Cummings
January 23, 2015
Computer teachers offer Microsoft certifications

Computer teachers offer Microsoft certifications

Tasha Brown, Editor-in-Chief
January 23, 2015
Senior Madison Baker signs up for the Senior Dinner Dance with Mrs. Wright in the counseling center.

(Media) Seniors need to register by Jan. 22 for Senior Dinner Dance

Tanner Cromeens, Staff Reporter
January 15, 2015
The Book Club will resume meeting in January with "The Boy in the Striped Pajamas" as a selection.

Book club to resume meetings with new selections

Allison Koontz, Co-Editor-In-Chief
January 14, 2015
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