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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
Aryauna Thompson

Aryauna Thompson, Staff Reporter

Hello! This is my third year as a staff reporter on The Eagle’s Tale staff. I am incredibly excited to yet again work with such an incredible team of journalists. Outside of The Eagle’s Tale, I am very active in the Soaring Pride Band, UIL Academics, various honors societies, the PRO internship program and my church community. I am passionate about music and all things English, but my true love lies in spending time with family, friends and my dog.

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Advice from the class of 2019 top 10

Advice from the class of 2019 top 10

Aryauna Thompson, Staff Reporter
May 24, 2019
Although the Bulls' season is over, my love for this game and the team is far from.

Hockey fan farewell (until next season)

Aryauna Thompson, Staff Reporter
May 14, 2019
Roberts reads a birthday card students made him during Opportunity Camp, a mission project completed by the University Church of Christ youth group each year.

From podium to pulpit

Aryauna Thompson, Staff Reporter
May 1, 2019
Junior Bret Ramirez improvises jazz music on piano.

Jazz band combines music, emotion into smooth rhythm and blues

Aryauna Thompson, Staff Reporter
April 16, 2019
Prom is about having fun with friends, not making decisions to regret.

Post-prom: parties or pancakes?

Aryauna Thompson, Staff Reporter
April 12, 2019
The Amarillo Bulls are currently ranked second in the NAHL.

Sincerely, the hockey fan

Aryauna Thompson, Staff Reporter
March 29, 2019
Los Angeles Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn congratulates senior Lawton Rikel at the FCA banquet on Rikel's FCA Male Athlete of the Year award.

Panhandle FCA names Canyon quarterback Male Athlete of the Year

Aryauna Thompson, Staff Reporter
March 7, 2019
Canyon Junior High band director Eric Rath conducts the junior high honors band.

A noteworthy director

Aryauna Thompson, Staff Reporter
March 6, 2019
Senior Jescelin Hardy bandages a player during a football game.

Trainers set athletes, futures in motion

Aryauna Thompson, Staff Reporter
February 13, 2019
Graduate Miles Kuehn interviews with a community member at last year's Interview Week in the Canyon High library.

Interview Week provides ‘practice without penalty’ for students

Aryauna Thompson, Staff Reporter
February 11, 2019
An anthology sits awaiting a life-changing reading.

To be or not to be (filled with joy by Shakespeare)

Aryauna Thompson, Staff Reporter
February 4, 2019
Students will perform a variety of pieces during the ensemble concert, Feb. 4 at 7 p.m.

Band students to perform solos, ensembles at concert, competition

Aryauna Thompson, Staff Reporter
February 1, 2019
President Ronald Reagan signed a bill in November of 1983 in the White House Rose Garden designating a federal holiday honoring Martin Luther King, Jr., to be observed on the third Monday of January.

Lessons from the life of MLK

Aryauna Thompson, Staff Reporter
January 21, 2019
A record-setting 12 band members earned spots in the TMEA All-State Band. They include (left to right) Blake Usleton, Lily Williams, Charles Neal, Maggie Bell, Tobin Brooks, Aryauna Thompson, John Flatt, Bella Haynes, Ian Hughes, Kate McKinney, Cory Robbins, and Meghan Brooks.

Record number of band students earn All-State Band qualification

Aryauna Thompson, Staff Reporter
January 17, 2019
Taylor Thornley

Taylor Thornley

Aryauna Thompson, Staff Reporter
January 8, 2019
"The Grinch" is still playing in theaters.

“The Grinch” steals audience hearts, Christmas

Aryauna Thompson, Staff Reporter
December 21, 2018
"Smallfoot" was recently released digitally and is available for purchase on most streaming platforms.

‘Smallfoot’ leaves big tracks

Aryauna Thompson, Staff Reporter
December 18, 2018
The choir and band invite the community to attend their Christmas concerts Dec. 17 and 18.

Choir, band to perform Christmas concerts Dec. 17, 18

Aryauna Thompson, Staff Reporter
December 13, 2018
Seniors Micheal Ann Robinson and John Flatt play with the honors band. Both qualified for area competition.

Band members compete in All-Region, advance to area competition

Aryauna Thompson, Staff Reporter
December 11, 2018
Junior Amanda Roberts works in her cosmetology class.

More than meets the shadowed eye

Aryauna Thompson, Staff Reporter
December 3, 2018
Senior Ian Hughes enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in June.

Semper fidelis service

Aryauna Thompson, Staff Reporter
November 16, 2018
The band creates a treble clef and staff across the field during the ballad.

Finale of ‘Opus’ finishes fourth

Aryauna Thompson, Staff Reporter
November 9, 2018
Carly Behrens

Carly Behrens

Aryauna Thompson, Staff Reporter
November 5, 2018
The name "Mulan" written in Chinese means "tree orchid."

Mulan mirrors more than mere monarchy

Aryauna Thompson, Staff Reporter
November 2, 2018
The Soaring Pride band competes at the area contest where they earned the right to perform in San Antonio at the Alamodome Wednesday, Nov. 7.

‘Opus’ presents premier performance

Aryauna Thompson, Staff Reporter
November 1, 2018
Junior front ensemble captain Cambry King plays Bizet's Farandole during a rehearsal Friday, Oct. 19.

Soaring Pride band advances to area

Aryauna Thompson, Staff Reporter
October 23, 2018
Senior Sky Flores and junior Jadon Lange perform Bizet's "Farandole" at the football game against Randall.

First edition of ‘Opus’ earns accolades

Aryauna Thompson, Staff Reporter
October 16, 2018
Dr Pepper reigns as the beverage of choice for staff reporter Aryauna Thompson.

Pepper pops to top

Aryauna Thompson, Staff Reporter
October 11, 2018
Junior Ally DeLong meets Marvel's Spider-Man actor, Tom Holland.

‘Marvel’ous encounter

Aryauna Thompson, Staff Reporter
October 3, 2018
Payne's EP, 'First Time,' cannot be purchased in store, but is available online through all major streaming programs.

EP achieves excellence the ‘First Time’

Aryauna Thompson, Staff Reporter
September 14, 2018
Eric Gomez recently became Canyon High's newest assistant principal.

The science of administration

Aryauna Thompson, Staff Reporter
August 30, 2018
Spider-Bear and I invite you to celebrate Peter Parker's birthday with us.

Spider-Man webs up another year

Aryauna Thompson, Staff Reporter
August 27, 2018
Monday Lunch Co-coordinator Ruth Harguess watches as students begin their meals.

‘Monday Lunch Bunch’ serves up joy with free lunches

Aryauna Thompson, Staff Reporter
August 27, 2018
Graduate Emma Irlbeck and senior Maggie Bell arrange baked goods at their farmers market booth Saturday, Aug. 11.

Baking up a business

Aryauna Thompson, Staff Reporter
August 16, 2018
Senior Braden Lefevre and Junior Meghan Brooks qualified for the Texas All-State Band.

(Media) Senior, junior reach All-State Band

Luke Bruce, Editor-in-Chief
January 31, 2018
Left: Myles Smith awaits surgery in June 2017. Right: Smith is planning a 2018 wedding to Hannah Yock.

Six months later: an update on Myles Smith, bone marrow donor

Aryauna Thompson, Staff Reporter
January 9, 2018
In my house White Christmas is not just a movie -- it is the beginning of the holiday season.

Movie marks beginning of Christmas magic

Aryauna Thompson, Staff Reporter
December 18, 2017
Tanner Mahan (R)

Peyton Smith

Peyton Smith

Aryauna Thompson, Staff Reporter
December 13, 2017
The Soaring Pride Band performs at the Regional Marching Contest where they received a first division rating.

‘Uprising’ rises to pinnacle performance

Aryauna Thompson, Staff Reporter
November 7, 2017
Sophomore Cambry King plays bass drum during the ballad of the band's performance at the football game against Palo Duro.

Band to compete in UIL area competition

Aryauna Thompson, Staff Reporter
October 27, 2017
Be a light in a world full of darkness.

Corrupt world calls out for cure

Aryauna Thompson, Staff Reporter
October 26, 2017
Sophomore Aaron Neeley plays horn in the marching band.

Aaron Neeley

Aryauna Thompson, Staff Reporter
October 18, 2017
The Soaring Pride performed the first movement of their show, "Uprising," at the football game against Amarillo High.

Band continues competition season

Aryauna Thompson, Staff Reporter
October 13, 2017
Netflix hosts a seemingly endless selection of movies featuring Nicolas Cage.

Netflix beckons binge

Aryauna Thompson, Staff Reporter
October 4, 2017
Science students work on Chromebooks in Cortney Shaller's forensics class.

Chromebooks now in use campuswide

Aryauna Thompson, Staff Reporter
October 2, 2017
From the incredible service to the delectable food, everything about “Got Donuts?” impressed me. The smiling face that helped me at the counter remained calm and extremely friendly, despite the fact I ordered my food in the middle of the establishment’s morning rush. Not only that, but he also warmed my breakfast before serving it to me. Their business was extremely nice and clean and the pastry they prepared for me tasted like heaven in kolache form. Though I am not a big breakfast eater, I thoroughly enjoyed my “Got Donuts?” experience to the point breakfast may become a favorite meal for me.

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

Staff
September 26, 2017
Do you really love Whataburger if you don't have one of these?

Whatanimpact

Aryauna Thompson, Staff Reporter
September 15, 2017
Senior Brooke Mullin and junior Cory Robbins prepare for a morning rehearsal on Canyon High's football field.

Directors expect band to rise to challenge of ‘Uprising’

Aryauna Thompson, Staff Reporter
September 1, 2017
Brandi Sanderson tackles a variety of tasks in her new role as assistant principal.

Soaring with new wings

Aryauna Thompson, Staff Reporter
August 30, 2017
The band's color guard rehearses for their marching show, "Uprising."

Color guard camp leads to July 1 preview of ‘Uprising’ show

Aryauna Thompson, Staff Reporter
July 1, 2017
Myles Smith, with Hannah Yock, celebrates his WT Man of the Year Award.

Bone-deep commitment

Aryauna Thompson, Staff Reporter
June 10, 2017
The Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 soundtrack, is available on Spotify and iTunes.

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

Aryauna Thompson, Staff Reporter
May 12, 2017
All bands who competed in UIL received sweepstakes.

Bands soar to success

Aryauna Thompson, Staff Reporter
May 10, 2017
Music is an escape, not another reason for criticism and judgment.

Lose yourself in music, not judgment

Aryauna Thompson, Staff Reporter
May 3, 2017
Martha Varela displays one of her handmade scarves on a mannequin in The Eagle's Nest.

Head custodian sparkles with creativity, life, laughter

Aryauna Thompson, Staff Reporter
March 31, 2017
Senior Jared Miller practices in preparation for the UIL band contest.

Band to perform Pre-UIL Concert Thursday, March 30

Aryauna Thompson, Staff Reporter
March 29, 2017
Belle's book and a magical rose keep the plot moving in Disney's Beauty and the Beast.

Tale as old as time delivers Disney dream come true

Aryauna Thompson, Staff Reporter
March 27, 2017
American citizens should focus on what unites the nation, not what divides it.

Protest for unity, not for chaos

Aryauna Thompson, Staff Reporter
February 23, 2017
Now is the school year full of discontent

Now is the school year full of discontent

Aryauna Thompson, Staff Reporter
February 9, 2017
Juniors Justin and Tanner Mahan visit Pearl Harbor.

Brotherly love, double the fun

Aryauna Thompson, Staff Reporter
February 8, 2017
Tracer Roberts

Tracer Roberts

Aryauna Thompson, Staff Reporter
January 24, 2017
Team Tatum sold bake sale items at the last Coaches vs. Cancer in January 2016.

Coaches vs. Cancer to benefit Schulte family

Aryauna Thompson, Staff Reporter
January 17, 2017
Pancakes should be accepted for what they are, not categorized under a filthy label.

Pancake prejudice?

Aryauna Thompson, Staff Reporter
January 9, 2017
The Agriculture Advocacy team is composed of seniors Greg Garrison and Brynn Owen, juniors Macey Thurman and Chloe Kemp, and sophomore Hadley Albracht

Advocating in their field

Aryauna Thompson, Staff Reporter
December 14, 2016
The choir and band invite the community to attend their Christmas concerts.

(Media) Choir, band to perform concerts Dec. 12, 13

Staff, Staff Reporter
December 9, 2016
Jose Martinez was named Staff Member of the Month for November by the LEAD Council. Martinez has served as a custodian at CHS since the new building opened 12 years ago.

Staff member of month a clean sweep

Aryauna Thompson, Staff Reporter
December 7, 2016
The future of our nation depends on those who focus not on what used to be, but what is to come.

Beyond what ‘used to be’

Aryauna Thompson, Staff Reporter
November 4, 2016
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