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
Charlie Clark

Charlie Clark, Staff Reporter

Hello! My name is Charlie Clark. I am a junior, and this will be my second year on staff here with The Eagle's Tale. Outside of journalism, I play saxophone and piano, and I also participate in Science Bowl and UIL Science teams. I can frequently be found in coffee shops, bookstores or hanging upside down at my aerial silks class. Thank you so much for reading, and let us have a great year!

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Students can sign up to donate for the Jan. 12 blood drive by emailing blood drive coordinator Lance Culbert with their name, age and three periods they could donate. Contrary to previous drives, students ages 16 and 17 will need a signed permission form.

Drawing out a legacy

Charlie Clark, Staff Reporter
January 7, 2022
Maxwell's pumpkin farm will be open on Dec. 17 through Dec. 30 but will be closed on Dec. 24 and 25 for employees to enjoy the holiday with their loved ones.

Chilly nights and Christmas lights

Charlie Clark, Staff Reporter
December 22, 2021
Olivia Skalsky

Olivia Skalsky

Charlie Clark, Staff Reporter
December 10, 2021
LIghtsticks, a phenomenon unique to Asian music, are plastic cheering lights fans bring to concerts. The lights are unique to the band, and can range from $30 to $100. Some lightsticks even hook up to bluetooth and can create designs within the crowd.

A myriad of music

Charlie Clark, Staff Reporter
October 4, 2021
The CDC encourages students 12 years and older to get a COVID-19 vaccination. The district is providing an easy way for students to get their vaccinations with four different clinics. Walgreens and United Supermarkets is also offering free vaccinations by appointments.

Community offers vaccination clinics

Charlie Clark, Staff Reporter
August 26, 2021
This semester, Danny Parrot was appointed as Chief technology officer, taking the place of Michael Keough, who left to work at Region 16. Parrot previously worked at Region 16 for 15 years, where he helped schools deploy technology in classrooms and around campus. "I have a unique skill set where I have both management experience and technology experience," Parrot said.

Parrot named Canyon ISD Chief Technology Officer

Charlie Clark, Staff Reporter
May 17, 2021
After idolizing the age of 16 as a child, Staff Reporter Charlie Clark comments about the age, claiming it it not what it is chalked up to be.

Nothing but a number

Charlie Clark, Staff Reporter
May 6, 2021
Wrestling roster, schedule

Wrestling roster, schedule

Charlie Clark, Staff Reporter
April 12, 2021
To be effective, masks should cover both one's nose and mouth. Wearing a mask below one's nose, under one's chin or hanging off one's face eliminates the purpose of the mask and creates a higher risk of infection. For best results, a face mask should contain multiple layers of fabric or a filter, and should be washed frequently.

Masks, why we should continue to wear them

Charlie Clark, Staff Reporter
April 9, 2021
Juniors and seniors will be able to take engineering courses through the Pre-University Program at West Texas A&M University. “One of the things about the College of Engineering at WT is we practice what we call human-centered engineering,” Dr. Emily Hunt, WT Engineering, Computer Science and Mathematics Dean, said. “We believe that once we have developed these skills over the course of our education--engineering and hard work--you develop a skill set that impacts humanity directly. We have a responsibility to use the skills we have received and developed over time to make a difference for people.”

Canyon ISD partners with West Texas A&M University to expand advanced program

Charlie Clark and Laura Gill
March 5, 2021
Clark started writing poetry at the start of the Pandemic in April of 2020. She usually writes freeverse, and enjoys using little to no ryme scemes in her work.

Our hallowed halls

Charlie Clark, Staff Reporter
February 26, 2021
Clark and her siblings were rewarded with a trip to Tokyo Disney Sea after finishing their first Japanese language textbook. Japanese has three written languages: Hiragana, Katakana and Kanji. They worked on reading, writing and speaking while in the country.

Travel and Tribulations

Charlie Clark, Staff Reporter
February 3, 2021
16 make All-State Band, Choir

16 make All-State Band, Choir

Charlie Clark, Staff Reporter
February 1, 2021
Caroline Tomlinson

Caroline Tomlinson

Charlie Clark, Staff Reporter
January 19, 2021
Diego Reyes

Diego Reyes

Charlie Clark, Staff Reporter
January 13, 2021
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.

Local leadership

Charlie Clark, Staff Reporter
December 10, 2020
Seniors Kandenze Mowry and Kodi Hicks, sophomore Berdena De Groot and junior Jacie Guerrero show off their dish after the judging portion of the Food Challenge competition. They placed first and will advance to State in June of 2021.

Four students cook off to state competition

Charlie Clark, Staff Reporter
November 13, 2020
The history of Halloween is much different from how it is viewed today. According to history.com, the holiday originated 2,000 years ago as the festival of Samhain. Halloween has evolved into a community holiday and in 2018, Americans spend around $9 billion on the holiday as a whole.

From spooky to spectacular

Charlie Clark, Staff Reporter
October 26, 2020
Clark comments on how she has progressed on the piano throughout her life after playing the instrument for ten years. "I can still remember, clear as day, the first piano lesson I ever had," Clark said. "I did not know at the time, but I had begun a chapter of my life I couldn’t bring myself to close."

In the right key

Charlie Clark, Staff Reporter
October 20, 2020
The 'Homeroom Challenge' will benefit the Snack Pak 4 Kids program, which provides 36 Canyon High students Snack Paks and over 10,000 more students across Texas.

Homeroom Challenge to ‘restock the shelves’ for Snack Pak 4 Kids through Oct. 20

Hannah Backus and Charlie Clark
October 15, 2020
Before renovations started, a safety team from the district's Support Center evaluated Canyon High School. Assistant principal Mark McCulloch and Canyon High Resource Officer Daniel Roach moved into new offices as a part of the renovations, and attendance clerk Jennifer Douglass moved to the 2200 hallway.

Front office renovations completed

Charlie Clark, Staff Reporter
September 24, 2020
Canyon High band director Eric Rath transitioned to the high school after spending six years directing the Junior High band. Rath majored in music at WTAMU. “This is all I’ve ever wanted to do since the seventh grade,” Rath said. In addition to being a director, Rath composes original pieces and arranges music for marching band shows.

On a new note

Charlie Clark and Nicole Butcher
September 8, 2020
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