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The Eagle's Tale

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The Eagle's Tale

The online newspaper of Canyon High School

The Eagle's Tale

Laura Gill

Laura Gill, Associate Editor

Oh, hey there! My name is Laura Gill, and I am a senior. I look forward to being Associate Editor of The Eagle's Tale this year. I am on the leadership team for the Soaring Pride Band, and I am in the Canyon ISD PRO Program. I am also involved in the American Sign Language Honors Society, the National Honors Society and the Quill and Scroll Honors Society. My love for journalism has grown throughout this past year, and I will continue using these skills in the future. Though our staff is small, I am confident we will bring a new and exciting look to our news coverage this year. Happy viewing!

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Xavier Ortiz

Xavier Ortiz

Laura Gill, Associate Editor
March 10, 2022
This years senior, junior prom theme is Fairy Tale. Prom is set for Saturday, April 2 in the Happy State Bank Stadium Banquet Center. Were going more along the theme of enchanted forest, so there will be mossy brooks and lots of greenery, junior class president Ellie Frazier said. We are also going to have a lot of foods and desserts. There will be a tea bar, dessert bar, Chick-fil-A and finger foods.

“Fairy Tale” prom set for April 2

Laura Gill, Associate Editor
January 19, 2022
Jason Ramos

Jason Ramos

Laura Gill, Associate Editor
October 29, 2021
The NCAA reported that of the 8 million high school student athletes competing across the nation only 480,000 will continue to compete in college. Seniors Brayden Treadwell, Olivia Trask and Rhett Roden do not plan on pursuing sports in college despite the countless hours they have practiced and competed. “I don’t want to play college golf,” Roden said. “I’d rather go to Texas Tech than some small community college, but I’m not good enough to play Division I or Division II. It’s hard to sit here and think about what I am going to do with all my free time after high school golf. How much time am I going to spend on the golf course when I’m not forced to be there?”

More than a sport

Laura Gill, Associate Editor
October 27, 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.

(Media) Callie Rodriguez

Hannah Backus, Editor-in-Chief
September 3, 2021
The Soaring Pride Bands March-A-Thon was Aug. 21. Students are still actively fundraising for band fees, and those willing can donate through the end of this week. “I have seen March-A-Thons in other communities not be as effective as the one here, and I think it has everything to do with the way Canyon supports its organizations within the city,” Rath said. “Canyon is uniquely supportive of something like the March-A-Thon. In other communities, the March-A-Thon is just an activity. In Canyon, this is something that the community hangs their hats on, looks forward to and wants to know is going on.”

Marching to make a difference

Laura Gill, Associate Editor
September 1, 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.

(Media) Kelsey Ray

August 20, 2021
Upon entering Six Flags Over Texas, Gills sister Katy, brother Timothy and mother Kristina begin a fun-filled family day. As they were leaving the park people ran back in the gates, running from an active shooter situation.

4 minutes of fear

Laura Gill, Associate Editor
April 6, 2021
Junior Breanna Stuart and freshman Hannah Stuart cheer for and time their brother, freshman Anthony, at a track meet. It was really exciting, Hannah said. I think that was the meet where Anthony was trying to break five minutes in the mile. So, we were very excited cheering for someone we care about.

Those who run together stay together

Laura Gill, Associate Editor
April 1, 2021
Senior Landon Finke, juniors Kelton Harbison and Kyler Hilton and senior Josh Moreno chant alongside the rest of the varsity cheer team at the football game against Dumas in October. Their first time cheering with the team, the quartet of new members; including Finke, Harbison, Hilton, Moreno and junior Caleb Bruce, will continue to cheer with the squad and compete with them in the co-ed UIL Spirit Competition on Wednesday, Jan. 13.

‘Three cheers for the boys’

Laura Gill, Associate Editor
January 11, 2021
Skyla Ramsay

Skyla Ramsay

Laura Gill, Associate Editor
December 4, 2020
Kennedy Pernell

Kennedy Pernell

Laura Gill, Associate Editor
October 16, 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.

Sign of the times

Laura Gill, Associate Editor
October 2, 2020
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