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
Laura Smith

Laura Smith, Adviser

I'm the adviser of the Canyon High newspaper and yearbook staffs, and I love starting my day with this talented staff. We hope you'll join us daily for new content. I'm a graduate of Texas A&M University where I studied Secondary Curriculum and Instruction with a Language Arts Composite specialization. I love baking, photography, writing and traveling, especially to visit my adult children.

All content by Laura Smith
Joe Lombard announced his retirement April 7, 2020.

(Media) Lombard legacy

Luke Bruce, Editor-in-Chief
April 23, 2020
Along with non-essential businesses, Canyon parks have been closed until further notice.

(Media) Shelter-in-Place issued to prevent further spread of Coronavirus

Hannah Backus, Editor-in-Chief
April 3, 2020
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(Media) Students, staff share thoughts, experiences during COVID-19 pandemic

Blake Loria, Kodi Hicks, and Caroline Ragland
March 31, 2020
The theme of the 2020 Soaring Wings yearbook is "This is how we saw it."

Yearbooks available online through Feb. 26 deadline

Laura Smith, Adviser
February 24, 2020
The UIL team consisting of (left to right) Brooklyn Pernell, Claire Meyer, Blake Loria, Cally Lytal, Kodi Hicks, Michael Branton, Josiah Kinsky, Brooklyn Cornelsen, Luke Bruce, Charlie Alexander, Aleah Appel, Brett Rose, Cooper Smith, Macy McClish, Isaac Kendrick, Julian Sewell, Sam Fernandez, Madison Hill and Hannah Backus competed in various UIL events including science, math, social studies, computer science, journalism and literary criticism.

(Media) UIL academic team sweeps Texas Tech Red Raider Classic

Alayshea Stewart, Staff Reporter
January 30, 2020
The nominees for Teacher of the Year include (left to right) Ellen Ward, Kylie Howel, Lance Culbert, Rubi Perez and Nicole Moore.

(Media) Culbert named Teacher of the Year

Claire Meyer, Editor-in-Chief
January 27, 2020
The seven Canyon students to qualify for 4A All-State Band include (left to right) junior Leigh Cano, sophomore Blake Usleton, junior Hannah Hamil, senior Wade House, junior Aubyn Nall, sophomore Bree Castleberry and junior Lily Williams.

(Media) All-State Band to perform Feb. 15

Abigail Bell, Managing Editor
January 24, 2020
All-State Choir members include (left to right) seniors Mark Porter and Mia Bonds, junior Brennen Copeland, sophomore Kelton Harbison, junior Josh Moreno, seniors Haley Williams and Tobin Brooks.

(Media) Seven make All-State Choir

Hannah Backus, Editor-in-Chief
January 23, 2020
In December, the smoke was so heavy in Sydney that the air quality measured 11 times higher than the "hazardous" level.

(Media) Australian fires continue to destroy lives

Claire Meyer, Editor-in-Chief
January 21, 2020
In the game versus Idalou junior Kyla Cobb pushes up the court.

(Media) Basketball teams continue seasons with solid starts

Luke Bruce, Editor-in-Chief
December 12, 2019
Charles Barfoot, junior and business information management (BIM) student helps a fourth grader navigate through the programs.

(Media) Computer science students educate with Hour of Code

Alayshea Stewart, Staff Reporter
December 11, 2019
Seniors Aidan Hildinger and Ally McBroom were named Mr. and Miss CHS Dec. 3.

(Media) Hildinger, McBroom named Mr. and Miss CHS

Macy McClish, Editor-in-Chief
December 10, 2019
Junior Josh Moreno carefully protects the speck of dust in a clover as Horton.

(Media) All-school musical ‘Seussical the Musical’

Claire Meyer and Macy McClish
December 6, 2019
The Natioanl Merit program notified senior Julian Sewell of his status as Commended Scholar in October.

(Media) National Merit Scholarship program names senior Commended Scholar

Alayshea Stewart, Staff Reporter
November 11, 2019
Greg Stevens, class of 1988, addresses juniors and seniors at the assembly.

(Media) Greg Stevens brings wealth of life experience to Hall of Fame

Abigail Bell, Managing Editor
October 10, 2019
Dennis Gwyn, a 1985 graduate, speaks to current students.

(Media) Hall of Fame welcomes ’85 grad Dennis Gwyn

Macy McClish, Editor-in-Chief
October 10, 2019
Jacque Green congratulates daughter Lily Green on the sidelines after Lily was crowned homecoming queen prior to the football game against Big Spring.

(Media) Green crowned queen

Caroline Ragland and Staff
October 10, 2019
Students may wear masks, but the mask cannot cover the entire face.

(Media) Masquerade ball to begin homecoming festivities

Abigail Bell, Managing Editor
September 25, 2019
Maddy Brown will attend college at Baylor University.

(Media) Maddy Brown — Baylor University

Claire Meyer, Editor-in-Chief
May 23, 2019
Medalists at the State UIL Academic Meet include Erin Sheffield, Luke Bruce and Claire Meyer.

(Media) Journalists medal at UIL State Meet

Macy McClish, Editor-in-Chief
May 20, 2019
Senior Sydney Gadberry and junior Braxton Brown arrive at prom under the lighted entryway.

(Media) “Around the World” Prom

April 30, 2019
Seniors Erin Sheffield and Natalie Davis, juniors Luke Bruce and Claire Meyer and freshman Bronson Kwaku all qualified for UIL State.

(Media) Theater, journalism, speech students advance to state UIL meets

Macy McClish, Editor-in-Chief
May 2, 2019
The UIL academic team earned the District 3-4A championship Friday, March 29 at West Texas A&M University.

(Media) UIL academic team wins district championship, to compete at regional meet April 12-13

Caroline Ragland and Staff
April 12, 2019
Senoir Caden Zotter and graduate Kelly Wegman dance at last year's prom.

(Media) A guide to prom

Claire Meyer, Editor-in-Chief
March 29, 2019
Luke Bruce, Erin Sheffield and Jaren Tankersley greet visitors to the The Eagle's Tale table at the 2018 iCreate event.

(Media) Students to showcase hobbies, talents at iCreate Saturday, April 6

Blake Loria, Editor-in-Chief
March 28, 2019
Principal Jennifer Boren presents the Teacher of the Year certificate to special education teacher Breanne Holbrook.

(Media) Holbrook named teacher of the year

Claire Meyer, Editor-in-Chief
February 5, 2019
Students have through Feb. 22 to order a yearbook at jostensyearbooks.com.

(Media) Yearbook staff extends sale through Feb. 22

Staff
February 4, 2019
Counselors say starting early can help students evaluate college and career opportunities.

(Media) College day opened to all students

Claire Meyer, Editor-in-Chief
January 22, 2019
Senior Kaleigh Rodarte-Suto sings "In Short" at last year's Desserts on Broadway concert.

(Media) Students to perform in Desserts on Broadway concert Jan. 19

Katelyn Spivey, Editor-in-Chief
January 18, 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.

(Media) Record number of band students earn All-State Band qualification

Aryauna Thompson, Staff Reporter
January 17, 2019
The journalism team won 176 points out of a total of 258 for Canyon High School. The team included Claire Meyer (junior), Macy McClish (junior), Faith Douglass (senior), Luke Bruce (junior), Blake Loria (sophomore), Alayshea Stewart (sophomore), Brooklyn Pernell (freshman) and Kodi Hicks (sophomore).

(Media) UIL academic team wins sweepstakes at Red Raider Classic

Macy McClish, Editor-in-Chief
January 18, 2019
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(Media) Hour of Code brings fourth graders to high school for coding activities

Claire Meyer, Editor-in-Chief
December 12, 2018
Michael Banks (Nolan Quintanilla) and Mrs. Corry (Erin Sheffield) dance with the customers of her talking shop during "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious."

(Media) All-school musical ‘Mary Poppins’

November 16, 2018
Leon Henley served in the Army with the 45th Infantry, known as "The Thunderbirds," during part of his time in the Korean War.

Thank you, veterans

Laura Smith, Adviser
November 11, 2018
Eagle's Tale sports editor Faith Douglass, Soaring Wings Yearbook associate editor Haley Williams and editor-in-chief Kaylee Buck, and Eagle's Tale editor-in-chief Katelyn Spivey display their awards at the final ceremony of the Texas Association of Journalism Educators state convention.

(Media) Student journalists earn awards, attend workshops at state convention

Erin Sheffield, Editor-in-Chief
October 24, 2018
Chamber choir members Krissy Niles, Tori Ross and Nolan Quintanilla review "I Will Lift Mine Eyes" prior to beginning music theory class.

(Media) Chamber choir to perform for state officials, retired teachers

Erin Sheffield, Editor-in-Chief
October 17, 2018
Homecoming king nominees were accompanied by their mothers. Lawton Rikel, Joni Rikel, Seth Nease, Rachel Nease, Isaac Kizziar, Sherri Kizziar, Brett Cobb, and Margie Cobb celebrate together after the ceremony.

(Media) Nease named homecoming king

Erin Sheffield and Katelyn Spivey
September 28, 2018
Freshman Charlee Alexander talks with sophomore Alayshea Stewart just before second lunch Friday, Sept. 7. "I love America because of the freedom we get," Stewart said. "It’s a real blessing to live in America. Some people don’t get rights in other countries. I feel most patriotic when we talk about 9/11. The history is so important. That’s when everyone came together at one time and put all our differences aside in our time of need."

(Media) American Spirit

Katelyn Spivey, Erin Sheffield, Caroline Ragland, and
September 11, 2018
Graduate Emma Irlbeck and senior Maggie Bell arrange baked goods at their farmers market booth Saturday, Aug. 11.

(Media) Baking up a business

Aryauna Thompson, Staff Reporter
August 16, 2018
The 2018 staff of The Eagle's Tale celebrates with their National Scholastic Press Association Pacemaker Award.

(Media) The Eagle’s Tale recognized with state Star award, national Pacemaker award

Faith Douglass, Sports Editor
May 24, 2018
Freshman Gabi Davis runs relay at the Canyon meet March 2.

(Media) Students to compete at state track meet May 11

Mackenzie Grimes, Staff Reporter
May 10, 2018
Senior Ethan Stages demonstrates an electronic sketching device at the CHS art table.

(Media) iCreate

April 27, 2018
A variety of plants will be available at the PTSA plant sale.

(Media) PTSA plant fundraiser ‘Grow Your Oxygen’ to begin April 20

Maryssa Rodriguez, Staff Reporter
April 19, 2018
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(Media) Rylee Jackson

Claire Meyer, Editor-in-Chief
April 6, 2018
A variety of Peeps flavors can make choosing just one box difficult.

(Media) Three Peeps for new flavors

Kiley Duggan, Caroline Ragland, Hutson Handley, Ally McBroom, and Emily Rempel
March 29, 2018
Students celebrate beginning a week away from school.

(Media) Spring break to begin March 9

John Flatt, Video Editor
March 9, 2018
Freshman Maggie Parkhurst visits with sophomores McKenna Coppock, Marissa Spencer and Keelie Mitchell during a passing period.

(Media) Activity period to change, offer more options starting Monday, March 5

Luke Bruce, Editor-in-Chief
March 1, 2018
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(Media) Travis Roberts

Macy McClish, Editor-in-Chief
March 5, 2018
Principal Tim Gilliland awards math teacher Logan Fabela with 'Teacher of the Year'.

(Media) Math instructor named ‘Teacher of the Year’

Faith Douglass and Victoria Bell
February 13, 2018
The yearbook staff offers a sneak peak at the yearbook cover. The books arrive in May.

(Media) Final yearbook order deadline approaches

February 22, 2018
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(Media) Josh Jones

February 2, 2018
Coach Joe Lombard addresses the crowd at the Jan. 9 ceremony naming the Canyon High School gym the Joe Lombard Gymnasium.

(Media) Joe Lombard Gymnasium Ceremony

January 10, 2018
Seniors Tony Hoffman, Isaac Rosales and Adam Soliz practice during activity period.

(Media) Bands students advance to Area

Claire Meyer, Editor-in-Chief
December 14, 2017
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(Media) Choir to perform with WTAMU musicians

Braden Lefevre, Associate Editor
December 1, 2017
Braden Lefevre, Erin Sheffield, Josie Brown, Macy Mitchell, John Flatt and Jillian Howell each earned individual awards in JEA write-off contests at the JEA/NSPA National Journalism Convention.

(Media) Journalists win national recognition

Erin Sheffield, Editor-in-Chief
November 29, 2017
Wolfgang Puck's Five Sixty sits upon the peak of Reunion Tower.

(Media) Wolfgang Puck’s Five Sixty proves sky’s the limit

Braden Lefevre, Associate Editor
November 29, 2017
King Sextimus The Silent, played by senior Jaren Tankersley, regains his voice after a curse is broken.

(Media) ‘Once Upon a Mattress’

November 15, 2017
The Soaring Pride Band performs at the Regional Marching Contest where they received a first division rating.

(Media) ‘Uprising’ rises to pinnacle performance

Aryauna Thompson, Staff Reporter
November 7, 2017
Merry Johnson Byers accepts her Canyon High Hall of Fame award during the homecoming ceremony.

(Media) Merry Johnson Byers adds Canyon High Hall of Fame to list of honors

Claire Meyer, Editor-in-Chief
October 30, 2017
Coach Charles Johnson edits video in his classroom. Johnson is the sponsor of the new Video Production Club.

(Media) New video production club to meet for first time Tuesday

Jaren Tankersley, Co-Editor in Chief
October 27, 2017
The National Honor Society will induct 94 new members tonight.

(Media) National Honor Society to welcome new members at Oct. 23 induction

Braden Lefevre, Associate Editor
October 23, 2017
Junior Riley McKown looks at the eclipse through both his prescription and protective glasses.

(Media) Aug. 21, 2017 Solar Eclipse

Jaren Tankersley, Co-Editor in Chief
August 23, 2017
Students who wish to view the solar eclipse should wear ISO certified glasses to avoid eye damage.

(Media) Historic eclipse could be blinding spectacle

Jaren Tankersley, Co-Editor in Chief
August 18, 2017
Alyssa Harris calls herself a "bookworm."

The Eagle's Tale Staff appreciates their readers.

(Media) The Eagle’s Tale to resume daily posts in fall

Katelyn Spivey, Editor-in-Chief
May 24, 2017
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(Media) Alyssa Harris

Codi Bradstreet and Braden Lefevre, Editor-in-Chief and Personalities Editor
May 12, 2017
Vaping on campus is illegal.

(Media) Huffing, puffing, blowing the school down

Erin Sheffield, Editor-in-Chief
May 9, 2017
Freshman Claire Meyer, seniors Sarah Nease and Callie Boren, and sophomores Erin Sheffield and Katelyn Spivey competed at the UIL regional journalism meet, April 7-8.

(Media) Three students to compete at State UIL Academic Meet

Katelyn Spivey, Editor-in-Chief
April 18, 2017
Yearbook staff photographers and writers who contributed to the site and share the award include (front) McKinlea Kear, Kylee Khan, Jillian Howell; (back) Madison Jones, Sara Ledesma, Victoria Bell and Sarah Nease.

(Media) Eagle’s Tale soars to Silver Crown award

Erin Sheffield, Editor-in-Chief
April 11, 2017
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(Media) Maggie Bell

Jaren Tankersley, Co-Editor in Chief
April 5, 2017
Officer Daniel Roach frequently watches over the student body from the upper commons rail.

(Media) New liaison officer welcomes opportunity work with students

Braden Lerevre, Personalities Editor
March 30, 2017
Senior Jared Miller practices in preparation for the UIL band contest.

(Media) Band to perform Pre-UIL Concert Thursday, March 30

Aryauna Thompson, Staff Reporter
March 29, 2017
Social studies teacher Andrew Neighbors prepares to enjoy the Teacher of the Year reception with Principal Tim Gilliland.

(Media) Neighbors named 2017 Teacher of the Year

Erin Sheffield, Editor-in-Chief
February 8, 2017
The journalism and ready writing teams celebrate after winning the Red Raider academics meet.

(Media) Academic teams prepare for spring season

Erin Sheffield, Editor-in-Chief
January 27, 2017
Students walk up and down the main stairwell during activity period Jan. 26.

(Media) Activity period rules designed to slow the flow, muzzle the mischief

Jaren Tankersley, Co-Editor in Chief
February 2, 2017
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