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The Eagle Angle

The student news site of Allen High School.

The Eagle Angle

The student news site of Allen High School.

The Eagle Angle

Big cats and big hearts

Natalie McMahon, Online editor October 30, 2017

Tigers are celebrated for their roles as Tony the Tiger or Tigger from “Winnie the Pooh,” but behind the happy cartoons and frivolous advertisements, these animals are facing epidemic concerns. Alongside...

Dorothy Cobb Hits Her Marks

Erik Young, Assistant Sports Editor September 25, 2017

At the beginning of her freshman year, Dorothy Cobb had never been in an archery competition before. Three years later, she’s won multiple state championships, and she placed second in the World Archery...

Sister, sister

Sister, sister

Makayla Nerpel and Felix Kalvesmaki May 17, 2017

Senior Jewelee Cortez is cheerful in conversation. She’s amicable and well-spoken, and when seated next to her younger sister, Emmalee, the two have an innocent banter going between them. They laugh...

The hidden struggle

The hidden struggle

Sara Schleede and Megan Shankle May 15, 2017

Hardship manifests in different ways. In Allen, Texas, it doesn’t manifest as a high crime rate or streets filled with decrepit houses. It’s a student in running club winning his first...

Jeffrey McPhersons guitar project

Rockin’ ISPs

Maya Morriswala, Staff writer May 15, 2017

Building a guitar can be hard work. From sanding and staining to assembling different parts, crafting it requires dedication, problem solving skills and a strong interest in music. Seniors Jeffrey McPherson...

Q&A with Laura Helms

Pauline Esguerra, Staff writer May 15, 2017

Q: What made you want to be an art teacher? A: I actually wanted to be an English teacher at one point, and then I graded my first essay and then I said, “Oh no. I could never do this.” I have some...

A star in the making

A star in the making

Caroline Tucker and Julia Zaksek May 15, 2017

Cameras are flashing, models are walking down the catwalk, a never ending sea of faces taking in every detail of the fabric on the bodies. This is the life of junior Jeanette Goodlin, a fashion designer...

Springing into gear

Springing into gear

Parker Primrose, Assistant sports editor May 12, 2017

Coming off a perfect 10-0 regular season and a trip to the semi-final round of the playoffs, all while under the direction of a new head coach, most teams would feel like their season was a smashing success....

Different, not less

Different, not less

Christian Hinton, Staff writer April 19, 2017

In a school of more than 5,000 people, it would be hard to go anywhere on campus without finding a diverse student population. It’s clear that no single student is alike—they all have distinct backgrounds....

Lost and found

Lost and found

Divya Jagadeesh, News/feature editor April 13, 2017

In Veterinary Science teacher Stacy Schertz’s classroom, students crowd around three puppies. Kids can fit them in the palm of a hand, but take extra care to carry the barely two-week-old animals. Some...

Wanted: Poets With Prose

Audrey Vieira, Staff writer April 10, 2017

Slam poets are preparing for the third annual Poetry Slam, set to take place on Tuesday, April 11 at 6:30 p.m. in the AHS library. Prospective performers must submit a copy of their poem and a signed...

Q & A with Bo Nickal

Parker Primrose, Assistant sports editor April 9, 2017

The Eagle Angle caught up with former Allen High School wrestler Bo Nickal in order to get his thoughts on his national championship and reflect on his time at Allen High School. Nickal graduated from...

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