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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

Updated Finals Exemptions for Seniors

Updated Finals Exemptions for Seniors

Nora James, Staffer December 5, 2024

Starting in the fall of 2024, seniors can exempt up to four midterm exams. They must meet the following exam exemption criteria in order to qualify. Criteria: Attendance + Grade:  90 or better +...

Programs That Build Our Future

Programs That Build Our Future

Madison Fuston November 30, 2024

Collin College has offered classes to Allen High School students since 1985. They provide multiple different classes such as Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) and the Associates Degree Program. These classes...

Senior Shahmeer Mirza reading a news article on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024.

A Guide to Media Literacy

Trisha Arefeen, Editor-in-Chief November 28, 2024

In these heightened times of the use of social media, media literacy is a crucial tool to differentiate between misinformation   and propaganda, to true  facts. As the election rolls around on Nov 5....

2024 Allen ISD Bond Election Results

2024 Allen ISD Bond Election Results

Saanavi Shah, Online Editor November 8, 2024

On Tuesday, Nov. 5, residents voted on school bond propositions for Allen ISD. According to unofficial results, voters supported Propositions A and C. Proposition B, however, did not pass the majority...

The Project Kids Committee develops their final considerations for the Allen ISD bond at their last meeting on Thursday, May 2, 2024.

Breaking Down Bonds

Saanavi Shah, Online Editor October 28, 2024

Allen ISD’s bond election day is Nov. 5, 2024. Developed over the past year, the bond proposal adds campus renovations, safety improvements and technology upgrades for all campuses within Allen ISD....

Principal Matt Russell

Principal Matt Russell To Retire After the 2024-25 School Year

Saanavi Shah and Trisha Arefeen October 17, 2024

On Thursday, Oct. 17 at 4 p.m., Allen High School Principal Matthew Russell publicly announced his retirement after the 2024-25 school year via a press release on the Allen ISD website and social media...

As students walk into school, the first thing they see is the 30-foot long mum.

A New Tradition at Allen

Jane Maygren, Print Editor September 28, 2024

From soccer moms and BBQ dads to the Wild West and West Coast, students and staff participated in a week of themed dress up days leading up to the annual black out pep rally. Fog machines, lasers, pyrotechnics,...

Students dressed in sea creature costumes to reveal the Homecoming theme during the pep rally on Friday, Aug. 30.

Homecoming Theme Revealed

Eliana Martinez, Staffer September 1, 2024

On Friday, Aug. 30, Allen High School held its first pep rally of the year. Student Body President Isaiah Fields announced this year’s Homecoming theme: “Enchantment Under The Sea.”  Homecoming...

Once Upon a Prom

Once Upon a Prom

Saanavi Shah, Staffer April 11, 2024

Prom is Saturday, April 13, at Southfork Park from 8-11 p.m. The theme is “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.” Tickets are now $100 but prices on April 13 will increase to $125.  Students must bring...

Celestial Spectacle: Solar Eclipse to Grace Skies on April 8

Celestial Spectacle: Solar Eclipse to Grace Skies on April 8

Brayson Jones, Copy Editor April 5, 2024

On April 8, people worldwide can witness a celestial event as a solar eclipse appears in the sky. This is a rare occurrence where the moon aligns perfectly with the sun, casting a shadow over the Earth.   On...

North Texas Food Bank picking up donations from the Allen High School’s food drive prior to Thanksgiving break.

Feeding Texas

Kie Binion, Editor-In-Chief March 22, 2024

As of November 2023, Texas is only second to Arkansas in states with the most food insecurity, according to North Texas Food Bank.    From 2020-22, Texas had an average of 15.5% of households...

The 42 National Merit finalists with their certificates at the Allen High School Performing Arts Center, Friday, Feb. 23, 2024.

Making History

Trisha Arefeen, Copy Editor March 8, 2024

On Feb. 23, 2024 a school record of 42 students were recognized for being named National Merit finalists. Behind that number, are 42 students who have challenged themselves academically and prevailed...

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