Film Review: Bohemian Rhapsody
Annie Evans, Managing Editor
April 10, 2019
Filed under A&E, Staff Blogs
In November of 2018, Bohemian Rhapsody, a biopic on Freddie Mercury was released. It was directed by Bryan Singer, and the movie follows Queen's journey as a band but is specifically honed in on Freddie Mercury's life. Rami Malek was selected by casting directors as well as Queen members, Brian May and...
Band Students Participate in All-Region Clinic
John Park, Staff Writer
February 25, 2019
Filed under A&E, Accomplishments, News
The high school hosted the high school All-Region clinic on January 25 and 26. Band students in the region attended the clinic to both practice and perform on stage. “Hard work is always paid off and this year is no different,” band director Weston Fisher said. “The Lindale k...
Band and Choir Students Compete at Solo and Ensemble
Brady Blaylock, Staff Writer
February 25, 2019
Filed under A&E, Accomplishments, News
On February 8 and 9, band students competed at an annual Solo and Ensemble Contest in Lindale while choir students competed on February 11 in Whitehouse. 87 band students and 13 choir students advanced to state. “Of everything we do, solo and ensemble has the most impact on the improvement of our...
One Act Play Cast List Posted and Rehearsals Begin
Carter Colvin, Photography Editor
January 22, 2019
The One Act Play (OAP) cast list for the play Mariner was posted January 7, and rehearsals began the same week. The first competitive performance for the OAP district competition will take place on March 5. “We’re going to have a great time,” theatre director Taylor Jarman said. “The stu...
Audio and Visual Students Submit UIL Films
Joshua Smith, Staff Writer
January 18, 2019
Filed under A&E, Accomplishments, CTE (Career and Tech), News
Audio and visual students submitted videos January 10 to the University Scholastic League (UIL) film contest to compete with 5A schools throughout the state. The students submitted a narrative film starring senior Simon Young and a documentary of Tiger Creek Animal Sanctuary. “Working with the kids out in the field is...
Senior Paints Ornament for State Representative
Bailey Spencer, Copy Editor
December 6, 2018
Senior Chloe Bryant painted an ornament to portray State Representative Cole Hefner’s district. The school was approached in late October by Hefner’s office for the school to pick a student. “[Bryant] was selected as a student who was both talented and available,” art teacher Rebecca Harrison s...
Student Artists Draw Portraits for Child Refugees
Samuel Young, Staff Writer
December 6, 2018
Filed under A&E
She gazes at the photo as she carefully drags her brush across the rough paper, feeling the paint glaze over it, and she wonders how her chosen subject will react to her portrait. She hopes they will have at least a moment of happiness in their lives as a result of her artistic endeavors. This yea...
Students in Advanced Audio/Visual Class Partner With Theater to Create Films
Carter Colvin, Photography Editor
November 22, 2018
Filed under A&E, News, Showcase
The advanced audio visual class will be producing both documentary and narrative films to be submitted to the University Interscholastic League and Interscholastic League Press Conference competitions in January. The group partnered with the theater classes in a cross-curricular endeavor in order to maximize t...
Marching to Victory
John Park, Staff Writer
November 12, 2018
Filed under A&E
The band recently competed at the Region 21 UIL Marching Contest, October 20, and competed at the National Association of Military Marching Bands (or NAMMB) contest, November 3. They received a first division at UIL, and both a first division and a first place in 5A at NAMMB. “...
Theatre Serves Up a Fundraiser
Annie Evans, Managing Editor
October 26, 2018
Filed under A&E
The theatre department hosted a “Spud Supper,” for the community on October 19. This potato dinner served as a fundraiser for the department and for individual students. “The Spud Supper empowered our students to raise money,” director Kari McKenzie said. “I think [the students] did a great...
Time for a Knock-Out Class in Stage Combat
Alec Morton, Staff Writer
September 14, 2018
Filed under A&E
The Lindale Theatre Department met with a professional stage combat instructor on September 6. This helped prepare for their upcoming production of 'The Taming of the Shrew.' “Hand combat involves everything from falls, hits, and slaps to kisses on stage,” theatre director Kari McKenzie said. ...
What’s Old is New Again
Alanna Kologey, Social Media Editor
September 12, 2018
Many students have adopted a vintage fashion this new school year. This trend has flourished over the last few years when celebrities began adorning the style. “I really like [clothes] from the 80s and 90s,” senior Rachael Williams said. “I like some of the newer stuff, but I mostly like vi...
Kaitlyn Barrington, Managing Editor
April 15, 2019
The Lady Eagles Softball team cheers from the dugout for the batter. They competed against Royse City.
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Senior Makayla Ragland pitches the ball to the opposing batter. They played at the home stadium.
Andie Willoughby
Lady Eagles huddle together to encourage each other. The game was played on March 22.
Andie Willoughby
Senior Cassie Quattlebaum stands in the outfield awaiting a the ball to be pitched. Quattlebaum has been on the team for four years.
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