Criminal Justice Paws at Real Life Experience
Annie Evans, Managing Editor
February 10, 2019
Filed under CTE (Career and Tech), News, Showcase
On Friday, criminal justice teacher Paige Ridge brought in an officer from the Lindale K-9 unit. This was one of the numerous guest speakers Ridge has introduced to her class. “My law one class is designed for career observation,” Ridge said. “We talk in class about these careers, and to show them ...
Maroon Monday
Jude Ratcliff, Video Editor
January 30, 2019
Filed under News
Schools in East Texas reached out to offer support for Athens ISD after this week's tragedy involving a student fatality. Many students and teachers wore maroon on Monday to offer their support. “We are overwhelmed by the outpouring of support in the wake of Friday's tragedy,” Athens ISD officials po...
FFA Competes at Mineola District Convention
Caroline Phillips, Staff Writer
January 30, 2019
Filed under News
Future Farmers of America (FFA) attended the district convention in Mineola on January 9. Out of 18 members they had one member make district and two members make area. “I would describe our district convention just like a district playoff game,” Mineola district secretary, Stephen Hindman, said. ...
Service Organizations Accepting Teddy Bear Donations
Kaitlyn Barrington, Managing Editor
January 30, 2019
Filed under News
Members of Key Club, Student Council and National Honors Society will distribute teddy bears to nursing home residents after school on Valentine’s Day. The organizations will be taking donations of stuffed bears from students or club members. “It's a great service opportunity,” Key Club sponsor Kim Sau...
Student Council Collects Shoes for Charity
Samuel Young, Staff Writer
January 26, 2019
Filed under News
Starting January 15, student council sponsor Dare Kirklin and the student council members are hosting a fundraiser to collect 2,500 pounds of shoes. The shoes collected will be sent to a company that will distribute them to multiple underdeveloped nations. “It’s a good deal because most fundraise...
Debate Places at State
John Park, Staff Writer
January 25, 2019
Filed under News
Senior Ashlyn Ellgass and sophomore Zachary Jones advanced to the state competition for congress debate January seventh through ninth. Ellgass received a silver medal at the competition. “5A is challenging for congress debate,” debate coach Rory McKenzie said. “For Ashlyn to ...
Star Steppers Take Trip to the Big Apple
Alanna Kologey, Social Media Editor
January 25, 2019
Filed under News, Showcase, Student Life
The Star Steppers went on a trip to New York City on January 18-21. While on the trip, they took a tour of the city, saw two Broadway plays and took a private class from a Rockette. “Spending four days in NYC was amazing,” drill team director Keri Pierce said. “From seeing musicals, learnin...
Construction Starts on Eagle Stadium
Bailey Spencer, Copy Editor
January 23, 2019
Filed under News
Construction crews began tearing down Eagle Stadium before Christmas break. Reconstruction is estimated to be done by the first home football game of the 2019-2020 school year on August 29. “We are appreciative of the community showing their support and voting for the bond package,” superintende...
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...
Powerlifting Succeeds at Home Meet
Kaylee Rodriquez, Editor-In-Chief
January 16, 2019
Filed under Accomplishments, Featured Sports Story Carousel, News, Sports
Lindale hosted its annual powerlifting meet on January 12. Several schools from across East Texas competed. “We are excited about the meet, but more excited about the outcome,” head coach Mark Sartain said. “We are extremely proud of the kids for their effort.” Lindale won first place ov...
Lindale Alumnus Makes Rugby All-Star Team as Freshman
Colleen Starkey, Sports and Assistant Editor
January 15, 2019
Texas A&M freshman and Lindale alumna Lynsey McKinney was selected to play for the Texas Rugby All-Star team before being invited to attend the All-American Junior Women’s Rugby camp over Christmas break in Chula Vista, California. She began playing rugby in mid September for the 15-person tea...
Annie Evans, Managing Editor
February 11, 2019
Senior Connery Churchill guards an opposing player from a pass. They played against Sulphur Springs February 12.
Senior Colton Brown opens up for a pass from a team mate. The final score was 46-52 with a loss for the Eagles.
Sophomore Jaymond Jackson blocks the opposing team rushing down the court. The game being held on February 15 will determine if the Eagles go to the playoffs.
Seniors Cody Collinsworth and Teigan Edwards prepare for the opposing team to rush down the court. Edwards plays as the starting point guard and Collinsworth plays as a post.
Senior Colton Brown passes the ball to a team member across the court. They won the game against Greenville on February 5 with the final score of 65-60.
