The Student News Site of Lindale High School

Eagle Eye News
The Student News Site of Lindale High School

Eagle Eye News
The Student News Site of Lindale High School

Eagle Eye News
Colleen Starkey

Colleen Starkey, Editor-in-Chief

Colleen is a senior at Lindale High School and is the Editor-in-Chief and sports editor for the Eagle Eye staff. Colleen is involved in UIL, band and is a recreational soccer referee and soccer referee assignor for the Lindale Soccer Association. She loves sports and is the video manager for the girls varsity basketball team. After high school, Colleen plans to attend college at the University of Texas at Tyler to major in a technology-related field.

All content by Colleen Starkey
Featured Faces: Victoria Mayorga

Featured Faces: Victoria Mayorga

Colleen Starkey, Editor-in-Chief
May 22, 2020
LHS Announces Guidelines for In-Person Graduation

LHS Announces Guidelines for In-Person Graduation

Colleen Starkey, Editor-in-Chief
May 16, 2020
Seniors Win Best Preps Award

Seniors Win Best Preps Award

Colleen Starkey, Editor-in-Chief
May 15, 2020
Featured Faces: Myles Adams

Featured Faces: Myles Adams

Colleen Starkey, Editor-in-Chief
May 15, 2020

Players Make All-District for Girls’ Soccer

Colleen Starkey, Editor-in-Chief
May 12, 2020
Featured Faces: Perla Aparicio

Featured Faces: Perla Aparicio

Colleen Starkey, Editor-in-Chief
May 8, 2020
Lighting Up Lindale

Lighting Up Lindale

Colleen Starkey, Editor-in-Chief
May 2, 2020
Featured Faces: Tayllor Lane

Featured Faces: Tayllor Lane

Colleen Starkey, Editor-in-Chief
May 1, 2020

Boys’ Soccer Players Make All-District

Colleen Starkey, Editor-in-Chief
April 28, 2020
Featured Faces: Savannah Lillich

Featured Faces: Savannah Lillich

Colleen Starkey, Editor-in-Chief
April 24, 2020

National Association Recognizes Speech, Debate Coaches

Colleen Starkey, Editor-in-Chief
April 22, 2020
Featured Faces: Aaron Williamson

Featured Faces: Aaron Williamson

Colleen Starkey, Editor-in-Chief
April 17, 2020
The Impact of COVID-19 on High School Seniors

The Impact of COVID-19 on High School Seniors

Colleen Starkey, Editor-in-Chief
April 16, 2020
Featured Faces: Will Hutchens

Featured Faces: Will Hutchens

Colleen Starkey, Editor-in-Chief
April 10, 2020
Senior Solomon Saboia takes a kick to pass it to a teammate. Sophomore Emma Bosworth dribbles the ball as she heads up the field.

Soccer Athlete Spotlight: Senior Solomon Saboia and Sophomore Emma Bosworth

Colleen Starkey, Editor-in-Chief
April 4, 2020
Featured Faces: Lillie Bryant

Featured Faces: Lillie Bryant

Colleen Starkey, Editor-in-Chief
April 3, 2020
Featured Faces: Braden Heizer

Featured Faces: Braden Heizer

Colleen Starkey, Editor-in-Chief
March 27, 2020
This article gives five easy tips to online learning. If followed correctly, these tips should help students get the most out of their online learning experience.

Getting the Most Out of Learning Online

Colleen Starkey, Editor-in-Chief
March 25, 2020
Featured Faces: Chemeare Beaudoin

Featured Faces: Chemeare Beaudoin

Colleen Starkey, Editor-in-Chief
March 20, 2020
Retired teacher Tommy Mallory works in the print shop. He has worked for the district for 47 years.

[Video] 47 Years of Service: Mallory Continues Printing Legacy

Colleen Starkey, Editor-in-Chief
March 15, 2020
Featured Faces: Katherine Marion

Featured Faces: Katherine Marion

Colleen Starkey, Editor-in-Chief
March 13, 2020
Featured Faces: Taylor Prouty

Featured Faces: Taylor Prouty

Colleen Starkey, Editor-in-Chief
March 6, 2020
Senior Connor Boyette and his family stop for a picture after Boyette signs to become a preferred walk-on for college football. He will continue his career at Lamar University.

Senior Signs to Play College Football

Colleen Starkey, Editor-in-Chief
March 3, 2020
Featured Faces: Brookelyn Willett

Featured Faces: Brookelyn Willett

Colleen Starkey, Editor-in-Chief
February 28, 2020
Senior Jacob Koeshall blocks a shot from a Mt. Pleasant player. The varsity boys' basketball team will play Nacogdoches in the bi-district round of the playoffs Tuesday.

Boys’ Basketball Makes Playoffs

Colleen Starkey, Editor-in-Chief
February 25, 2020
Featured Faces: Madison Klinkovsky

Featured Faces: Madison Klinkovsky

Colleen Starkey, Editor-in-Chief
February 21, 2020
Featured Faces: Savannah Warrington

Featured Faces: Savannah Warrington

Colleen Starkey, Editor-in-Chief
February 14, 2020
Alyssa Starkey and Daniel Smith star in senior Colleen Starkey's rendition of Frankenstein titled "FrankenNinja." The story revolves around the creation of a ninja that falls in love with its creator's sister.

[Photo] English Classes Make Frankenstein Adaptations

Jude Ratcliff, Managing Editor
February 10, 2020
The new districts Lindale is in beginning in August 2020. Lindale will drop to 4A because of the biennial UIL Realignment.

Lindale’s Drop to 4A Fuels Speculation

Colleen Starkey, Editor-in-Chief
February 9, 2020
Featured Faces: Stefanie Bellar

Featured Faces: Stefanie Bellar

Colleen Starkey, Editor-in-Chief
January 31, 2020
Pictures of the Week: January 20-24

Pictures of the Week: January 20-24

Colleen Starkey, Editor-in-Chief
January 29, 2020
Featured Faces: Makayla Gerragauch

Featured Faces: Makayla Gerragauch

Colleen Starkey, Editor-in-Chief
January 17, 2020

Powerlifters Place at Lindale Meet

Colleen Starkey, Editor-in-Chief
January 16, 2020
The official movie poster for Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. The film is directed by J.J. Abrams.

Movie Review: ‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’

Colleen Starkey, Editor-in-Chief
January 14, 2020
The varsity boys soccer team will host an alumni game on December 20. The event will take place at 6 p.m. at Eagle Stadium.

Boys Soccer to Hold Alumni Game

Colleen Starkey, Editor-in-Chief
December 12, 2019
Senior Colleen Starkey, eighth grader Otto Straus and seventh grader Seth Derksen perform a coin toss at a tournament game. Many referees for youth games like this have quit due to unruly parents or coaches.

Opinion: Youth Referees Quitting at High Rates Due to Parents, Coaches

Colleen Starkey, Editor-in-Chief
November 30, 2019

No Longer Judged By A Different Standard

Colleen Starkey, Editor-in-Chief
November 29, 2019
Senior Harleigh Thurman sets the ball to junior Skylar Wyllie, who spikes the ball down for the match-winning point. The Lady Eagles beat John Tyler in the bi-district round of the playoffs and will play Red Oak in the next round Friday.

[Photo] Volleyball Beats John Tyler to Advance to Area Playoffs

November 6, 2019
Jordan Jenkins and Jaymond Jackson have both received D1 offers to play football.

[Video] Football Players Receive D1 Offers

Brock Hines, Staff Writer
October 15, 2019
Sergeant Gist and Specialist Browning pose for a picture after speaking to the Law II classes. They are members of the Texas Army National Guard.

Texas Army National Guard Members Speak to Law Classes

Colleen Starkey, Editor-in-Chief
October 9, 2019
Graphic Design Class Participates in 'Chewbacca Mom' Instagram Contest [Updated]

[Video] Graphic Design Class Participates in ‘Chewbacca Mom’ Instagram Contest [Updated]

Colleen Starkey, Editor-in-Chief
October 4, 2019
Juniors Blake Williams, Brooks Broughton and Suldee Narangerel clean Chromebooks from the cart. This was during their 5th period computer maintenance class.

[Video] Dean Comes to Texas to Recruit Lindale Senior for OU Communications Department

Colleen Starkey, Editor-in-Chief
September 9, 2019
Senior quarterback Brayson Campbell sits in the pocket, waiting for a chance to make a good throw while his teammates block the Kaufman opponents for him. The Eagles won the game 45-10.

Football Wins Regular Season Opener

Colleen Starkey, Editor-in-Chief
September 6, 2019
Head football coach Chris Cochran poses with two Whataburger representatives. They presented him with a gift for his nomination as the potential Coach of the Week.

Coach Receives Nomination for Whataburger Coach of the Week

Colleen Starkey, Editor-in-Chief
August 30, 2019
Head football coach Chris Cochran and Athletic Director Mike Maddox pose with award namesake Danny Palmer. The football program was chosen to receive the plaque for their service in the community.

Football Program Wins Community Service Award

Colleen Starkey, Editor-in-Chief
August 29, 2019
Senior Jacob Philpot makes a catch at the edge of the infield. Senior Jodi DeHart fields the ball to get a runner out at second base.

Athlete Spotlight: Seniors Jodi DeHart and Jacob Philpot

Colleen Starkey, Editor-in-Chief
May 24, 2019
The varsity baseball celebrates their home win over Greenville, and they were officially named the district champions following this game. Head coach Rich Sanguinetti is the district's Coach of the Year, and several players also received district awards.

District Baseball Awards Announced

Colleen Starkey, Editor-in-Chief
May 16, 2019
Junior Matt Aubuchon takes a swing at a pitch in the Eagles' final district game of the season. They were named the District Champions following the game and will play Nacogdoches Wednesday, Thursday and possibly Saturday.

Baseball Advances to Playoffs

Colleen Starkey, Editor-in-Chief
May 1, 2019
Senior Hannah Knox winds up to pitch the ball to an opposing player. The varsity softball team will play their bi-district game Thursday against Hallsville after clinching a spot Friday.

Softball Clinches Playoff Spot

Colleen Starkey, Editor-in-Chief
April 25, 2019
Senior Braeleigh Flickinger starts to make a corner kick. Senior Samuel Cox heads the ball to maintain possession of it.

Athlete Spotlight: Senior Soccer Players Braeleigh Flickinger and Samuel Cox

Colleen Starkey, Editor-in-Chief
April 25, 2019

Soccer Players Receive District Awards

Colleen Starkey, Editor-in-Chief
April 17, 2019
Senior Landon Chaney pitches the ball to a Sulphur Springs batter. The Eagles varsity team won the game 4-1 and also beat Sulphur Springs three games to none in their district series.

[Photo] Eagles Take 4-1 Victory Over Sulphur Springs

April 8, 2019
Cinderella's Castle at Disney World's Magic Kingdom park. The firework show here after dark was absolutely spectacular.

The Most Magical Place on Earth

Colleen Starkey, Editor-in-Chief
April 2, 2019
Featured Faces: Vivian Lehmann

Featured Faces: Vivian Lehmann

Colleen Starkey, Editor-in-Chief
April 1, 2019
Junior Solomon Saboia gets ready to kick the ball. The team had a scrimmage game on December 31.

[Photo] Boys Soccer Makes Playoffs

March 29, 2019
Book Review: To All the Boys I've Loved Before

Book Review: To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before

Colleen Starkey, Editor-in-Chief
March 20, 2019
Senior Chase Rozell runs to third base. The team won 3-2.

[Photo] Pictures of the Week

Kaitlyn Barrington, Managing Editor
March 20, 2019
Junior soccer referee Colleen Starkey makes a foul call in a youth recreational soccer game. She has been a referee for five seasons, all with the Lindale Soccer Association.

My Personal Experience as a Soccer Referee

Colleen Starkey, Editor-in-Chief
March 5, 2019
There will be a dodgeball tournament at the First United Methodist Church in Lindale Sunday. The event benefits the senior trip to Six Flags in May.

Dodgeball Tournament to Help Pay for Senior Trip

Colleen Starkey, Editor-in-Chief
March 2, 2019
Featured Face: Jessie Lustig

Featured Face: Jessie Lustig

Colleen Starkey, Editor-in-Chief
February 25, 2019
Senior Sarah Kiser dribbles down the court toward the basket. Senior Teigan Edwards goes up for a layup against Jacksonville.

[Video] Athlete Spotlight: Senior Basketball Captains Sarah Kiser and Teigan Edwards

Colleen Starkey, Editor-in-Chief
February 21, 2019
Senior football athletes James Sandifer, Dillon Heinaman and Cason Cheney pose with their coaches at the signing ceremony. Heinaman and Sandifer will be attending Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, while Cheney will be going to Texas Wesleyan University in Fort Worth.

Seven Athletes Sign to Play College Sports

Colleen Starkey, Editor-in-Chief
February 6, 2019
Lindale alumna Lynsey McKinney heads upfield with her All-Star teammates. She also recently attended a rugby camp in California.

Lindale Alumnus Makes Rugby All-Star Team as Freshman

Colleen Starkey, Editor-in-Chief
January 15, 2019
Three Lindale students work on their trailer at the trailer build on December 6. Several Lindale teams competed in either the trailer build off or the cooking competition, along with teams from different schools around the area.

FFA Hosts Trailer Build

Colleen Starkey, Editor-in-Chief
January 7, 2019
Featured Face: Elizabeth Stone

Featured Face: Elizabeth Stone

Colleen Starkey, Editor-in-Chief
December 24, 2018

[Video] Athlete Spotlight: Senior Football Lineman James Sandifer

Colleen Starkey, Editor-in-Chief
November 16, 2018
Senior Hannah Knox serves the ball across the net. The varsity volleyball team will play Lufkin at Robert E. Lee High School on Tuesday in the bi-district round of the playoffs.

Volleyball to Play Lufkin in Bi-District Match

Colleen Starkey, Editor-in-Chief
October 30, 2018
Sophomore Jordan Jenkins runs the ball toward the end zone. In this game, the Eagles beat Hallsville 42-28, and they are 3-1 so far in district, where they are tied with Whitehouse for second place.

Football Dominates in District Play [Stat Recap]

Colleen Starkey, Editor-in-Chief
October 25, 2018
Junior Harleigh Thurman sets the ball as sophomore Shelbi Steen, junior London Reue and senior Brina Kuslak get ready to spike the ball over the net. The Lady Eagles won the Tyler tournament with an undefeated record of 6-0.

[Photo] Volleyball Go Undefeated in Tyler Tournament

August 25, 2018
Two Lindale players jump up to block a spike. All three teams beat Gilmer in the non-district game.

[Photo] Volleyball Defeats Gilmer in Non-District Game

August 22, 2018
Sophomore Shelbi Steen sets up to quickly spike the ball over the net. Lindale made a clean sweep of Mt. Pleasant with each team winning in straight sets.

[Photo] Volleyball Beats Mt. Pleasant in District Game

September 24, 2018
Senior Caroline Colliver volleys the ball at the bi-district game against Jacksonville. The varsity tennis team will play either Whitehouse or Kaufman at the regional tournament Monday.

Varsity Tennis Makes School History

Colleen Starkey, Editor-in-Chief
October 21, 2018
Featured Faces: Ana Rodriguez

Featured Faces: Ana Rodriguez

Colleen Starkey, Editor-in-Chief
October 15, 2018

[Video] Athlete Spotlight: Senior Volleyball Captain Jennifer Moyer

Colleen Starkey, Editor-in-Chief
October 10, 2018
The Boys varsity basketball team will play Mabank High School on December 8th at 1 pm. The game will take place at the American Airlines Center in Dallas.

Varsity Boys Basketball to Play Mabank at American Airlines Center in Dallas

Colleen Starkey, Editor-in-Chief
September 14, 2018
Juniors Christian Wood and Bree McHam relax on beanbags while working on a project in English teacher Kristin Quarles' class. This is the second year Quarles has had this seating in her class, and many of her students regularly take advantage of the seating arrangements.

English Teacher Introduces New Seating Arrangements to Classes

Colleen Starkey, Editor-in-Chief
September 4, 2018
Juniors Christian Wood and Bree McHam relax on beanbags while working on a project in English teacher Kristin Quarles' class. This is the second year Quarles has had this seating in her class, and many of her students regularly take advantage of the seating arrangements.

Sixth grader Landri Laing poses next to the Lindale ISD logo while fellow sixth grader Jaxson Buttram views pictures of the Periodic Table. They are the EJM sixth graders of the month.

E.J. Moss Students Receive Recognition

Colleen Starkey, Editor-in-Chief
May 30, 2018
Fourth and fifth grade reading intervention teacher Gretchen Nees poses near a sign at E.J. Moss Intermediate. Nees is the teacher of the month.

E.J. Moss Recognizes Teacher of Month

Colleen Starkey, Editor-in-Chief
May 30, 2018
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