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On-level physics will not be allowed to attend the Six Flags Over Texas field trip in the spring. Illustration by Emma Jean Shuemake

On-Level Physics Students Will Not Take Field Trip to Six Flags

November 2, 2016

By Travis Pokorney Starting this school year, on-level physics students will no longer be able to attend the annual spring field trip to Six Flags Over Texas. "We wanted there to be an incentive...

Junior Ken Osadon plays his trombone as he marches across the field. The band finished 19th at the Area competition. Photo by Chad Byrd

Band Finishes Season at Area

October 31, 2016

By Jacob Richman The Golden Eagle Band finished 15th out of 26 at the Area C marching contest at Mesquite Memorial Stadium. This puts an end to a much improved season for the band, who finished third...

Senior Randy Liu, a member of Chamber Orchestra, was a part of the group that was ranked #19 in the state. Photo by Ana Gutierrez

Orchestra Ranked #19 In State

October 30, 2016

By Deemah Pulak After months of studying, practicing, and rehearsing college-level music, the Chamber Orchestra entered the State Honor Orchestra Competition and ranked #19 in the state. "Being a...

On Thursday, the school was chosen as a National Demonstration School for AVID for the third year in a row. Photo by Brielle Bishop

AVID Notes Student Academic Readiness

October 28, 2016

By Braedyn Bruner For the second time in a row, the school was chosen as a three-year demonstration site for the AVID program by Stacie Valdez, Project Manager of Leadership Development, and other...

Seniors Victoria Winship and Maddie Hatfield sport tie dye shirts to show their spirit for homecoming week. Photo by Brantley Graham

Eagles Soar To Rio With Homecoming Spirit Days

October 11, 2016

By Isabel Costian Every year, there are specific dress-up days to encourage spirit among the students for homecoming festivities. This year's homecoming spirit days are as follows: Tie Dye Tuesday-...

Senior Raven Robinson uses sharp movements during an Eaglette performance to Circle of Life from The Lion King. Photo by Brielle Bishop

First Pep Rally Gives Students a Big Welcome

September 30, 2016

By Emma Kilgore and Isabel Costian Deafening screams bounced off of the large gym's ceiling as the emcees continued the tradition of pointing the 'spirit stick' at different grade sections. The jungle-themed...

The marching band marched five kilometers for an annual fundraiser. Illustration by Emma Jean Shuemake

Band Holds Annual Marching Fundraiser

September 26, 2016

By Jacob Richman The Golden Eagle Marching Band took to the streets surrounding the school for their annual March-A-Thon fundraiser on Saturday. The 190 members of the band marched five kilometers and...

Freshmen will not be included in pep rallies, except for the Homecoming outside pep rally, because of safety concerns. Illustration by Emma Jean Shuemake

Freshmen To Be Excluded From Indoor Pep Rallies

September 22, 2016

By Kazi Nassif Because of a larger student body and a lack of space in the large gym, freshmen will not be allowed to attend indoor pep rallies. Freshmen will be allowed to attend the outdoor Homecoming...

The district has shifted from six to four grading periods to improve the academic performance of students. Also, attendance will now be counted by minutes instead of days. Illustration by Emma Jean Shuemake

Policy Changes Affect Entire District

September 21, 2016

By Deemah Pulak In efforts to further strengthen and improve the performance of students and teachers at school, the district has implemented a new type of grading policy and attendance policy for students....

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