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The AHS Eagle

JJ Haldeman

JJ Haldeman, Staff Writer/Photographer

JJ Haldeman is a senior Staff Writer/Photographer at Arlington High School.  He is a member of National Honor Society, takes several AP courses, and has competed in Track and Field.  JJ participates in Archery competitions when it is not hunting season, works at Abercrombie and Fitch, and he plans on attending Washington State University next fall with a focus on molecular Biology.

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Borees Kargopoltsev ('16) passes Braeden Mauch ('18) during the PE mile.  Pushing through pain and winning a race is  one example of individual accomplishment.

Accomplishment: Community

JJ Haldeman, Staff Writer/Photographer
May 16, 2016

Accomplishment. It's something that every person in the world strives for. The human mindset is built around accomplishments. Whether it's winning the game, getting a good grade, making someone else happy,...

Tifani Zabrosky ('17) returns a forehand during a match against Shorecrest. The Eagles would go on to beat Shorecrest 5-2.

[Photo] Photos of the Week

Hannah Martian, Editor-in-Chief
April 13, 2016

Tifani Zabrosky ('17) returns a forehand during a match against Shorecrest. The Eagles would go on to beat Shorecrest 5-2.

Lily Bynum ('16) serves during a match against Meadowdale.

[Photo] Photos of the Week

Hannah Martian, Editor-in-Chief
March 22, 2016

Lily Bynum ('16) serves during a match against Meadowdale.

Samantha Weldon

AHS Student Remembered for Sno-Isle Involvement and Strong Sense of Humor

JJ Haldeman, Staff Writer/Photographer
February 19, 2016

Samantha Mae Weldon, a 17-year-old student at both Arlington High School, and the Sno-Isle Skills Center, sadly left this Earth on the eve of February 14th as the result of a deadly car crash on Highway...

Donate to Save a Life: Blood Drive Headed to Arlington High School

Donate to Save a Life: Blood Drive Headed to Arlington High School

JJ Haldeman, Staff Writer/Photographer
February 12, 2016

Arlington High School will be hosting a blood drive on Tuesday February 16th, which will last all day. Leadership students will be working directly with the blood drive coordinators, to ensure that the...

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The Revenant Movie Review

JJ Haldeman, Staff Writer/Photographer
February 10, 2016

The Revenant Director: Alejandro González Iñárritu  Run Time: 156 Minutes Motion Picture Rating: R I recently went to the IMAX theaters in Seattle to see The Revenant featuring Leonardo...

Jake Oesch ('16) leads his team in warmups before a match.

Unsung Heroes: Jake Oesch

JJ Haldeman, Staff Writer/Photographer
January 21, 2016

With the Arlington Eagles boys wrestling team filled to the brim with talent, it's not uncommon for the majority of the attention to be placed on the few top wrestlers in contention. But what most...

Sophomore Campbell Hudson high-fives his teammates after coming off the court during a game against Oak Harbor on January 12th.

[Photo] Arlington Girls Dominate Against Stanwood, Roll to 13-0 on the season.

Hannah Martian, Editor-in-Chief
January 15, 2016

Sophomore Campbell Hudson high-fives his teammates after coming off the court during a game against Oak Harbor on January 12th.

Jalen Profit ('16) goes up for the rebound during a game against Oak Harbor on December 12th.

[Photo] Arlington Tops Oak Harbor With Wiersma Buzzer Beater

John Yeager, Writer
January 13, 2016

Jalen Profit ('16) goes up for the rebound during a game against Oak Harbor on December 12th.

The Ecology Club's main drop off station, where anything from recyclable water bottles to retired ink cartridges, where they can be properly disposed of.

[Photo] Ecology Club Profile

January 11, 2016

The Ecology Club's main drop off station, where anything from recyclable water bottles to retired ink cartridges, where they can be properly disposed of.

Members of Flight rehearse on December 9th for their Christmas program, which was held on the 11th and 12th.

[Photo] Photos of the Week

December 14, 2015

Members of Flight rehearse on December 9th for their Christmas program, which was held on the 11th and 12th.

Hannah Carlson ('18) looks to pass the ball during the JV Girls basketball game on December 2nd.

[Photo] Photos of the Week

December 7, 2015

Hannah Carlson ('18) looks to pass the ball during the JV Girls basketball game on December 2nd.

Senior Raven Swanson sprints to the finish of the only home meet for the Eagles at River Meadows Park.

Unsung Heroes: Raven Swanson

JJ Haldeman, Staff Writer
December 4, 2015

The 2015 Cross Country (XC) season at Arlington High School was definitely a good one: both the boy's varsity team and two individual female runners ran their way all the way to state. Despite the wealth...

Michael Rusher (11) doing business math on one of the many of computers available to students during the school day.

AHS Adapts: Using Technology in School

JJ Haldeman, Writer/Photographer
December 2, 2015

With the advent of modern technology, teachers are using new and innovative ways to inspire learning. The days of chalk whiteboards are long gone; and, in some instances, physical textbooks are as well....

Keynote speaker Lindsey Greinke discusses how "hope soldiers" can help recovering drug users and their families.

Arlington Comes Out of the Shadows to Discuss Drug Awareness

JJ Haldeman, Writer/Photographer
November 22, 2015

Arlington is known for being a close-knit community, but this rang even more true on November 19th, when a community meeting was called to address the prevalent drug problem that seems to be growing as...

Students in Ms. Edwards' first period class makes pies, which will be sold as part of a fundraiser.

[Photo] Photos of the Week

November 19, 2015

Students in Ms. Edwards' first period class makes pies, which will be sold as part of a fundraiser.

Senior Rachel O'Day's tattoo. Symbolizing resiliency, and spreading cancer awareness.

Senior Rachel O'Day's tattoo. Symbolizing resiliency, and spreading cancer awareness.

The current cover photo from the AHS Facebook page.

Win Pizza for your Photos

JJ Haldeman, Staff Writer/Photographer
October 30, 2015

Members of the AHS Staff are looking for a new cover photo to adorn the front page of Arlington High's Facebook page. Arlington's Facebook page is an essential tool that provides information to both...

Connor Guthrie ('17) and Wren Pullig ('17) loosening up during the pre-game huddle.

Outstanding Doubles Play Earns Win

JJ Haldeman, Staff Writer
October 7, 2015

The Arlington Eagles squared up against the Oak Harbor Wildcats in a critical conference game on October 6th.  With both varsity tennis teams neck-and-neck in the standings, it was a pivotal late season match...

JV Football Team Dominant in Win

JV Football Team Dominant in Win

JJ Haldeman, Staff Writer
October 2, 2015

The Arlington Eagles faced off against the Marysville Getchell Chargers at John C. Larson stadium on September 28th for an exciting JV match up.  The game was in the Eagles favor from the start, as both...

NHS members Sevi Bielser ('16) and Mckenna Herring ('16)  laugh during the first NHS meeting of the year.

The NHS Tutoring Project

JJ Haldeman, Staff Writer
September 28, 2015

National Honor Society (NHS), is a club that is seldom talked about here at AHS.  They prefer to fly under the radar; all while maintaining good grades and doing massive amounts of volunteer work. ...

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