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The AHS Eagle

The student news site of Arlington High School

The AHS Eagle

The student news site of Arlington High School

The AHS Eagle

Freshman Gia Tift takes a vocabulary test in Mr. Hurst’s English class. They do weekly vocabulary tests with a new Latin or Greek root weekly.

The Easy Way Out

Michaela Krogen, Staff Writer and Photographer
November 5, 2014

As is well known by the students here, underclassmen English is full of reading, reading, vocabulary, and more reading. It seems they are never finished with the novels they have to read followed by the...

Sophomore Isaiah Mitzelfeldt prepares his bridge to support the weight of dampened sand to test the structural integrity of the bridge.

The Experimental Types

October 31, 2014

The multiple branches of the science department allow students to be able to choose among multiple science classes to their own liking. The teachers, such as Mike Liles, put forth opportunities for juniors...

Members of the art club discuss and collaborate on ideas and decisions for the club, guided by Mrs. Palmiter

Painting A Brighter Future

October 31, 2014

Students of Arlington High School had the option this year to enroll in art classes, taught by Mrs. Palmiter, who will introduce multiple styles and approaches in art. These styles and approaches consist...

This art was one of the earliest assignments in the new Japanese class. These posters can be seen at the end of the C-wing hallway. Mr. Anderson, the instructor, stated that he had thought of being a Japanese teacher since High school , “so you could say I have my dream job”, he said.

New Dawn for the Language of the Rising Sun

James Piscioneri, Staff Writer
October 27, 2014

First year, first period, first semester. Everything feels fresh for Arlington’s new Japanese class. With the previous Japanese teacher departing five years ago, this marks the first time current students...

Skills USA had a meeting on September 24th, 2014, group members practice their skills and plan on what to cook next.

What’s Cooking Good Looking?

October 25, 2014

Both Mrs. Bravo and Mrs. Edwards have begun teaching their students about the art of cooking. All classes that both Mrs. Edwards and Mrs. Bravo teach are CTE credit classes and both teachers believe leadership...

Mr. Nelson listens to a student’s question while going over a test as a class. Tests and quizzes account for 80% of the students grade, similar to college classes where exams account for the majority or even entire grade.

Training for the Transition

Jacob Thompson, staff writer
October 24, 2014

For the first time at Arlington High School, Algebra II is the last math class taken before receiving college credit. Equivalent to taking a Math 95 class in college, Algebra II is the basis for higher...

Rhyann Morgan (9) and Erik Johnson (9) help Para-educator Mrs. freeman write directions on how to make a paper chain. during 6th period, Morgan and Johnson stay in the classroom to work on craft projects, while other students go to the gym and do other activities.

What’s New in Life Skills

Abby Krueger, Staff Writer
October 16, 2014

Mrs. Hootons life skills class is a special education class made up of 15 students, 5 para-educators, and 3 or 4 peer helpers in each period. Each student does something different each period, whether...

What’s Happening in Underclassmen English

Michaela Krogen, Staff Writer and Photographer
October 15, 2014

  The freshmen and sophomores of AHS have been working tirelessly in their various English classes. Currently in English 9, the students are in the middle of a set of specific assessments...

New Freshmen, New Music, Different Musicians

Kyle Jones, Staff Writer/Photographer
October 9, 2014

If you ever attend an Arlington High School sports rally, you will experience the loud, proud and spirited atmosphere that AHS is known for. A particular environment in which the signature AHS atmosphere...

From the Counselors Point of View

Abby Krueger, Staff Writer
September 26, 2014

In the beginning of the school year the Counseling Center is always really busy. For the most part, students need to talk to their counselors about scheduling changes, whether they need a different...

The Fate Of The Senior Project

Jacob Thompson, staff writer
September 23, 2014

As the 2014-15 school year is getting started, many seniors are likely wondering about what will become of the culminating (senior) project and what has been decided upon so far. After the State of Washington...

The Home Stretch

Alexis Benefield, staff writer
April 23, 2014

It’s a couple weeks in to the 4th quarter and it’s getting to that point where the year is almost over. Alyssa Leatherman says, “the hardest part of coming to school anymore is just getting up every...

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