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The AHS Eagle

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The AHS Eagle

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The AHS Eagle

Jacob Thompson, Staff Writer and Photographer

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Michael Forster ’15 and Haley Gonzales ’15 stand with the cityscape of Toledo, Spain behind them during their summer trip with the Spanish class last year

La Experiencia de Toda Una Vida (The Experience of a Lifetime)

Jacob Thompson, Staff Writer and Photogapher
April 30, 2015

When I sat down with Señor Duskin to talk about the value of language trips, he stressed the importance of cultural immersion and experiencing a whole new worldview as being equally as valuable as the...

Chris Serica ’15 accompanies the Wind Ensemble on the drum set, playing a medley of famous Disney songs.

[Photo] AHS Band: Ambassadors of music education

Kyle Jones, Reporter & Photographer
April 27, 2015

Chris Serica ’15 accompanies the Wind Ensemble on the drum set, playing a medley of famous Disney songs.

Ivan Paloalto plays the drums during a bilingual weekend service at his church. Paloalto has been playing the drums since he was 10 years old, and he now teaches lessons to younger kids when he is not volunteering on the worship team or running powerpoint slides for services.

Atendiendo a Dios en dos Idiomas (Serving God In Two Languages)

Jacob Thompson, Writer/Reporter
March 19, 2015

When Ivan Paloalto ‘15 creates the powerpoint slides for his weekend church services, he not only has to type all of the song lyrics, but also  translates them into Spanish.   “I like sing...

Senior Ray Jones makes a break toward the other end of the court after making a quick steal.

[Photo] Third Lunch BBallers

February 13, 2015

Senior Ray Jones makes a break toward the other end of the court after making a quick steal.

Seniors Eric Weaver and Ryan Jaromin wear matching  pajamas on December 15th in participation of the winter spirit week.

[Photo] Photos of the Week 15th-19th

December 18, 2014

Seniors Eric Weaver and Ryan Jaromin wear matching pajamas on December 15th in participation of the winter spirit week.

I'm Dreaming of a Flight Christmas

I’m Dreaming of a Flight Christmas

Jacob Thompson, Contributer
December 9, 2014

The Byrnes Performing Arts Center was packed on Friday night for the opening of Flight’s “It’s a Wonderful Arlington Christmas Show.” The performance was Mr. Swansons most extensively choreographed...

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...

Congressman Rick Larsen serves lunches to Arlington High students on October 14, 2014 as part of an official visit to observe changes in the lunch menus.

[Photo] Rick Larsen Visits AHS

Jacob Ensey, Contributor
October 24, 2014

Congressman Rick Larsen serves lunches to Arlington High students on October 14, 2014 as part of an official visit to observe changes in the lunch menus.

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...

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