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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

Mia Guertin

Mia Guertin, Editorial Board

Mia Guertin is a sophomore at Arlington High School. She is involved in cross country at the high school. You may find her around taking pictures for yearbook, or interviewing someone to write a feature story in The Eagle. In her free time, she loves to explore and her passion involves surfing. Her long term goals include going to a four-year university somewhere along the coast, studying marine biology, and minoring in journalism. 

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Open to talking with anyone Adam Ritch (24) believes in good communication. He learned his friendships are an important aspect of his life.

Connecting With Others

Mia Guertin, Copy Editor
February 28, 2024

“What motivates me to get out of bed is connecting with people. Being able to go out and find people… being able to foster connections.  I remember in middle school, not feeling super connected...

Valentine Favorites

Mia Guertin, Copy Editor
February 16, 2024

Flyer for the Senior Dinner Dance.

Last Day To Buy Senior Dinner Dance Tickets

Mia Guertin, Copy Editor
February 9, 2024

The Senior Dinner Dance will be held on March 5. Today Friday February 9 is the last opportunity to purchase your tickets for the dance. There will be a booth set up to help you pay for your tickets...

Reaching to rebound the ball, Kobi Spady (24) helps his teammates in whatever way he can. Spady assisted Shane Polomis (26) with one of his layups that he scored during the game.

Unified Basketball Against Sedro Woolley Cubs

Mia Guertin, Copy Editor
February 8, 2024

Unified basketball had their last home game on Tuesday February 6, against the Sedro Woolley Cubs. They won the tip off and the action was back and forth for the whole game. The Eagles were ahead in the...

Creating a new nail design, Josline Contajioso (‘24) has a passion for doing nails. Contajioso started up her own nail business in the hopes of learning more about entrepreneurship.

A Future Business Leader

Mia Guertin, Copy Editor
February 5, 2024

“A lot of things motivate me. I think it mainly comes from my family. My parents always told me to work hard and be myself and always do what I love. I’ve always been the type of girl that tries new...

Jake Willis (25) is in a defender stance trying to stop the Monroe Bearcats from rushing up the court. Willis was one of the highest scorers on February 1st with a total of 8 points.

The Last Home Game Fighting the Bearcats

Mia Guertin, Copy Editor
February 2, 2024

The boys basketball program recognized their seniors on February 1st. Seniors Jacoby Falor, Ryan Miller, and Silas Miller took a picture with their families prior to the game and celebrated their four...

Katie Snow charging for the basket in a face-off against the Lynwood Royals. The final score on December 11 was 63-56 and was a win for Arlington girls varsity basketball.

Setting the Bar High

Mia Guertin, Copy Editor
December 12, 2023

It was an important win for Arlington’s varsity girls basketball team, to show their good standing in Wesco leagues. The conference game was held on Monday, December 7, against the Lynnwood Royals. Highlights...

Kedrin Smith

Committing to Academics

Mia Guertin, Copy Editor
May 31, 2023

Kedrin Smith (‘23)   “I wouldn’t have a lot of motivation for school if it weren’t for my girlfriend being here and getting to see her everyday that gets me out of bed. I would make...

Yearbooks on Sale

Yearbooks on Sale

Mia Guertin, Editorial Board
May 26, 2023

It’s that time of year again, yearbooks are almost here. On June 1  yearbooks are on sale just for seniors. Only 50 books are available for sale that day and can be purchased at the ASB window. On...

Riding Shotgun

Riding Shotgun

Mia Guertin, Editorial Board
April 1, 2023

“One thing that motivates me is working on my car and I like seeing my mom happy… [I] want to be a car mechanic or someone who works on cars. I really want to go to Shoreline tech. They have a really...

A New Gym In Arlington?

Mia Guertin, Editorial Board
February 24, 2023

A new affordable gym has opened in the Arlington area, as of December 15. Planet Fitness is widely known for being a “judgment free zone” and has accumulated 12 gyms in the greater Seattle area. With...

Flight Christmas Show

Flight Christmas Show

Mia Guertin, Editorial Board
December 8, 2022

The holidays are just around the corner and a great way to get into a festive mood is going to see “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: A Christmas Spectacular”, presented by Arlington High School's choir...

A student on the track team is seen performing long jump.

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A student on the track team is seen performing long jump.

Members of the girls track team are seen running at a meet on March 24, 2022.

[Photo] Photo Gallery: Sports (2021-22) (Semester 2)

June 14, 2022

Members of the girls track team are seen running at a meet on March 24, 2022.

Students are seen performing in the Shrek the Musical play on Mar. 4, 2022.

[Photo] Photo Gallery: Student Life (2021-22) (Semester 2)

June 14, 2022

Students are seen performing in the Shrek the Musical play on Mar. 4, 2022.

Key Club is holding a Sports Drive to benefit the Boys & Girls Club.

Sports Drive Continues Beyond Kindness Week

Mia Guertin, Staff Reporter
May 8, 2021

May 3 was the kick off for the sports drive! Through May 14 students are encouraged to drop off lightly used sports gear and equipment. Key Club is behind this idea to give back to the community and 100%...

Taxi! is an improv game the Drama Club played during their first in person meeting on Wednesday, April 14.

Extracurricular Activities with Hybrid

Mia Guertin, Staff Reporter
April 15, 2021

With the hybrid schedule launch and first week out of the way Arlington High School students are finding ways to gather and that includes extracurricular activities and clubs starting to meet in person...

The Weston building is currently the main base for online learning.

Different Learning Options

Mia Guertin, Staff Reporter
February 18, 2021

It’s officially the second semester and the Arlington School District has adapted in many ways, especially when it comes to the different plans for learning and our learning options. Most students are...

Requesting Classes for 2021-22

Mia Guertin, Staff Reporter
February 18, 2021

It’s that time Arlington High School students register for next year's classes and plan out the rest of your 4-year plan.  School Director Brian Long explained My school data and the process for...

About ready to board a flight.

Travel for the Holidays

Mia Guertin, Staff Reporter
December 23, 2020

It’s officially the holiday season and students from Arlington High School and their families are preparing to see family and friends. For some, it might mean traveling but for others families are saying...

This is just one cart of materials waiting at the front office for students to come pick things up.

What the School Has Provided For Distance Learning

Mia Guertin, Staff Reporter
November 30, 2020

Online school has taken a lot of patience for everyone, but Arlington High School has worked hard at supplying students and most of it is behind the scenes that you don’t see. The school has provided...

This is a picture of a school provided  chrome book and its screen.

The Impact of Screen Time

Mia Guertin, Staff Reporter
November 5, 2020

The average time that teens spend on screens is seven hours. When puzzling over this statistic it makes sense, we are stuck on the computers and screens all day due to online school and that doesn’t...

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