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End of an Era

End of an Era

Four years of powerlifting comes to an end for Sitzman
Garrett Rodgers March 26, 2021

For four years in a row, Leigh Ann Sitzman found the success few high school athletes ever imagine. She earned her way to the state powerlifting competition for three of the four years. The only time...

One Final Show

One Final Show

Senior reflects on time spent at WCYF
Allie Tribe, Staff Writer March 25, 2021

When walking on the fairgrounds during the week of the Wise County Youth Fair (WCYF), chaos is an expected sight. Goats break loose from cages, pigs escape their handlers and there’s no escape from...

To Do List

Motivating the Unmotivated

Teens, adults struggle to stay successful, focused
Magen McMillian, Staff Writer March 25, 2021

A pandemic spreads worldwide. It affects almost everyone and anyone. It seizes humanity with an iron grip and refuses to let go. Society calls it “discouragement” or “unmotivation”. It affects...

A Chaotic Clowder

A Chaotic Clowder

Weather drives territorial clans in side despite differences
Magen McMillian, Staff Writer March 11, 2021

Cliques. Some are drawn into them and some avoid them altogether, but everyone knows they exist. We see cliques everywhere, if we look hard enough. Cities, schools, work, even animals are drawn to...

Passing the Torch

Passing the Torch

Decatur seniors give way to upcoming talent
Garrett Rodgers, Staff Writer March 11, 2021

    The men's varsity basketball team lost their regional semi-final game to the Seminole Indians last week. The loss ended the Eagles 2021 season, but did not take away from the...

Blizzards and Blackouts

Blizzards and Blackouts

Texas falls off grid thanks to record breaking weather
Allie Tribe, Staff Writer March 8, 2021

  The winter storm hit Texas hard. For a state used to hot summers and mild winters, temperatures slipping into the negatives seemed surreal, but citizens quickly realized the severity of the...

Another Dance Down 

Another Dance Down 

Eagle Dolls advance in competition with confidence
Kayla Gonzalez, Staff Writer March 8, 2021

  Eagle Dolls competed in the ShowTime International dance competition on Mar. 27 and received Best in Category for the following: Pom Routine, Novelty Routine and Contemporary Routine. While...

Knowledge is Power

Knowledge is Power

More than educational benefit, books also supply entertainment
Magen McMillian, Staff Writer March 1, 2021

  Reading books has slowly become a thing of the past. Instead of spending time reading, people go on the Internet or on their phones to entertain themselves. Some people find reading to be...

Second Semester Slump

Second Semester Slump

Students battle burn out, stress in last stretch of year
Allie Tribe, Staff Writer February 26, 2021

  In the last days of summer, students line up outside of the DHS campus, eager to pick up their new schedules and see their friends. After three months of relaxation and lazing around the...

The Next Step

The Next Step

Seniors feel the absence of creating schedules for the upcoming school year
Magen McMillian, Staff Writer February 26, 2021

At the beginning of the second semester, underclassmen create their class schedules for their next year. They pick classes, decide on AP or Dual and choose electives. It becomes a ritual for the four...

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