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The Eagle High student section is full of school spirit at the homecoming game against Mountain View High. This is Eagle High’s 30th year hosting a homecoming game.
Get tangled in Eagle High’s homecoming week
October 18, 2024
October News Briefs
October News Briefs
October 18, 2024
Old AP books are used by students to help throughout their AP classes. Study materials like these can be found throughout the school district on new bookshelves.
Why Eagle High needs the Bookshelf Project
October 18, 2024
Sophomore Zane Sparks holds a photo of Darth Vader. The late James Earl Jones was most famously known for being the voice of Darth Vadar.
James Earl Jones, voice actor and legend tragically dead at 93
October 18, 2024
Characters from the haunted world pose creepily outside the entrance to the haunted house daring guest to enter. Characters are excited for the re-opening of the business.
Haunted World; A Treasure Valley favorite is now open for the season
October 18, 2024
The Eagle High student section is full of school spirit at the homecoming game against Mountain View High. This is Eagle High’s 30th year hosting a homecoming game.
Get tangled in Eagle High’s homecoming week
October 18, 2024
October News Briefs
October News Briefs
October 18, 2024
Old AP books are used by students to help throughout their AP classes. Study materials like these can be found throughout the school district on new bookshelves.
Why Eagle High needs the Bookshelf Project
October 18, 2024
A new district policy this year requires that students place their phones in the “phone vault” at the beginning of each period. “Phone vaults” in every classroom across the West Ada school district are full at the beginning of each class period.
Eagle High adheres to a new phone vault policy
September 19, 2024
September News Briefs
September News Briefs
September 19, 2024
Characters from the haunted world pose creepily outside the entrance to the haunted house daring guest to enter. Characters are excited for the re-opening of the business.
Haunted World; A Treasure Valley favorite is now open for the season
October 18, 2024
The Eagle High Percussion Ensemble takes home the 2024 championship title. This makes them one of the top rated percussion ensambles in the nation.
Eagle High Percussion Team Wins Class A World Title
May 13, 2024
State Trooper Captain Benjamin Moulton was killed in a helicopter training exercise for the Emmett police department. The helicopter reportedly crashed in a storm in San Diego on Feb. 6th, 2024.
Due to a Terrible Accident, Captain Benjamin Moulton from Emmet, Idaho Died on Feb 6, 2024
March 28, 2024
Career and Technical Education classes can be taken at Rennaissance High or Owyhee High. These classes are offered to all West Ada students and include EMT, firefighter, construction, police, culinary, CNA, medical terminology and computer technology I & II.
CTE Courses are Available to All Students Looking for Hands-on Experience
February 23, 2024
The murders of Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle and Ethan Chapin were extremely devastating for family members of the victims and students at University of Idaho. Pictured above is the Hello Walk located on the University of Idaho campus, leading to the administration building. Students are trying to heal since the tragedy happened.
New Information Arises Concerning the Murders in Moscow, Idaho
January 30, 2024
Junior Cienna Spence shows her interest in politics by encouraging people to vote. One of the biggest privileges for uprising seniors and recently graduated Eagle High alumni is the right to vote in the US election.
Vice President Kamala Harris and Donald Trump 2024 election preview
September 19, 2024
The murders of Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle and Ethan Chapin were extremely devastating for family members of the victims and students at University of Idaho. Pictured above is the Hello Walk located on the University of Idaho campus, leading to the administration building. Students are trying to heal since the tragedy happened.
New Information Arises Concerning the Murders in Moscow, Idaho
January 30, 2024
Israel already operates a handful of U.S. built equipment such as the F-35 fighter jet. It is assumed that President Biden’s new $14 Billion dollar aid package to Ukraine will include munitions for these aircraft.
Conflict Between Israel and Hamas Sparks Uncertainty Across the Globe
December 14, 2023
Ever since Russia invaded Ukraine nearly a year and a half ago, Ukraine has lobbied the United States for advanced weapon systems including aircrafts such as the F-16. In late September, the United States approved the distribution of F-16s to Ukraine.
Despite Conflicts in Other Regions, the Russo Ukrainian War Continues
November 10, 2023
Travelling through the program Ghana Make a Difference, senior Molly Johnson and her family pose for a picture with Ghanaian children. The program helps improve education, provide shelter, and fight against human trafficking in Ghana.
Ghana Make a Difference Offers Assistance with Health Care Burdens
October 19, 2023
Junior Brooklyn Seymour (Props Master), senior Bryan Vandagriff (Lights Manager), senior Rachel Nahmias (Sound Manager), senior Carina Teebken (Stage Manager), sophomore Lily Towne (Assistant Stage Manager), and cast members senior Lauren Avery, junior Allyson Godfrey, senior Mack Harvey, junior Taylor Milliot, senior Jacey Ulrich, senior Marin Weaver and senior Henry Wright are on their set for the upcoming play. They are very excited for their upcoming play, “The Game’s Afoot."
“The Game’s Afoot” play debuts during the Eagle High fall semester
October 18, 2024
Sophomores Maddie Giorgetti and Noah Brock watch “Hocus Pocus” during lunch. “Hocus Pocus” is a fan favorite for Halloween movies.
Get ready for a spooky season with these Halloween movies
October 18, 2024
October Playlist: Spooky songs and haunting melodies for Fall
October Playlist: Spooky songs and haunting melodies for Fall
October 18, 2024
This fall season, many new movies are in the theatre including “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” which came out Sept. 6, as well as “Joker” which came out Oct. 4. The anticipation and reviews of the movies bring people into the theatres as temperatures drop.
Spectacular Halloween movie release this fall of 2024
October 18, 2024
September Playlist: Back-to-school playlist; Summer is over
September Playlist: Back-to-school playlist; Summer is over
September 23, 2024
Junior Brooklyn Seymour (Props Master), senior Bryan Vandagriff (Lights Manager), senior Rachel Nahmias (Sound Manager), senior Carina Teebken (Stage Manager), sophomore Lily Towne (Assistant Stage Manager), and cast members senior Lauren Avery, junior Allyson Godfrey, senior Mack Harvey, junior Taylor Milliot, senior Jacey Ulrich, senior Marin Weaver and senior Henry Wright are on their set for the upcoming play. They are very excited for their upcoming play, “The Game’s Afoot."
“The Game’s Afoot” play debuts during the Eagle High fall semester
October 18, 2024
Sophomores Maddie Giorgetti and Noah Brock watch “Hocus Pocus” during lunch. “Hocus Pocus” is a fan favorite for Halloween movies.
Get ready for a spooky season with these Halloween movies
October 18, 2024
This fall season, many new movies are in the theatre including “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” which came out Sept. 6, as well as “Joker” which came out Oct. 4. The anticipation and reviews of the movies bring people into the theatres as temperatures drop.
Spectacular Halloween movie release this fall of 2024
October 18, 2024
Junior Adelaide Cull reads "Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds And Snakes” She is one book away to complete the series.
The most anticipated books come out soon
September 19, 2024
Sophomore Kyleigh Plaisted watches “Moana” during lunch. “Moana” is one of the movies that was discussed during the D23 conference. Disney has announced many new movies coming out such as “Frozen 3”, “Toy Story 5” and “Moana 2.”
The D23 Conference shows that Disney is running out of ideas
September 19, 2024
Junior Jayla Brooks captures a photograph of Jon Pardi, as he dazzles the crowd at his concert this fall. Concert-goers sway to the music. Country fans are in awe of his musical abilities.
Eagle High Students expect a memorable concert line-up for fall
September 23, 2024
Zach Bryan screams into his mic as sound resonates over the crowd. Popular music over the summer varied. Certain songs and artists can remind people of memories and days from one’s past. Music can be linked to an individual’s history, in this case, the summer. This concert set attendance records at the Ford Idaho Center.
2024 had summer music and concerts to remember
September 19, 2024
The April and May Playlist: Summer is Arriving
The April and May Playlist: Summer is Arriving
May 3, 2024
Concert season is always the best in summer. Summer of 2024 has artists Mt. Joy, Kenny Chesney, Luke Bryan, Wallows, Irations, Pepper and more.
Exploring Boise’s Concert Calendar: Here is an Insight into Upcoming Performances
May 3, 2024
Olivia Rodrigo's "GUTS" deluxe album hits top 100 in the billboards.
Eagle High Students ‘Spill their Guts’ Over this Deluxe Edition of Olivia Rodrigo’s Album
May 3, 2024
October Playlist: Spooky songs and haunting melodies for Fall
October Playlist: Spooky songs and haunting melodies for Fall
October 18, 2024
September Playlist: Back-to-school playlist; Summer is over
September Playlist: Back-to-school playlist; Summer is over
September 23, 2024
September Playlist: Newspaper staff picks for Autumn
September Playlist: Newspaper staff picks for Autumn
September 22, 2023
March Playlist: ‘Spring’ into these popular songs 
March Playlist: ‘Spring’ into these popular songs 
March 15, 2023
February Playlist: a trip back to Summer 2022
February Playlist: a trip back to Summer 2022
February 28, 2023
The swim team is making waves this year. They are showing impressive performances in competitions and demonstrating a strong sense of teamwork as they aim for the top of the leaderboards.
The Swim Team Splashes into the Season this Fall
October 18, 2024
The senior powderpuff team celebrates after they beat the sophomores in the Powderpuff Championship. They win their third championship in a row, after beating their opponents in their sophomore and junior years.
The Senior Girls hold their spot as Powderpuff Champions for the third year in a row
October 18, 2024
Boise State joining the Pac-12 by Robert Mcpherson: Ashton Jeanty celebrates after he runs in a 12-yard touchdown. He does the same pose that is done for the Heisman Trophy, awarded to the best player in all of college football. Jeanty is currently first in the rankings for the Heisman.
Boise State moves from the Mountain West Conference to the Pac-12
October 18, 2024
Last season, the Eagle Girls’ Lacrosse Club rally together after a win. This year, they look forward to the season to come and the bonds they make while playing.
Fall women’s lacrosse is now in full swing for the annual Hot Potato Tournament
October 18, 2024
As the Eagle High Mountain bike team is closing off their season, Braxton Gerard is representing the team by riding through tough terrains. The team is striving for their best as they perform new skills throughout the season.
Eagle High Mountain bike teams speeds through the 2024 season
October 18, 2024
The swim team is making waves this year. They are showing impressive performances in competitions and demonstrating a strong sense of teamwork as they aim for the top of the leaderboards.
The Swim Team Splashes into the Season this Fall
October 18, 2024
The senior powderpuff team celebrates after they beat the sophomores in the Powderpuff Championship. They win their third championship in a row, after beating their opponents in their sophomore and junior years.
The Senior Girls hold their spot as Powderpuff Champions for the third year in a row
October 18, 2024
Last season, the Eagle Girls’ Lacrosse Club rally together after a win. This year, they look forward to the season to come and the bonds they make while playing.
Fall women’s lacrosse is now in full swing for the annual Hot Potato Tournament
October 18, 2024
As the Eagle High Mountain bike team is closing off their season, Braxton Gerard is representing the team by riding through tough terrains. The team is striving for their best as they perform new skills throughout the season.
Eagle High Mountain bike teams speeds through the 2024 season
October 18, 2024
Junior Forward Rebecca Gabriele scores a goal against Capital High. Gabriele celebrates her goal with her teammates.
The Eagle High varsity soccer team expect to make a run at the district title
October 18, 2024
Boise State joining the Pac-12 by Robert Mcpherson: Ashton Jeanty celebrates after he runs in a 12-yard touchdown. He does the same pose that is done for the Heisman Trophy, awarded to the best player in all of college football. Jeanty is currently first in the rankings for the Heisman.
Boise State moves from the Mountain West Conference to the Pac-12
October 18, 2024
Senior Cole Brooks shows support for the international football game in Brazil. The Jersey in the photo is Brett Favre’s, a former player for the Green Bay Packers, the team that will play the Philadelphia Eagles in Brazil.
Viva la international: The NFL expands to more games than ever overseas
September 19, 2024
Superstar Shohei Ohtani has said that he has never gambled on sports. One has to wonder, however, how this scandal could impact his legacy.
The Face of Baseball is Going through One of the Worst Scandals in Sports History
May 1, 2024
The Snooks family took a trip to see the LA Dodgers play the San Diego Padres. The LA Dodgers are a team that is always near the top of the MLB power rankings.
There are Many Teams that Could Compete for the World Series this Year
March 28, 2024
Father of Eagle High students, Tim Snooks, attended the March Madness national championship last year in Houston Texas. UConn took down San Diego State last year by a score of 76-59.
The Thrilling Road to the National Championship
March 28, 2024
Junior Mathew Hergenreder is dressing up as Michael Meyers for Halloween. He is exited to scare people.
Teenagers debate if they should go trick-or-treating
October 18, 2024
These kids are decked out in their costumes on Halloween day. They eagerly head out to collect some candy, and their enthusiasm for trick-or-treating is infectious.
A day off for Halloween would relight the holiday spark
October 18, 2024
Sophomore Beau Mather sleds during the winter. This is one of the many winter activities that he participates in. This is a very popular activity for students to do during the winter.
Students debate whether winter or fall activities are better
October 18, 2024
A Tesla Cyber Truck was spotted in Arizona earlier this year. Cyber trucks are electric cars, therefore, their owners do not have to worry about the rising gas prices.
Electric vehicles are not the solution
October 18, 2024
Teacher Jennifer Foster, like all Eagle High teachers, received a TV to use in her classroom this year. Foster uses this TV to teach her students every day.
New TVs have been a good addition to Eagle High classrooms
September 19, 2024
The “Barbie” movie, starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling, appeared in theaters on July 21 this year and has been a smash hit ever since. Debates arise over underlying political messages in the film.
Barbie Debate: ‘Barbie’ Movie Portrays Men in a Negative Light
September 22, 2023
Eagle High graduates Sicily Smith, Ellie Smith, Kate Rasmussen, junior Claire Rasmussen and senior Grace Rasmussen went as a group to watch the new "Barbie" movie.
Barbie Debate: ‘Barbie’ is the catalyst for genuine storytelling of the female experience
September 22, 2023
Senior Jimmy Larsen and secretary Rachel Mcewen stand in the front office of Eagle High. The two work closely together throughout the school year.
Senior Jimmy Larsen is the unofficial mayor of Eagle High
October 18, 2024
Junior Belle Emerson poses for a picture during her Spanish 4 class at Eagle High. This class is part of her associate’s degree that she will graduate high school with through Boise State.
Junior Belle Emerson exceeds expectations earning the academic spotlight
October 18, 2024
Junior Taylor Ray is focused on scoring at the girls rugby game. She is striving to get a point with a tackle.
Athlete spotlight of the month: junior Taylor Ray is excited for the girls rugby season
October 18, 2024
The Just Serve Club takes a group picture after their most recent service project. They were sorting jewelry for the Idaho Youth Ranch.
JustServe Club is the perfect club for students who want to volunteer in the community
October 18, 2024
Teacher Bruce Cornell is a chemistry, physics and science teacher at Eagle High, and has been known to be one of the students' favorite teachers around campus.
Eagle High teacher shares his experience with teaching
October 18, 2024
The Just Serve Club takes a group picture after their most recent service project. They were sorting jewelry for the Idaho Youth Ranch.
JustServe Club is the perfect club for students who want to volunteer in the community
October 18, 2024
Juniors Megan Baired, Kate Kuehn, Secily Peterson and Kylee McKnight are active members of the knitting and crochet club. They stand to be photographed in teacher and advisor of the club Amy Dutchover’s classroom.
Needle-less to say, Eagle High gets excited for the Knit and Crochet Club
October 18, 2024
The ASL Club was featured in the 2022-2023 Homecoming Parade. Far Left: Eagle High alumni Lauren Brown, far left guy: senior Jack Windsor, girl beneath guy: Eagle High alumni Bianca Ravago, girl right of guy: junior Marin Weaver, right of her: Eagle High Alumni Taylor Berggeren, below her: senior Hannah Burnstein.
Eagle High’s ASL Club Works with IESDB to put on their Annual Easter Egg Hunt
March 28, 2024
The Knit and Crochet club is a brand-new club. The club is welcoming all new members.
Knit and Crochet Club is the New Close-Knit Community at Eagle High
February 23, 2024
Students in pottery club make incredible designs. They make things like bowls and plates or just sculptures of their favorite things.
The Pottery Club is Coming to Eagle High
February 23, 2024
Senior Jimmy Larsen and secretary Rachel Mcewen stand in the front office of Eagle High. The two work closely together throughout the school year.
Senior Jimmy Larsen is the unofficial mayor of Eagle High
October 18, 2024
Junior Belle Emerson poses for a picture during her Spanish 4 class at Eagle High. This class is part of her associate’s degree that she will graduate high school with through Boise State.
Junior Belle Emerson exceeds expectations earning the academic spotlight
October 18, 2024
Junior Taylor Ray is focused on scoring at the girls rugby game. She is striving to get a point with a tackle.
Athlete spotlight of the month: junior Taylor Ray is excited for the girls rugby season
October 18, 2024
Teacher Bruce Cornell is a chemistry, physics and science teacher at Eagle High, and has been known to be one of the students' favorite teachers around campus.
Eagle High teacher shares his experience with teaching
October 18, 2024
Sophomore Lily Towne is the student spotlight of the month. She helps to represent the high-achieving students at Eagle High.
Sophomore Lily Towne shares how she succeeds at Eagle High
September 19, 2024
As the sun sets, junior Isabelle Bodily sits in her car, dressed as a ghost and ready for a night of thrilling ghost hunting. The nighttime vibe sets the perfect mood for an adventure filled with chills and thrills!
Students can now ghost hunt at the infamous Idaho State Penitentiary
October 18, 2024
Juniors Makenna Martin, Norah Bush and Bella Thompson have great Halloween costume ideas. Martin dresses as a fairy, Bush dresses as a cat and Thompson dresses as a dog. This was for Halloween in 2022.
Students start planning eye-catching Halloween costumes for the spooky season
October 18, 2024
Starbucks Iced Pumpkin Cream Chai Latte gets tired students through the day. This is the perfect fall drink for Eagle High students this year.
The Fall drinks at Starbucks are a must-have for the season
October 18, 2024
Sophomores Keegan Froke (left) and Lauren Lindley (right) smile with a pink soccer-themed Homecoming poster. Froke asks Lindley to go to the dance right after the Eagle High junior varsity girls’ soccer winning game.
Eagle High students are getting creative with HOCO proposals this year
October 18, 2024
Sophomore Lucy Holmes shows off her lunch on a warm Friday afternoon. Choosing a large french fry and a soda.
Mustangs are enjoying lunch this school year at their favorite spots
September 19, 2024

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Sophomore Savannah Flake holds up a heart-themed candy in front of one of the Valentine’s Day posters created by the Eagle High student council. Students celebrate Valentine’s Day by giving gifts to or spending time with their loved ones.

These are some of the Cutest Date and Gift Ideas for Couples

Karlee Patterson, Photographer • February 23, 2024

There are many things and places to do as cute dates. One of the many date ideas is having a picnic. Picnics can be enjoyed in many ways. There can be picnics on the beach or in the grass. There are also...

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