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This poster, made by Key club, hangs in the South Hall at Eagle High. Celebrating being drug free was a highlight of the Red Ribbon Week.
Red Ribbon Week is a call to stay drug-free
November 12, 2024
November News Briefs
November News Briefs
November 12, 2024
While dock workers are on strike, this can affect many things such as grocery store produce sections. Fruit and veggies are mainly affected because they can go bad faster than other products.
Port strikes sweep the East Coast and cause major shipping halt
November 12, 2024
Junior Elisia Henry, junior Oliver Rhoades, senior Cole McAdams, senior Jess Parks and senior Peyton Studer hand out candy at the Eagle High trunk or treat event on Oct. 28. Many children came to the trunk or treat and enjoyed all the candy and fun.
Spooktacular fun occurred at Eagle High’s Trunk or Treat
November 12, 2024
Eagle High teacher Stephen Pratt shows Israel on a classroom map. He points to the center spot of conflict in the Israel and Hamas war.
Tensions rise between Israel and Iran amidst war
November 12, 2024
This poster, made by Key club, hangs in the South Hall at Eagle High. Celebrating being drug free was a highlight of the Red Ribbon Week.
Red Ribbon Week is a call to stay drug-free
November 12, 2024
Junior Elisia Henry, junior Oliver Rhoades, senior Cole McAdams, senior Jess Parks and senior Peyton Studer hand out candy at the Eagle High trunk or treat event on Oct. 28. Many children came to the trunk or treat and enjoyed all the candy and fun.
Spooktacular fun occurred at Eagle High’s Trunk or Treat
November 12, 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
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
While dock workers are on strike, this can affect many things such as grocery store produce sections. Fruit and veggies are mainly affected because they can go bad faster than other products.
Port strikes sweep the East Coast and cause major shipping halt
November 12, 2024
Eagle High teacher Stephen Pratt shows Israel on a classroom map. He points to the center spot of conflict in the Israel and Hamas war.
Tensions rise between Israel and Iran amidst war
November 12, 2024
Hurricane Milton made landfall in Florida as a category 3 storm. Florida residents as well as the government are underway repairing damage and attempting to go back to their everyday, normal life.
Hurricane Milton leaves a trail of destruction, communities rally for recovery
November 12, 2024
Junior Rebecca Gabriel uses a telescope to look at the stars, planets and other space related things such as the Europa Mission. This mission is aimed to investigate Jupiter and search for signs of extraterrestrial life.
NASA launches exploratory mission to Jupiter’s icy moon
November 12, 2024
Senior Jack Giannini pledges allegiance to the flag of the United State of America. He shows his support to the many veterans by honoring the flag every day.
Veterans Day is a surprisingly intricate holiday
November 12, 2024
The November playlist: The Fall weather is getting chilly
The November playlist: The Fall weather is getting chilly
November 12, 2024
Senior Drew DeMarini, senior Mason Mitchell and junior Phillip Cooley show support for Rod Wave’s new album "Last Lap.” Mitchell is well known for being one of Rod Wave’s biggest supporters at Eagle High.
Rapper Rod Wave’s new album ‘Last Lap’ breaks records
November 12, 2024
Junior Emma Stevens shows off her costume for the "Wicked" premiere, as she is a fan of the musical. She plans to watch a fun makeup routine for the premiere to get into the spirit of the movie.
‘Wicked,’ the untold story of Oz’s enchantresses hits Eagle High halls
November 12, 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
Junior Emma Stevens shows off her costume for the "Wicked" premiere, as she is a fan of the musical. She plans to watch a fun makeup routine for the premiere to get into the spirit of the movie.
‘Wicked,’ the untold story of Oz’s enchantresses hits Eagle High halls
November 12, 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
Senior Drew DeMarini, senior Mason Mitchell and junior Phillip Cooley show support for Rod Wave’s new album "Last Lap.” Mitchell is well known for being one of Rod Wave’s biggest supporters at Eagle High.
Rapper Rod Wave’s new album ‘Last Lap’ breaks records
November 12, 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
The November playlist: The Fall weather is getting chilly
The November playlist: The Fall weather is getting chilly
November 12, 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
Junior Jaxson Lebeau, senior Lucas Boockholdt, senior Anthony Toomey and senior Chance Jones walk out to the coin flip for their final regular season game against Borah High. Eagle High won the game with a final score of 35-22.
The Eagle High football team leads their way to Districts and State
November 12, 2024
Junior Tyler Forkner rooted for the LA Dodgers in the MLB World Series. He enjoyed watching the team’s hard work in the games.
Clutch performances shine in the World Series, championship at stake
November 12, 2024
The varsity Eagle High volleyball team poses for a group photo on media day. These girls traveled to Idaho Falls to compete in the State Tournament where they played many other teams from all over Idaho.
The Eagle High varsity volleyball team takes on the State Championship
November 12, 2024
The rugby girls hold up a "W" for the wins and wild times. This season was a celebration of teamwork, grit and fun for the rugby girls this season.
The girls’ rugby team reminisces on the past 2024 season
November 12, 2024
Senior Beau Sahr winds up to drive the ball off the tee in the district golf tournament. Sahr has been on the golf team at Eagle High since he was a freshman.
The Eagle High golf team swung into action last season
November 12, 2024
Junior Jaxson Lebeau, senior Lucas Boockholdt, senior Anthony Toomey and senior Chance Jones walk out to the coin flip for their final regular season game against Borah High. Eagle High won the game with a final score of 35-22.
The Eagle High football team leads their way to Districts and State
November 12, 2024
The varsity Eagle High volleyball team poses for a group photo on media day. These girls traveled to Idaho Falls to compete in the State Tournament where they played many other teams from all over Idaho.
The Eagle High varsity volleyball team takes on the State Championship
November 12, 2024
The rugby girls hold up a "W" for the wins and wild times. This season was a celebration of teamwork, grit and fun for the rugby girls this season.
The girls’ rugby team reminisces on the past 2024 season
November 12, 2024
Senior Beau Sahr winds up to drive the ball off the tee in the district golf tournament. Sahr has been on the golf team at Eagle High since he was a freshman.
The Eagle High golf team swung into action last season
November 12, 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 Eagle High swim team splashes into the season this Fall
October 18, 2024
Junior Tyler Forkner rooted for the LA Dodgers in the MLB World Series. He enjoyed watching the team’s hard work in the games.
Clutch performances shine in the World Series, championship at stake
November 12, 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
College Counselor Bria Bodine shows her love of Thanksgiving by holding a sign in her office. She created this special sign herself. Her memories inspired her passion for this holiday.
Eagle High is undecided on which holiday is better, Thanksgiving or Christmas
November 14, 2024
Football player Ashton Jeanty is acquiring historical numbers. He is putting Boise State University on the map this season.
Should BSU football player Ashton Jeanty win the Heisman award?
November 12, 2024
There are many different pie flavors such as pumpkin, apple, chocolate, cherry and many more. Around the holiday season different pies are commonly bought and made as a dessert.
The great Thanksgiving pie debate is on; what is the best pie flavor?
November 12, 2024
Pumpkin pie and cream puffs are served for dessert after Thanksgiving dinner. Pumpkin pie is one of the most popular desserts, and many think that it is the best Thanksgiving dessert.
Eagle High students share their opinion on the best Thanksgiving foods
November 12, 2024
Junior Alaina Tiner debates if “The Nightmare Before Christmas” is more of a Christmas or Halloween movie. She personally thinks that it is a Halloween movie after she watched it a couple of times.
Nightmare Before Christmas; an animated movie’s debate spanning decades
November 12, 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
Michael Rivers served in the army as a private first class. His dedication to the country is inspiring.
Veteran and teacher Michael Rivers shares about his time in the army and leads students everyday by his own example
November 12, 2024
Junior London Sanfilippo Cook is an athlete for Eagle High as well as the Washington Angels 18U Club softball team. She loves playing for these teams and being a part of the communities around them.
London Cook shines as a rising star in softball and school
November 12, 2024
Junior Kristian Fusco makes an outstanding play from shortstop against Owyhee High. Fusco not only excels in school, but also on the baseball diamond.
Kristian Fusco shines bright with his 4.5 GPA
November 12, 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
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
Michael Rivers served in the army as a private first class. His dedication to the country is inspiring.
Veteran and teacher Michael Rivers shares about his time in the army and leads students everyday by his own example
November 12, 2024
Junior London Sanfilippo Cook is an athlete for Eagle High as well as the Washington Angels 18U Club softball team. She loves playing for these teams and being a part of the communities around them.
London Cook shines as a rising star in softball and school
November 12, 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
Many families gather for a Thanksgiving feast every year. This is a common Thanksgiving tradition amongst students and their families at Eagle High.
Eagle High students share how they celebrate Thanksgiving
November 14, 2024
Juniors Allyson Godfrey and Taylor Milliot are very close friends. They attended the Eagle High football game, which was also senior night and along with it, the chalk throw. They are very grateful for each other.
It’s the time of year to be thankful
November 14, 2024
Sophomore Katrina Collins poses in her fall fashion outfit, standing on the Greenbelt trail. She loves the fall leaves because they inspire her fall outfits.
As the seasons change, it’s the time for wardrobes to change
November 14, 2024
Juniors Ellie Erickson and Lauren Hitchcock attend Disney's Hollywood Studios in Florida. They stand in the sun preparing for the fun they are going to have in this fun travel destination.
Eagle High students are ready to travel and ‘vacay’ during Thanksgiving break
November 12, 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

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This year for the Battle of the Bolt, the fundraiser was for six-year-old Lily. Lily’s dream is to go to a petting zoo in Tennessee, and a friendly competition between Owyhee High and Eagle High raised money for the cause.

Eagle High Rallies Behind Fundraiser for a Six-Year-Old Battling Leukemia

Grace Merrill, Copy Editor • February 1, 2024

In a heartwarming act, Eagle High has undertaken a special project to raise funds for Lily, a brave 6-year-old girl battling acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. Lily who loves animals, dancing and being a big...

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