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Cafeteria Staff Jaye Langston in the Snack Shack
Woody’s Wonderland
AHS students show off their FTFHL apparel.
Staying FTHFL
Sophomore Julian Vilchiz and junior TJ Bradford rehearsing their roles for the play.
The Students of Lockerbie
08/11/2017, Charlottseville, VA, "Unite the Right" Rally, where alt-right and anti-alt-right protestors clashed, resulting in 1 dead and 8 wounded after a white supremacist terrorist attack. Photo by: Anthony Crider - Charlottesville "Unite the Right" Rally, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=61769434
The Racial Misuse of Heritage and Science
No New News
No New News
The Immigrants of Azle
Beyond Borders: The Immigrant Stories of Azle
Senior Stephanie Yarbor rates her lunch of choice
Grading the Cafeteria
ASL teacher Nikki Self rolls the dice to decide a student’s fate.
Dicing It Up with the Dungeon Masters
Senior Katalina Brunetti shaking hands with Vice President of Azle ISD board, Tim Brown, at the school board meeting that recognized them.
Dishing Out Some Advice
AVID Helps
AVID Helps
Hoop There It Is
Hoop There It Is
Junior Lily Hudman grieves the loss of Luka.
Saddest Trade of the Century
Senior Mariah Dillard attempts to pin an opponent at the district meet.
Back for Seconds
Junior Ema Lehr and her mother Kathy Pack. Photo courtesy Austin Pack.
Lehr Legacy
Senior Kaylee Daniels swims during the District meet.
Swimsational Season
Courtesy of Universal Pictures, 20th Century Fox, Lionsgate, Sony Pictures Releasing and STX Entertainment respectively from left to right.
Bring Back These Blockbusters
Weeknd's Over
Weeknd’s Over
Senior Jayson Villalobos is here to teach you the rules.
Listen Up…
2015 Nostalgia
2015 Nostalgia
Junior Lily Hudman grieves the loss of Luka.
Saddest Trade of the Century
Older is better.
Face the Music
Weeknd's Over
Weeknd’s Over
she is brat
she is brat
Sophomores Zoe Hopton, Raegan Holland and Brinley Dowell all listen to Megan Moroneys new trio of songs.
Each of Megan Moroney’s New Songs Ties to a Sister Song from Previous Albums
Photo courtesy of arianagrande.com
‘thank u’ for the album
Mufasa the movie on screen in a home theater.
I Always Wanted a Brotha
Setting Sail with Moana’s New Adventure
Setting Sail with Moana’s New Adventure
Image courtesy of Universal Studios.
Tales of Wicked
Brinley and Jayson go to the movies. Photo courtesy of sophomore Valeria Macias.
The Sting’s Best Movies of the Year
Tyler, the Creator, Chromakopia (2024). Photo courtesy of Sony Music Entertainment.
IT’S GETTING STICKY: Chromakopia is Probably Album of the Year
Courtesy of Universal Pictures, 20th Century Fox, Lionsgate, Sony Pictures Releasing and STX Entertainment respectively from left to right.
Bring Back These Blockbusters
Older is better.
Face the Music
Dishonorable Distinguishment
Dishonorable Distinguishment
Senior Nova Wang chows down for the mic.
Opposing Viewpoints on ASMR
‘23-’24 Teacher of the Year Neil Corbett.
OPINION: Students Should Get A Vote for Teacher of the Year
Senior Nova Wang chows down for the mic.
Opposing Viewpoints on ASMR
For Homecoming, Student Council put up posters for every extracurricular organization on campus.
OPPOSING VIEWPOINTS: Are Extracurricular Activities Important?
Senior Gracie Lowe will graduate this year which would have been her junior year had she not taken an accelerated path.
Opposing Viewpoints: Is Graduating High School Early Worth It?
courtesy of www.dreamtime.com
The Sting Present Opposing Viewpoints: The Toxicity or Benefits of High School Sports
OPINION: Restorative Discipline Doesn't Work
OPINION: Restorative Discipline Doesn’t Work
Expectation vs. Reality
Expectation vs. Reality
LOL
LOL
Nah FR
Nah FR
A true honor
A true honor
Older is better.
Face the Music
Weeknd's Over
Weeknd’s Over
Mrs. Burnham teaching during her third period.
The Toughest Teacher at AHS: Mrs. Burnham
Mufasa the movie on screen in a home theater.
I Always Wanted a Brotha
Setting Sail with Moana’s New Adventure
Setting Sail with Moana’s New Adventure
AP Eng IV Takes AHS Students to the Next Level
AP Eng IV Takes AHS Students to the Next Level
VIDEO: 2022 Homecoming Dance - An interview with Gracie Sherman
VIDEO: 2022 Homecoming Dance – An interview with Gracie Sherman
Mrs. Burnham teaching during her third period.
The Toughest Teacher at AHS: Mrs. Burnham
Meet the (NEW) Teacher: Biology Teacher Tasha Ditto
Meet the (NEW) Teacher: Biology Teacher Tasha Ditto
Kirk Hance teaching during his Auto Basics class.
Meet the (NEW) Teacher: Auto Tech Teacher Kirk Hance
Science teacher Amanda McIntire in her classroom
Meet the (NEW) Teacher Amanda McIntire
Assistant Principal Stace Bowen outside the E-Hall office.
Meet the (NEW) Administrator: Stace Bowen
These posters were put up all over by school by HOSA. To learn more about their mental health promotion, follow their Instagram, @ahsmhp.
Men’s Mental Health Matters
The Sting Focuses on Mental Health: The Benefits of Therapy
The Sting Focuses on Mental Health: The Benefits of Therapy
The Sting Focuses on Mental Health: Mental Illness is Not a Trend
Participating in work from home amidst the pandemic.
The Sting Focuses on Mental Health: The Impact COVID-19 had on Mental Health
Photo provided by Pexels.com
The Sting Focuses on Mental Health: Putting YOU First
Statue behind the Medgar Evers Boulevard Library in Jackson, Mississippi.
The Sting Focuses on Black History Month: Medgar Evers
Fred Hampton (August 30, 1948 – December 4, 1969) was an African-American activist and deputy chairman of the Illinois chapter of the Black Panther Party.
The Sting Focuses on Black History Month: The Black Panther Party
Photo courtesy of The Visibility Project
The Sting Focuses on Black History Month: Claudette Colvin
Photo courtesy of the Office of Vice President Kamala Harris.
The Sting Focuses on Black History Month: Kamala Harris
The Sting Focuses on Black History Month: W.E.B Dubois
The Buzz Podcast: State of the Student
Spotify or Apple Music?
Spotify or Apple Music?
The Buzz Podcast: Interview with Kristi Dowell
The Buzz Mini-sode
The Buzz Podcast - Episode 3 - November '22
The Buzz Podcast – Episode 3 – November ’22
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Daytona Gravlin

Daytona Gravlin, Team Editor

Hi, I’m Daytona:) I’m a senior and a senior lieutenant for the Emerald Dazzlers.I work at Dutch Bros and I have an addiction to Chipotle. Doing it all for the glory of God.

All content by Daytona Gravlin
The Sting’s Seniors Signing Out

The Sting’s Seniors Signing Out

Daytona Gravlin, Team Editor
May 13, 2024
Director Crystal Martinez and junior Daytona Gravlin at homecoming game!

The Sting Recognizes: Ms. Martinez

Daytona Gravlin, Team Editor
May 9, 2024
Varsity girls huddle during a game

End of beginning

Daytona Gravlin, Team Editor
April 2, 2024
3 Stanley cups in different colors and sizes.

How Stanleys are Taking Over the World

Daytona Gravlin, Team Editor
March 1, 2024
Snoqualmie, Washington during summertime.

Opposing Viewpoints: Are Senior Trips Worth It?

Daytona Gravlin and Preston Hennessy
February 13, 2024
Several Dazzlers make hearts with their feet. Photo courtesy of Dazzlers coach Crystal Martinez

How to Find a Valentine in 7 Days

Daytona Gravlin, Team Editor
February 8, 2024
Director Crystal Martienz watching Minnesota University perform their Jazz routine.

Like the Super Bowl but for Dancers: Dance Nationals 2024

Daytona Gravlin, Team Editor
February 5, 2024
The church at Northwest University, in Kirkland, Washington

Decisions, Decisions…

Daytona Gravlin, Team Editor
December 15, 2023
This Deer Ridge House is ready for trick-or-treaters!

I’m Gonna Need to See Some ID

Daytona Gravlin, Team Editor
October 27, 2023
Men protesting about women being property on UT Austin's Campus

Here We Go Again With Men

Daytona Gravlin and Briana Alvarado
October 4, 2023
Student Section in white out at the first home game.

Behind the Chants

Daytona Gravlin and Rylee Barrow
September 7, 2023
Junior Daytona Gravlin and Senior Maddie Bryant riding bikes in Florida

Having Fun in the Sun

Daytona Gravlin and Annalicia Trammell
May 22, 2023
Director Crystal Martinez and junior Daytona Gravlin at homecoming game!

The Sting Recognizes: Ms. Martinez

Daytona Gravlin, Team Editor
May 5, 2023
[Left to right] Maddie Bryant, Daytona Gravlin, Emily Wilson, and Kilee Miller all made Dazzlers last year.

Let’s Go Tryouts!

Daytona Gravlin, Team Editor
March 7, 2023
Floral design arrangement.

[Photo] Designing a Beautiful Future with Floral Design

Annalicia Trammell, Staff Writer
January 26, 2023
Senior Austin Gatewood seeing "Smile."

Smiling Because of a New Horror Movie

Daytona Gravlin, Team Editor
October 26, 2022
ASL hall decorated as 'Under the Sea'

The Happiest Thing on Earth: Homecoming Week

Daytona Gravlin and Annalicia Trammell
September 22, 2022
Sophomore Vielka Gonzalez at Olivia Rodrigo Tour

Olivia Rodrigo Goes on Tour

Daytona Gravlin, Staff Writer
May 25, 2022
Officer Stutsman at his desk.

[Photo] The Sting Recognizes: Officer Stutsman

Aaron Grow, Sports Editor/Staff Writer
May 13, 2022
Mr. Corbett holding Pistachios, given to him for teacher appreciation week

[Photo] The Sting Recognizes: Mr. Corbett

Rya Walker, Team Editor
May 11, 2022
Last season Stranger Things intro.

Stranger Things 4 Coming Soon

Daytona Gravlin, Staff Writer
May 10, 2022
Daytona Gravlin, sophomore, and Mrs. Boyer

The Sting Recognizes: Mrs. Boyer

Daytona Gravlin, Staff Writer
May 10, 2022
This song as been on repeat for the past 3 weeks!

Disney Bops

Daytona Gravlin, Staff Writer
March 25, 2022
Alyssa Holland at her signing table

Student Athletes Sign with Their Future Colleges on National Signing Day

Daytona Gravlin, Staff Writer
February 10, 2022
Preston Hennessy writing down his new year resolutions

Student Opinions: New Years Resolutions

Daytona Gravlin, Staff Writer
January 14, 2022
Not even half of all of the new Azle Instagram accounts

Why do strange Azle-themed Instagram accounts keep popping up?

Daytona Gravlin, Staff-Writer
January 5, 2022
Emma Boyer, (far left) Daytona Gravlin (middle) and Makayla Kearns (far right) on Hornet Night!

Dazzling Through My First Year

Daytona Gravlin, Staff Writer
December 3, 2021
Senior Hallway for Hoco 2021

OPINION: What Happened to the Homecoming Dance?

Daytona Gravlin, Staff Writer
October 5, 2021
Science Teacher Jason McDonald

[Photo] Introducing Mr. McDonald to Azle

Rya Walker and Peytie Chambers
September 23, 2021
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[Photo] New Theatre Teacher’s Plans for the Year

Preston Hennessy, Staff Writer
September 17, 2021
Kevin Gentery, Sophomore ( left) Aydan Hyrup, Sophomore ( right)

Student Opinion: Boys Expressing Their Femininity

Daytona Gravlin, Staff Writer
September 14, 2021
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