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How to cure early-onset senioritis: Graduating early
How to cure early-onset senioritis: Graduating early
Madelyn Tucker standing in front of the Troopers' truck.
Students Prepare for Defining moment: DCI Here We Come
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
The Immigrants of Azle
Beyond Borders: The Immigrant Stories of Azle
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
Jacqueline McClain serves during the Oct. 18 game against the Aledo Bearcats
Killer Queen
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
Photo courtesy of DVV Entertainments
‘RRR’ is an Instant Indian Classic
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 Stephanie Yarbor rates her lunch of choice
Grading the Cafeteria
Senior Jayson Villalobos is here to teach you the rules.
Listen Up…
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
Photo courtesy of DVV Entertainments
‘RRR’ is an Instant Indian Classic
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
Senior Hannah Beck's $554.65 Balfour class ring.
Should You Put a Ring On It?
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
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
Photo courtesy of DVV Entertainments
‘RRR’ is an Instant Indian Classic
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
Madelyn Tucker standing in front of the Troopers' truck.
Students Prepare for Defining moment: DCI Here We Come
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
The Student News Site of Azle High School

The Sting
The Student News Site of Azle High School

The Sting
Reese Hughes

Reese Hughes, Co-Editor-in-chief

Hi, I’m Reese Emma! I am a senior and third-year newspaper writer. I’m the Co-Editor-In-Chief! I’m a reader and runner. I have three gorgeous dogs: Roscoe, Cash, and Piper. I have a kitten named Spot. I love my boyfriend and family more than anything in this world. <3  #livelaughlove

All content by Reese Hughes
Mrs. Fuller poses in front of her students' exemplary work.

The Sting Recognizes: Mrs. Fuller

Reese Hughes, Co-Editor-in-Chief
May 9, 2024
PTR employees detailing a rental truck.

How Premier Truck Rental is working with Auto Tech Students

Reese Hughes and Courtney Olmos
March 18, 2024
Principal Nate Driver comforts Junior Lyla Castro

It’s OK to not be OK

Reese Hughes, Co-Editor-In-Chief
October 27, 2023

Charity for Content

Reese Hughes, Co-Editor-in-Chief
October 27, 2023
Construction on the new science lab hall will finish by January.

School Renovations Set to Finish by January

Reese Hughes and Kristina Birkeland
September 20, 2023
Preston Hennessy is seen taking the redesigned STAAR test for 2022-2023.

The STAAR Test is Going to be Different this Year

Emporess Whitfield and Reese Hughes
April 20, 2023
Daytona Gravlin putting off work and opening Instagram.

Dopamine Chasers: Teens’ Brains on Social Media

Reese Hughes, Layout and Design Editor; Staff Writer
April 4, 2023
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[Photo] Swinging Into the New Baseball Season

Emporess Whitfield and Arianna Pardue
March 28, 2023
Living a Double Life

Living a Double Life

Reese Hughes and Peytie Chambers
March 10, 2023

Movin’ On Up

Courtney Olmos and Reese Hughes
January 11, 2023
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[Photo] What’s After Senior Night?

Peytie Chambers, Team Editor
October 31, 2022
Cash patiently waiting for Halloween.

[Photo] Opposing Viewpoints: Should the Day After Halloween be Designated a School Holiday?

Courtney Olmos and Brynn Lee
October 31, 2022
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OPINION: Hallway Unspoken Rules should be followed

Reese Hughes, Layout and Design Editor; Staff Writer
September 23, 2022
The Sting Recognizes: Mrs. Fuller

The Sting Recognizes: Mrs. Fuller

Reese Hughes, Staff Writer
May 13, 2022
CNA students preparing for their certification exams.

Health Science Clinical Students Test for Their CNA Certifications

Reese Hughes and Melani Rushing
January 24, 2022
Coach Ewing Leaps into his First Year

Coach Ewing Leaps into his First Year

Reese Hughes, Staff Writer
October 22, 2021
Mr. Mullens outside his classroom

Introducing Mr. Mullens to Azle

Reese Hughes, Staff Writer
September 24, 2021
Student Opinion: Masks Mandates

Student Opinion: Masks Mandates

Reese Hughes, Staff Writer
September 17, 2021
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[Photo] The Emerald Dazzlers Put in Work

Melani Rushing, Staff Writer
September 15, 2021
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