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Freshman AP Course Offered This Year
Freshman AP Course Offered This Year
History Repeats Itself
History Repeats Itself
Junior Aspen Castaneda poses with a snake at the Fort Worth Nature Center
A New Type of School-Work
EMT students practice transporting patients safely. Photo courtesy of Jayson Conger.
Future Lifesavers
Ms. Constant's larges class contains 30 students.
Too Many Students, Too Few Teachers
AVID Helps
AVID Helps
she is brat
she is brat
How Early is Too Early to Start Celebrating Christmas?
How Early is Too Early to Start Celebrating Christmas?
Jacqueline McClain serves during the Oct. 18 game against the Aledo Bearcats
Killer Queen
Tasymina (junior) discussing her faith with students.
Faith in Fabric
Do the Research
Do the Research
See You at the Ballot Box
See You at the Ballot Box
The Importance of International Familiarity
The Importance of International Familiarity
Senior Cadence Wynn's Taylor Swift themed senior parking spot at Azle Christian School. Photo courtesy of Lauren Goodrich.
Stop Here!
A student recently posted a video on social media of burning a GSA poster.
OPINION: Beyond The Gender Spectrum
The Motives of a Volleyball Coach
The Motives of a Volleyball Coach
Pictured L-R, Freshmen Hudson Carroll, Abbie Yochum and King Stephens in their varsity uniforms. Photos 1 & 3 by Becca Trammell, Photo 2 by Serenity Valdez.
Fish on Varsity
Jacqueline McClain serves during the Oct. 18 game against the Aledo Bearcats
Killer Queen
Middle Linebacker Case Moore.
Train’s Full
2023-2024 Girls Golf Team
Swinging Back Over 2024
Meet the (NEW) Teacher: Biology Teacher Tasha Ditto
Meet the (NEW) Teacher: Biology Teacher Tasha Ditto
‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ the sequel is finally here
‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ the sequel is finally here
By Illumination / Chris Meledandri - https://www.despicable.me/synopsis/, Fair use, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?curid=76879169
Despicable Me 4 Is Worth It
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
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
A person is seen sitting at a table eating Thanksgiving food. https://www.pexels.com/photo/roasted-turkey-on-white-ceramic-plate-5718104/
OPINION: Pro-Thanksgiving
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
Photo of Colton Delaney, criminal justice teacher.
Meet the (NEW) Teacher: Colton Delaney
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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Cynthia Garcia

Cynthia Garcia, Co-Editor-in-Chief

Hello, I’m Cynthia! I am currently a senior, including newspaper, I play Tenor Saxophone for the Azle MGP, Indoor Winds, and Jazz band. I love writing and I am looking forward to my 3rd year on The Sting!

All content by Cynthia Garcia
Co-Editor-in-Chief Cynthia Garcia (Center) will attend UNT in the fall to study journalism. "I loved every second that I was able to spend with all my friends," Cynthia said.

Senior Goodbyes

Cynthia Garcia, Co-Editor-in-Chief
May 26, 2022
Mr.Strange the percussion director.

[Photo] The Sting Recognizes: Mr. Strange

Preston Hennessy, Staff Writer
May 11, 2022
Coach Overton at his desk getting ready for class.

The Sting Recognizes: Coach O

Cynthia Garcia, Co-Editor-in-Chief
May 10, 2022
The Indoor Winds during retreat on the jumbo tron.

Indoor Winds Competes at the WGI Championships

Cynthia Garcia, Co-Editor-In-Chief
May 10, 2022
Senior Aaron Grow sleeping in class in front of his make-up hour sheet.

How to Help Cure Senioritis

Cynthia Garcia, Co-Editor-in-Chief
April 1, 2022
The Sting Presents Opposing Viewpoints: Caffeine Addictions

The Sting Presents Opposing Viewpoints: Caffeine Addictions

Cynthia Garcia and Kenny Caswell
March 1, 2022
The AVID WICOR poster is used for WICOR Wonderland.

AVID WICOR Wonderland

Cynthia Garcia and Danay Cortez
December 13, 2021
The Sax and Low Reed section at Hornet Stadium at the San Antonio Send Off!

Senior Year Band Recap

Cynthia Garcia, Co-Editor-in-Chief
December 8, 2021
Kenny's Catch Up

[Photo] Kenny’s Catch-up

Kenny Caswell, Co-Editor-in-Chief
December 7, 2021
The Varsity Cheer team performing at their Showcase Show.

Cheer Returns to Competitions After a Year Off

Cynthia Garcia, Co-Editor-in-Chief
November 15, 2021
Daniel having fun at the Flower Mound Pumpkin Patch!

It’s Fall Y’all!

Cynthia Garcia, Co-Editor-in-Chief
October 14, 2021
Meagan Ledbetter serves up some heat to Springtown.

Azle Volleyball Player Wins Player of the Week

Cynthia Garcia, Co-Editor-in-Chief
September 23, 2021
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[Photo] Student Opinion: Masks Mandates

Reese Hughes, Staff Writer
September 17, 2021
A person is seen holding a pride flag. https://www.pexels.com/photo/unrecognizable-african-american-guy-with-pride-flag-during-parade-5721337/

The Return of GSA

Cynthia Garcia, Co-Editor-in-Chief
September 13, 2021
Mr. G shows off his cleaning supplies outside his classroom.

[Photo] The Sting Recognizes: Mr. G

Kenny Caswell, Team Editor
May 7, 2021
Mrs. Reasoner outside of her classroom.

The Sting Recognizes: Ms. Reasoner

Cynthia Garcia, Team Editor
May 7, 2021

The Buzz Episode 2 – An interview with senior track star Emily Cole

Cynthia Garcia, Kenny Caswell, and Erika Clayton
May 7, 2021
The Alice in Wonderland exhibit at the Atlanta Botanical Gardens.

Hello Spring!

Cynthia Garcia, Team Editor
April 16, 2021
Photo courtesy of the Office of Vice President Kamala Harris.

The Sting Focuses on Black History Month: Kamala Harris

Cynthia Garcia, Team Editor
February 23, 2021
The Buzz: Season 1, Episode 1 - Brooke Overton, Theatre Costume Designer

The Buzz: Season 1, Episode 1 – Brooke Overton, Theatre Costume Designer

Cynthia Garcia, Erika Clayton, and Kenny Caswell
February 5, 2021
Junior Sophia Tucker rocking her corduroy mom jeans, Dr. Martens, and her vintage band graphic t-shirt.

New Year Same Bold Fashion Statements

Cynthia Garcia, Editor
January 13, 2021
The Debate Team poses for a picture at their meeting.

Debate’s First Congress Meet

Cynthia Garcia, Team Editor
December 4, 2020
In the upper left is “slow rush” and in the upper right is “kid crow”. The lower bottom is “after hours” and the lower right is “remote”

Top albums of 2020

Cynthia Garcia, Team Editor
November 16, 2020
The JV team practicing.

JV Volleyball Serving up Success

Cynthia Garcia, Team Editor
October 28, 2020
Math teacher Rachel Bevan working with virtual and in-person students simultaneously.

[Photo] How teachers are coping with teaching in-person/virtual simultaneously

Angel Brown, Social Media Editor; Staff Writer
October 21, 2020
Mr.Strange the percussion director.

Strange Times at Azle High

Cynthia Garcia, Team Editor
October 5, 2020
Bath Bombs are a great way to treat yourself after a long day!

How to be productive during quarantine

Cynthia Garcia, Staff Writer
May 13, 2020
Color Guard Competes at NTCA

Color Guard Competes at NTCA

Cynthia Garcia, Staff Writer
February 14, 2020
Teen Slang for the Gang

Teen Slang for the Gang

Cynthia Garcia, Staff Writer
January 30, 2020
AP English 4 students watch their classmates perform Hamlet as a sci-fi epic.

Modern Day Hamlet

Cynthia Garcia, Staff Writer
January 27, 2020
Straight to State

Straight to State

Tori Patton and Cynthia Garcia
December 20, 2019

Debate to be Great

Cynthia Garcia, Staff Writer
December 13, 2019

Vintage Vibes

Grace Walsh and Cynthia Garcia
October 10, 2019
Photo by: Tori Patton

For the Cure

Tori Patton and Cynthia Garcia
September 23, 2019
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