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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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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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