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AVID Expands to Elementary Campus
AVID Expands to Elementary Campus
FCCLA Culinary members have fun in the kitchen. Photo Courtesy of Katalina Brunetti.
Marinating Success
Senior Hannah Goodrich sits down to talk to C.O.O.L. counselor Tenille Roberts about her future.
Seniors in Distress
Theatre students pose after matinees.
Theatre’s Production of Mary Poppins To Premiere Tonight
Freshman AP Course Offered This Year
Freshman AP Course Offered This Year
Back to Black
Back to Black
Tyler, the Creator, Chromakopia (2024). Photo courtesy of Sony Music Entertainment.
IT’S GETTING STICKY: Chromakopia is Probably Album of the Year
Merry Holidays
Merry Holidays
WTF: What the Festivity
WTF: What the Festivity
OPINION: Bring Back School Christmas Parties
OPINION: Bring Back School Christmas Parties
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
Volleyball hoists the Area Championship in the air along with Nate Driver
Uncommon Together
Noah Kovach runs to the finish line.
Skilled In Multiple Fields
Junior forward Keagan Stuart tips off the game versus Witchita Falls Legacy.
And One Amazing Season Underway
Hagen runs the ball toward the endzone.
Running Through Records
The team breaks out on their varsity match between Brewer on 09/05
JV Tennis Doubles Up
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
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
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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Emporess Whitfield

Emporess Whitfield, Co Editor-in-Chief

Hi, I’m Emporess :) I’m a Scorpio who dreams of being in the medical field one day and loves The Beatles, baking, reading, and more. I’ve been in journalism classes since my freshman year and will continue writing Newspaper stories long after I graduate! <3

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Photo of Danay's cap and tassel.

The Sting’s Seniors Look Back on the Years at AHS

Arianna Pardue, Emporess Whitfield, Danay Cortez, and Colby Booker
May 26, 2023
A lecture hall is seen at Texas Woman's University.

Preparing for Pre-Med

Emporess Whitfield, Co-Editor-in-Chief
May 23, 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
Swinging Into the New Baseball Season

Swinging Into the New Baseball Season

Emporess Whitfield and Arianna Pardue
March 28, 2023
Fighting Against Hate in School

Fighting Against Hate in School

Arianna Pardue and Emporess Whitfield
March 21, 2023
National Eating Disorder Awareness with the Eating Disorder Helpline is written on a whiteboard.

National Eating Disorder Awareness Week

Emporess Whitfield, Co-Editor-in-Chief
February 22, 2023
Junior Daytona Gravlin is seen in front of the Universal Studios Globe in Los Angeles, California.

Theme Park plans released for Frisco

Emporess Whitfield, Co-Editor-in-Chief
January 25, 2023
Materials such as a mannequin, adjustable bed, and more are shown to help students in the Health Science Clinicals course learn CNA skills.

OPINION: Health Science Certification Worth Getting Your Hands Dirty

Emporess Whitfield, Co-Editor-in-Chief
January 11, 2023
Senior Emporess Whitfield is seen listening to the new Taylor Swift album, "Midnights."

Opposing Viewpoints: Taylor Swift’s ‘Midnights’

Emporess Whitfield and Brynn Lee
November 1, 2022
A student is seen applying for FAFSA through the FAFSA website.

The importance FAFSA for seniors and what is needed to apply

Emporess Whitfield and Colby Booker
October 31, 2022

VIDEO: 2022 Homecoming Dance – An interview with Gracie Sherman

Emporess Whitfield, Co-Editor-in-Chief
September 21, 2022
Mr.Rider is seen in his classroom.

The Sting Recognizes: Mr. Rider

Emporess Whitfield, Team Editor
May 12, 2022
College information is seen set up outside of Ms.Suratts's classroom.

Guide to getting Scholarships

Emporess Whitfield, Team Editor
May 10, 2022
Senior Rya Walker sleeping on a desk in class.

Dream Theories and Interpretations

Emporess Whitfield, Team Editor
March 25, 2022
Brain scans are seen being displayed. https://www.pexels.com/photo/medical-imaging-of-the-brain-5723875/

A Goal in Mind

Emporess Whitfield, Team Editor
March 22, 2022
A young girl is seen receiving a shot in her arm.

Experience getting the COVID Booster

Emporess Whitfield, Team Editor
February 23, 2022
A journal with manifestations written on the page.

How to Manifest

Emporess Whitfield, Team Editor
January 18, 2022
A climate change petition that took place in Washington DC on Earth Day.

OPINION: The Climate Crisis and What Can Be Done to Make a Difference

Emporess Whitfield, Team Editor
January 5, 2022
Red (Taylor's Version) is seen being played from a computer.

Review: Red (Taylor’s Version) Album

Emporess Whitfield, Team Editor
December 3, 2021
Van Gogh paintings are seen hanging on a wall in a museum. https://unsplash.com/s/photos/van-gogh

Art Pieces that are worth 1,000 Words

Emporess Whitfield, Team Editor
November 15, 2021
Harry Styles is seen performing at the American Airlines Center in Dallas.

Love on Tour Experience

Emporess Whitfield, Team Editor
September 21, 2021
The sitting volleyball event in the Paralympics is displayed on a TV.

The 2020 Paralympics

Emporess Whitfield, Team Editor
September 13, 2021
An adult is seen putting a mask on a child.

Children Now Make Up 22% of Covid Cases, but Why?

Emporess Whitfield, Staff Writer
May 20, 2021
A statue of Walt Disney and Mickey Mouse is shown in front of the Cinderella Castle at Disneyland.

The Magic Begins Again with Disneyland’s Reopening

Emporess Whitfield, Staff Writer
May 10, 2021
A notebook is shown with goals for 2021 written.

Student’s Hopeful Resolutions for 2021

Emporess Whitfield, Photography Editor
January 19, 2021
Participating in work from home amidst the pandemic.

The Sting Focuses on Mental Health: The Impact COVID-19 had on Mental Health

Emporess Whitfield, Photography Editor
January 13, 2021
Marvel movies are shown on Disney+.

[Photo] Upcoming Events in the MCU: Phase Four

Danay Cortez, Staff Writer
December 17, 2020
Covid-19 data is shown through a computer screen.

President-Elect Joe Biden’s Covid-19 Relief Plans

Emporess Whitfield, Photography Editor; Staff Writer
December 14, 2020
Two people are holding hands with LGBTQ+ pride flags seen behind them.

LGBTQ+ Rights

Emporess Whitfield, Photography Editor
November 16, 2020
The library books are still in the library.

Where Did All the Library Books Go?

Emporess Whitfield and Corey Hevel
October 8, 2020
Masks are mandated across schools in America.

How Elementary Students are Processing COVID-19

Emporess Whitfield, Staff Writer and Photography Editor
September 18, 2020
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