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A picture of the Bronze Star award.

Senior discusses changes caused by Covid-19

Senior discusses changes caused by Covid-19

Emily Strenski, Editor-in-chief
April 10, 2020
Cover of "The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse.

“The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse tells story of love and acceptance

Emily Strenski, Editor-in-chief
April 10, 2020
UIL Sponsor Excellence award recipient Leslie Graham

District’s UIL coordinator earns Sponsor Excellence Award

Emily Strenski, Editor-in-chief
February 11, 2020
Band director Karen Brunker directs the high school band during their portion of the concert.

Bands perform concert at Christmas on the Square

Emily Strenski, Editor-in-chief
December 12, 2019
Freshman Candace Taggart gives her speech at the district Congressional Debate competition Nov. 14.

Freshman advances to state debate

Emily Strenski, Editor-in-chief
December 12, 2019
Emily Strenski, Kodi Graham and Tessa Brooks stand center field as they play a trio part of "Jailhouse Rock."

Band receives division 3 rating

Emily Strenski, Editor-in-chief
October 28, 2019
A couple of juuls Mrs. Stafford has confiscated from students caught in the act.

Vaping activity forces district to take precautions

Emily Strenski, Editor-in-chief
October 28, 2019
The City has issued a proclamation designating September 9-13 Archer City ISD Appreciation week for the outstanding ratings.

District earns A’s across both campuses

Emily Strenski, Editor-in-chief
September 11, 2019
The PGWB warms up with their daily routine before rehearsing the three pieces of music. They'll be taking them to the UIL contest in April.

Band begins preparation for UIL contest

Emily Strenski, Editor-in-chief
February 21, 2019
Senior Emily Richardson plays the marimba in the band hall. She is thinking about a career in music.

[Photo] Senior uses years of band to choose career path

Chance Harmon, Entertainment Editor
February 22, 2019
Freshman Breden Hulse listening to his favorite type of music.

Students, teachers escape by listening to, making music

Emily Strenski, Editor-in-chief
February 21, 2019
Brooke Rice, Emily Strenski, Tessa Brooks, and Breanna Howard prepare to write editorials at the invitational UIL meet hosted at Archer City. The journalism team took first place at the meet.

District hosts UIL meet

Emily Strenski, Editor-in-chief
February 21, 2019
Senior Ally Warren in the code for a computer program. Ally advanced to state last year in computer science.

Computer science classes affect senior’s future job

Emily Strenski, Editor-in-chief
February 20, 2019
Junior Maggie Coates is giving her Valentine's Day gift at the PALs Valentine's party.

[Photo] PALs Valentine’s Day Game

Brooke Rice, Opinion’s Editor
February 25, 2019
NHS poses in front of the Christmas tree at the Galleria Mall. The group also saw "A Christmas Carol."

NHS sees play, helps with elementary UIL meet

Emily Strenski, Editor-in-chief
December 13, 2018
Eighth graders Kelsey Aultman, Camryn Cox and Emily Wolf competed in Oral Reading at the junior high UIL meet in Windthorst.

Journalism students, junior high to compete

Emily Strenski, Editor-in-chief
December 13, 2018
At the FCCLA Christmas party, everyone had to bring a food item. They also had to bring a toy to donate to a Christmas charity of their choosing.

FCCLA prepares for party, show

Emily Strenski, Editor-in-chief
December 13, 2018
Juniors Emily Strenski and Robin Samtlebe, and senior Emily Richardson practice their music. They competed for a spot in the all-district and all-region bands.

3 earn district, region band

Emily Strenski, Editor-in-chief
December 13, 2018
Alan Gratz' novel Refugee. The novel tells a haunting and exciting story about survival.

Gratz’ novel haunts readers with tale of real experiences

Emily Strenski, Editor-in-chief
October 26, 2018
Alan Rickman in character as Severus Snape in the "Harry Potter" franchise. Rickman passed away in January 2016.

Celebrity deaths cause of tears, grief for fans

Emily Strenski, Editor-in-chief
October 25, 2018
One of the new courses available is the Nursing course. The class is currently rehearsing their lines for an anti-nicotine puppet show for the elementary students.

District adds new classes to school’s curriculum

Emily Strenski, Editor-in-Chief
October 25, 2018
Senior drum major Audrey Schroeder leads the Prowlin' Growlin' Wildcat Band during the region marching contest on Saturday. The band received an 'excellent' rating.

Band competes at region

Emily Strenski, Editor-in-chief
October 23, 2018
The Prowlin' Growlin' Wildcat Band practices for the upcoming festivals. Working on the moves and music is a big obstacle for them to overcome.

Band participates in Iowa Park, Memorial Stadium Festivals

Emily Strenski, Editor-in-Chief
October 16, 2018
The new blue security buttons are located next to the existing fire alarms.

School adds extra security

Emily Strenski, Editor-in-Chief
September 24, 2018
Ideal Impact logo.

District partners with Ideal Impact

Emily Strenski, Editor-in-chief
August 31, 2018
Archer City High School

School receives straight A’s

Emily Strenski, Editor-in-chief
August 23, 2018
Hunting, fishing brings happiness, calm to students

Hunting, fishing brings happiness, calm to students

Emily Strenski, Features Editor
May 22, 2018
StuCo to host annual show for school's talented students

StuCo to host annual show for school’s talented students

Emily Strenski, Features Editor
May 22, 2018
'Turtles All the Way Down' refreshing and relatable

‘Turtles All the Way Down’ refreshing and relatable

Emily Strenski, Features Editor
December 12, 2017
Student Council comes up with new ideas

Student Council comes up with new ideas

Emily Strenski, Features Editor
November 1, 2017
Student returns from Germany

Student returns from Germany

Emily Strenski, Features Editor
October 31, 2017
"Only the Brave": Stunning and Suspenseful

“Only the Brave”: Stunning and Suspenseful

Emily Strenski, Features Editor
October 31, 2017
Arrival of spring brings mixed feelings

Arrival of spring brings mixed feelings

Emily Strenski, Features Editor
April 5, 2017
One act play closes for another year

One act play closes for another year

Emily Strenski, Features Editor
April 5, 2017
New JH one act play cast members expect strong district performance

New JH one act play cast members expect strong district performance

Emily Strenski, Features Editor
November 1, 2016
Foreign exchange students Jorge Moral Vidal and Fjonna Ramin converse outside of the portable buildings.

Exchange students call Archer home

Emily Strenski, Features Editor
October 28, 2016
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