The Student News Site of Aledo High School

The Cat's Eye
The Student News Site of Aledo High School

The Cat's Eye
The Student News Site of Aledo High School

The Cat's Eye
James Ward

James Ward, Editor

My name is James Ward and I am a senior. My hobbies include playing guitar, film photography and watching hockey. I’m an editor and sports editor for the newspaper, and this will be my third year in newspaper.

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Capstone Projects Pursued at Daniel Ninth Grade Center

Ashlea McIntire, Brinklee Stegall, Cassidy Cole, and James Ward
May 24, 2021
On To Area

On To Area

James Ward, Sports Editor
May 14, 2021
Group photo of all the participating seniors.

Spring Signing Day

James Ward, Sports Editor
April 29, 2021
Important Senior Dates

Important Senior Dates

James Ward, Sports Editor
April 26, 2021
Dallas Stars Four Game Win Streak, Is It Enough For The Playoffs?

Dallas Stars Four Game Win Streak, Is It Enough For The Playoffs?

James Ward, Sports Editor
April 22, 2021
Volunteers hold signs of encouragement for students

Volunteers hold signs of encouragement for students

James Ward, Sports Editor
April 15, 2021
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[Photo] Photo of the Week

October 8, 2019
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The Sky Is Falling; Why The Dallas Stars Are Losing Games

James Ward, Sports Editor
April 1, 2021

Bearcat Sports Week of March 22

James Ward, Sports Editor
March 26, 2021
Jenna Barouh, 12, kicks the ball.

[Photo] Boys and Girls Soccer Teams Advance to Playoffs

Brinklee Stegall, Staff Reporter
March 26, 2021

[Photo] Texas Power Grid Struggle

Kaleigh Stewart, Staff Reporter
February 26, 2021
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[Photo] Bearcats Receive Medals For State Win

Kaleigh Stewart, Staff Reporter
February 5, 2021

Bearcat Sports Network Week of Feb. 1

James Ward, Sports Editor
February 5, 2021
Sophomore center, #10, Claire Byars makes a layup against Northwest on Nov. 20.

[Photo] Almost There; The boys and Girls Basketball Teams are in District Play

Kaleigh Stewart, Reporter
January 22, 2021

Bearcat Sports Network – Week of Jan. 18

James Ward, Sports Editor
January 22, 2021
Senior wide receiver JoJo Earl, #1, takes the direct snap against North Forney on Dec. 18.

Bearcats Three-Peat in State

James Ward, Sports Editor
January 20, 2021
Senior running back Demarco Roberts, #6, runs the ball to the outside against Wichita Falls Rider on Jan. 8.

Bearcats Successful in State Semi-finals Showdown

James Ward, Sports Editor
January 14, 2021

[Video] Bearcat Sports Network Ep3

January 14, 2021

[Video] Bearcat Sports Network – Week of Dec. 14

December 15, 2020
New Statue Unveiled at Bearcat Stadium

New Statue Unveiled at Bearcat Stadium

James Ward, Sports Editor
December 11, 2020

[Video] Bearcat Sports Network – Week of Dec. 7

December 9, 2020
Varsity football team runs onto the field against Cedar Hill on Oct. 17.

Preview of The First Round of The Playoffs

James Ward, Sports Editor
December 7, 2020
Sophomore Connor Cook working on a coding project for the Networking class on Nov. 17.

Courses in Computer Maintenance and Networking Offer Project Based Experiences

James Ward, Sports Editor
November 20, 2020
The varsity football team running onto the field against Cedar Hill on Oct.16

Week 7 Football Game Cancelled due to COVID

James Ward, Sports Editor
November 5, 2020
StuCo Pumpkin Contest

StuCo Pumpkin Contest

James Ward, Editor
October 28, 2020
Homecoming queen winner, senior Ashley Campbell poses with Logan Childs.

Homecoming Court Tradition Continues

James Ward, Editor
October 20, 2020
Spirit Squad and varsity Cheerleaders perform the "Ain't no party like a Bearcat party" chant.

Representing the freshman class is Miyah Baines. Miyah is the daughter of Lashonda & Samuel who are from California. Miyah has attended Aledo schools since Pre-K. Her favorite subjects are English and Law Enforcement. Miyah is a member of Ladycat Basketball. She enjoys watching Tik Tok’s, playing Among Us and hanging out with friends. Her future goals are to go to college and live her best life. Miyah was escorted by her brother, Keshawn Baines.

Also representing the senior class is Olivia Caggiano. Olivia is the daughter of Chris and Sharla Caggiano from Long Island and Dallas. Olivia has attended Aledo schools since 4th grade. Her favorite subjects are English and Economics. Olivia is a member of cross country, track, NHS, Student Council, Newspaper and HSDA. She enjoys being involved in YoungLife, spending time with friends and family and running. Her future goals are to major in sustainability studies and to work for National Geographic in environmental conservation. Olivia was escorted by her father, Chris Caggiano.

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Also representing the senior class is Miss Ashley Campbell. Ashley is the daughter of Holli and Brad Campbell from Odessa. Ashley has attended Aledo schools since 2nd grade. Her favorite subjects are Anatomy and Physiology and Forensic Science. Ashley is a member of National Honor Society, the Varsity Volleyball team, Birthday Party Project and Aledo YoungLife. She enjoys playing volleyball, hanging out with friends, shopping, travelling and babysitting. After she graduates, she plans to attend college and go into either the medical or communication field. Ashley is being escorted tonight by Logan Childs, in honor of her brother, Rylan.

Representing the senior class is Callie Todd. Callie is the daughter of Fred and CariAnn Todd of Aledo. Callie has attended Aledo schools since kindergarten. Her favorite subjects are Algebra, Biology, Chemistry and Literature. Callie is a member of National Honor Society, Student Council and Health Occupation Students of America (HOSA). She loves watching "The Office," listening to podcasts, spending time with her friends, driving at sunset and playing sand volleyball. Her future goals are to major in Biology and attend school to become a physician assistant, focusing on medical mission trips around the world. Callie was escorted by her father, Fred Todd.

Also representing the sophomore class is Nathalie Touchet. Nathalie is the daughter of Chad and Liz Touchet of Aledo. Nathalie has attended Aledo schools since kindergarten. Her favorite subjects are math, Medical Terminology and chemistry. Nathalie is a member of varsity softball, Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA), Student Council and Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Her hobbies include playing select softball for the Texas Bombers organization, cooking, spending time with friends, family and her two dogs, Maggie and Lily. After she graduates, she plans to play college softball and study nursing to become a pediatric nurse anesthetist. Nathalie was escorted by her father, Chad Touchet

Also representing the freshmen class is Kate Tucker. Kate is the daughter of Trey and Shauna Tucker of Aledo. Kate has attended Aledo schools since 4th grade. Her favorite subjects are math and science. Kate is a member of the Aledo Golf team, Leading Ladies and St. Paul Lutheran Church. Her hobbies include playing golf, wakeboarding and hanging out with friends and family. After she graduates high school, Kate plans to attend college in Colorado and become a veterinarian. Kate was escorted by her dad, Trey Tucker.

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Representing the sophomore class is Georgia King. Georgia is the daughter of Holly and Todd King of Aledo. Georgia has attended Aledo schools since Pre-K. Her favorite subjects are Medical Terminology, Psychology and English. Georgia is a member of AHS Cheer and HOSA. She loves cheering on the Bearcats, online shopping, hanging out with her friends and more importantly, travelling with her family. Her plans after high school are to attend the University of Arkansas and become a trauma nurse or a Physician Assistant. Georgia was escorted by her father, Todd King.

Also representing the junior class is Kyla Stevens. Kyla is the daughter of David and Kathy Stevens from Paris, TX. Kyla has attended Aledo schools since 6th grade. Her favorite subjects are math and band. Kyla is a member of NHS and the Aledo Bearcat Regiment. Her hobbies include art, singing, video games and playing bassoon and tenor saxophone in the Aledo Band. Her future goals are to be a Band Director here at Aledo High School. Kyla was escorted by her father, David Stevens.

Representing the junior class is Karsyn Gallaher. Karsyn is the daughter of Leigh Ann and Greg Gallaher of Graham. Karsyn has attended Aledo schools since 8th grade. Her favorite subjects are English and Psychology. Karsyn is a member of Aledo Student Council. She enjoys spending time with friends and family, playing golf and travelling. Her future goals are to graduate college and become a real estate agent. Karsyn was escorted by her father, Greg Gallaher.

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Senior cornerback Blake Walter, #14, senior linebacker Sam Forman, #20, senior safety Elijah Valencia, #23, and junior defensive end Kyle Thompson, #43, tackle a Weatherford receiver Sept. 26. The Bearcats defeated the Roos 70-7 at Globe Life Field.

New Opponent Scheduled for Homecoming Game

James Ward, Sports Editor
October 9, 2020
Senior wide receiver, #13, Logan Flinta makes a catch at the 30 yard line.

Varsity Football Week 2 Preview

James Ward, Sports Editor
October 1, 2020
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[Photo] Attendance Impacts Final Exam Exemptions

Lydia Wood, Editor
September 24, 2020
Sophomore quarterback Brant Hayden, #9, completes a pass in the North Forney scrimmage Sept. 17.

[Photo] Sophomore Quarterback Takes Lead

September 25, 2020
Sophomore quarterback Brant Hayden, #9, completes a pass in the North Forney scrimmage Sept. 17.

Sophomore quarterback Brant Hayden, #9, completes a pass in the North Forney scrimmage Sept. 17.

[Photo] Sophomore Quarterback Takes Lead

Olivia Caggiano, Copy Editor
September 25, 2020
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[Photo] Bearcat Sports This Week

Kaleigh Stewart, Reporter
September 24, 2020
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Voting at the Administration Building

James Ward, Sports Editor
September 23, 2020
Meet the Band Moved

Meet the Band Moved

James Ward, Sports Editor
September 23, 2020
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[Photo] Fall Sports in Full Swing

Kaleigh Stewart, Reporter
September 18, 2020
At the Daniel Ninth Grade Campus, English teacher Kendall Sifuentes wears a Dallas Stars sweatshirt Sept. 15 following the Stars victory in the Western Conference Finals.

A Goalie Named Dobby, a Finnish Takeover and a Playoff Run to Remember

James Ward, Sports Editor
September 15, 2020
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Varsity Girls Volleyball Preview

James Ward and Kaleigh Stewart
September 11, 2020
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[Photo] Taking it Step by Step

Ashlea McIntire, Staff Reporter
August 17, 2020
In the Mix

In the Mix

James Ward, Sports Editor
March 6, 2020
Both Basketball Teams Take Playoff Berths

Both Basketball Teams Take Playoff Berths

James Ward, Sports Editor
February 13, 2020
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