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Freshman Academy Teachers Settle into New Environment

Oliver Vicens, Reporter September 18, 2024

At Taft High School, change is always present. It’s no surprise to see a lot more of it, especially kicking off the new school year. Recently, teachers at the Taft Freshman Academy (TFA) have moved to...

Sign outside Taft High School.

Soaring with the New Head EAGLE

Neovi Vielma and Logan Spiker September 18, 2024

Taft’s new principal is here to stay! The Taft community is buzzing with their opinions on Ryan Glowacz, and are wondering how he will adjust to this new title as principal. One may wonder, what’s...

Inside the Varsity Campus.

Sophomores Adapt to the Varsity Campus

Emely Bravo, Janet Gomez, and Melany Ramos September 17, 2024

“One School, Two Campuses.” Our school’s motto represents the Taft Freshman Academy, home to the 7th through 9th graders, and the Varsity Campus for the Taft sophomores, juniors, and seniors. The...

The weight room at Taft.

Show Up & Glow Up

Mia Perez and Naidelyn Herrera September 17, 2024

After all the years at Taft we finally got a new weight room. The weight room is used for all different types of sports such as football, basketball, softball, baseball, and many more. The newly remodeled...

An empty classroom in Taft high school.

New People, New Experiences

Aaliyah Mendez and Marta Radacina September 17, 2024

Taft welcomes all new staff and incoming freshmen.  The Freshman Academy first opened on Tues. Sep 3, 2019. It was a new chapter for Taft and incoming freshmen that year to have their very own freshman...

New Policy Alert

New Policy Alert

Jahlisa Rodriguez-Cruz, Reporter September 17, 2024

With a new principal, policies get changed. During the school year Taft has many exciting events (Football games, Prom, Homecoming) in which students need to meet certain eligibility requirements to attend:...

New Assistant Principal Fakhira Bukhari

Mr. Glow Appoints New Advisors

Hayden Luna September 16, 2024

Our new school year at Taft not only ushers in the recent ascendency of Principal Ryan Glowacz as commander-in chief, but his two new assistant chiefs, Fakhira Bukhari and Eric Mitchell. These latest additions...

The Taft Eagles moments before scoring their final touchdown to end the game

Taft Wins First Football Opener Since 2013

Ashley Wilson and Domenic Paladino September 16, 2024

On Aug. 30, the Taft Varsity Boys Football Team played their 2024 season opener. The players put their all on the field: resisting and making tackles, completing tough receptions, and nailing kicks. It...

Twitter page, "LadyWarEagle"

Girls Flag Football

Samantha Barajas and Aydan Bejinariu September 16, 2024

Girls Flag Football began a couple of years ago at Taft High School. They’ve played and won against schools such as Northside and Whitney Young. On Aug. 30, Marilyn Nunez was selected as Taft's Player...

Room 152B

Welcome Back to the New Taft!

Bohdan Zbiglei and Matija Nicin September 16, 2024

New school year, new Taft. Students return to the high school front doors after a long, but fun summer. While most things stay the same, a few things have changed. What should we expect this new school...

Taft Main Gym, Girl's volleyball practice

Volleyball Time: Feelings and Expectations

Ryan Harrity and Michal Laczak September 16, 2024

The Fall Sports Season has come at Taft and one of the most popular is Volleyball! Let’s dive deep into the expectations and feelings of the upcoming Volleyball season coming Sep. 9. The Girls Volleyball...

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