AHS PRINCIPAL UPDATE
MR. JOHN KING O I
ur fall semester for the 2020-2021 school year is quickly coming to an end, and what an adventure this year has been. want to take a minute to thank a great number of people who have united to make this year better than I could ever have expected it to be. Let me start off by thanking our students. You have faced unprecedented challenges in 2020. I am proud of you and the way you have responded to the adversities that a COVID-19 year has brought. Please keep up the great work you
currently ranked #1 in the state in Class
have started. Next, let me extend an extra
4A. The playoffs have now begun, and
special thank you to our teachers, staff,
we look forward to watching the team
counselors, and nurses. In my opinion,
compete for another state championship
you are truly heroes. You have sacrificed
very soon.
so much for the students you work with
Our girls’ cross country team is having
every day. I cannot thank you enough for
unprecedented success as they have
what you have done and continue to do
advanced as a team to the Class 4A
day in and day out. Finally, please allow
state meet in Round Rock for the second
me to thank our bus drivers, custodians,
straight year. The boys’ cross country
cafeteria staff, and maintenance workers.
team won the district championship and
Your devotion to your work and to our
finished fourth in the region. Our volleyball
students is second to none. THANK YOU
team had another stellar season, and both
to all.
our boys’ and girls’ basketball teams are
Final exams are just around the corner. Students – let me encourage you to finish out this semester strong. I have always
ranked in the top five in the state in the pre-season polls. Our tennis team had another great year
followed the advice of the author who said
winning the district championship. We
– “Don’t waste a lot of hard work by failing
are very proud of all of our sports teams
to do just a little bit more hard work.” An
and their amazing coaches. On the fine
investment of time now can certainly pay
arts side, our outstanding band begins
huge dividends in the near future.
their run soon toward another state
Our extracurricular activities and events
a record number of students to qualify for the all-region choir this year. On our academic front, our UIL teams have already begun competitions and look as strong as ever. Good luck to all of our teams and coaches as playoffs begin and new seasons start. We are proud of all of you and your outstanding accomplishments! As we near the holiday season, I wish a happy and restful time to everyone. Enjoy a little downtime as we prepare for a very busy and exciting spring semester. As always, I want you to know that my door is open to the entire community at any time that I can be of assistance. Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to work with such an amazing group of students, faculty, and staff. Go Eagles!
championship this year with a show that is
are having great success this year. Our
absolutely stunning. Our choir program is
Mr. John King -Principal
football team is still undefeated and
soaring to new heights as well, as they had
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• Argyle Insights • Winter 2020
