After all the practicing since day one, the band can finally find out how much of it has actually paid off. Every two years band enters their biggest competition, the University Interscholastic League...

Speaking in southern dialect or using British accents, strutting back and forth; this is the new way to debate. Under the new direction of coach Jesus Valles, the team is incorporating a lot more theater...

Last year it was Sweeny Todd, the year before that was Hairspray. This year it is Westside Story. Akins Journey Theatre will be presenting their annual musical in the theatre this year. “It is a classic...

Kelly Clarkson, Kathy Griffin, and now, the Akins Advanced Guitar Class. What do they all have in common? All have performed in the Long Center, a concert hall that’s hosted numerous artists, theatrical...

The Diamond Dazzlers astonished fans with the announcement that they would be a part of the marching band this year. With the new concepts of marching and moving to “sets” on a football field, the...

Over the summer the two new assistant band directors, Tate Fincher and Christopher Bronson had to step up and teach under head director Gary Faust. The new directors already have brand new goals in...