"Everything that concerns you"

The Eagle's Eye
"Everything that concerns you"

The Eagle's Eye
"Everything that concerns you"

The Eagle's Eye
Matthew Rocha

Matthew Rocha, Photo Editor

Name: Matthew Rocha
Grade: 12th
Academy: New Tech
Year on Staff: 2nd
Title: Photo Editor
Why they are on staff? Likes taking photos
What do you do for fun? Read manga\comics, Draw
Plans for after high school? Major in Photojournalism

All content by Matthew Rocha
Matthew Rocha

Matthew Rocha

Matthew Rocha, Photo Editor
May 25, 2017
Teacher assistant Magdalena Hernandez claps along with Kimberly Arvizu as they listen to a music video explaining the alphabet. The teacher assistants join the activities with the students to make it more fun to learn.

School relies on staff working behind the scenes

Matthew Rocha, Photo Editor
May 3, 2017
Varsity Softball celebrates team member Sabrina Lopez on her home run against Manor on April 4.

[Photo] Varsity softball makes progress after mixed preseason

Jaden Garrion, Staff Writer
April 24, 2017
The puppy pomeranian shows his joy to senior Klaudia Villarreal as she starts to give him a little trim on his fur coat.

Pet Clinic cares for all pets for students and staff

Matthew Rocha, Photo Editor
March 23, 2017
Senior Arantza Aurrecoechea and junior Ruben Nava sight read “Fantasia” for the first time. Senior Arantza Aurrecoechea and junior Ruben Nava sight read “Fantasia” for the first time.

Talented Musicians advancing to the next level

Matthew Rocha, Photo Editor
March 22, 2017
Crowds gather outside of the new Austin ISD food truck to pick up free samples outside of the Akins cafeteria on March 8. The food truck is scheduled to make regular rotations to all district high schools after spring break.

Senior Javier Angel Villareal participates in a Restorative Justice circle. The Restorative Justice program helps students express themselves among others.

[Photo] Behavior program expanded to feeder schools nearby

Chris Ojeda, Staff Writer
February 23, 2017
Smith

[Photo] Formerly skeptical student becomes ambassador for Restorative Justice program

Chris Ojeda, Staff Writer
March 7, 2017
McDonald's Restaurant owners present Akins Principal Brandi Hosack with a check for $10,000 on Thursday in the campus gym. The money was awarded after Akins won first place in a social media school spirit contest that took place this fall.

[Photo] Akins wins $10,000 from McDonald's in spirit contest

January 6, 2017
As the musical comes to an end Lonny Barnett (sophomore Jonathan Macedo) announces to the crowd the end of the show. “Since I open up the show I was really nervous, but I came through it I did.”

Rock of Ages revives classic 80s rock & roll songs

Matthew Rocha, Photo Editor
January 4, 2017
roa mr5

[Photo] Photo Gallery: Rock of Ages

Geovanny Vega, Staff Writer
December 20, 2016
Blue and Gold Night

Blue and Gold Night

Matthew Rocha, Photo Editor
December 19, 2016
A mother and her two children enjoy playing COD Black OPS 2 Zombies in the Rolling Video Games truck. The truck carries 4 TV screens and holds up to 16 players

Amusing Events and Workshops at GoGames 360

Matthew Rocha, Photo Editor
November 18, 2016
Senior Yesenia Castelan is the first student at Akins to have a service dog. Castelan has started a new organization called Endurance of Life, focusing on anxiety, depression and other mental health issues.

[Photo] Service dog brings happiness to Akins’ students

Kelly Polacheck, Staff Writer
October 17, 2016
Senior Raynne Miller-Moya is preforming a saber toss routine with the other color guard members in sync, making sure all of them start and end together when the saber comes back down.

[Photo] Eagle Band, Color Guard work to hone their craft

Matthew Rocha, Photo Editor
October 7, 2016

[Video] Austin ISD introduces new options in Cafeteria

Matthew Rocha, Photo Editor
August 19, 2016
New Tech-English

New Akins Teachers and staff members 2016-2017

Matthew Rocha, Photo Editor
August 9, 2016
STEM-English

ABLE-English

SSA-Spanish

Patricia Rico — Social Services — CTE

ABLE-English

New Tech-Computer Science

ABLE-SPED

NTA-Math

ABLE-Math

Green Tech-Agriculture

AHA-Band/Fine Arts

AHA-Theatre

Senior Gio Castillero and Camille Cordova, dance at prom after being name King and Queen respectfully. The crowd cheer when they were crowned.

Students dance through the night at Prom

Matthew Rocha, Photo Editor
June 10, 2016
seniors

[Photo] Graduate Goodbyes from The Eagle’s Eye – 2016

Amanda Livingston, Editor in Chief
May 9, 2016
Sophomore Brittney Roberts is escorted by her father (on the right) and grandfather (on the left) before their game versus Del Valle High School.

[Photo] Next generation of athletes take on new leadership roles

Larry Durden II, Sports Editor
May 26, 2016
Student makes it to state science fair

Student makes it to state science fair

Matthew Rocha, Photo Editor
April 8, 2016
Students participate in a booth about the performing arts.

[Photo] Students attend annual SXSWedu expo

Ricardo Villegas, Photo Editor
March 10, 2016
Various actors act out a scene from, SEL teachers, Anthony Bromberg's play “And Still The Dead Lay Moaning”. The play revolves around six friends dealing with the fact that one of the six friends is in a coma and how the remaining five are changed by this unforeseen event.

Teacher writes, stages first dramatic play

Matthew Rocha, Photo Editor
March 2, 2016
A bowl of spicy chicken nuggets is spilled on the ground near the basketball slab along with other articles of trash laying in the distance.

[Photo] After lunch garbage tarnishes Akins appearance

Ricardo Villegas, Photo Editor
February 10, 2016
Students work on new Chrome books purchased with technology bond money approved in 2013. There are more than 1,000 new computers for students to use on campus.

New laptops arrive after purchase approved in 2013

Matthew Rocha, Photo Editor
February 10, 2016
Wheelchair challenge raised money and awareness

Wheelchair challenge raised money and awareness

Matthew Rocha, Photo Editor
December 16, 2015
Star Wars Quiz

Star Wars Quiz

Matthew Rocha, Photo Editor
December 16, 2015
Senior Ruben Castro plays the guitar around students that participate in Senior Issiah Harris’ “Wisdom of Art” FIT session. Students can get an opportunity to share and express themselves in a way where they are comfortable in room 232.

Class becomes a place to show ones creative side

Matthew Rocha, Photo Editor
November 16, 2015
The new Bell Schedule for the 2015-2016 school year will feature an earlier start time and a later end time.

Campus schedule undergoes change

Matthew Rocha, Photo Editor
October 16, 2015
Load More Stories
Donate to The Eagle's Eye
$140
$500
Contributed
Our Goal

Menu
Activate Search
"Everything that concerns you"
Matthew Rocha