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Michael Galindo

Michael Galindo, Photo Editor

Grade: 12

Academy: AHA

Year on Staff: 1

Why they are on staff? – I enjoy photography and this lets me get experience taking photos of lots of different things.

What do you do for fun? – Hang out with friends, take photos, play video games.

Plans for after high school? – Go to college, don’t know what I want to major in yet though

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Col. Ronald Oliverio gives speech at the JROTC Military Ball in 2015. Oliverio has announced he will be retiring at the end of the year.

Top left: Valentina Tovar poses with Akins Principal Brandi Hosack. Top center: Tovar poses with Austin Mayor Steve Adler and his wife Diane Land. Tovar had the opportu- nity to speak at his first State of the City address. Top right: Tovar poses with Akins High School’s namesake Dr. Charles Akins. Bottom left: Tovar poses with the president of the Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Mark Madrid. She received the Ronald McDonald Hacer Scholarship. Bottom center: Tovar poses with her Austin Youth Council Directors Dr. Chiquita Eugene and Erika Cooper. Bottom right: Tovar and other students await the President Obama’s speech with the city manager and the National League of Cities Convention Director. The Congressional City Conference took place in Washington D.C. from March 7-11.

Extra participation benefits student

Michael Galindo, Photo Editor
May 27, 2015
Sophomores Aylin Valdes and Jeremy Canales act out a scene from Thinner Than Water. The directors of the play cut the script down to fit the 40-minute duration limit set by the UIL.

[Photo] Akins theater stages Thinner than Water for UIL

Analisa Salinas, Staff Reporter
April 24, 2015
Blues artist Luther Dickinson performs with his band mates at Auditorium Shores on Friday. Despite the rainy weather, streets and venues were packed with people.

SXSW brings in music enthusiasts

Michael Galindo, Photo Editor
April 16, 2015
Jaime Diaz and Ruby Castillo dance as Mr. and Mrs. JROTC.

Military Ball 2015

Michael Galindo, Photo Editor
April 15, 2015
The drone mid flight flying high in the sky. On it's own, the drone is nearly $1,000, but the school received it at no cost.

Drone takes flight

Michael Galindo, Photo Editor
March 24, 2015
Guest speaker Sarah Panzau-Evans talks to a group of Akins students about the dangers of drunken driving on Tuesday in the library.

[Photo] Students hear sober story about drunken driving

Hannah Kerns, Editor-In-Cheif
February 25, 2015
Brandi Hosack became interim principal on January 5 after Daniel Girard announced his departure in December.

[Photo] Hosack new interim leader

Stephanie Valle, Editor-in-Chief
February 12, 2015
Senior Sergio Ruvalcaba defends the ball in a game against a player from Westlake High School. Akins lost the game 5-0.

[Photo] Boys soccer team starts season with major victories

Isiah Strange, Sports Editor
February 10, 2015
Librarian Bonnie Hauser is talking and checking out a student, one of her may tasks throughout the day.

[Photo] Hauser, Sherwood part after years of duty

Hannah Kerns, Editor-In-Cheif
February 10, 2015
Senior Sergio Ruvalcaba takes the ball down field while being closely tailed by a Westlake player. The Eagles eventually suffered a 5-0 loss.

Akins soccer teams kick it into gear

Michael Galindo, Photo Editor
February 9, 2015
Sophomore Taylor Fish displays her talents on the piano to Tyra Williams and Juan Novela. Plenty of practice and rehearsals were needed to prepare for the final performances. “Hours and hours. We’d spend weekends here and all night here,” Fish said.

“All in this together”

Michael Galindo, Photo Editor
December 15, 2014
Senior Ariana Capetillo sits atop the crowd during the courtyard scene of the lip dub. The lip dub toured the first floor of the main building and ended in the courtyard.

Top photos of the fall semester

Michael Galindo, Photo Editor
December 15, 2014
Videographer Kevin Gutierrez films the school's first lip dub video in November at Akins

[Photo] Yearbook staff releases first lip dub video

Jason Loosle, Multi-Media Editor
December 8, 2014
All in this together

[Photo] Akins Theater to premiere fan favorite

Jason Loosle, Multi-Media Editor
November 19, 2014
The Akins cheerleaders and mascot gather in a circle for a group photo. Following their performance, the team was met with applause from all.

Fall festival brings students together

Michael Galindo, Photo Editor
November 10, 2014
Diamond Dazzlers lift junior Jessica Salinas into a stunt. The dance team has worked hard to try new things and be more organized.

[Photo] Diamonds add stunts to show, plan for future

Cassie Obi, Sports Editor
October 21, 2014
Junior Jorge Rocha performs during halftime show during the game as a member of the Diamond Dazzlers.

[Photo] Male performers outshine stereotypes

Susy Rocha and Sarah Luna
October 22, 2014
Sarah Simmons-cropped for site

[Photo] Simmons on maternity leave

Maheen Anjum, Features Editor
October 17, 2014
Starting in January all cell phone use while driving in Austin will be illegal. The previous ordinance made it hard for police to crack down on drivers using mobile devices because it only covered texting.

[Photo] Cell phone ban to start January

Stephanie Valle, Editor-in-Chief
January 1, 2015
Senior Mariah Stewart prepares to receive the ball in the varsity volleyball team’s game against the Austin High School Maroons.

[Photo] The Lady Eagles volleyball begin the year off with a rough start

Maheen Anjum, Features Editor
October 9, 2014
Senior Anna Becerra performs crunches on the mat during wrestling practice.

[Photo] Wrestler’s hard work, dedication finally pays off

Gregory Eldred, Staff Writer
October 8, 2014
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[Photo] Truth Be Told

Gabriel Robles, Opinions Editor
October 8, 2014
The band students giving it their all as one. Together, they add more movement to their performances and strive for the best.

[Photo] Band performances include dancing

Jason Loosle, Multi-Media Editor
October 8, 2014
Seniors Ty Snyder, Isaiah Ramdeen, and Christian Martinez join in the chant of varsity quarterback Ryan Medrano’s name, who was sidelined due to an injury. “We had school spirit, it was crazy, and I’m glad everyone got out there,” senior Christian Martinez said. Students hope to replicate the crowd they had at homecoming in future games.

Students show pride at homecoming

Michael Galindo, Photo Editor
October 8, 2014
Coach Morton works after school practice.

[Photo] Morton returns to Akins as coach

Jose Salazar, Staff Writer
October 8, 2014
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[Photo] Team strives to exceed low expectations

Isiah Strange, Sports Editor
October 8, 2014
Anne Sherwood receives an award for teaching humanities. Sherwood won a five thousand dollar cash reward from Humanities Texas.

[Photo] Akins on Air #1

Gabriel Robles and Maheen Anjum
September 12, 2014
#81 - Francisco Ambriz

Akins Varsity Football

Michael Galindo, Photo Editor
September 17, 2014
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[Photo] Volleyball team fights to overcome challenges

Isiah Strange, Sports Editor
September 19, 2014
Aleisha Forde – ABLLE – English

Meet the new 2014-2015 Akins teachers

Michael Galindo, Photo Editor
August 11, 2014
Sophomore Stephanie Rodriguez thrusts her arms out during her performance. Rodriguez has been dancing since middle school and plans to continue next year. She enjoyed performing in the show and said her favorite moment was the sophomore dance.

Bittersweet finale closes out the year

Michael Galindo, Photo Editor
June 5, 2014
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