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The Sandstorm

Axel Willis

Axel Willis, Writer

I have been on Newspaper staff for two years now and I focus mainly on theatre stories since I am the Vice President of Drama Club. Outside of school I work and hang out with my dogs. :)

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Seniors Direct Spring Production

Seniors Direct Spring Production

Axel Willis, Writer
April 22, 2024

Note: The dates were recently changed to May 14 and 16 The theatre department has a tradition that the last show of the year is the senior spring play. This year, the seniors chose the play, “The...

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Rent Review

Rent Review

Axel Willis, Writer
March 8, 2024

DISCLAIMER: Rent is a rated-R musical that is intended for mature audiences. Amarillo Little Theatre (ALT) performed the award-winning musical, “Rent”, by Johnathan Larson at the ALT Adventure Space...

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A Spirited Show

A Spirited Show

Axel Willis, Writer
January 31, 2024

The theatre department will perform at Palo Duro High School on March 22 for District UIL. UIL challenges theatre departments to create a play with a time restriction of 40 minutes and a full crew of...

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IPET, Aiding Future Teachers

IPET, Aiding Future Teachers

Axel Willis, Writer
December 7, 2023

Instructional Practices in Education and Traning, also known as IPET, allows students to leave campus for two consecutive class periods to aid teachers in their classrooms. IPET only accepts juniors...

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Beauty and the Beast Brings Life to the Stage

Beauty and the Beast Brings Life to the Stage

Axel Willis, Writer
November 6, 2023

The musical, Beauty and the Beast, will take the auditorium stage on Nov. 16 with a school performance at 9 a.m., followed by three performances on Nov. 16-18 at 7 p.m.   The Disney musical,...

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Haunt your House

Haunt your House

Axel Willis, Writer
October 19, 2023

As Halloween inches closer, so does the time to decorate lawns and houses for trick-or-treaters and parties. Some advantages and disadvantages of popular decorations include: ──────────────────────── Signs Pros: -...

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Update on Roof Restoration

Update on Roof Restoration

Axel Willis, Writer
October 13, 2023

Due to issues involving liquids leaking from ceilings around the building, roofing renovations began this summer. Around 9-10 years ago the roof renovations were ongoing, but a disagreement with the...

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Theater Department Takes Stage for Variety Show

Axel Willis, Writer
May 12, 2023

Theater department takes stage for a variety show performing their individual talents on May 11 at 7 p.m. in the auditorium. Spring Show, chosen and directed by the nine seniors within the theater department,...

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Theater Department Places at UIL Bi-District

Axel Willis, Writer
May 8, 2023

After making it through the District UIL competition, the theater department placed as an alternate cast for Bi-District competition.  Theater placed second in District competition, which made them...

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The Kody Hodge Festival

Axel Willis, Writer
March 27, 2023

Due to the preparation process of UIL, the Kody Hodge Festival took place on Feb. 16 at the Amarillo Globe News Center for the Performing Arts. Locally owned Kody Hodge Foundation runs the Hodge Festival...

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Blue Stockings

Blue Stockings

Axel Willis, Writer
February 28, 2023

UIL competition takes place on March 9 through 10 with the One Act Play cast and crew taking the audience through the suffragette journey in the play "Blue Stockings" by Jessica Swale. UIL challenges...

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Clue Review

Axel Willis, Writer
February 15, 2023

Amarillo Little Theatre performed Clue on Jan. 19-29, bringing a comedic mystery to life.  This one-act play takes place in 1954 at Body Manor, where characters filter in during the introduction. Given...

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High school come together for Mamma Mia

High school come together for Mamma Mia

Axel Willis, Writer
November 18, 2022

Mamma Mia, a musical performed by all 4 AISD highschools: Amarillo High, Tascosa, Palo Duro, and Caprock, takes stage November 17-November 19 on Tascosas stage.  Rehearsals for Mamma Mia began...

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Sandie Actors Take Stage for ALT's Robin Hood

Sandie Actors Take Stage for ALT’s Robin Hood

Axel Willis, Writer
October 21, 2022

The tale of Robin Hood comes to life on the stage during the Amarillo Little Theatre's production of “Robin Hood” Oct. 21 through Oct. 23.  Amarillo Little Theatre, ALT, became established in 1927,...

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Drama Club

Drama Club

Axel Willis, Writer
October 11, 2022

Newly-elected officers prompt new changes for the Drama Club, bringing the community closer than before as they enact changes that they hope will improve the club.  At the end of every school year,...

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