Allen Progressive Eagles
A chapter of HSDA
“Where liberty dwells, there is my country.”
– Benjamin Franklin
Our Mission
Mission Statement
As the Allen Progressive Eagles (APE), we strive to foster political awareness and civic engagement, educate students on democratic values, policies, and leaders, and empower student activism and volunteerism. For a more in-depth explanation, visit our About Us page.
“The Spirit that prevails among Men of all degrees, all ages and sexes is the Spirit of Liberty.”
– Abigail Adams, 1775
Who We Are
Students
All members of APE are students at Allen High School in Allen, Texas, grades 9-12.
Leaders
The members in APE all strive to be leaders in their communities, classes, and other clubs they are a part of.
Friends
EVERY single member is going to be a friend to anyone willing to join the club. We will always be a shoulder to laugh and cry on!
Meet Our Officers!
Hana Fayed – Founder and Chair
- Participates in speech and debate
- HSDA Muslim Caucus vice chair
- 10th grader at Allen High School
“IM SO EXCITED TO INSPIRE!! So many people in our age group care so deeply about the policies and laws they see around them but they assume that their voice isn’t valuable just because of their age. That is so extremely false! Youth’s voice does matter, and it matters greatly. We are the future of the United States and many politicians target us as an audience because our minds are still “malleable.” We are still shaping our political views and aren’t completely set in our values. and we are just as smart and just as worthy as any adult!”
Carter Reed – Vice Chair
- Baseball fan, has been to 24 MLB Stadiums
- In Allen High School’s top choirs, Chorale and Encore
- 11th grader at Allen High School
“I’m beyond excited to make new connections and positively impact my community. It breaks my heart to see what is going on in this country and I want to help to change that!”
Holden Killian – Outreach Director
- Served as an intern for a congressional candidate
- President of Allen’s E-Sports Club
- 12th grader at Allen High School
“I am currently involved in the county party, and I am so excited to be able to make connections between all of yall and people who want to help us, and the party, thrive!”
Chloe Haley – Secretary
- In pursuit of watching 45 different films by next summer
- Favorite movie: Good Will Hunting
- 10th grader at Allen High School
“I love, love, LOVE the idea of building a network of passionate youth, each with conviction and viewpoints that will help facilitate growth in the AHS community I love so dearly- and outside of it! I’m so excited to see all the impact we will make!”
Neera Patel – Social Media Manager
- Loves to hang out and bake with friends and family
- Favorite movie is She’s the Man
- Favorite Artist is Ariana Grande
- 10th grader at Allen High School
I joined HSDA to try my very best to make a change for the better and allow for different view points and voices to be heard!!
Paige Parsons – Events Director
- Plays tuba in the high school band
- Collects Vinyls and CDs
- 12th grader at Allen High School
“I am so excited to help create a space that encourages learning, community, and change to the next generation. It is so important for young people to have a place where they can foster their beliefs.”
“Let us not seek to satisfy our thirst for freedom by drinking from the cup of bitterness and hatred.”
– Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Keep Up With Us
See our calendar for our next meetings and events!
“We are America, second to none, and we own the finish line. Don’t forget it.”
– President Joe Biden