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Junior Lydia Brown has always had an interest in politics. My parents started me in politics and international relations. We talk about it a lot. It is just something that has always been really present in my life since I was really little, Brown said.

Brown holds leadership positions in band, Model United Nations

Silas Spears, Online Editor in Chief October 6, 2021

Junior Lydia Brown is a third year member of the marching band as well as the symphonic band. Brown plays the french horn and the mellophone while marching. With extracurriculars on the side, Brown is...

Varsity competition cheerleading team poses after first competition, where they won first place.

Varsity and JV competition cheerleading teams place first

Riley Thompson, Print Editor in Chief October 1, 2021

The varsity and JV cheerleading teams competed at Fluvanna, Sept. 25. Members of the varsity team, juniors Maya Sarco, Mary Hermes and freshman Star Lecue were excited to be back on the mat competing....

Seniors and assistant drum majors Mikey Paniagua, Jeslyn Liu and AJ Moats hold their trophies from the Star City Classic competition.

Marching band, color guard win grand champion title

Kasey Thompson, Yearbook Editor in Chief October 1, 2021

Marching band and color guard traveled to Star City Classic in Roanoke, Virginia for a competition hosted by William Fleming and Patrick Henry Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021. It was their first chance of the...

Junior Abby Kauffman runs in the girls cross country home meet at Thomas Harrison Middle School.

Kauffman reflects on running and the current cross country season

Clare Kirwan, Head Editor-in-Chief September 29, 2021

Running, commonly defined as the action of moving fast on foot, can take a severe mental and physical toll on athletes. For junior Abby Kauffman, the sport is a source of exercise and social interaction. Kauffman...

HOSA members volunteered after school to help display the white flag created by students in honor of 9/11.

HOSA organizes 9/11 remembrance project

Shea Spears, Staff Reporter September 27, 2021

HOSA held its monthly meeting Sept. 13. They went over the activities for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month which lasts all through September and the color that represents it is gold. Senior HOSA president...

Du is currently working on a four year college planning checklist for seniors.

Stum works through college applications, takes advice from college advisors

Kasey Thompson, Yearbook Editor in Chief September 27, 2021

Senior Morgan Stum is applying to several colleges early action. She started working on applications late this summer.  “I am applying to about four schools early action. [They are] University...

Senior Kim Portillo (right) wins senior homecoming royalty.

Homecoming court adopts gender neutral titles

Rachel Phengsitthy, Editor-in-Chief September 27, 2021

This year's homecoming is the crowning of HHS’ first gender-neutral homecoming royalty. Instead of kings, queens, princes and princesses, this year winners are identified as royals. According to student...

The counseling website includes links to meet with counselors as well as information specific to each grade. Relaxation techniques and mindfulness exercises can also be found on the website and are ways that Cantwell and other counselors are working to help provide students with resources to improve mental health.

Cantwell sparks conversation about mental health in schools

Lucia Gabel, Editor-in-Chief September 26, 2021

As a teenager, mental health counselor Lora Cantwell was exposed to the reality of first hand foster care experiences. Through the addition of a foster brother to her family, Cantwell was inspired to study...

In 2016, Kizner stands before HHS faculty to address them regarding the upcoming school year. After moving to the Stafford County school district in 2018, Kizner has retired after 23 years of working as a superintendent across four different school districts. Kizner will go on to teach leadership at George Mason University in the next few years.

Former HCPS Superintendent Scott Kizner awarded JEA Administrator of the Year

Maya Waid, Editor-in-Chief August 31, 2021

After working in education for the past 40 years, former Harrisonburg City Public Schools (HCPS) Superintendent Scott Kizner is wrapping up his time as a leader in the Stafford County School District....

Junior Juju Butler poses outside the school for a HOSA food bank event.

Butler participates in HOSA food bank

Riley Thompson, Print Editor in Chief June 7, 2021

From March 29 to April 2, HHS Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) held a COVID-19 safe food drive in honor of Hunger Awareness in partnership with Blue Ridge Area Food Bank. HOSA secretary junior...

Sophomore Toby Corriston golfs at the state competition.

Corriston advances to states for golfing

Riley Thompson, Print Editor in Chief June 7, 2021

Sophomore Toby Corriston had the opportunity to advance to states for golfing this year. This was a big deal for Corriston, as he is still a sophomore and this is his first year playing golf for the school.  “It...

Before entering their first year of high school in  a virtual setting, many freshmen had fears of the new experiences to come.

Freshmen reflect on unusual start to high school

Emanuel Flores-Lobo, Staff Reporter June 1, 2021

Ever since the pandemic began, many students have been learning virtually. Learning online has had its benefits and downsides throughout this school year, but many students feel like the downsides outweigh...

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