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Senior Matteo Winandy pulls into a visitor parking space in the parking garage. When there is someone parked in your designated spot, seniors and juniors are expected to report the violation and park in visitors for the day.
Parking Frustrates Students, Staff And Visitors
Ellie Cooper, Reporter • February 27, 2023

Parking has always been an issue at Highland Park. The problems stem from students taking other spots, students parking in residents’ spots...

In the library sophomore Rhodes Dunston works on his computer. He took the Youth Check Survey last school year as a freshman. The school is doing enough for the mental health of students because we have good counselors, he said.
Freshman And Juniors Take Mental Health Survey
December 6, 2022
Sophomores Cameron Cason, Marshall Haggar, Will Signor and Braxton Giffin play chess in the library. The library has several chess boards where students can often be found playing the game. I love chess because of all the interesting intricacies of it, its such a fun game, Carson said.
Students Create Chess Tournament
December 6, 2022
Features
Fourth Annual Issues Issue
Fourth Annual Issues Issue
Lucy Gomez and Kimmie Johansen, Editors-in-Chief • March 9, 2023

Dear Readers, We are very proud to present to you our fourth annual Issues Issue. Our staff has always been committed to including...

Institutions are enforcing strict laws on social media app TikTok since its become known that the app could be stealing private information. A&M University was one of the first universities to ban the use of TikTok.
Concerns Over TikTok Data Theft Leads to Government, University Bans
February 22, 2023
At the start of class, senior Robert Sweeney throws his trash away. Trash cans are currently they only method of waste disposable available and the school has not had recycling bins for some time now. The school should address the recycling issues and the lack of recycling bins. They should add more bins in the school, Sweeney said.
Students, Teachers Advocate For School Recycling Program
February 22, 2023
Opinions
Junior Allie Rose Olmstead reads a book for her English class. She moved to the district from Tulsa, Oklahoma where she attended a small private school. I was intimidated to come a big public school, Olmstead said.
Opinion: Moving To District Is Not Always Easy
Augusta McKenzie, Reporter • February 24, 2023

“The Bubble” is a term used pridefully throughout Highland Park news outlets, podcasts and even high school clubs. Though displayed as a good thing, “The Bubble” turns...

In the library senior Gracie Braner reads Spare. The memoir was published on Jan. 10.
Prince Harry Releases Memoir
February 6, 2023
Mindy, Sylvie and Emily are depicted in their most iconic looks from the season three of Emily in Paris. The most recent season aired on Dec. 21.
Netflix's New Looks
January 30, 2023
Sports
In a game against Lake Highlands, senior Vivian Jin defends the ball. The girls basketball team has had one of their most successful seasons. We were really able to step up to 6A without a problem and we were able to play with a lot of chemistry this year as everyone really knew what their individual roles were, Jin said.
Girls Basketball Season Nears End
Morgan Howarth, Reporter • March 2, 2023

The girls basketball season is coming to a close on districts with an impressive 10-0 winning streak.  They had one more game against JJ...

The lacrosse team, including senior Nathan Harper, works on strategies for their upcoming game. They will next play against Cypress Hill on February 18. I look forward to practice every day. We practice hard and the coaches work to help us achieve our goals of being a successful team, Harper said.
Boys Lacrosse Prepares Ahead Of First Game
February 15, 2023
During practice, senior Taylor Stanford and junior Audrey Schedler work on pitching and catching. This the first year the team will play for 6A. I think theres potential for a solid year as long as we keep working to build team chemistry, Schedler said.
Preparations For Upcoming Softball Season Begin
February 6, 2023
Scotlights
After collecting completing the toy drive, freshman Dev Shah poses with the donations. Shah collected the largest amount of donations during the 2022 Christmas season. I love how the community was so willing to give, Shah said.
Scotlight: Freshman Creates Eagle Scout Project In Honor Of Sister
Camden Coale, Reporter • February 15, 2023

Shock was the only emotion senior Diyaa Shah could feel when her doctor told her she had been diagnosed with leukemia.  The news came at...

At the homecoming pep rally, sophomore Karianne Grove-Collins performs her baton twirling routine for the entire student body. Although Grove-Collins normally performs solo, she and Tafel are planning a duet for the upcoming blacklight pep rally. I think having another twirler in general is great for representation and gives opportunities to showcase more twirling. Mimi and I have been twirling together for five years and are really close, so its great to have her out there with me, Grove-Collins said.
Freshman, Sophomore Twirlers Overcome Obstacles To Pursue Passion
October 17, 2022
While filming the music video for her new single Every Hour Savannah Hail receives flowers from Javier Duran who plays her boyfriend. The music video was filmed in Los Angeles in three different locations. All of a sudden we are at a music studio, and I look up and I can see the Hollywood sign and it just feels surreal, Savannahs mom, Stacey Hail said.
Scotlight: Junior Savannah Hail Takes On Music Industry
October 7, 2022
Entertainment and Lifestyle
The artwork for Metro Boomins latest album, Heroes & Villains. The album has been a critical and commercial success.
Opinion: Metro Boomin Is Paving The Way For New Sounds
Libby Howell, Reporter • January 30, 2023

Artists over the past decade have grown a following due to their specific genre, yet no artist has created an album that incorporates all varieties of...

The delicious Yule log is served on a silver platter. The dish has been a holiday staple in their family for years.
Second Annual Bagpipe Holiday Recipe Book
December 12, 2022
The second Enola Holmes movie has garnered acclaim from both critics and audiences. The movie stars Millie Bobby Brown and Henry Cavill.
Review: Enola Holmes 2 Outshines First Movie
December 9, 2022
Kanye West performs at one of his concerts in 2015. The rapper has lost support from much of his fanbase after his making antisemitic comments.
Kanye West Offends Jewish Community with Antisemitic Comments
December 9, 2022
Together We Climb: 2022 Senior Issue
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Junior Allie Rose Olmstead reads a book for her English class. She moved to the district from Tulsa, Oklahoma where she attended a small private school. I was intimidated to come a big public school, Olmstead said.

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Senior Matteo Winandy pulls into a visitor parking space in the parking garage. When there is someone parked in your designated spot, seniors and juniors are expected to report the violation and park in visitors for the day.

Parking Frustrates Students, Staff And Visitors

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Snapshots
While the pep rally transitions between segments, band drumline members sophomore Dash Whitaker, senior Ford Manley, sophomore Rowan Ryan, senior Gavin Monk and freshman Cam Cason keep the beat. Manleys favorite part of each band performance is when the last note hits. It gives a raw rush of excitement, Manley said.
Outside Homecoming Pep Rally Allows All Students To Attend
Matteo Winandy, Photographer • November 18, 2021

In the hall, seniors Camp Wagner and Elise Needleman pose for the camera. The pair dressed up for career day. I thought it was really fun to dress up and see how good other peoples costumes were, Needleman said.
Seniors Dress Up For Homecoming Week
Sam Anderson, Photographer • November 10, 2021

Dallas resident gives speech at a peaceful protest on Lakeside Drive Park.
Summer Flashback: Protests Erupt In Park Cities
Elsa Pedrosa Noguera, Editor-in-Chief • March 2, 2021

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