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[Photo] Third Annual Issues Issue

May 5, 2022
Days after meeting his students for the first time, Spanish teacher Brayden Borges constructs lesson plans in his new desk. He arrived in March to replace a teacher who also arrived as a replacement for a former teacher but eventually chose to leave. “It’s something I’m used to,” Borges said. “I have never started at a school at the beginning of the year.”

[Photo] Education Exodus

May 5, 2022
To review for an upcoming pre-calculus test, junior Charlotte Shays listens to junior Katherine Hos explanation of how to work out a math problem. Ho often works with students at Mathnasium where she is a part-time tutor. “I get to see the side of math where people are asking the questions that I never thought of and it builds a more solid understanding of math,” Ho said.

[Photo] Torn Between Two: Tutor, Teacher Relationship

May 5, 2022
For an assembly on the dangers of substance abuse, Chris Herren talks to the student body. Herren wanted to teach students that they didn’t need drugs to get through everyday life and to learn from his struggle with substance abuse. “In hindsight, it was a coping mechanism for multiple things going on in my life that I never really wanted to look at and never really knew how to look at,” Herren said.

[Photo] Chris Herren Addresses Drug Culture At Schoolwide Assembly

May 5, 2022
Junior C.C. Huthnance reads Ruta Sepetys’ book I Must Betray You in the library. I Must Betray You is Sepetys’ most recent release and was announced back in October. I Must Betray You captivates its audience by through worldbuilding and strong relationships between characters.

[Photo] Review: New Ruta Sepetys Book Yet Another Classic

May 5, 2022
During the game against Cleuburne, midfielder Regan Williams dribbles the ball down the field as opponent Emma Rohr chases after her. The team had a large lead by this point and were close to winning. “This team is built of the hardest working people I know, and their dedication and commitment to soccer is so inspiring,” Williams said.

[Photo] Girls Varsity Soccer Ends Season At Regional Finals

April 26, 2022
During a session titled Cyber Attack Simulation, Chief Revenue Officer for cybersecurity company Cymulate Brian Stone explains a chart to students. Stones presentation covered the history and potential future of cyber attacks as well as what his company does to prevent them. “I felt like his presentation was extremely intriguing, and I now look at cyber crime in a different way,” freshman Keira Airey-Bufford said.

[Photo] Review: “Crying in H Mart” Tells Beautiful Story Of Loss

May 5, 2022
During practice, sophomores Sona Folley and Preslee Hawkins scrimmage against each other. Practices are extremely important to the team and they pride themselves on pre-game warmups. [Before the game], were serious, were ready to play and then we start and its game on, sophomore Millie Brown said.

[Photo] Girls Varsity Lacrosse Starts Season With Loss

March 10, 2022
To reward superb teaching, junior HP centennial committee member, Ben Salter, gives AP U.S. History teacher Temple Truax a check for $5,000. Throughout the school 48 teachers were chosen to receive the prize money. I think it shows teachers that we care about them, Salter said. It promotes teachers growing and making connections with students.

[Photo] HP Centennial Gives $5,000 To 48 Student-Nominated Teachers

March 10, 2022
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[Photo] State House Democratic Candidates Prepare For Primary Election

February 28, 2022
To signal their support for board of trustees candidates Tyler Beeson and Jae Ellis, residents install signs in their lawns. The two candidates are running against each other for Place Four on the board.

[Photo] Q&A: School Board Candidates Share Visions For District

February 11, 2022
While Forney’s coaches watch, freshman Jacob Ariyo attempts a layup. Ariyo had nine years of experience playing basketball before the game. “I felt like I was really helping the team out,” he said.

[Photo] Boys JV Gold Basketball Team Defeats Forney 37-64

February 9, 2022
At the student entrance, a Holocaust Remembrance Week exhibit is displayed to encourage students to reflect on its history. The exhibit focused on a magazine created by a group of schoolboys during the Holocaust. It is a good exhibit to have, especially because there is a lot of opportunity for it to be seen,” junior Dalton Buford said.

[Photo] Holocaust Exhibit Sheds Light On Untold History

February 11, 2022
At this years Science and Technology Festival, President and Chief Operating Officer of Activision Blizzard Daniel Alegre talks about his life and career to an audience of students. Alegre was one of the keynote speakers and he spoke about using technology to be successful. I was nowhere near as invested in STEM as they are when I was their age. Alegre said.

[Photo] Activision Blizzard COO Speaks At Science, Technology Festival

February 15, 2022
After a 38-year career, nine of which he served in HPISD, athletic director Johnny Ringo is set to retire in June. During his tenure, athletes brought home a combination of 59 team and individual state titles. Ringo said he is hopeful the district will find someone in his place who recognizes how great the district is and is ready to hit the ground running.

[Photo] Athletic Director Announces Retirement

January 28, 2022
School Nurses Casey Hurlbutt and Mollie Brennan work at their desks and manage the front desk in the clinic. Hurlbutt and Brennan have kept track of coronavirus cases all year, and they prioritize safety precautions for their students. It’s important to not take your exposures lightly because if you’ve been exposed to somebody who has the coronavirus and you’re not careful, then you could potentially have it and spread it to more and more people, Hurlbutt said.

[Photo] Start Of Spring Semester Brings COVID-19 Spike

January 24, 2022
The tagliatelle once it has been plated and topped with the hazelnut pesto. The pasta roots trace back to Liguria, Italy.

[Photo] Winandy Family Tagliatelle With Hazelnut Pesto

December 10, 2021
Class pets Alfred, Louis and Theodore pile on top of each other. The three rats were welcomed additions to biology teacher Meredith Townsends class. The rats were named after scientists.

[Photo] Biology Teacher Welcomes Unconventional Class Pet

November 16, 2021
For student councils National Unity Day celebration, Senior and student council executive president Ava Tiffany dances to the song Were All In This Together. Unity Day was about celebrating inclusivity, kindness and respect. Its a great chance to commemorate our students who bring others together, Tiffany said.

[Photo] Outside Homecoming Pep Rally Allows All Students To Attend

November 18, 2021
To recognize sophomore Jordan Stribling and juniors Katherine Ann Cochran and Andrew Maroulis as Unity Builders, student council members sophomore Davis Kozman, junior Raina Pietrzak and senior Ava Tiffany address the student body at the homecoming pep rally. While the student council honors two students from each grade level at every pep rally for their Project Respect initiative, this segment also commemorated National Unity Day. Project Respect is about inclusivity, being kind towards everyone and being the best version of yourself while uplifting your peers, Tiffany said.

[Photo] Project Respect Teaches Kindness In Elementary Schools

November 4, 2021
During the homecoming pep rally, the bands drummers play while the football players run onto the field. Later that night, the band traveled to West Mesquite for the UIL area competition.

[Photo] Marching Band Places In State Competition

November 3, 2021
The varsity football team prepares for team time during a pep rally.

[Photo] Scots Varsity Football Conquers Rockwall Yellowjackets

October 21, 2021
While they announce the theme for the Hilites dance, seniors Grace Newhouse, Katelyn Turco, Piper Soetenga, Sterling Williams and Meg Lochausen hold up a banner. The announced theme for the dance was This Place About To Glow, which calls for neon colors in students outfits.

[Photo] Hilites Dance, Pep Rallies See Changes Due To COVID-19

October 1, 2021
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