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Will Gaffey

Will Gaffey, News editor

Top 3 bands...

Sublime, Beck and Red Hot Chili Peppers

If you had to be stuck on an island with a celebrity, who would it be?

Benedict Cumberbatch

What do you like to do to relax?

Lay down next to the window on the bench in my room with my cat

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During his study hall, sophomore Corbin Monk explores the ChatGPT website. Monk says hes against any forms of plagiarism, especially artificial intelligence. It just defeats the purpose of writing an essay if youre just going to get an AI to write it for you, Monk said.

Essay-Writing Programs Could Pose Problems For English Classes In The Future

Will Gaffey, News Editor
February 6, 2023
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

Will Gaffey, News Editor
December 6, 2022
Quizlets popular learn feature includes flashcard, match, test, write and spell modes. The feature will cost the sites 60 million monthly users $35.99 annually to use at its full capacity.

Quizlet Gets Greedy

Will Gaffey , News Editor
December 5, 2022
Senior Lawler Carpenter logs service hours in the atrium. She feels the program X2Vol is too complicated and difficult to work with. It just makes submitting service hours so much harder than it should be,” she said.

X2Vol Changes for the Better

Will Gaffey, News Editor
October 7, 2022
Stalked On Socials

Stalked On Socials

Will Gaffey, Reporter
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.

Girls Varsity Soccer Ends Season At Regional Finals

Will Gaffey, Reporter
April 26, 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.

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

Will Gaffey, Reporter
March 10, 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.

Activision Blizzard COO Speaks At Science, Technology Festival

Will Gaffey, Reporter
February 15, 2022
In a study pod, sophomore William Allan scrolls through Instagram during lunch. Despite all the attention on Facebook at the moment, he uses Instagram more than the former. “I don’t use Instagram too often, but I use it a lot more than Facebook, that’s for sure, Allan said.

Facebook Rebrands As Meta

Will Gaffey, Reporter
December 10, 2021
Gaffey’s Coffee Pecan Fudge

Gaffey’s Coffee Pecan Fudge

Will Gaffey, Reporter
December 9, 2021
Passionate about promoting speaking Spanish, junior Alexis Scott uses her role as president of the Amigos club to get students excited about the language. Scott also actively volunteers with several different nonprofits that encourage inclusivity.

Junior Spreads Appreciation For Spanish

Will Gaffey, Reporter
December 6, 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.

Marching Band Places In State Competition

Will Gaffey, Reporter
November 3, 2021
Licensed social worker and owner of Riley Counseling, Melissa Zawisza talks about stress management and coping skills this Wellness Wednesday. During her presentation, Zawisza presents various strategies ranging from nutrition to screen time all to help students combat stress. I think its figuring out what works best for each individual because it is really important, Zawisza said.

Wellness Wednesday Continues With Second Session

Will Gaffey, Reporter
November 3, 2021

Scots Varsity Football Conquers Rockwall Yellowjackets

Chloe Nugent, Alex Justine, Will Gaffey , Parker Mitchell, Elise Laharia, and Elle Polychronis
October 21, 2021
In the library, junior Taylor Judge plays the game Slither during a break. Taylor has played video games since as long as he could remember. I like video games because they give me an outlet to relieve my stress Taylor said.

Opinion: Chinese Government’s New Policy Limits Gaming Freedom

Will Gaffey , Reporter
October 6, 2021
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