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The eclipse at totality. Totality lasted about four minutes in Harrisburg Illinois, causing the sky to darken and crickets to chirp.
2024 solar eclipse brings people from across the world to Harrisburg
Seniors Francesca Messerschmidt, Kimberly Riley and junior Dex Randolph work on their pieces of a collaborative project. Students in Drawing and Painting created two collaborative art works in total. The artworks created were interpretations of Van Goghs Sunflowers and Irises.
Art students to exhibit works at art show
Seniors Regen Arnett, Bryleigh Lewis and sophomore Gracie Harrelson work on their piece for the annual chalk art contest Oct. 27. Senior Khoal Goodson was also a part of their group. The group won a Teachers Choice Runner up award and was the only team from Harrisburg to win an award.
Eclipse-inspired art to shine at ‘Chalkalypse’ competition
Senior Allison Moyer sells Cowboy Prom ticket to Mary Beth Winkelman by the office.
Cowboy Prom returns
Students were provided with information about being prepared prior to the test.
Super Test Tuesday expected to surge SAT scores
Cover for the newest single by Franko Teston which is set to release April 5. Testons music is available on Spotify and Apple Music.
HHS alumni to drop new single
Guidance counselor Tonja Hester helps upcoming seniors with registration for next year.
New classes to be offered next year
HHS students Bailey Cook (Senior) and Zech Underwood (Junior) chat beside the vending machines outside of the cafeteria.
Soda machines continue to cause frustration
Media center specialists Jess Martin and Heather Cox dress up for Christmas spirit week Dec. 11. The theme was Baby, It’s Cold Outside, or dress in Christmas pajamas.
Spirit weeks help build community
Former principal Scott Dewar poses for a photo with a cake for him. HHS staff held a goodbye party for him Nov 21.
Dewar joins West Side staff leaving a notable legacy
ACES team receives awards at the SIC regional competition.
ACES team ends season with sectionals at SIU
Aaron Gulley enjoys a relaxing afternoon while fishing. Gulley learned to fish when he was four years old, and has taken up the hobby more recently in the past year.
Is passing time a thing of the past?
Security Officer Scott Isaacs takes a selfie while sitting in his car in his uniform.
Isaacs to retire from security position
Senior Bryleigh Lewis and Sydney DeVous measure flour in Eliza Arnold Advanced Food Science class.
Ultra processed foods pose health risks
Teachers incorporate Black History Month lessons in February curriculum
Teachers incorporate Black History Month lessons in February curriculum
Senior Braden Burtis pitches the ball.
Baseball ‘aims for the fences’
Senior Mckenzie Boyd practices bunting with Emily Scott in preparation for their upcoming game.
Softball working to maintain winning record
Coaches and skaters wrap up a pep talk with their hands in for a pre-game chant.
Alumni skate into new experiences
The HHS baseball team posed with coach Jay Thompson before their game.
Baseball season opens with win 894
Girls soccer practices for upcoming season March 4.
Girls soccer team prepares for new season
Band and theater director Hannah Drake receives award at varsity football game.
Drake wins top theater award
New superintendent ready to bring change to district
New superintendent ready to bring change to district
Executive board members met at the Sept. 20 meeting. They discussed upcoming events, and voted on things within the district.
Superintendent resigns leaving district wondering what’s next
Junior Eliza Markum plays the flute during the Popcorn Days parade.
Band wins first place at Popcorn Days
Sophomore Tony Keene stands on the fourth place podium.
Keene places fourth in state

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Senior Francesca Messerschmidt works on an editorial cartoon for the IHSA Sectional meet April 6. Students were given a prompt that required them to take a position, pro or con, and create a cartoon to reflect the position. Messerschmidt worked on her iPad using a program called Procreate. Results will be posted April 12 on the IHSA website.
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Clarion writers participate in Sectionals
Sydney DeVous, Staff Writer • April 6, 2024

Purple Clarion staff writers participated in journalism Sectionals  Saturday, April 6. Senior Avery Woolard participated in Photography, and senior Frankie Messerschmidt participated in editorial cartooning and news writing. The Sectional competition...

News
The eclipse at totality. Totality lasted about four minutes in Harrisburg Illinois, causing the sky to darken and crickets to chirp.
2024 solar eclipse brings people from across the world to Harrisburg
Gavinn Swann, staff writer • April 19, 2024

On Monday, Apr 15, 2024, the world watched as the midwestern United States and Mexico were engulfed in darkness. The total solar eclipse was...

Seniors Francesca Messerschmidt, Kimberly Riley and junior Dex Randolph work on their pieces of a collaborative project. Students in Drawing and Painting created two collaborative art works in total. The artworks created were interpretations of Van Goghs Sunflowers and Irises.
Art students to exhibit works at art show
Francesca Messerschmidt, Staff Writer • April 18, 2024

A group of art students will be attending the Carmi-White County Invitational Art Show April 19. Seniors Regen Arnett and Lily Siler, juniors...

Seniors Regen Arnett, Bryleigh Lewis and sophomore Gracie Harrelson work on their piece for the annual chalk art contest Oct. 27. Senior Khoal Goodson was also a part of their group. The group won a Teachers Choice Runner up award and was the only team from Harrisburg to win an award.
Eclipse-inspired art to shine at ‘Chalkalypse’ competition
Kylan Jerrell, Staff Writer • April 4, 2024

More than 400 students in the Southern Illinois area are hoping to participate in the Southern Illinois University of Carbondale’s (SIUC) second...

Features
ACES team receives awards at the SIC regional competition.
Aaron Gulley enjoys a relaxing afternoon while fishing. Gulley learned to fish when he was four years old, and has taken up the hobby more recently in the past year.
Security Officer Scott Isaacs takes a selfie while sitting in his car in his uniform.
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Sports
Senior Braden Burtis pitches the ball.
Baseball 'aims for the fences'
Avery Woolard, Staff Writer • March 28, 2024

Baseball season has started and the Bulldogs are 6-4. Their season started March 12.  This year the Dogs have played more difficult teams...

Senior Mckenzie Boyd practices bunting with Emily Scott in preparation for their upcoming game.
Softball working to maintain winning record
Sydney DeVous, staff writer • March 25, 2024

The softball team record is at 7-1, but they’re still pushing themselves in practice in order to be sure of a successful season. The team...

Opinion
Cover for the newest single by Franko Teston which is set to release April 5. Testons music is available on Spotify and Apple Music.
HHS alumni to drop new single
Kylan Jerrell, Staff Writer • March 12, 2024

Expanding on their indie rock and pop-punk sound, HHS alumni Franko Teston (2019) and Jake Evans (2019) and Garrett Phillips, are set to release...

Guidance counselor Tonja Hester helps upcoming seniors with registration for next year.
New classes to be offered next year
Sydney DeVous, Staff Writer • February 6, 2024

Harrisburg High School administrators have decided to make some changes in courses for next school year. Some elective classes will be removed...

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