The Purple Clarion

The Student News Site of Harrisburg High School
White Hat members show off the pens they were
White Hats celebrate the season of thanks by giving back
HHS staff member Steve Vinyard receives a check from the cheerleading squad during a basketball halftime ceremony last year.
A parade of memories to honor Vinyard
Unmasking the details of The Masquerade
Unmasking the details of The Masquerade
Eagle Valley Coal Mine was hit by an EF 1 tornado May 9.
Tornado does significant damage
Earlier this year, students had the opportunity to attend Allied Health Day at SIC. Freshman Eden Douglas and sophomore Kylee Bridewell apply tourniquets to freshman Mackenzie Reeves and Madalyn Poore's arm before practicing injections at the event.
Hit the ground or hit the books
Junior Quincy Nicholes visits Raising Cane's on their opening day.
Does Raising Cane’s raise the bar?
Wreck-less while driving
Wreck-less while driving
Students often use caffeine to increase their productivity.
Students must strike senioritis symptoms
Cover for the newest single by Franko Teston which is set to release April 5. Teston's 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
Billie Eilish moves toward the East side of the stage to connect with the crowd.
Billie Eilish connects with fans at Bridgestone Arena
Senior Baily Cook visits the Eastern Illinois University campus. Cook is majoring in English with hopes of becoming a published author.
Cook to become Panther
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 Reed Rider rebounds in last season's final game against Massac County. Rider will be one of the varsity starters leading the Dogs this season.
Boys basketball prepares for 2024-2025 season opener
The Dogs prepare for another exciting and successful season.
HHS Girls’ basketball team gears up for another strong season
Mann squares off against Anna Jonesboro at home on the Michael Herrin Soccer Field.
Mann proves to be the man
Rising above the green
Senior running back Brenden Hicks crosses the goal line into the end zone for a touchdown against DuQuoin.
Bulldogs charge into tough stretch
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
The Dawg Pound Report
The Dawg Pound Report
The Dawg Pound Report
The Dawg Pound Report
The Dawg Pound Report
The Dawg Pound Report
How to add a video to your site
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Welcome to SNO: A video introduction
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The Dawg Pound Report
Xander Robinson, Braxton Murphy, Nash Vallette, and Eli Oglesby • September 16, 2024

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News
White Hat members show off the pens they were
White Hats celebrate the season of thanks by giving back
Maddy Feazel, Staff Writer • November 18, 2024

The White Hats Club is very involved with our community. This holiday season, they are committed to doing more in our town. So far, they have...

HHS staff member Steve Vinyard receives a check from the cheerleading squad during a basketball halftime ceremony last year.
A parade of memories to honor Vinyard
Abi Wilson, Staff Writer • September 24, 2024

Choosing the Homecoming Parade Grand Marshal is always an exciting moment in part of the annual homecoming planning. This year, the HHS student...

Unmasking the details of The Masquerade
Unmasking the details of The Masquerade
Bella Dooley, Staff Writer • September 6, 2024

Homecoming is a time for fun, music, celebration and dancing. These traditions mirror a huge national celebration held in New Orleans known as...

Features
Billie Eilish moves toward the East side of the stage to connect with the crowd.
Senior Baily Cook visits the Eastern Illinois University campus. Cook is majoring in English with hopes of becoming a published author.
ACES team receives awards at the SIC regional competition.
Flipbook
Sports
Senior Reed Rider rebounds in last season's final game against Massac County. Rider will be one of the varsity starters leading the Dogs this season.
Boys basketball prepares for 2024-2025 season opener
Braxton Murphy, Sports Editor • November 21, 2024

The Harrisburg boys basketball team will tip off its 2024-2025 season on Dec. 2 in the Goreville Tournament. After a disappointing 14-19 finish...

The Dogs prepare for another exciting and successful season.
HHS Girls’ basketball team gears up for another strong season
Kinzley Stewart, Staff Writer • November 8, 2024

As the weather cools, it’s time for the HHS girls' basketball team to prepare for another exciting season. After finishing last year with 22...

Opinion
Junior Quincy Nicholes visits Raising Cane's on their opening day.
Does Raising Cane’s raise the bar?
Kinzley Stewart and Maddy Feazel • September 24, 2024

Is Raising Cane’s worth the hype?  Marion is becoming a popular and growing community. Many food options are opening up all around us....

Wreck-less while driving
Wreck-less while driving
Riley Mize, Staff writer • May 14, 2024

Stay focused, follow the speed limit, don’t drink and drive, wear a seatbelt, avoid distractions. While these things are being taught in driver's...