The Purple Clarion

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HHS Speech Team enjoying a shining season
HHS Speech Team enjoying a shining season
Ice covered roadways prevented students from attending school the entire week.
Extended Christmas Break follows winter storm
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
Audiences no longer have to wait to see their favorite witches on the big screen. Copyright Universal Pictures.
Long awaited Wicked hits the big screens with expectations that defy gravity
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
Herman Morrill poses outside his Auto Shop in Carmi, Illinois. The photo features a bulldog statue in the garage area that looks very familiar. Photo provided.
Beloved mascot bulldog has interesting beginnings
Copyright Lionsgate Films
‘Den of Thieves 2: Pantera’delivers thrilling sequel
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
Down to the Final Four: Who will take home the big championship title?
Down to the Final Four: Who will take home the big championship title?
Senior athletes commit to various colleges and universities
Senior athletes commit to various colleges and universities
Senior bowling member Jonathon Carlton takes the ball down the lane during the Harrisburg Invitational. The team heads to state this weekend in hopes for a first place finish.
Harrisburg Boys’ Bowling Team advances to state tournament
The HHS wrestling team faces off against West Frankfort and Benton at home. The Dogs had a double victory and celebrated graduating seniors.
HHS wrestling team dominates the mat
The Washington Commanders faced off with the New York Jets in the first game of the preseason for both teams on August 10, 2024 from Met Life Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ. (Photo: Joe Glorioso for All-Pro Reels)
Former Saluki making big plays in D.C.
Herman Morrill poses outside his Auto Shop in Carmi, Illinois. The photo features a bulldog statue in the garage area that looks very familiar. Photo provided.
Beloved mascot bulldog has interesting beginnings
The Washington Commanders faced off with the New York Jets in the first game of the preseason for both teams on August 10, 2024 from Met Life Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ. (Photo: Joe Glorioso for All-Pro Reels)
Former Saluki making big plays in D.C.
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
Dawg Pound Report Episode 8
Dawg Pound Report Episode 8
The Dawg Pound Report Episode 6
The Dawg Pound Report Episode 6
Dawg Pound Report Episode 7
Dawg Pound Report Episode 7
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The Dawg Pound Report
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The Purple Clarion

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Down to the Final Four: Who will take home the big championship title?
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Down to the Final Four: Who will take home the big championship title?
Braxton Murphy, Sports Editor • April 2, 2025

News
HHS Speech Team enjoying a shining season
HHS Speech Team enjoying a shining season
Jailynn Booth, Staff Writer • January 30, 2025

The Top 25 results are in, and nine out of seventeen HHS students placed in the rankings. Bella Teston and Natalie Beck tied for first place...

Ice covered roadways prevented students from attending school the entire week.
Extended Christmas Break follows winter storm
Maddy Feazel, Staff Writer • January 24, 2025

This year, students enjoyed an extended Christmas break due to a winter storm that swept through the area. Ice accumulation from the storm made...

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...

Features
Herman Morrill poses outside his Auto Shop in Carmi, Illinois. The photo features a bulldog statue in the garage area that looks very familiar. Photo provided.
Copyright Lionsgate Films
Billie Eilish moves toward the East side of the stage to connect with the crowd.
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Sports
Down to the Final Four: Who will take home the big championship title?
Down to the Final Four: Who will take home the big championship title?
Braxton Murphy, Sports Editor • April 2, 2025

Senior athletes commit to various colleges and universities
Senior athletes commit to various colleges and universities
February 5, 2025

Opinion
Audiences no longer have to wait to see their favorite witches on the big screen. Copyright Universal Pictures.
Long awaited Wicked hits the big screens with expectations that defy gravity
Rylan Palmer, Staff Writer • December 15, 2024

Jon M. Chu's Wicked is a prequel to The Wizard of Oz. The film explores the relationship between Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) and Glinda (Ariana Grande)...

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....