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Junior Jolee Porter works on ceramics project
Last day of school creates confusion
Key Club members pick out their lunch at the picnic
Key Club celebrates end of year with annual picnic
Students compete in tug-of-war
Good Dogs Day returns after two years
Adviser Cathy Wall, junior Bailee Clifton, and sophomore Frankie Messerschmidt at the IHSA state competition
News Media Production competes in IHSA competition
(Left to right) Rita Griffiths, Steve Vinyard, and Marcus Questelle after getting a pie to the face
Pi Day celebration donations support former teacher’s new baby
Photo Provided by Mark Thomas on Pixabay.com
Leak reveals Supreme Court’s challenge to Roe v. Wade
Infographic provided by Autism Societys website
April is a time to embrace, accept autistic community
Students leave for lunch earlier this year.
Students cite need for longer lunch period
Photo Illustration: The country has been waiting to get rid of masks for almost two years. Finally, students get to do so in Illinois schools.
Mask mandate no more
There are many ways for students to show what they know. Why not employ them?
Why can’t people test in different ways?
Senior Kendall Vallette walk in graduation
Valedictorian encourages commitment
Smithpeters, his wife, Carrie, and their children will be relocating closer to Mizzou.
Local coach accepts position at Mizzou
Smithpeters continuing success at Mizzou
April set aside to educate about sexual assault
April set aside to educate about sexual assault
Junior Briley Houston dressed in his uniform
Student firefighter commits to public service
Smithpeters, his wife, Carrie, and their children will be relocating closer to Mizzou.
Local coach accepts position at Mizzou
The Bulldog infield hands the ball back to senior pitcher Drew Hawkins after a throw down to second base.
Bulldogs take conference championship
The Harrisburg boys track team picture.
Boys track seeing success without track
Stafford picks up win 500
Stafford picks up win 500
Harrisburg Bulldogs
Spring sports season begins
Sophomore Tony Keene stands on the fourth place podium.
Keene places fourth in state
Thats iconic!
That’s iconic!
Pep Club dressed in their best Western attire to support the Dogs.
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Freshman Emma Bolin shows off her winning costume during Christmas Spirit Week 2019. Bolin is now a junior.
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Leak reveals Supreme Court’s challenge to Roe v. Wade

Francesca Messerschmidt, Staff Reporter
May 12, 2022
Key Club members pick out their lunch at the picnic

Key Club celebrates end of year with annual picnic

Francesca Messerschmidt, Staff Reporter
May 10, 2022
Infographic provided by Autism Societys website

April is a time to embrace, accept autistic community

Francesca Messerschmidt, Staff Writer
April 25, 2022
(Left to right) Rita Griffiths, Steve Vinyard, and Marcus Questelle after getting a pie to the face

Pi Day celebration donations support former teacher’s new baby

Francesca Messerschmidt, Staff Writer
March 15, 2022
Image from Karavanov on depositphotos.com

Ukrainian exchange student weighs in on Russia-Ukraine conflict

Francesca Messerschmidt, Staff Writer
March 14, 2022
Junior Staff Member Kelee Mills works on her infographic for the contest.

News Media Production class takes trip to SISPA convention

Francesca Messerschmidt, Staff Reporter
March 8, 2022
Jason Robershaw speaks to sophomores about mental health first aid.

New law allows Illinois students five mental health days a year.

Francesca Messerschmidt, Staff Writer
February 25, 2022
Students could make better use of their time than filling out countless surveys.

Sick of surveys? I am!

Francesca Messerschmidt, Staff Writer
February 23, 2022
SADD affects people of all ages.

Seasonal Affective Disorder takes hold as weather gets cold

Francesca Messerschmidt, Staff Reporter
January 24, 2022
Eighth graders cleaned at Little Arlington in advance of Veterans Day. Students were chosen on the basis of essays written for eighth grade social studies teacher Lindsay Dunn. The wreath-laying project will begin at Little Arlington Dec. 18. All are welcome to help.

Students join with Wreaths Across America to honor vets

Francesca Messerschmidt, Staff Writer
December 13, 2021
Respecting differences is important

Respecting differences is important

Francesca Messerschmidt, Staff Writer
November 4, 2021
Jason Robershaw presents information about helping friends with mental health to the sophomores.

Sophomores begin EHD mental health tranining

Francesca Messerschmidt, Staff Writer
November 4, 2021
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