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
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.
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
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
The Dawg Pound Report
The Dawg Pound Report
The Dawg Pound Report
The Dawg Pound Report

The Purple Clarion

The Purple Clarion
Bella Dooley

Bella Dooley, Editor in Chief

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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

Bella Dooley, Editor in Chief
January 29, 2025
Unmasking the details of The Masquerade

Unmasking the details of The Masquerade

Bella Dooley, Staff Writer
September 6, 2024
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