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Juniors Jacob Mitchell, Jaxon Quisenberry and Mackenzie Partain examine artifacts at the John A. Logan museum. They took notes about things at the museum and recorded which artifacts were their favorites
Honors History class goes to John A. Logan Museum
Key Club members senior Sebastion Brown, (club president) Sofie Brombaugh, and junior Bella Capuzzo donate to the 4Cs.
Key Club organizes annual 4C’s food drive
Elizabeth Dawes fifth hour AP English class works on their research papers.
Seniors work on annual research papers
Election Day Presents a Conversation For Future Voters
Election Day Presents a Conversation For Future Voters
Students compete in SISAL tournament Nov. 5.
Speech competes in SISAL tournament
MEGAN hits theaters with bang
‘MEGAN’ hits theaters with bang
Students struggle with scholarship applications
Students struggle with scholarship applications
Homework causes unnecessary stress in students
Homework causes unnecessary stress in students
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Choose careers based on passion, not money
Its time for a time change.
It’s time for a time change.
Evan McDermott bowls against Carbondale Jan. 12.
McDermott to Bowl through College
Senior Allison Dennison practices the tenor saxophone at an orchestra rehearsal at Downers Grove South High School Oct. 9 2022.
Dennison makes school history in statewide theater event
Sophomore Jocelyn Dismuke stands with senior Grant Dooley at speech competition
First year speech member exceeds in competitions
Teen fights war with body image
Teen fights war with body image
The Nutcracker will be performed this weekend. Tickets are on sale for $18 for the Nov. 17. 18. and 20. It will be performed at the Benton Civics Center.
Touch of Class performs “Nutcracker” ballet
Dogs win despite injuries
Dogs win despite injuries
Senior Sidney Neal receives congratulations. from her team on honors received at the preview tourney
Neal leads team as lone senior
The defensive line gets in position for the next play against the Carterville Lions. The Bulldogs lost the game but maintained their playoff hopes.
Bulldogs to fight Tolono in first playoff game
Both teams, Eldorado Eagles and Harrisburg Ladydogs, gather together before the game.
Volleyball team has rocky season
Senior Maren Russel running in the girls cross country meet.
Cross Country heading to Regionals
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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An artist’s rendering shows what the new turf and track, done by ATG Sports Industries, will look like when finished.

Construction continues at Taylor Field

June 1, 2022
Smithpeters, his wife, Carrie, and their children will be relocating closer to Mizzou.

Local coach accepts position at Mizzou

May 13, 2022
The Bulldog infield hands the ball back to senior pitcher Drew Hawkins after a throw down to second base.

Bulldogs take conference championship

May 9, 2022
The Harrisburg boys track team picture.

Boys track seeing success without track

May 2, 2022
Stafford picks up win 500

Stafford picks up win 500

March 22, 2022
The MLB and MLB Players Association came to an agreement after their 99 day standstill. Opening day is set for April 7.

MLB lockout unlocked

March 15, 2022
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

March 9, 2022
Sophomore Tony Keene stands on the fourth place podium.

Keene places fourth in state

March 3, 2022
Former Harrisburg Fishing team member Drew Fromm is a Freshman at Wabash Valley Community College.

Fromm finding continued success in college fishing

February 28, 2022
Former Lady Bulldog standout Matty Hawkins (#12) is currently completing her senior year at Trinity International University. Hawkins will return to school as a teacher, having majored in education as a student-athlete.

Harrisburg alums making their mark in collegiate play

February 17, 2022
Photo by Brenda Winters

Hall signs with SIC

February 11, 2022
Drew Hawkins inside view of what stood in the path of the tornado.

First-hand look into devastating demolition

January 20, 2022
Why pay gap in WNBA isnt sexist

Why pay gap in WNBA isn’t sexist

November 15, 2021
Senior Missy Chamberlain and Senior Tyler Duffy use the sewing machine.

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Senior Kerrigan Payne and Junior Sofie Brombaugh cut out pajama pants.

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Senior Missy Chamberlain uses the sewing machine.

[Photo] Sewing class back in schedule

November 9, 2021
Senior Tyler Duffy uses the sewing machine.

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Pep Club donned their red, white and blue and took the field during a ceremony to help honor the 13 soldiers who died during the evacuation of Kabul, Afghanistan.

Club schedule resumes

October 26, 2021
Pep Club dressed in their best Western attire to support the Dogs.

[Photo] What Do You Think?

November 4, 2021
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