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 March in Students’ Minds
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
The Dogs prepare for another exciting and successful season.
HHS Girls’ Basketball Team Gears Up for Another Strong Season
Senior running back Brenden Hicks crosses the goal line into the end zone for a touchdown against DuQuoin.
Bulldogs Charge into Tough Stretch
Freshman CeCe Franks pole vaults her way to becoming a conference champion.
Girls track sprint into season
Senior Braden Burtis pitches the ball.
Baseball ‘aims for the fences’
Senior Mckenzie Boyd practices bunting with Emily Scott in preparation for their upcoming game.
Softball working to maintain winning record
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
Welcome to SNO: A video introduction
Welcome to SNO: A video introduction
Another headline for a video story
Another headline for a video story

The Purple Clarion

The Purple Clarion
Ellie Rann

Ellie Rann, Staff Writer

Ellie Rann is a senior this year and is a first year staff writer for the Purple Clarion. Ellie is also the senior class president and participates in dance outside of school. She plans to attend Southeastern Illinois College after graduating before transferring to a university, hoping to major in child psychology.

All content by Ellie Rann
White Hats members work in groups to prepare the meal for families staying in the Ronald McDonald House of Charities.

White Hats travels to Ronald McDonald House

Ellie Rann, Staff Writer
April 28, 2023
Myers goes for the goal against her opponent.

Myers determined to maximze her last soccer season

Ellie Rann, Staff Writer
March 31, 2023
Allen stands at the counter where his father, Kenneth Allen, once stood.

Allen invites students to take a last walk down Sloan Street

Ellie Rann, Staff Writer
March 14, 2023
Prior to attending the farm show, Junior Grace Trammel placed first in her category at the Section 25 Proficiency contest. Her area was Specialty Crop Production - Placement, and her record book was journaled on her employment at Peony Hill Farm in Harrisburg. Agricultural Proficiency awards are based on a member’s Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE). They recognize individual skills and career-based competencies developed through multiple years of participation in Immersion type SAE projects. To be eligible to compete for an agricultural proficiency award SAEs must be agricultural in nature, fit into at least one nationally recognized agriculture, food and natural resource (AFNR) pathway and meet the description of the award area in which they apply.

FFA to attend National Farm Machinery Show

Ellie Rann, Staff Writer
February 15, 2023
Evan McDermott bowls against Carbondale Jan. 12.

McDermott plans to bowl through college

Ellie Rann, Staff Writer
January 17, 2023
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Choose careers based on passion, not money

Ellie Rann, Staff Writer
December 16, 2022
Junior student council member Ali Hankins participates in marble bowling at the Student Council Leadership Conference in Benton Nov. 3.

[Photo] The Illinois Army National Guard holds annual conference

Bailee Clifton, Staff Writer
November 5, 2022
Band holds variety show to fund DisneyWorld appearance

Band holds variety show to fund DisneyWorld appearance

Ellie Rann, Staff Writer
November 10, 2022
Juniors Mackenzie Partain and Brea Pass work hard to finish their pumpkin for the contest voting on Friday.

Pumpkin decorating contest ends Friday

Ellie Rann, Staff Writer
October 27, 2022
The Sasquatch makes his first appearance walking in the homecoming parade on Sept. 22.

Our Sasquatch returns

Ellie Rann, Staff Writer
October 5, 2022
The first homecoming queen featured in the Harrisburg Keystone is from 1944, Carla Cummins.

Homecoming voting needs change

Ellie Rann, Staff Writer
September 16, 2022
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Senior Andrew Unthank and junior Braden Burtis line up for a play against the Paris Tigers Sept. 9.

The Dog Pound cheers on their varsity Bulldogs on Military Appreciation Night.

Color guard uses special flags to honor the military during the half time show at the game against Paris Tigers Sept. 9.

Seniors Luke Winkleman and Miles Crank cheer on the football team from the Dog Pound.

Sophomore Reed Rider and junior Mark Miller head back to the huddle after a play against Paris Sept. 9.

Sophomore Colton Prather holds the ball as the team lines up against the Paris Tigers.

Junior Aidan Seiner prepares to defend against the Paris Tigers.

Sophomore Gabby Shires sends a good-natured jibe to the Paris Tigers from the Dog Pound.

Junior cheerleaders Andra Murphy and Allexa Walker pose for photo on the sidelines.

Junior Andra Murphy cheering on the bulldogs against Paris tigers Sept. 9

Dog Pound members cheer on their team on Military Appreciation Night.

Junior Mary Beth Winkleman, senior Braxtyn Baugher and junior Ali Hankins take the field for the halftime show at the first home football game Sept. 9.

Sophomore Bella Teston gets ready to perform in the halftime field show.

Seniors Grant Wilson, Myles Crank and Luke Winkleman cheer on the Bulldogs at the military appreciation football game.

Junior Tony Keene tackles a Paris Tiger Sept. 9.

Junior Jack Ford confers with head coach Matt Griffith during the season opener. Ford is the quarterback for the varsity Bulldogs.

[Photo] Bulldogs go to OT in season opener

Keelan Melton, Staff Writer
September 2, 2022
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