The Purple Clarion

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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
Kelee Mills

Kelee Mills, Staff Writer

Kelee Mills is a senior at Harrisburg High School. She likes to play soccer in her free time. She also participates in White Hats, Key Club, National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, and Saline County CEO.

Kelee wants to go to college for journalism or marketing design. She loves to write and draw. Her favorite color is blue, and she loves playing with her two dogs, Caprice and Gracie. Kelee also loves hanging out with friends and loves putting smiles on people’s faces.

¨I just love to write and express myself through writing. With journalism, I can just write and not have to worry about a grade or anything.¨

All content by Kelee Mills
Francesca Messerschmidt reads old Purple Clarion newspaper during IJEA competition. April 1.

Senior News Production students to get English credit next year

Kelee Mills, Staff Writer
May 11, 2023
People in the community come to SIC to support the CEO students in their trade show. April 20.

Saline County CEO program offers unique advantages

Kelee Mills, Staff Writer
April 24, 2023
History teacher Marjorie DeNeal travels the United States. Photo provided.

History teacher travels the world

Kelee Mills, Staff Writer
March 20, 2023
Newspaper staff with competition certificates after convention Feb. 22.

Newspaper staff competes in SISPA competition

Kelee Mills, Staff Writer
February 28, 2023
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

Kelee Mills, Staff Writer
January 23, 2023
Students struggle with scholarship applications

Students struggle with scholarship applications

Kelee Mills, Staff Writer
January 6, 2023
Students compete in SISAL tournament Nov. 5.

Speech competes in SISAL tournament

Kelee Mills, Staff Writer
November 10, 2022
Members of the HHS Chalk Art competition pose for a team photo.

[Photo] Art classes finish busy week

November 1, 2022
Members of the HHS Chalk Art competition pose for a team photo.

Art classes finish busy week

Kelee Mills, Staff Writer
November 1, 2022
Senior Sidney Neal sets the ball during the varsity match against Benton Sept. 8.

Volleyball striving to find success

Kelee Mills, Staff Writer
September 14, 2022
Senior Kendall Vallette walk in graduation

Valedictorian encourages commitment

Kelee Mills, Staff Writer
May 17, 2022
Junior Jolee Porter works on ceramics project

Last day of school creates confusion

Kelee Mills, Staff Writer
May 16, 2022
Adviser Cathy Wall, junior Bailee Clifton, and sophomore Frankie Messerschmidt at the IHSA state competition

News Media Production competes in IHSA competition

Kelee Mills, Staff Writer
April 28, 2022
Students leave for lunch earlier this year.

Students cite need for longer lunch period

Kelee Mills, Staff Writer
April 21, 2022
Harrisburg Bulldogs

Spring sports season begins

Kelee Mills, Staff Writer
March 15, 2022
Junior Briley Houston dressed in his uniform

Student firefighter commits to public service

Kelee Mills, Staff Writer
March 10, 2022
Junior Chase Sullivan serves grits

Investigating the Wild West

Kelee Mills, Staff Writer
February 26, 2022
Junior Iris Dauchot at Key Club Concession stand with Senior Chelsea Davidson and Freshman Gabby Shires.

Foreign exchange student hopes to learn about U.S. culture

Kelee Mills, Staff Writer
February 26, 2022
Top left Coach Joe Baxter, Coach Jordan Baxter, Jaci Robinson, Tessa Heath, Kenzie Partain, McKenna Boon, Stan Rowlen, Abbie Graham, Kelee Mills, Emma Myers, Shelby Brantly, Bella Capuzzo, Hannah Goolsby, Jocelyn Stewart, Coach Michael Stewart.

Soccer Bulldogs to team with Galatia Bearcats

Kelee Mills, Staff Writer
February 15, 2022
Juniors select classes for next year.

Students evaluate elective classes

Kelee Mills, Staff Writer
February 1, 2022
Junior Kayleigh Hodge wears a mask in science class.

Masks increase exhaustion among students

Kelee Mills, Staff Writer
January 21, 2022
Tim Mitchell as Santa Clause.

Local seamstress sews unique costume for Santa

Kelee Mills, Staff Writer
December 13, 2021
Senior Missy Chamberlain uses the sewing machine.

Sewing class back in schedule

Kelee Mills, Staff Writer
November 9, 2021
pottery 2 copy

pottery 1 copy

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