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Seniors Francesca Messerschmidt, Kimberly Riley and junior Dex Randolph work on their pieces of a collaborative project. Students in Drawing and Painting created two collaborative art works in total. The artworks created were interpretations of Van Goghs Sunflowers and Irises.
Art students to exhibit works at art show
Seniors Regen Arnett, Bryleigh Lewis and sophomore Gracie Harrelson work on their piece for the annual chalk art contest Oct. 27. Senior Khoal Goodson was also a part of their group. The group won a Teachers Choice Runner up award and was the only team from Harrisburg to win an award.
Eclipse-inspired art to shine at ‘Chalkalypse’ competition
Senior Allison Moyer sells Cowboy Prom ticket to Mary Beth Winkelman by the office.
Cowboy Prom returns
Students were provided with information about being prepared prior to the test.
Super Test Tuesday expected to surge SAT scores
Seniors Kylan Jerrell, Khoal Goodson, Tessa Harrison and Regen Arnett convene at the Future Educators Club field trip March 25. The group brainstormed to write a persuasive essay about AI in the classroom. The group placed second in the challenge.
Future educators compete at Shawnee Community College
Cover for the newest single by Franko Teston which is set to release April 5. Testons 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
HHS students Bailey Cook (Senior) and Zech Underwood (Junior) chat beside the vending machines outside of the cafeteria.
Soda machines continue to cause frustration
Media center specialists Jess Martin and Heather Cox dress up for Christmas spirit week Dec. 11. The theme was Baby, It’s Cold Outside, or dress in Christmas pajamas.
Spirit weeks help build community
Former principal Scott Dewar poses for a photo with a cake for him. HHS staff held a goodbye party for him Nov 21.
Dewar joins West Side staff leaving a notable legacy
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
Senior Bryleigh Lewis and Sydney DeVous measure flour in Eliza Arnold Advanced Food Science class.
Ultra processed foods pose health risks
Teachers incorporate Black History Month lessons in February curriculum
Teachers incorporate Black History Month lessons in February curriculum
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
Coaches and skaters wrap up a pep talk with their hands in for a pre-game chant.
Alumni skate into new experiences
The HHS baseball team posed with coach Jay Thompson before their game.
Baseball season opens with win 894
Girls soccer practices for upcoming season March 4.
Girls soccer team prepares for new season
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 Purple Clarion

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Chalk contest makes comeback

Chalk contest makes comeback

Braxtyn Baugher
November 5, 2021
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

Drew Hawkins, staff writer
October 26, 2021
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