Seniors Prepare for Final Seasons: Seniors recap the past four years of their careers
May 20, 2013 • Hallie Utter, Staff Writer
Filed under Sports
Senior year is always an exciting time as students prepare to wrap up high school and move on to college. Senior year involves a lot of lasts, and for athletes, they want to make their last seasons the best ones. I chose to interview seniors in different sports and let them reflect on their past seasons... Read more »
Five tips to improving memory: Strengthen your mind for exam preparation
May 15, 2013 • Amber Lee Carnahan, Health & Technology Editor
Filed under Health & Technology
Our mind is constantly active in every aspect of our lives, whether it is solving a math problem, studying for an exam, or simply waking up in the morning. The workings of the mind are complex and require careful maintenance. The memory aspect of the brain is especially crucial to upholding a happy,... Read more »
English teacher rocks the school
May 15, 2013 • Natalie Dunn, Feature Editor
Filed under Feature
Right about the time fall rolls around and students are comparing their upcoming schedules, they start to ask about what kind of torture they may have to suffer through with a certain teacher. Students turn to upperclassmen, desperately searching for reassurance that the next year is going to be at least... Read more »
Steps to overcome television addiction
May 7, 2013 • Danielle Risacher, Arts and Entertainment Editor
Filed under Health & Technology
Spending a relaxing evening in front of the television is always nice, especially when the stress from earlier that day has caught up to you. But spending hours upon hours in front of the screen everyday isn’t nice; in fact, it’s hazardous to your eyes and health in general. Like getting rid of any... Read more »
HHS student named finalist in film competition; Video shows the dangers of underage drinking
May 7, 2013 • Hannah Snyder, Staff Writer
Filed under Feature
Approximately 5,000 deaths occur every year due to underage drinking. Thirty-eight percent of those deaths occur during motor vehicle crashes. It’s important to teach the dangers of underage drinking to make it aware to young students the severe consequences that can result from drinking. Educating... Read more »
Principals take on roles of support staff
May 7, 2013 • Josh Strine, Guest Writer
Filed under News
On Wednesday, April 24, Howell High School principals celebrated Administrative Professionals (Secretary) Day. All of the secretaries at HHS received a homemade brunch made for them by the principals. While the secretaries were enjoying their brunch, the school’s principals filled in for them and did... Read more »
Howell High School celebrates military appreciation week
May 7, 2013 • Lindsey Stefanka, Staff Writer
Filed under News
Starting May 6, the high school will be celebrating National Military Awareness week. This week is a time to give thanks to all military soldiers who have dedicated their lives to protecting the country. The Leadership class, taught by Mr. Aaron Metz, is planning great things for this week. “T-... Read more »
Project sparks creativity in photography students
May 7, 2013 • Kristin Trombetta, Staff Writer
Filed under Arts and Entertainment
Ms. Kristina Vlahos’ Advanced Photography classes recently completed an animal portrait project based from the work of Christoph Meyer. The students were to recreate a picture from a photo manipulation series of his called “Animals” where he had photo-shopped pictures of animals to make them look... Read more »
Café serves refreshments, fresh baked goods to HHS staff
May 7, 2013 • Lexi Petroi, Staff Writer
Filed under News
A new program at Howell High School called the Transition Employment Experience Model helps students with moderate learning disabilities to work in real life job situations. With the help of Carolyn Bishop and Linda Hart, the grand opening of TEEM Time Café on Tuesday, April 16, was a success. The TEEM... Read more »
Disc golf club is available to all students
May 7, 2013 • Kayla McClain, Staff Writer
Filed under Sports
Disc Golf is exactly what it sounds like – the game of golf, but with soaring discs. The Howell Disc Golf Club meets every Monday after-school at the Marion Township course on Coon Lake Road. All are welcome to participate. Howell High School teacher Mr. Gregory Talberg is the one who... Read more »






