Art students travel to DIA
Megan Killop, Business Manager
April 28, 2015
For the very first time, the advanced art classes at Howell High School will be attending a field trip on May 21st to the Detroit Institute of Art. Funds have been raised and donated for the students to get the opportunity to view centuries worth of priceless artwork.
Upcoming revival of Art and Poetry Day
Devery Jakubos, Staff Writer
March 31, 2015
Friday, April 13 the Art and Poetry Day will be taking place. Students from the poetry class and either photography or drawing will combine their ideas into one project over the course of a day.
PADT performs annual spring show
Kira Cleer, Staff Writer
March 26, 2015
This weekend Performing Arts Dance Theater will be putting on their annual spring show, “On Top of the World”. The show will be performed on Saturday, March 28 at 7:30 pm and Sunday, March 29th at 2:00 pm in the Howell High School Auditorium.
“Comedy of Errors” has no errors
Jordyn McConnaughey, Social Media Editor
March 25, 2015
On Friday night I went to see the ever-anticipated spring play, A Comedy of Errors. The play was directed by the drama teacher, Ms. Amanda Malo, and also had a smaller cast than most plays in the past. I had heard very good things about the play from my classmates who had seen it earlier, and had very high expectations. Needless to say, I was not disappointed. The play followed the story of two sets of identical twins from different towns, who arrived in the same place and kept getting mistaken for one another.
Howell’s bands are recognized at local festival
Megan Killop, Business Manager
March 24, 2015
Howell’s band program had a stellar weekend at Walled Lake Northern’s band festival Saturday, March 14, against their district 4 competitors. The three bands that competed were Concert, Symphonic, and Wind Ensemble. Since December, the bands have been assembling, in and out of school, to perfect their performances. There is only one festival a year, so the past few months for band students are important and slightly stressful.
Coffeehouse Blues
Kyra Moen and Kathleen Isenegger
March 18, 2015
This past Saturday March 7, at the popular hangout spot Uptown Coffeehouse, a magical musical performance occurred. A man who introduced himself as Cameron played acoustic bluegrass; a chill alt-rock band from Brighton, A Hero Falls, then performed; and finally the band Era of Peace--made up of ridiculously...
HHS students being featured in art show
Jordan Pudvay, Social Media Editor
March 17, 2015
Have you ever wanted to go to an art show, but never had the time? The Howell Opera House will be holding the 16th annual art exhibit of county-wide student artwork called “Got ART”. It will showcase some of Howell High School student’s artwork. This will include work from photography, digital imaging, drawing, and all other art classes offered at HHS, along with artwork from middle school and elementary students.
Upcoming CTH play “Honk Jr” promotes acceptance
Rachel Chan, Guest Writer
March 17, 2015
Have you ever heard actors and actresses go honk? Well now you can, because starting on Friday, March 20 you will be surprised to see a gaggle of cast members, including former Howell students, Rebecca Chan and Abbey Bean, and current Howell students Julia Coulier and Jordan Chantaca perform with grace, style, and flutter their hearts out. That’s right it’s the Community Theatre of Howell’s (CTH) production of Honk Jr.
Shakespearean play coming to HHS this spring
Megan Killop, Business Manager
March 4, 2015
Every four years, Theater Director Amanda Malo brings the community members of Howell a Shakespeare performance. This year’s specialty play is “Comedy of Errors.” This Shakespearian journey is the tale of two brothers separated at birth, trying to find their way back to each other.
HHS senior directs play
Evan Webster, Staff Writer
March 3, 2015
Directing takes heart, determination, and of course, these three words: Lights, camera, action. A Howell High School senior, Brooke Lys, will be taking on the challenge of directing an entire two act play by herself. The production she chose to put on is called The Apartment and will be shown in the drama room, K-5, at the high school. It will be shown over two days from March 10-11, at 7p.m. Tickets will only be available at the door for $5. There are a maximum 100 seats per show.
“American Sniper” gives interesting portrayal of a soldier’s life
Michael Gottschalk, Staff Writer
February 6, 2015
Walking around the halls of Howell High, one would be hard pressed to find a person who has not seen the movie that has swept the nation this past month, American Sniper. The true story stars Bradley Cooper as Chris Kyle, a US Navy SEAL sniper who is the deadliest sniper in American military history, with 160 confirmed kills.
Singing valentines go on sale
Kyra Moen, Staff Writer
February 5, 2015
Valentine's Day is fast approaching and if you're looking for a cheap gift for a special someone, look no further: Classicality and Calamity are once again selling their singing valentines. For two dollars, Classicality or Calamity will deliver a carnation to the recipient along with a romantic song, however, no note can be written. The valentines are on sale February 9th, 10th, and 11th.
