HHS band has opening concert
Kathleen Isenegger, A&E Editor
October 25, 2014
The Howell High School auditorium was filled with the sounds of the band program the evening of Tuesday Oct. 14, as they performed their annual fall concert. Led by band director Jason Smigell, five different groups of students were able to exhibit their musical talent and accomplishments. The concert,...
Howell choir sings for domestic violence
Devery Jakubos, Staff Writer
October 23, 2014
On Tuesday Oct. 7 Howell High School's choir sang at the Candlelight Vigil event in support of people who have gone through domestic abuse, as well as raising awareness for this issue. The schedule for the event was as follows. At 6:55 p.m. the choir sang and then walked up to the the hill. At 7:00...
Choir gears up for first concert
Kyra Moen, Staff Writer
October 22, 2014
Passion, dedication, practice. Class after class spent memorizing songs, perfecting pitch and pronouncing different languages, knowing that soon they will be singing on stage for friends and family to hear. Preparing for the choir concert “First Impressions” on Thursday, Oct. 23rd takes hard work. Students’...
Middle school band receives unique experience
Kathleen Isenegger, A&E Editor
October 16, 2014
A & E Editor Kathleen Isenegger describes a unique opportunity that links the middle and high school bands
HHS puts on Wizard of Oz for its 75th anniversary
Evan Webster, Staff Writer
October 15, 2014
Staff Writer Evan Webster offers information about the upcoming Wizard of Oz play, its director and its cast.
Upcoming Classicality and Calamity auditions
May 29, 2014
By A & E Editor: Madison Deadman Classicality and Calamity are student-led female and male groups that perform pop culture music A cappella. For those interested, please attend these upcoming auditions. “The audition process is challenging for the performers and those making selections. Not ...
Final band, choir concerts approach, seniors last high school music experience
May 14, 2014
By Staff Writer: Marissa VanDaelen It’s been a long, successful year for Howell High School band and choir students and final concerts are coming up soon. Of course, these are the last concerts for seniors who are involved. The last band concert is May 20 at 7 p.m. in the HHS auditorium. The last ...
Small crowd does not influence huge performance
April 30, 2014
By Staff Writer: Alexis Klask Alternative band, Sleeper Agent, put on an impressive show on Tuesday, April 8th despite having a smaller crowd than the usual concerts at The Loft in Lansing. While The Loft holds nearly 400 people, about 60 came in support to see Sleeper Agent. It was their first per...
Religious film leaves lasting impression on viewers
April 30, 2014
By Feature Editor: Hannah Snyder There are so many words to describe the newly released film, Heaven is for Real. It was one of those movies that as soon as I saw the previews months ago I was excited for it to hit theaters. The remarkable story impacted viewers in many different ways. I found myself of...
Annual concert unites choir and band programs
April 29, 2014
By Editor in Chief: Natalie Dunn As the rain and temperature continue to fall, it seems as though April showers are coming late, and delaying the May flowers this spring. Luckily, the first...
HHS teacher puts the “drama” in high school
April 28, 2014
By Staff Writer: Lexi Petroi Passion flows through the veins of Amanda Malo, Howell High School’s Drama teacher. From the love that she has for teaching, to the love she has for the performing arts, there’s "nowhere else she’d rather be.” She was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She grew up in Ann Arbor and her family moved t...
Students receive opportunity to be part of the Michigan Youth Arts Festival, All-State Choir
April 25, 2014
By Staff Writer: Marissa VanDaelen Choir and the arts in general are taken very seriously at Howell High School but not everyone receives the honor of being able to perform at the Michigan Youth Arts Festival. Senior Keith Hutchins and sophomore Jillian Brennan are two of the few that have been select...
