HHS Boys’ Tennis fundraises for memorial bench
Shelby Laupp, Social Media Editor-in-Chief
March 8, 2018
Starting Tues. March 6 until Fri. March 16, the Howell Boys Tennis team will be selling cherry and blue raspberry slushies in the commons after school for two dollars. All proceeds will go to the purchasing of a memorial bench for Julianna Ward-Brown, who managed the boys tennis team and played on the g...
Black History Month celebrated nationwide
Madie Loebig, A & E Editor
March 1, 2018
In the 1970’s the month of February became known as Black History month, designed to recognize African American achievements and culture. Throughout the month, events have occurred across the nation in honor of African Americans from the past, present, and future. At the Detroit Institute of Ar...
Rally hosted in downtown Howell
Lauren Hauk and Morgan Chidester
February 12, 2018
On Saturday, Jan. 27, a rally dubbed March Against Fear, was held in downtown Howell to protest racism in the community. It was organized by Ms. Colleen Turk and Ms. Kasey Helton, both are members of the organization Citizens for Unity. “[We thought] somebody needs to do something, we need a visibl...
Price Harry engaged to actress Meghan Markle
Sydney Croghan, Staff Writer
December 7, 2017
Prince Harry announced his engagement to American actress, Meghan Markle, on Nov. 27. The couple have been in a relationship since the summer of 2016. However, they decided to keep it quiet until Nov. of 2016. The relationship between Prince Harry, 33, and Markle, 36, drew criticism due to the fa...
Lighting up Howell for the holidays
Madie Loebig, Staff Writer
November 23, 2017
On Friday, Nov. 24, come join the Howell Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation as they celebrate the beginning of the Christmas season for their 34th annual Fantasy of Lights extravaganza. At 3 p.m., the festivities will begin at the historic Howell Opera House; the Fantasy of Art will display handmade...
HHS pom is back to back champions
Ricky Gottschalk, Staff Writer
November 16, 2017
On Sunday Nov. 5, Howell Varsity Pompon team competed in an annual high kick competition. The pom team practiced religiously in order to prepare, doing three hour practices nearly every day. “One hundred percent dedication” junior Karra Brown says. Pom also had a lock in a couple nights...
Sunday massacre: 26 dead in Texas
Alyssa Donahoo, Staff Writer
November 15, 2017
Sunday Nov. 5, 2017, a mass shooting took place in Sutherland Springs, Texas, in a first baptist church. This shooting now ranks the top five deadliest shootings in the nation. Devin Patrick Kelley, the 26 year old who mercilessly killed 26 people; the ages ranging from eighteen month to seventy seven...
Help HHS can hunger
Skylar Dye, Staff Writer
November 8, 2017
Instead of letting dusty cans go to waste, donate them to Howell High School’s canned food drive. Last year, HHS collected a total of 13,000 cans and this year they plan to achieve their goal of 24,000. Starting Nov. 1 through Nov. 24, students attending HHS at the 10-12 building will have boxes ...
HHS production Almost, Maine is almost here
Nolan Saylor, Staff Writer
November 3, 2017
Howell High School’s production of Almost, Maine hits the stage this weekend at the Rod Bushy Performing Arts Center. Performances will be on Fri. Nov. 3 and Sat. Nov. 4 at 7:00 p.m. and a third matinee show at 2:00 p.m. on Sun. Nov. 5. Tickets are available at the door for students for $10 and $12...
Steph Curry denies invitation to White House
Maegan Bandemer, News Editor
October 20, 2017
As of Sat. Sept. 23, the Warriors NBA Basketball Team will not be paying a visit to the White House to celebrate their victory in the NBA Finals. President Donald Trump withdrew the team’s invitation after multiple players expressed their disinterest in visiting. During the Warriors media day on Fri. Sept. ...
HHS Student Council hosts Mom To Mom Sale
Maegan Bandemer, News Editor
October 13, 2017
On Sat. Oct. 14, Howell High School’s Student Council will be hosting a Mom To Mom Sale in the commons of the 10-12 building. The sale will be taking place from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., and admission is $2.00. People that are interested in selling should only bring items that pertain to babies or small...
NHS hosts blood drive
Bridget Janis, InDesign Editor-in-Chief
October 12, 2017
On Mon. Oct 23, Howell High School’s National Honor Society will be hosting a Red Cross Blood Drive. This event will be held from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the auditorium lobby. Students can sign up to donate blood in the commons during all lunches starting Mon. Oct 9, through the day of the event...
