HHS’s first Senior Skate this Saturday

Ian Stone, Staff Writer • February 5, 2015

The Kensington Valley Ice House in Brighton will be host to Howell's first Senior Skate. This is open to all Seniors as a great chance to have a good time skating around with friends. Tickets to this wintery event costs $5 to get in. The tickets will be available during the lunch periods on the Thursday the 5th and Friday the 6th.

HHS gears up for Mardi-Gras themed Winterfest

Thomas Lassiter, Co-Sports Editor • February 5, 2015

Slip on your dancing shoes, everybody, because Winterfest is just around the corner! The theme for this year is Mardi Gras. Right after the boys’ basketball game on Friday the 13th, the dance will take place in the commons. It goes from 8:00-11:30 that evening.

Chaperons and donations required for Senior All-Night Party

Rachel Cichon, Editor-in-Chief • January 26, 2015

The Senior All-Night Party is at risk of not happening, much to the chagrin and disappointment of most HHS seniors, who heard stories of last year's party, which occurred at 2/24 Community Church and featured interesting attractions such as a hypnotist. Seniors can still have the party, but it's going to take the combined efforts of many HHS individuals of all ages and grades.

Mr. Highlander competition

Alexa Skonieski, Social Media Editor • January 22, 2015

If you want to be crowned the most spirited student in Howell High School, sign up for the annual Mr. Highlander Competition. To be apart of the competition, you must participate in activities during the week, to show your green and gold spirit. Several students create the activities to see who will be the real winner. By Alexa Skonieski

Interact after-test party

Jordyn McConnaughey and Kaylee Hamilton, Social Media Editor and InDesign Editor • January 21, 2015

On Wednesday, January 21st at 2:30 pm in the Highlander Restaurant, the Interact Club will be hosting an after-midterm party that all students are welcome to attend.

Class of 2017 has T-shirt fundraiser

Kira Cleer, Staff Writer • January 15, 2015

The sophomore student council is selling Class of 2017 t-shirts for their first fundraiser of 2015. These shirts are $15 for sizes XS-XL and $17 for sizes 2X and 3X. Order forms are due to Ms. Krista Kirby’s room Q3 before sixth hour on Jan. 16th with the money. Shirts will be delivered sometime in February. By Staff Writer: Kira Cleer

Black boxes of missing plane discovered

Devery Jakubos, Staff Writer • January 15, 2015

According to Cnn.com's article, 2nd AirAsia Flight QZ8501 black box recovered; fuselage possibly located. Flight 8501 was flying to Singapore from Surabaya on Dec. 28 when it hit bad weather and crashed in the Java Sea about 100 miles off the coast of Borneo. By Staff Writer: Devery Jakubos

Make up credit during midterm week

Rachel Cichon, Editor-in-Chief • January 13, 2015

Wednesday, January 21 marks the end of the 1st semester of the school year and the deadline for student's to make up any attendance recovery. This recovery is necessary for students who exceeded the allotted 5 hours per class of absences throughout the semester. To check your absences for Quarter 2, check PowerSchool soon, as Quarter 2 attendance will not be visible following the 21st. By Editor-in-Chief: Rachel Cichon

Cocoa and Cram helps students prepare for midterms

Mackenzie McDonell, Opinion Editor • January 12, 2015

Mr. Metz’s leadership class has planned an event for students to come together and study before exams. On January 14, 15 and 20 from 2:30 to 3:30, students will be given the opportunity to hang out for an hour after school and receive help from teachers or NHS tutors to prepare for midterms. By Opinion Editor: Mackenzie McDonell

Schedule for midterms

Sarah Cortez, Staff Writer • January 12, 2015

It is that time of year again, from the late night study crams to the never ending review packets, being a Howell High School student you know it is time for Midterms. Midterms this year are just slightly different than from previous years, the schedule is broken up over two weeks. By Staff Writer: Sarah Cortez

HHS hosts annual Financial Aid Night

Julia Lively, Staff Writer • January 10, 2015

On Tuesday, January 13, Howell High School will be hosting the annual Financial Aid Night. This night is for any college hopefuls and parents looking into financial aid. This informational meeting teaches students how financial aid works, what it is and how to apply for it. By Staff Writer: Julia Lively

HHS finds new Interim Superintendent

Michael Gottschalk, Staff Writer • January 8, 2015

The search for a new Interim Superintendent of the Howell School District is over. Dr. Jeremy M. Hughes will fill the position until at least the end of this school year. By Staff Writer: Michael Gottschalk