Why grades are a detriment to learning
Kathleen Isenegger, A&E Editor
November 4, 2014
As the end of the first quarter of the school year approaches, I find myself checking my grades on PowerSchool daily. Each time I log in however, I am only met with disappointment for a variety of reasons: teachers have not entered particular grades, my GPA is not what I would like it to be, and above...
Top 10 best candy for Halloween
Jordan Pudvay, Social Media Editor
November 1, 2014
Halloween is every kids favorite holiday, right up there next to Christmas. You get to dress up, run around your neighborhood without parents, if you are old enough, and get free candy from people. Every kid has their own favorite candy and everyone’s is different. Here is a list of some favorite candies...
Unmasking questions about Halloween
Kaylee Hamilton, InDesign Editor
October 28, 2014
What should I be this year for Halloween? Costumes seem to be one of the hardest, yet most exciting decisions for most people. There are so many options, whether your goal is scary or even funny. If you are struggling to find the perfect outfit, consider these awesome, yet easy ideas: a princess, a witc...
Fall fashion trends
Jordyn McConnaughey, Social Media Editor
October 28, 2014
Whether people realize it or not, fashion is a big part of high school life, especially as we switch from shorts to sweaters. Many new fashion trends have arrived with the fall season. Both boys and girls have many options when looking at fashion this fall. As far as fashion for girls, there is so...
Howell has no reason to fear an Ebola outbreak
Michael Gottschalk, Staff Writer
October 25, 2014
After visiting all of the High School’s three offices and questioning multiple 10-12th graders, the existence of the Movie Club has been confirmed. The club meets every Monday from 2:30-4:30 in Mr. Jason Kane’s room 1-19 at the Freshman Campus. There are no requirements to join this club.
Five things to do in fall
Jordyn McConnaughey, Social Media Editor
October 6, 2014
Fall has arrived, school has started, and busy schedules have made many high school students miss the days of summer and all of the fun activities the season of summer holds. Fall, however, can give one many opportunities to find new and exciting seasonal activities. Here are five things that I believe...
Developing adults require more to a meal than they did in kindergarten
Tricia Tucker, Staff Writer
May 22, 2014
I want more milk. Simple as that. We teens are young, developing adults who need Vitamin D to allow us to continue growing. In kindergarten, when we are less than 60 pounds, we as students were served a lunch meal along with a half pint carton of milk. As over a decade goes by, we are served ...
Hope between pages
Alexis Klask, Staff Writer
May 22, 2014
Reading does so much more than finishing a story. You’re finishing someone’s story.
Seniors, enjoy these summertime activities
Kate Bauer, Staff Writer
May 20, 2014
With senior year coming to a close, many HHS students are looking forward to starting their new life chapter, saying goodbye to high school friends and memories.
Top 4 things I wish I learned while in high school
May 20, 2014
By Feature Editor: Hannah Snyder The four years of high school are supposed to be considered the “best four years of your life”. However, what makes these years actually the best? You learn how to write a thesis statement, how the government become a government and why the United States fought in ...
Stop! Beware of food packaging fables
May 19, 2014
By Staff Writer: Eliza Bengala Walking down an aisle in any grocery store, you’ll pass by colorful, creative packages all competing to grab your attention. Packages are decked out in big words exclaiming that the product inside is "Low Fat", "Fat Free", "0g. Trans Fat". And while the packaging ma...
Point/Counterpoint: Online classes
May 12, 2014
Online classes have many beneficial values By Staff Writer: Marissa VanDaelen I've always wanted to take an online class. During second semester of my senior year, I was fortunate enough to get the chance to. To be honest, I originally took the Study Skills course because I thought it would be the...
