Band performs pre-assessment concert
On Monday, Feb. 29, both the concert and symphonic bands played in their yearly pre-assessment concert. After many practices after school, both bands performed the few pieces they’ve been learning for...
View ArticleTrack team competes in state meet
On Feb. 29, the track team traveled to Richmond to compete in the Statewide competition. Freshman Abby Campillo was part of the advancing team, running in the 1000 and 4×800 relay. In the 1000 she...
View ArticleLeaman competes in Moody’s Mega Math Challenge
Moody’s Mega Math Challenge was held Feb. 28 from 7 a.m. until 9 p.m. It’s a mathematical modeling contest for High School juniors and seniors. Kayla Leaman is a senior who participated in the math...
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Opinion: “Fire Emblem Fates” is a must-have 3DS game
When you think of Nintendo, the franchises that usually come to mind are “Mario”, “The Legend of Zelda” and “Pokémon”. However, one of their best franchises is sadly overlooked by many. This series is...
View ArticleOpinion: Chick-Fil-A is the best fast food
There are so many options to choose from and decisions to make when it comes down to deciding which fast food restaurant I like the best. If I had to choose one, my answer would probably go towards...
View ArticleOpinion: Feminism is about equality, understanding
Some people idolize them, some people despise them and some people are them. They are feminists, a group of the most controversial characters of today’s society. Too many people interpret the notion of...
View ArticleOpinion: The Oscars dissappoint when it comes to diversity
The Oscars, “the white people’s choice awards” as Chris Rock calls it, is a long-lived tradition of giving out awards for different categories of filmmaking and outstanding movies. They have been...
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Twin Day
Students and teachers participate in twin day on Tuesday, March 8 during spirit week. Hannah Hrasky and Helen Meleciano (Valerie Kibler)Peter Norment and Kristen Fallon (Valerie Kibler)Jency...
View ArticleOpinion: Musical changed my life
After being in six shows, a combination of one acts and musicals, the thought of coming into the Harrisonburg High School theatre program might not be intimidating to most. That was not the case for...
View ArticleSteelers Offseason plans
Coming off back-to-back playoff appearances, the Pittsburgh Steelers are looking to improve their team in the coming offseason. The stars on the Steelers are some of the best in the league. Their...
View ArticleArtist helps with school mural
Visual artist Beryl Solla returned again to Harrisonburg High School to lead Fine Arts academy students in creating another mural. On Thursday, March 15, she came to first first period and was...
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Gallery: Winter Pep Rally
On Thursday, March 10, during ELT, students gathered in the gym dressed in the brand new Red Sea shirts. It was the second pep rally of the year. Senior Noah Heie leads the drumline down the halls....
View ArticleStreaks robotics team places 11th in competition
At the Southwestern Virginia District competition, the team placed 11th out of 34 teams who participated. They did not make it to the semi finals, but were able to participate in the quarter finals. At...
View ArticleDebate team participates in conference meet
On Saturday, March 12, the debate team sent its best members to compete in the Conference meet. One Public Forum team and one Lincoln-Douglas debater will advance to the next level, the regionals meet,...
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Gallery: Spring play rehearsals start
Librarian Bradley Walton gives acting tips during their rehearsal. (Nyah Phengsitthy)Freshman Kyle Showalter and sophomore Deja Gentry go over their lines. (Nyah Phengsitthy)Freshmen Kyle Showalter and...
View ArticleThis Side Up opens for Nolatet at Golden Pony
Student-led band, This Side Up, has been playing together for two years. It is made up of all seniors, lead singer Ellie Plass, bass player Ava Reynolds, drummer Kieran McClay, pianist Douglas Ritcher,...
View ArticleDECA to host district boys volleyball tournament
In addition to the event last November, DECA is sponsoring a district boys volleyball tournament. The date is set for April 14 in the gymnasium. The event is being held as a fundraiser for DECA....
View ArticleVideo: Beryl Solla on vision for mural
Artist Beryl Solla helped the Fine Arts Academy complete stage one of the mural project. Check out the video below to hear more about her vision and the future of the mural. Richie Pannell
View ArticleEllie Plass
Ellie Plass is a senior and the Editor-in-Chief of this lovely website. In her free time she enjoys singing, writing, reading the Princess Bride over and over again and hanging out with her friends....
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Gallery: Girls soccer plays against Millbrook
Faith Runnels attempts the get the ball past the goalie. (David Gamboa)Faith Runnels dribbles past the defender. (David Gamboa)Audrey Knupp tries to take the ball away from the Millbrook player. (David...
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