‘Teenager Therapy’ podcast relates to high schoolers
Being at home all day in quarantine took its toll on everyone in a different way. I don’t know about everyone else, but sitting at home made me overcomplicate things that were really quite simple. I...
View ArticleAssistant principal Burner switches from Central High School
Years ago, a parade of tractors drove down the main street of Woodstock on their way to prom. Though uncommon in Harrisonburg, for new assistant principal Jennifer Burner, this was nothing out of the...
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Day in the life of online student, Jadon Burgess
Gallery|11 PhotosPhoto courtesy of Jadon BurgessSophomore Jadon Burgess stretches first thing in the morning. He stretches for about five minutes. "I stretch first thing in the morning so I can wake my...
View ArticleHouff finds creative teaching opportunities through choir classes
As teachers across the country navigate their way through online learning, a specific group of teachers has had to take a more creative path in their instruction. Arts classes like drama, choir and...
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‘Elf the Musical’ holds workshops in preparation for auditions
Despite COVID taking over in-person learning, the annual HHS musical has not been canceled. It is continuing with new plans and direction. The chosen musical is “Elf the Musical,” which was based on...
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Librarians make ways to check out books during pandemic
If we were able to go to school normally, there would be five to 100 students in the library at any given time. Due to the current circumstances, and seeing as there are less than 100 students in the...
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Students travel for vacation during a pandemic
Gallery|10 PhotosPhoto Courtesy By Carolyn PoirotFreshman Annie Poirot went to the Outer Banks with her family over summer break from June 28th to July 5th. According to Poirot, her trip was super fun,...
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Chicken and Little
Senior Caleb Goss, AKA “Chicken” Senior Dany Medhin, AKA “Little” “Chicken and Little” is a podcast run by seniors Caleb Goss and Dani T Medhin. They both talk and tell stories about anything and...
View Article“Chicken and Little” Episode 1 – Macy Swift
In this episode, we interview senior Macy Swift about her love for BTS and her thoughts on being an army. This episode was filmed prior to shutdowns caused by COVID-19.
View ArticleNew assistant principal Johnston finds upside to COVID-19
From online classes to the cancelled sports season, Covid-19 has had it’s impact on students everywhere. However it’s also had an impact on the staff here too. One of the new assistant principals,...
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Mackail oversees COVID-19 regulations in city schools
As the 2020 school year came to an end, Chief Operating Officer of Harrisonburg City Public Schools Craig Mackail was, as usual, focused on keeping students safe, from their bus rides in the morning to...
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New college adviser Du, offers life experience, knowledge to seniors
Gallery|5 PhotosAnna DuDu right before a celebratory feast during her cultural training. She did not eat like this every day. Imagine applying to college with little guidance from your parents, who...
View ArticleCorso starts business, earns money during summer
Over the summer, freshman Natalie Corso started Creative Finds, an online business to sell her finished crafts. She got her inspiration from a project she did in school where she had to come up with...
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Shelly joins community as ELL teacher and distance coach
Gallery|20 PhotosHolly BillAssistant distance coach and ELL teacher Abigail Shelly oversees the Oct. 14 preseason distance practice. Shelly coordinates and coaches the runners through the strength and...
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Students participate in virtual themed Fridays
Gallery|5 PhotosJunior Micah Wickline takes a picture before entering his themed Friday. The theme was dress-up day. " I like how we're to have that feeling of being in a group despite being so far...
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Twining, Tjaden and Gibson showcase their love for the arts
Gallery|5 PhotosPhoto courtesy of Sophia PimentelFreshman Ellie Tjaden plays Dr. Williams in her 8th grade THMS production of Silly Heart.
View ArticleBurley adjusts to overseeing sports during pandemic
Harrisonburg High School athletic director Brandon Burley deals with many different aspects of planning and carrying out HHS sports. Now, with COVID-19 playing a major factor in the decisions made...
View ArticleOnward Blue Streak Band
A message from the Blue Streak Band: The Harrisonburg High School Blue Streak Band has been hard at work during these unusual times working to maintain their standard of excellence, build their...
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Lunch ladies prepare for meal distribution to several schools in HCPS
Gallery|5 PhotosCourtesy of Andrea EarlyDuring remote schooling, one of the main priorities is to bring food to students. Schools have set up distribution days where lunch ladies make food and give...
View ArticleGrammie’s Ice Cream proves accessible, delicious
As summer makes its last rounds before fall, you may be looking for the perfect scoop of ice cream to finish off the season. There are so many options around Harrisonburg. If you want easily...
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