2012 Graduation information
Lauren Aman, Staff Writer
May 18, 2012
Sunday 5-20 Seniors should meet at HHS at 6:15 p.m. and will be shuttled to the ceremony. Seniors will not be allowed to drive to HMS due to limited parking. Seniors may ride to the ceremony with parents with prior approval from Mr. Campbell. In case of rain, the ceremony will move to... (more...)
Boys basketball improves winning record
Lauren Aman, Staff Writer
January 11, 2012
Tuesday January 10, the HHS boys basketball team defeated Excelsior Springs 48-33, making the season record 9-4 at this time. There are 12 regular games left in this season and then districts. “This group [of boys] is very unselfish,and are working on trying to be a more consistent team,”... (more...)
Boys’ basketball season begins with win
Lauren Aman, Staff Writer
December 7, 2011
After defeating Benton 41-39 on Friday, December 2, the boys basketball team is eager to continue the rest of the season. “We have high expectations for our team and program, and we expect to be in contention for conference and district titles at the season’s end,” said head coach Todd... (more...)
Football continues to win in playoffs
Lauren Aman, Staff Writer
November 8, 2011
Monday, November 7, the HHS Wildcat football team took on Hannibal and came out with a big win. “It is always nice to win, but personally I don’t think we played full out; at the same time I’m glad to be back at home for the game on Saturday,” said senior Brett Bearden. The game took... (more...)
Wildcats defeat Eagles for another win
Lauren Aman, Staff Writer
October 28, 2011
After four quarters of hard defense and progressive offense, the HHS Wildcats defeated the Grain Valley Eagles 49-29 on October 27. “The Eagles are somewhat of a rival, but nothing too bad. There are always those key players we have to watch out for, but other wise we just play our best... (more...)
Serenata and Royal Accord perform concert
Lauren Aman, Staff Writer
October 14, 2011
Standing among his fellow classmates, freshman Jericho Harris began to sing his solo. Harris was one of the three soloists at the fall choir concert at HHS on October 10. “Before the solo I was nervous, I was scared my voice would crack or that I would hit the wrong note, but after I successfully... (more...)
Drama students prepare to perform Disney’s Mulan
Lauren Aman, Staff Writer
October 10, 2011
After many weeks of extensive rehearsal, costume measurements, and choreography practices, the HHS drama students will be performing the musical Mulan in October. To obtain a role in the school’s plays or musicals students must audition. The audition process this year required students... (more...)
Curfew enforced in KC areas
Lauren Aman, Staff Writer
October 10, 2011
Recently, a curfew has been established for young adults who go to the Country Club Plaza. Thursday, August 21, the curfew was enforced and it will run until the end of September. The curfew is 10 p.m. for youth 15 and under and 11 p.m. for 16 and 17. After September, the curfew is being pushed... (more...)
Teamwork shines through individual sport
Lauren Aman, Staff Writer
October 10, 2011
Although cross country was not available to students last year, the team has almost tripled in size since their last season. “All the training is the same, but there is a larger number of participants this year,” said cross country coach Layne Anderson. Two years ago the team consisted... (more...)
HHS baseball team prepares for remaining part of season
Lauren Aman, Sports Editor
April 15, 2011
Putting on their hats, grabbing their gloves, and swinging their bats the HHS wildcats baseball team prepares to play the rest of their season out strong. As of this moment, the varsity baseball team holds a record of 4-7 ,while junior varsity is at 4-1. Previously the team played in the... (more...)
HHS students plan to play at Conference Band
Lauren Aman, Sports Editor
March 4, 2011
Rehearsing for their many concerts and chair auditions, the HHS band prepares for Conference Band in Carrollton, Mo. This Saturday seven HHS band students will be put to the test against other students in their division for chair placement at Conference. The students who will participate were... (more...)
Boys basketball team unites to perfect the game
Lauren Aman, Staff Writer
January 28, 2011
Starting off the season with a few flaws, the HHS boys basketball team has come together as one. As of right now the varsity is 9-4, the junior varsity is 7-2, and the freshmen team is 14-0. “The boys had a slow beginning but now they are up to speed. They had some offensive and defensive... (more...)
Organizations participate in the Food 4 Thought Backpack Program
Lauren Aman, Staff Writer
January 4, 2011
Every so often student council and a few other students come together to help out with distributing food into backpacks for students in the district who need a little help with coming up with food to eat. “We put everything from macaroni and cheese to fruit snacks, all the food that is put... (more...)
Platinum cards received by many
Lauren Aman, Staff Writer
September 10, 2010
There have been many changes throughout HHS, from attendance policies to the lunch schedule, and now the requirement for platinum cards. Platinum cards are available for juniors and seniors only. To receive a platinum card, students must either be a freshman mentor, score a 30 or higher on... (more...)
