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Girls basketball starts offseason after first-round playoff loss

The team played their final game of the season on Tuesday against Guyer, losing 61-36. Of the three eligible seniors who played this season, all three received scholarships to play basketball in college. “[In the future], I think building on the legacy that these seniors are leaving this year and changing the culture of Hebron girls basketball [is our goal],” Branch said.
February 21, 2020

The girls basketball season has come to an end after losing in the bi-district playoff game against Guyer on Feb. 18. “[The season] was a rollercoaster ride, emotionally and physically,” head coach...

Baseball holding fundraising cornhole tournament

The cornhole tournament, which is set to start at 1 p.m., will follow the annual alumni game that begins at 10:30. The game will feature past players and both events are ways the booster club is trying to raise money for the program. “The alumni game is something that Coach Stone has done for many, many years and it brings the players back in town,” Johnson said. “The idea to pair [the tournament] with the alumni game was because the alumni game is one of the few games that we can guarantee will be on a Saturday.”
February 21, 2020

Baseball is hosting a cornhole tournament on Feb. 23 at 1 p.m. to raise money for the upcoming season. The first cornhole tournament will be paired with the annual alumni baseball game which is at 10:30...

Choir to participate in LISD solo and ensemble contest

The A cappella choir poses for a yearbook photo during block lunch on Feb. 20. Choir has been rehearsing for the LISD solo and ensemble contest, and will continue rehearsals for the UIL contest in April.
February 20, 2020

Choir will compete in the LISD solo and ensemble Feb. 22 at Hebron, following the ensemble showcase Feb. 20.  The LISD solo and ensemble contest allows students to perform in front of judges to receive...

Music students and teachers attend TMEA convention

Music students and teachers attend TMEA convention
February 20, 2020

The All-State band, choir and orchestra students, along with their directors, attended the 100th Texas Music Educators Association convention in San Antonio on Feb. 12-15.  Twenty-six band students,...

Wrestlers advance to regional competition today

The referee blows the whistle as Senior Cameron Botting begins his match at the regional qualifying round. “My favorite part of coaching is just watching the improvement and development of wrestlers,” Rozanski said.
February 14, 2020

The wrestling team members who advanced will wrestle in the regional tournament at Haltom City on Feb. 14-15.  Seniors Ramiro Gamboa, Jared Defreece and Aniyah Nelson, sophomore Hadarrah Hamilton and...

Junior Classical League to host competition on Feb. 15

Junior Jacquelyn Burrer and senior Sumana Syed receive forms to enter into the JCL competition. In the background, there are winning ribbons from past JCL competitions.
February 14, 2020

The Junior Classical League area competition will be held at Hebron on Feb. 15.  This competition is the Latin students’ opportunity to prepare for the state competition and get a feel for the competition...

Lack of practice fields complicates scheduling for athletic teams

After rain and construction, the old practice fields are in poor condition and remain unused. The main stadium field space has been taken by the varsity soccer teams, forcing the JV1 and JV2 teams to change their practice schedule. “Varsity has got to get their practice and field time in,” Zimmerman said. “So if anything is going to get sacrificed, it’s going to be JV2 and JV1. I think more than anything else, it’s going to hurt them.”
February 14, 2020

With district soccer underway and baseball, softball and track starting up, the lack of a second practice field has cut the available practice space in half compared to last school year. Due to a lack...

Assistant band director to become head director at new high school in Prosper ISD

Assistant band director JP Wilson leads a symphonic band rehearsal during fourth period. He has been directing this ensemble for six of his seven years at the school. “I think I’m a much better teacher than before I got to Hebron, and I think my ears are better in terms of what I’m listening for,” Wilson said. “I’ve learned so much from Mr. Sealy. Watching him teach and listening to his ensembles, you just can’t help but get better.
February 7, 2020

Assistant band director JP Wilson has accepted the job of head band director at Rock Hill, a new high school opening next year in Prosper ISD. His position was announced to Prosper students and parents...

Silver Wings to compete in North Texas Classic

Junior Rachel Pham practices with the other elite team for their group dance. Practices for the competition are held every morning at 7:30 for everyone who is competing.
February 6, 2020

The Silver Wings will compete in the Crowd Pleasers North TX Classic competition on Feb. 8 at Independence High School in Frisco.  Each year, the team alternates between a trip and competition year....

Hawk Theater Company to perform improv show

Sophomore Cate Garcia yells at freshman Jacob Martin as they practice for the upcoming improv show. Every block lunch, the cast practices for both blocks in order to prepare for the show in time.
February 4, 2020

Hawk Theatre Company will perform its spring improv show on Feb. 4 at 7 p.m. in the auditorium. Tickets will be purchased at the door for $5. Theater department president Krishna Nair said he enjoys...

Hebron to host Digital Divas Saturday

Sophomore Marsay Mahaley practices for the competition in the third period AP Computer Programming class. Mahaley is set to compete on Saturday, starting at 8 a.m.
January 31, 2020

The computer science program will host Digital Divas, an all-girls computer programming competition, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Feb. 1. Participants have a chance to win awards and internships from the competition.  “We...

Hebron celebrates mental health week

Junior Ben Kim wears green at lunch to show support for mental health week. On Monday, students wore green to promote mental health awareness.
January 29, 2020

Student council will educate students about mental health with activities throughout the remainder of the week. “Peers listen to peers,” student resource counselor Yasmin Somnath said. “If one...

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