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Yasmin Haq, Editor-in-Chief

Senior Yasmin Haq is the editor-in-chief and this is her fourth year on staff. She dabbles in just about anything creative including writing, photography, costume making and art. Yasmin thinks being a nerd is a full-time job, and is currently the employee of the month. 

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Senior column: Accepting change

Senior column: Accepting change

May 27, 2020
Senior Makena Butler poses with one of her spray paint pieces. She is wearing a mask to protect against Covid-19.

Senior starts business to help family

May 22, 2020
Hawkapella performs at the first Hawk Culture Festival.

Choir holding virtual banquet

May 16, 2020
SAT dates have been postponed leading to some schools becoming test-optional.

Juniors adapt to adjusted admissions process prompted by Covid-19

April 16, 2020
Students can pick up art kits on March 31 from 12-2 p.m.

Art teachers to hand out art kits Tuesday

March 30, 2020
Lin holds a sign with the word undocumented on it.

Undocumented

March 13, 2020
Art that advances to regionals is placed on the gallery floor where students and teachers can go to look at pieces. The judges closed the gallery that afternoon so they could determine who advances to state. “It was kind of nerve-wracking, but at the same time it was really fun,” Junior Claire Song said. “I got to see everyone’s art and everything was so good. Everyone was so talented. So it was just a fun experience going with all the talented people from Hebron and seeing all the talent from our district.”

Six students advance to VASE state competition

February 24, 2020
People are not machines, so it is unrealistic to expect them to perform like one. Besides, even machines wear down too.

Overwork doesn’t work

February 20, 2020
Junior Lucas Huckeba jumps 13 feet while pole vaulting. He practices almost every day during fourth period and after school. “To be a good pole vaulter, you need to be a good athlete,” pole vault coach David Brown said. “It always helps to have good speed, and the main thing is that you’re not scared of getting up on a tall stick 16 feet in the air.”

[Photo] Vaulting to Success

January 28, 2020
Counselors Kim Clingan and Justin Fields chat in the main hallway. Class registration information will be made available on Jan. 21 in order to to know what classes students want. “So this gives a chance for students to actually see what their fall and spring schedules are before school gets out this year,” Clingan said.

School to implement arena scheduling for junior class

January 21, 2020
Junior Michelle Arriaga helps coordinate a scene for the musical, “The Little Mermaid.” Head director Ramina Mirmortazavi chose to direct the musical this year instead of Heitzman because of her love for “The Little Mermaid.”

Theater experiences changes after director leaves

January 1, 2020
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[Photo] Stressed out: students reflect on stressors in school

December 19, 2019
Sophomore Isaac Nguyen passes the ball to his teammate. They were practicing during fourth period for their upcoming game.

[Photo] Basketball to play Newman Smith Dec. 20

December 19, 2019
Sophomore Trinty Smith blocks junior Camille Thomas during practice in third period. The first district game was on Dec. 13

Girls basketball to face Coppell tomorrow

December 16, 2019
Cut short

Cut short

December 11, 2019
An Alligator Snapping Turtle opens its mouth as it swims to the front of the tank. These turtles are currently found only in the US and are experiencing population decline due to overharvesting; they are protected in some states such as Indiana and Kentucky under the law because of potential endangerment.

Photo Story: endangered animals at the National Zoo

November 22, 2019
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[Photo] Top Five Podcasts

November 12, 2019
District still in deficit despite increase in state funding

District still in deficit despite increase in state funding

November 6, 2019
Seniors Phillip Ng and Allan Jacob load boxes filled with donations into Allans car. After loading the supplies into the car, the seniors went shopping with the remaining money.

Senior organizes drive for Section 8 tenants

October 31, 2019
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[Photo] Climate Change: It Can’t Wait

October 30, 2019
Counselor Marlene Hood assists a student with her schedule before 1st period starts. The counseling department is hosting a workshop to fill out the FAFSA on Monday.

Counseling department to host financial aid workshop Monday

October 18, 2019
Rally attendees write words of hope on sticky notes after the speakers finish. The notes were posted on the red wall behind the stage speakers were performing on.

Photo Gallery: Rally for detained migrant children

October 1, 2019
Coach Lana Soukup times the cross country times the team’s sprints. The cross country team practices every Tuesday and Thursday morning.

[Photo] Cross country to compete at Lovejoy on Saturday

September 20, 2019
A Nike employee leads sophomore Breanna Britton, who is blindfolded, toward an obstacle course made of Nike shoe boxes.

Photo Gallery: Living Well Expo

September 18, 2019
News is not a narrative

News is not a narrative

September 2, 2019
Principal Amy Boughton poses with the HHS wall in her office. Boughton moved into her office the weekend after her appointment on June 20.

Moving Up

August 28, 2019
Students rehearse for their upcoming spring concert during class.

Orchestra to perform spring show tomorrow

May 15, 2019
Avengers: Endgame prompts new beginnings by finishing old stories

Avengers: Endgame prompts new beginnings by finishing old stories

May 13, 2019
Senior Tanya Jagan holds up the petition arguing for rank order in graduation. Jagan gave it to Finch on April 11.

Petition settles decision to keep graduation in rank order

April 18, 2019
North Texas Teen Book Festival

North Texas Teen Book Festival

April 4, 2019
Student Film Fest submissions due April 2

Student Film Fest submissions due April 2

April 2, 2019
Thoughts on Captain Marvel: She is a woman, so what?

Thoughts on Captain Marvel: She is a woman, so what?

March 27, 2019
Senior Brendan Glasscock holds a dodgeball and watches the other team.

Photo Gallery: Seniors vs. Faculty Dodgeball

March 26, 2019
Junior Adaah Wysinger plays a jazz piece on her trombone.

Photo Gallery: Black History Month celebration

March 10, 2019
Senior Drake Boggan readies himself for the pitch. Hebron was playing against Arlington Martin on Feb 21.

Baseball to host Lewisville-Hebron tournament

March 8, 2019
Studio Movie Grill manager Mike Dingess and employee Stephen Mentesana pose in front of the Studio Movie Grill at The Colony. Mentesana has been working there for three years.

Studio Movie Grill provides jobs to special needs students

March 6, 2019
Podcasts I like to listen to

Podcasts I like to listen to

February 19, 2019
Junior Paul Lewis practices foil. Paul will compete in the Junior Olympic National Championships Feb. 15-18.

On point

February 13, 2019
Sophomore Claire Song works on her VASE piece. All VASE competitors have to name their piece and do an eight-minute long interview with a juror.

Students to compete at VASE regionals on Feb 9

February 8, 2019
Push for diversity in media important for representation

Push for diversity in media important for representation

January 26, 2019
Newsies wait for the daily headline as Oscar (junior Krishna Nair) opens the gate. This rehearsal was a stop-and-go rehearsal, where the show is stopped to adjust technical elements.

Photo Gallery: “Newsies” dress rehearsal

January 19, 2019
Prevalence of vaping impacts students and administrators

Prevalence of vaping impacts students and administrators

January 18, 2019
Editorial Cartoon: “I can quit anytime”

Editorial Cartoon: “I can quit anytime”

January 18, 2019
BlendED courses to become available next school year

BlendED courses to become available next school year

January 17, 2019
Hawktoons: Episode 2 – The new kid

Hawktoons: Episode 2 – The new kid

January 10, 2019
The inside of the cafe has a bright and modern vibe that is inviting to customers.

New cafe on Hebron great after-school hangout spot

December 4, 2018
The cast of Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead rehearse after school. Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead will be performed on Nov. 13, one night after the Nov.12 performance of The Childrens Hour.

Theater prepares for fall productions

November 12, 2018
Sophomore David Deal tries to get past Lovejoys defense. JV played a scrimmage game on Nov 6 at Hebron.

Boys basketball to kick off season at Byron Nelson

November 9, 2018
A man was shot outside of the stadium on September 27 during the JV game. There will be security at the JV games for the rest of the season.

School implementing changes after shooting at football game

October 5, 2018
Hawktoons: Episode 1 - Fire in the forge

Hawktoons: Episode 1 – Fire in the forge

September 27, 2018
Teachers and staff work on deploying new iPads to students. iPad deployment will continue on throughout the week.

Hebron to receive updates from 2017 bond package

September 24, 2018
The definition of success

The definition of success

September 18, 2018
Between Two Worlds

Between Two Worlds

June 8, 2018
Looking cool Joker: Mask tutorial

Looking cool Joker: Mask tutorial

May 16, 2018
Authors Leigh Bardugo, Sarah Rees Brennan, Cinda Williams Chima, Stephanie Garber, Claire Legrand and Sabaa Tahir introduce themselves for the Brave New World Panel. All of them have written young adult fantasy like “Six of Crows,” “Furyborn” and “An Ember in the Ashes.”

Photo Gallery: NTTBF 2018

April 23, 2018
Four things you should know before Avengers: Infinity War

Four things you should know before Avengers: Infinity War

April 22, 2018
Sophomore Khoji Ybarra plays at a local foosball tournament. He has been playing foosball for around two years.

Turning the tables

April 17, 2018
Persona 5: The Animation takes my heart

Persona 5: The Animation takes my heart

April 15, 2018
Latin club has a meeting to discuss plans for state. There are 25 members advancing to state.

Latin Club members advance to state April 13-14

April 7, 2018
Nerd Stuff: Prologue

Nerd Stuff: Prologue

April 7, 2018
Students ask questions to emergency physician Dr. Bond. He gave a presentation in room 2150.

School holding career fair after spring break

March 19, 2018
Showtime members jump in the air as part of their dance. The celebration addressed social issues such as racism.

Photo Gallery: Black History Month 2/16

February 20, 2018
Senior Inaya Kara works on a project with Interior Design I teacher Jacqueline Rans. Kara is in the pilot class for Interior Design II.

School offering new courses next year

February 13, 2018
Tennis began its spring season on Feb 2. Tournaments are all day on Fridays.

Tennis begins spring season

February 5, 2018
Students and staff attend the first open forum of the month. The session focused on the N-word.

School to celebrate Black History Month with events through February

February 1, 2018
Shusterman brings thunder with sequel to “Scythe”

Shusterman brings thunder with sequel to “Scythe”

January 26, 2018
Sophomore Mia Nguyen and other choir students rehearse in class for the cluster concert. Choir will be joined by other schools from the feeder pattern.

Choir holding cluster concert

January 9, 2018
Actors sing Here On Who during rehearsal. This song is in the first act of Seussical.

Making of a musical

December 12, 2017
Sophomores and freshmen do not have ranks on their transcripts. The decision to make class ranks optional on transcripts will be Dec. 11.

Class rank practice being evaluated

December 11, 2017
Junior Elliott Saltar works on an assignment in his chemistry class. He has been in all general education classes since he was a sophomore.

Lifelong roller coaster

November 13, 2017
Sophomores Drake De Leon and Edmer Banegas play the viola. They are both in symphonic orchestra.

Orchestra to perform cluster concert Nov. 9

November 8, 2017
The Hawkcast: Halloween and Exam Advice

The Hawkcast: Halloween and Exam Advice

October 25, 2017
Sophomore April Nguyen practices for the concert along with other students. She plays the viola in symphonic orchestra.

Orchestra to hold concert on Oct.19

October 18, 2017
Next Generation follow-up

Next Generation follow-up

October 17, 2017
The Hawkcast: Homecoming Advice

The Hawkcast: Homecoming Advice

October 5, 2017
Tennis practices before heading to a tournament. Varsity defeated Lewisville at an away game on Oct. 3.

Tennis to face Southlake Carroll after win to Lewisville

October 4, 2017
Student council members create care-packages with items like washcloths.

Student council to deliver care-packages for Hurricane Harvey shelters

September 24, 2017
Because LISD did not become a DOI sooner, the district settled for this calendar.

LISD becomes District of Innovation

September 22, 2017
Varsity and JV tennis practice before heading out to a tournament.

Tennis to face Flower Mound on Sept. 18

September 13, 2017
Change jar: new year, new me

Change jar: new year, new me

September 7, 2017
A new spin on Spider-Man

A new spin on Spider-Man

July 14, 2017
The next generation

The next generation

May 26, 2017
Stellar success

Stellar success

May 11, 2017
The prom bulletin board in the hallway

Prim and Prom-per

May 5, 2017
Senior Nasim Dalirifar won a gold seal at the VASE state competition.

Students place at Visual Arts Scholastic Event state competition

May 4, 2017
Does the amount of homework correlate with stress students take?

Does the amount of homework correlate with stress students take?

April 28, 2017
Yasmin and her twin brother, Sameer as babies.

Twin Power

April 24, 2017
Senior Jewel Connor dances with sophomore James Ngo. Connor is the vice president of Circle of Friends.

Circle of Friends Grand Ball

April 11, 2017
Junior Hannah Buell poses with a poster given to her by her date to the Grand Ball.

Circle of Friend holds annual Grand Ball

April 7, 2017
Junior Maren Stavne is an exchange student from Norway

Cultural exchange

April 3, 2017
Bracelets being sold by Great Thinkers Club.

Great Thinkers Club sells bracelets

March 2, 2017
Hats made by Passing Hats club on display.

Passing Hats club donates hats to cancer patients

February 27, 2017
Voltron’s second season is out of this world

Voltron’s second season is out of this world

January 31, 2017
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