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Rachel Phengsitthy

Rachel Phengsitthy, Editor-in-Chief

Rachel Phengsitthy is a senior at Harrisonburg High School and is the Social Media Editor-in-Chief. This is her fourth year being a page editor and second year coordinating social media. She is also apart of the Blue Ridge Scholars program. She spends her free time napping and hanging with friends and family. Rachel enjoys shopping at Target and going on late night drives around the city. Her favorite things are water, Qdoba, being a Facebook mom, and disappointing her family. Rachel plans on attending a university next year where she will major in biology and hopefully graduate in the next two and a half years. After completing her undergraduate, she plans on going to dental school to become an orthodontist.

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The upcoming senior events in June.

Senior events in June

Rachel Phengsitthy, Editor-in-Chief May 27, 2022

As the year for the of 2022 comes to an end, there are upcoming events for seniors that are mandatory. June 3, 2022 is the last day for seniors and there will be an honors and awards assembly at 9 a.m. June...

Class of 2022 senior decisions

Rachel Phengsitthy, Editor-in-Chief May 19, 2022

Blue Ridge Community College Wijdan Abdurasul Maryam Al Mousa Solaf Almassri Stephanie Alvarado Astridd Amaya Orellana Tiffany Bargas Micah Bjorkgren Coty Carpenter Luis Casillas-Martinez ...

Senior Caleb Garcia warms up by kicking into the goal.

Senior Caleb Garcia warms up by kicking into the goal.

Sophomore Dani Romero attempts to shoot the ball.

Sophomore Dani Romero attempts to shoot the ball.

Junior Aiden Saunders slides for the ball.

Junior Aiden Saunders slides for the ball.

Sophomore Isai Rodriguez dribbles the ball towards the goal.

Sophomore Isai Rodriguez dribbles the ball towards the goal.

Senior Elvis Canas celebrates with freshman Miguel Osorto after scoring.

Senior Elvis Canas celebrates with freshman Miguel Osorto after scoring.

Freshman Tyler Miller receives the ball from his teammates.

Freshman Tyler Miller receives the ball from his teammates.

Science teacher Megan Cullip gets awarded  for outstanding science teaching and contributions to science education in Virginia.

Cullip receives Virginia RISE award

Rachel Phengsitthy, Editor-in-Chief December 1, 2021

Thursday, Nov. 18, the Virginia Association of Science Teachers (VAST) awarded science teacher Megan Cullip a biology award for outstanding science teaching and contributions to science education in Virginia....

Senior Juju Butler passes the ball up to the setter.

Senior Juju Butler passes the ball up to the setter.

Senior Maya Waid and freshman Macy Waid hug after Maya hits 1,000 assists.

Senior Maya Waid and freshman Macy Waid hug after Maya hits 1,000 assists.

Senior Maya Waid sets the ball up to the outside hitter.

Senior Maya Waid sets the ball up to the outside hitter.

Senior Juju Butler sets the ball over the net.

Senior Juju Butler sets the ball over the net.

Players celebrate after winning the second set.

Players celebrate after winning the second set.

Senior Ellie Muncy spikes the ball over the net.

Senior Ellie Muncy spikes the ball over the net.

Junior Kai Blosser dives for the ball.

Junior Kai Blosser dives for the ball.

Senior Maya Waid hugs her sister freshman Macy Waid after hitting 1,000 assists.

Senior Maya Waid hugs her sister freshman Macy Waid after hitting 1,000 assists.

Senior Maya Waid sets the ball up for. senior Ellie Muncy.

Senior Maya Waid sets the ball up for. senior Ellie Muncy.

Principal Melissa Hensley  presents homecoming crowns to elected royalty during halftime of the varsity football game.

HCPS faces teacher shortage

Rachel Phengsitthy, Editor-in-Chief October 1, 2021

Two months into the 2021-22 in-person school year, shortages within the school have created an angst for staff and students. It has become increasingly tougher to find credentialed teachers and substitutes....

Gillenwater speaks to the players during a timeout against the Handley Judges.

Gillenwater takes over varsity helm

Rachel Phengsitthy, Editor-in-Chief September 19, 2021

As fall sports return to a normal season, Kyle Gillenwater was hired as the interim head football coach just in time for the Blue Streaks 2021 fall season. In replacement of Josh Carico, Gillenwater brings...

Senior Conor Wells competes in the 55 meter dash at Liberty University in 2018.

Conor Wells

Rachel Phengsitthy, Editor-in-Chief January 19, 2021

Q: Describe your favorite memory/moment in the sport. A: "I think my favorite memory so far was seeing David run his way to nationals, but also, watching him and the 4x8 [relay] team last year was electric." Q:...

Acosta-Iscoa begins a relay during the 2020 season.

Ashley Acosta-Iscoa

Rachel Phengsitthy, Editor-in-Chief January 19, 2021

In spite of winter sports getting cancelled, Senior Ashley Iscoa is still dreaming of her senior night, walking down with a parent and her poster. Although she grew up playing soccer and volleyball, Iscoa...

Social distancing, is the act of taking the effort to keep yourself away from other people with the hopes of slowing down the spread of a disease. The recommended distance is 6 feet apart.

The importance of social distancing

Rachel Phengsitthy, Editor-in-Chief March 27, 2020

Who would have ever guessed that the world would be dealing with a pandemic only three months into 2020? The novel coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, is spreading quickly throughout the world. Countries...

2019 alumna Mikaela O'Fallon dribbles down the field during a game against York College of Pennsylvania Oct. 12.  O'Fallon now plays soccer for the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg, Va.

O’Fallon settles into collegiate soccer

Rachel Phengsitthy, Editor-in-Chief January 18, 2020

Playing Division lll soccer at the University of Mary Washington, 2019 alumna Mikaela O’Fallon reflects on her first year playing at the college level. Being Division lll gives O’Fallon more freedom...

Eighth grader Kayden Hottle-Madden passes the ball to freshman Joel Alvarado.

Eighth grader Kayden Hottle-Madden passes the ball to freshman Joel Alvarado.

Eighth grader Kayden Hottle-Madden shoots a free throw.

Eighth grader Kayden Hottle-Madden shoots a free throw.

Freshman Jadon Burgess shoot a free throw.

Freshman Jadon Burgess shoot a free throw.

Sophomore Evan Bert drives the ball into the lane for a layup.

Sophomore Evan Bert drives the ball into the lane for a layup.

Sophomore Dylan Burnette takes the ball down the court.

Sophomore Dylan Burnette takes the ball down the court.

Freshman Donte Harvey shoots a free throw.

Freshman Donte Harvey shoots a free throw.

Students in the Unified marching band play during halftime.

Students in the Unified marching band play during halftime.

After a loss against the Gobblers, the JV boys shake hands.

After a loss against the Gobblers, the JV boys shake hands.

STEM Chemistry teacher Erich Sneller (left) runs through lines for Legally Blonde with Assistant Principal Mike Eye. This year's musical features several teachers.

Sneller enjoys role in Legally Blonde

Rachel Phengsitthy, Editor-in-Chief February 17, 2019

With elementary and middle school theater experience, science teacher Erich Sneller will be making his first debut in the upcoming musical, “Legally Blonde”. Sneller has always been a theatrical person...

Coach Don Burgess helps seniors Taz Lockhart and Jakari Deaza up as they enter the game.

Burgess reflects on end of season

Rachel Phengsitthy, Editor-in-Chief February 11, 2019

The boys basketball team’s season has come to an end, leaving their record 13-7. It always come to a bittersweet moment when the season ends until playoffs come. This year’s boys basketball team included...

Students from the cooking class showcase their product.

Students from the cooking class showcase their product.

The aisles of Target create a time-sucking trap for many, including Phengsithy.

Target creates money-sucking trap

Rachel Phengsitthy, Editor-in-Chief November 5, 2018

Target, also known as the place where I spend all my money, is the best store in Harrisonburg. Target provides an assortment of all the things needed for daily life. It’s where I spend my time when I’m...

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