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Junior Wyatt Tinkham poses with his new bee hive after completing a hive check.

Tinkham hones passion for beekeeping

Maya Waid, Editor-in-Chief March 23, 2022

One hundred and fifty thousand. One hundred and fifty thousand bees call junior Wyatt Tinkham’s backyard their home. Tinkham began to keep bees after his dad took it up as a hobby a few years ago.  “My...

Sophomore Aaron Mcafee meets the new therapy dog, Winnie.

Students meet new therapy dog

Autumn Sinnett, Staff Reporter March 23, 2022

The high school has added a new member to the staff, Winnie, a Goldendoodle therapy dog. Math teacher Elisabeth Glover works with Winnie throughout the day and was the person who originally believed...

Blue Streak band program wins 10th Virginia Honor Band award

Blue Streak band program wins 10th Virginia Honor Band award

Riley Thompson, Print Editor in Chief March 21, 2022

Wednesday, Mar. 9, the Harrisonburg High School Concert Band and Symphonic Band performed at the Virginia Band and Orchestra Directors District V Concert Band Assessment at Spotswood High...

Senior Jeslyn Liu serves the ball.

Girls tennis looks forward to upcoming season

Veronica Guiterrez, Staff Reporter March 14, 2022

Seniors Jeslyn Liu and Lucia Gabel are captains for the 26 members on the girls tennis team. With 18 new players and eight returning players, the team is looking forward to working together this season....

Sophomore Ashlyn Smiley works on fielding ground balls.

Alvarado, Smiley looking forward to upcoming softball season

Ayla Sutton, Staff Reporter March 9, 2022

As the softball season begins yet again, many athletes are excited to see what's in store. One major focus that freshmen Kayli Alvarado has is how the program can improve. “[Starting up regularly]...

Senior Joshua Engle (middle) plays as the starting catcher.

Engle prepares for final season of baseball

Adrian Kavazovic, Print Editor-in-Chief March 9, 2022

One, two, three, strikes, you’re out. Senior Joshua Engle has had an interest in playing baseball since he was four years old. His inspiration when it comes to baseball is his dad and his brother.  “I...

Junior Nina Alabanza throws the diablo while demonstrating a trick they learned for the musical.

Alabanza learns to use diablo, develops passion

Maya Waid, Editor-in-Chief March 4, 2022

Junior Nina Alabanza never dreamed of joining the circus. But learning a circus trick is exactly what she did for this year’s musical performance. “The diablo, also known as the stringless yo-yo...

Senior Layla Seefried (left) plays the xylophone in the Fall Band Concert held on September 30, 2021.

Seefried transitions from piano to percussion

Adrian Kavazovic, Print Editor-in-Chief February 25, 2022

From the piano to percussion, senior Layla Seefried has been influenced by band since a young age. Ever since she was a child, she has been playing some sort of instrument. She started by playing the piano...

The girls outdoor track team poses together after a meet in the spring of 2020.

Girls outdoor track looks forward to return of spring sports

Brigid Banks, Photo Editor February 23, 2022

The girls outdoor track team starts practicing for their spring season next Wednesday, Mar. 2. Many of the returning track athletes are looking forward to improving this season. Along with a bunch of returning...

Sophomore Michael Bennett poses for a photo outside of his drivers education classroom.

Bennett strives for acting career despite physical disability

Riley Thompson, Print Editor in Chief February 23, 2022

From finding a new way to do an everyday task to dreaming about his acting career, sophomore Michael Bennett is constantly overcoming new obstacles. At a very young age, Bennett had a series of open heart...

Senior Jill Yoder poses for a photo after birdwatching at the beach.

Yoder applies birdwatching passion to Governor’s School research

Adrian Kavazovic, Print Editor-in-Chief February 17, 2022

Senior Jill Yoder has been a birdwatcher since she was young. Yoder’s parents were the ones who inspired her passion for birdwatching.  “My parents tell me I’ve enjoyed watching birds my whole...

Junior Steven Lewis sings his solo Mr. Cellophane.

Lewis takes on lead role, conquers stage fright

Evelyn Lewis, Print Managing Editor February 17, 2022

Four years ago, Steven Lewis performed on stage for the first time at Thomas Harrison Middle School. Now a junior, Lewis played ‘Amos’ in the performance of ‘CHICAGO’. Though he started four years...

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