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Evelyn Lewis

Evelyn Lewis, Page Editor

Evelyn Lewis is a sophomore and this is her second year on staff. Her main journalism interests are newspaper and website. Evelyn dances in school and out, mainly focusing on ballet and pointe. She performs in the nutcracker every year and a spring ballet. She was on the tennis team last year and hopes to join again. Evelyn hopes to join c-crew and MUN this year and participate in the musical. Outside of school you can see her playing with her dog, baking, skiing or hanging out with friends. 

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Josaiah Nafziger sways to the choreography.

Rock City Regiment performs halftime show

Evelyn Lewis, Editor-In-Chief October 30, 2024

The student section dressed up as frat theme for volleyball game against Staunton.

Red Sea vs. Strike Zone

Evelyn Lewis, Editor-In-Chief October 16, 2024

Eighteen years ago, when the current senior class was born, so was the name Red Sea for our student section. Now these same seniors are arguing to keep the name after it was changed to the Strike Zone. Senior...

Junior Joel Friebe-Makinto plays one of his first games as a student at HHS.

Friebe-Makinto moves from Los Angeles, joins football team

Evelyn Lewis, Editor-In-Chief October 16, 2024

As the school year begins, we often see many new faces in the hallway like junior Joel Friebe-Makinto who recently moved to Harrisonburg. He moved from Los Angeles because his parents are attending Eastern...

Changes impact school environment

Evelyn Lewis, Editor-In-Chief October 16, 2024

Every year we come back to school to new changes being implemented in the building. Some years there are fewer changes and some years, like this year, many new changes are made. Our staff has many opinions...

After watching MJ the musical, the FAACL senior class shows off their playbooks.

FAACL travels to Richmond for senior class trip

Evelyn Lewis, Editor-In-Chief October 16, 2024

Every year the Fine Arts Academy Community Learning seniors take a trip to a nearby city, this year they went to Washington, D.C. The nine seniors two chaperones stayed in an Airbnb right outside the city...

superintendent Dr. Michael Richards was recently named the Journalism Education Association (JEA) 2024 Administrator of the Year.

Superintendent Michael Richards named JEA 2024 Administrator of the Year

Evelyn Lewis, Editor-In-Chief October 16, 2024

Harrisonburg’s very own superintendent Dr. Michael Richards was recently named the Journalism Education Association (JEA) 2024 Administrator of the Year. JEA presents this award to administrators who...

Sophomore Terrya Shifflett plays defense against Broadway Gobblers.

Varsity Girls Basketball loses 26- 50 to Broadway Gobblers

Evelyn Lewis, Editor-In-Chief January 17, 2024

The girls varsity basketball team put up a good fight against the Brodway Gobblers before losing 26 to 50. Freshman Alyse Sheffey had two personal fouls. Sophomore Terrya Shifflett had four personal...

Senior Lydia Brown hugs junior Clare Kirwan during her senior night.

Senior Lydia Brown hugs junior Clare Kirwan during her senior night.

Junior Caryane Shaw follows through on return.

Junior Caryane Shaw follows through on return.

Coach Lawson Yoder talks to sophomores Macy Waid, Sequoia Hall and Teagan Miller while they watch the games.

Girls tennis wins 8-1 to Mountain View Warriors

Evelyn Lewis, Editor-In-Chief March 31, 2023

The girl’s tennis team played the Mountain View Warriors Wednesday, March 29, winning 8-1. This match was the fourth game of a 16-game season. This is their second official win of the season, also...

Sophomore Veronica Gutierrez returns ball during rally.

Sophomore Veronica Gutierrez returns ball during rally.

Junior Olivia Eberly returns ball after serve.

Junior Olivia Eberly returns ball after serve.

Freshman Leslie Yang plays in the number one spot against Mountain View High School.

Freshman Leslie Yang plays in the number one spot against Mountain View High School.

Freshman Leslie Yang returns ball during point.

Freshman Leslie Yang returns ball during point.

Junior Sophia Pimentel Yoder serves during her game.

Junior Sophia Pimentel Yoder serves during her game.

During her singles match, junior Caryanne Shaw prepares to receive the ball.

During her singles match, junior Caryanne Shaw prepares to receive the ball.

Sophomore Julia Cicatko playes her first match in the number eight spot.

Sophomore Julia Cicatko playes her first match in the number eight spot.

Junior Clare Kirwan serves during her match.

Junior Clare Kirwan serves during her match.

Freshman Abigail Kyle prepares for return while her partner serves.

Freshman Abigail Kyle prepares for return while her partner serves.

Junior Sophia Pimentel Yoder prepares to serve during doubles.

Junior Sophia Pimentel Yoder prepares to serve during doubles.

During doubles, sophomore Veronica Gutierrez comes up to the net to volly.

During doubles, sophomore Veronica Gutierrez comes up to the net to volly.

Junior Soraya Kaussler waits for return while her partner serves.

Junior Soraya Kaussler waits for return while her partner serves.

Freshman Abigail Kyle waits for return during Sherando's serve.

Freshman Abigail Kyle waits for return during Sherando's serve.

Freshman Leslie Yang prepares to return opponent serve.

Freshman Leslie Yang prepares to return opponent serve.

After a missed shot, Junior Caryanne Shaw walks to tall with her partner.

After a missed shot, Junior Caryanne Shaw walks to tall with her partner.

Junior Caryanne Shaw prepares for return while her partner serves.

Junior Caryanne Shaw prepares for return while her partner serves.

Sophomore Sequoia Hall watches ball during point.

Sophomore Sequoia Hall watches ball during point.

Tennis team coach, Lawson Yoder, talks to sophomores Sequoia Hall and Veronica Gutierrez after point.

Tennis team coach, Lawson Yoder, talks to sophomores Sequoia Hall and Veronica Gutierrez after point.

Sophomore Veronica Gutierrez gets ball after wining point.

Sophomore Veronica Gutierrez gets ball after wining point.

Leyara Hall and Linda Hamilton Valdez performed a dance piece that placed second.

Leyara Hall and Linda Hamilton Valdez performed a dance piece that placed second.

Grace Toto, Kai Blosser, Acelya Madden and Husna Sharbabeel celebrate after they won the talent show with there Hip Hip, Afro dance.

Grace Toto, Kai Blosser, Acelya Madden and Husna Sharbabeel celebrate after they won the talent show with there Hip Hip, Afro dance.

Sophomore Lazaro 	
Valdivia dribbles around Spotswood players.

Sophomore Lazaro Valdivia dribbles around Spotswood players.

Eighth grader Yandel 	
Robles dribbles down the court.

Eighth grader Yandel Robles dribbles down the court.

Eighth grader Yandel 	
Robles jumps to shoot the ball.

Eighth grader Yandel Robles jumps to shoot the ball.

Freshman Na'im Sampson dribbles the ball.

Freshman Na'im Sampson dribbles the ball.

Freshman Guy 	
Von Schuch looks to pass the ball.

Freshman Guy Von Schuch looks to pass the ball.

Eighth grader Yandel 	
Robles finishes shooting a basket.

Eighth grader Yandel Robles finishes shooting a basket.

Sophomore Lazaro 	
Valdivia dribbles down the court.

Sophomore Lazaro Valdivia dribbles down the court.

Sophomore Deacon Smith shoots the ball.

Sophomore Deacon Smith shoots the ball.

Freshman Guy 	
Von Schuch plays defense.

Freshman Guy Von Schuch plays defense.

Sophomore Lucas Swarts prepares to shoot a free throw.

Sophomore Lucas Swarts prepares to shoot a free throw.

Players run to the net after sophomore Lucas Swarts shoots a free-throw.

Players run to the net after sophomore Lucas Swarts shoots a free-throw.

Sophomore Rayyan Garout shoots the ball.

Sophomore Rayyan Garout shoots the ball.

Sophomore Lazaro 	
Valdivia jumps to shoot the ball.

Sophomore Lazaro Valdivia jumps to shoot the ball.

Freshman Guy 	
Von Schuch shoots the ball.

Freshman Guy Von Schuch shoots the ball.

Sophomore Lazaro 	
Valdivia dribbles to the basket.

Sophomore Lazaro Valdivia dribbles to the basket.

Sophomore Lazaro 	
Valdivia jukes Spotswood players.

Sophomore Lazaro Valdivia jukes Spotswood players.

Eighth grader Yandel 	
Robles defends ball from Spotswood player.

Eighth grader Yandel Robles defends ball from Spotswood player.

Varsity basketball team watches teammates while playing defense.

Varsity basketball team watches teammates while playing defense.

Juniors Josbiel Lopez and Jangul Andrawas cheer with team after point.

Juniors Josbiel Lopez and Jangul Andrawas cheer with team after point.

Junior Xavier Williams jumps for a layup.

Junior Xavier Williams jumps for a layup.

Sophomore Latham Fields sets up on offense.

Sophomore Latham Fields sets up on offense.

Twins, Tiberius Fields and Latham Fields high five each other as they switch places on the court.

Twins, Tiberius Fields and Latham Fields high five each other as they switch places on the court.

Junior Jangul Andrawas tries to find teammate to pass the ball to.

Junior Jangul Andrawas tries to find teammate to pass the ball to.

Coach Don Burguss instructs players during game against East Rockingham

Coach Don Burguss instructs players during game against East Rockingham

Junior, Xavier Williams runs down the court to shoot a basket.

Junior, Xavier Williams runs down the court to shoot a basket.

Junior Cresto Alhajana plays defense during game.

Junior Cresto Alhajana plays defense during game.

Senior Jadon Burgess slides on the ground trying to keep the ball.

Senior Jadon Burgess slides on the ground trying to keep the ball.

Senior Erin Newmon wears dinosaur costume for senior night. Seniors were invited to dress up to be recognized.

Senior Erin Newmon wears dinosaur costume for senior night. Seniors were invited to dress up to be recognized.

Students play vibraphone in opening number. This song is a slower song to start the show.

Students play vibraphone in opening number. This song is a slower song to start the show.

Junior Kristi Duong, a color guard member, twirls a flag. Duong has been a member of color guard all three years of high school.

Junior Kristi Duong, a color guard member, twirls a flag. Duong has been a member of color guard all three years of high school.

Students play the mellophone and sousaphone during half time. The half time theme is masterpiece, focusing on art and music.

Students play the mellophone and sousaphone during half time. The half time theme is masterpiece, focusing on art and music.

Sophomore Elliot Rhodes plays the mellophone. Rhodes has been a member of band since middle school.

Sophomore Elliot Rhodes plays the mellophone. Rhodes has been a member of band since middle school.

Senior MarjorieJimenez-Khashchuk plays the mellophone while dressed in alien costume.

Senior MarjorieJimenez-Khashchuk plays the mellophone while dressed in alien costume.

Sophomore Giovanni Sanchez-Garcia studies for his first AP European History test. The new grading policy helps him focus more on studying for tests than completing other work. I have been studying a lot for my upcoming tests, it's been different this year [because] of the change,” Sanchez-Garcia said.

New grading policy provides benefits in long run, may undergo challenges upfront

Evelyn Lewis, Editor-In-Chief September 8, 2022

“I'm not a good test taker, give me a multiple choice test [and] I'll take anything else. I'll write an essay, do a project, whatever it is you want me to do. I just don't like them,” Hensley said.  Principal...

Junior Rylee Stroop and sophomores Chloe Dameron and Veronica Gutierrez cheer teammates on while benched due to various injuries. All three are normally starters.

Patriots defeat Streaks in home opener

Evelyn Lewis, Editor-In-Chief September 2, 2022

Despite opening with three consecutive points for the varsity volleyball team, varsity volleyball fell to the Milbrook Patriots within an hour on August 8. The Blue Streaks lost all three sets with...

Backrow starters wait for the return after serve.

Backrow starters wait for the return after serve.

Volleyball team members cheer and give junior Logan Whiting high fives before the game.

Volleyball team members cheer and give junior Logan Whiting high fives before the game.

JV and Varsity volleyball team huddles before varsity game. The JV team lost 2-0 to the Patriots while varsity lost 3-0.

JV and Varsity volleyball team huddles before varsity game. The JV team lost 2-0 to the Patriots while varsity lost 3-0.

Starters cheer after getting the first point of the game against Millbrook Patriots. Sophomore Tegan Miller served the point.

Starters cheer after getting the first point of the game against Millbrook Patriots. Sophomore Tegan Miller served the point.

Sophomore Tegan Miller kneels to return the ball. Miller is the libero meaning she specializes in defence and doesn't serve or rotate the front line.

Sophomore Tegan Miller kneels to return the ball. Miller is the libero meaning she specializes in defence and doesn't serve or rotate the front line.

Senior Kai Blosser  jumps up to spike ball.

Senior Kai Blosser jumps up to spike ball.

Freshman Lydia King leaps during the Valley Dance Showcase.

King expresses personality through dance

Evelyn Lewis, Editor-In-Chief May 20, 2022

Expressing yourself through dance is a way to engage and communicate your piece to your audience. To freshman Lydia King, expression plays a major role in her dancing.  “[Expression] helps [to] tell...

Senior Abby Fornadel writes thank you notes to the speakers.

WiSTEM holds annual summit

Evelyn Lewis, Editor-In-Chief May 18, 2022

Two students talk with the speakers before the event.

Two students talk with the speakers before the event.

Dicsy Santibanez speaks about being a dental hygienist.

Dicsy Santibanez speaks about being a dental hygienist.

Lourdes Spurlock answers a question asked by a student.

Lourdes Spurlock answers a question asked by a student.

Senior Abby Fornadel introduces the speakers.

Senior Abby Fornadel introduces the speakers.

Speakers wait during the questioning period.

Speakers wait during the questioning period.

Patrice Ludwig describes the difference between males and women in the biology field.

Patrice Ludwig describes the difference between males and women in the biology field.

Morgan Heckman talks about her career in engineering.

Morgan Heckman talks about her career in engineering.

Student reads icebreaker questions while talking to the speakers.

Student reads icebreaker questions while talking to the speakers.

Senior Abby Fornadel (left) and sophomore Lucy Ludwig (right) pose together before the event.

Senior Abby Fornadel (left) and sophomore Lucy Ludwig (right) pose together before the event.

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