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Jane Thompson

Jane Thompson, Yearbook Editor in Chief

Jane Thompson is a senior at Harrisonburg High School. This is her fourth year on the Yearbook staff. Jane enjoys golfing, skiing, basketball and listening to music. Her favorite artists include Fleetwood Mac and Khalid. Jane’s all time favorite food is Mac’N Cheese, followed by sushi at a close second. On an average day, you could catch Jane in an oversized hoodie and vans. Jane hopes to attend a four year college and move to Colorado. She hopes to eventually be the proud owner of an Australian Shepard named Jerry who will enjoy running the trails of the Rocky Mountains in the cool, dry weather.

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Choreographer Amber Corriston has worked with students virtually to teach dances to those participating in this years musical. (Photo taken prior to closure of schools and COVID-19 restrictions)

[Photo] Corriston adapts to new changes for upcoming musical

Lucia Gabel, Editor-in-Chief November 4, 2020

Choreographer Amber Corriston has worked with students virtually to teach dances to those participating in this years musical. (Photo taken prior to closure of schools and COVID-19 restrictions)

Once printed, the completed items are packaged in a ziploc bag to preserve sterility. The bags are then sent to healthcare professionals, including those at RMH.

Community of makers use free time to help healthcare workers by making PPE

Niranjan Aradhey, Staff Reporter April 30, 2020

  The COVID-19 pandemic has taken its toll on 2020. Some will remember it as months of boredom stuck at home while others have taken time to learn new skills or find new hobbies. However, one...

Dance teacher Amber Corriston works with students in her Dance Company class.

[Photo] Corriston adapts to online schooling, prepares for end-of-year showcase

Caleb Goss, Visual Content Editor in Chief April 11, 2020

Dance teacher Amber Corriston works with students in her Dance Company class.

The 4x800 boys indoor track team celebrates after breaking a school record Jan. 4 at the Bulldog Invitational at Liberty University with a time of 8:12.25

Boys 4×800 team reacts to cancellation of New Balance Nationals

Niranjan Aradhey, Staff Reporter March 15, 2020

“Heartbreaking.” That was how each of the runners on the boys 4x800m team responded when asked what they thought of the New Balance Nationals Indoor, scheduled for March 13-15, being canceled. For...

Yearbook editor junior Mariel Joven shows elementary schooler Dylan Hernandez-Perez a yearbook spread.

Journalism staff celebrates conclusion of elementary workshops

Jane Thompson, Yearbook Editor in Chief February 27, 2020

Harrisonburg High School media editors and leaders, local elementary school students and families gathered in the journalism lab Feb. 26 to celebrate the conclusion of a series of elementary school...

Junior Jesse Lichti goes for a lay-up during the 3rd period of the game.

HHS Streaks defeat TA Knights 78-34 on Senior Night

Niranjan Aradhey, Staff Reporter February 14, 2020

Feb. 11, the varsity boys basketball team took on the Turner Ashby Knights and won 78-34. The game was also senior night, where the seniors on the basketball and indoor track teams were recognized....

Coach Don Burgess embraces Senior Shamond Megginson after being substituted out during the last minutes of the game.

Coach Don Burgess embraces Senior Shamond Megginson after being substituted out during the last minutes of the game.

Junior Jazen Walker dribbles toward the basket while being defended by a TA Knight

Junior Jazen Walker dribbles toward the basket while being defended by a TA Knight

Junior Jesse Lichti goes for a lay-up during the 3rd period of the game.

[Photo] The Role Model

February 3, 2021

Junior Jesse Lichti goes for a lay-up during the 3rd period of the game.

Senior Vyshon Washington calls the "power play" for the Streaks offense.

Senior Vyshon Washington calls the "power play" for the Streaks offense.

Senior Jackson Weakley fakes a pass while going for a lay-up.

Senior Jackson Weakley fakes a pass while going for a lay-up.

Senior Vyshon Washington dribbes up the court with the ball while being defended by a Turner Ashby Knight.

Senior Vyshon Washington dribbes up the court with the ball while being defended by a Turner Ashby Knight.

Senior Tre Butler holds the ball on the 3-point line after receiving a pass.

Senior Tre Butler holds the ball on the 3-point line after receiving a pass.

During the first half, Senor Vyshon Washington passes the ball.

During the first half, Senor Vyshon Washington passes the ball.

Seniors Vyshon Washington and D'Shawn Fields reach in for a high five before the game.

Seniors Vyshon Washington and D'Shawn Fields reach in for a high five before the game.

Senior Michael Kuangu practices his free throws during warm-ups before the game.

Senior Michael Kuangu practices his free throws during warm-ups before the game.

Senior Michael Kuangu reaches for the ball during the jump ball.

Senior Michael Kuangu reaches for the ball during the jump ball.

During warm-ups, senior D'Shawn Fields attempts a lay up.

During warm-ups, senior D'Shawn Fields attempts a lay up.

Junior Jesse Lichti does a layup during warm-ups.

Junior Jesse Lichti does a layup during warm-ups.

Senior Jade McLeod adds Hae III to a sample of her DNA, as part of a lab in Biotechnology. The purpose of the lab was to find out if students' DNA had a gene responsible for a certain bitter taste.

McLeod finds STEM Academy rewarding with opportunities, experiences

Niranjan Aradhey, Staff Reporter February 6, 2020

The STEM Academy at Harrisonburg High School offers many classes and opportunities. While applying and being accepted is in itself an accomplishment, continuing to be part of the program all four years...

“I know it’s cliche, but if I ever have any negative thoughts I just tell myself ‘hey, can’t do that’. That actually kind of works. Some people have more problems with body imagery and that’s like what I have, especially with the gender stuff. I’ll look in the mirror and think ‘disgusting’, but if I looked at my friend and they looked at themselves and said disgusting, I would tell them “you cute’. So I’ve started to think ‘would I treat my friend like this’,” Campbell said. “[I know] that’s cheesy, but it works. I’m trying to see myself as another person. I wouldn’t say [those things] to anyone else out loud, I like to consider myself a nice person, so why am I saying that to myself.”

[Photo] Campbell comes to terms with mental health, embraces identity

Caleb Goss, Visual Content Editor in Chief January 27, 2020

“I know it’s cliche, but if I ever have any negative thoughts I just tell myself ‘hey, can’t do that’. That actually kind of works. Some people have more problems with body imagery and that’s...

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[Photo] Where there’s smoke, there’s fire

Caleb Goss, Visual Content Editor in Chief January 28, 2020

Senior Safiyyah Ogundipe practices CPR before being evaluated on Jan. 15. CPR certification is a graduation requirement.

Seniors take CPR certification course to graduate

Jane Thompson, Yearbook Editor in Chief January 16, 2020

During a shooting drill, junior Nisha Farmer practices her form.

Varsity girls basketball team practices

Jane Thompson, Yearbook Editor in Chief January 8, 2020

Boys Varsity basketball takes on East Rock for first scrimmage

Niranjan Aradhey, Staff Reporter December 4, 2019

Nov. 20, the unofficial varsity basketball team took on East Rockingham at home in their first scrimmage of the season. The team was composed of those who had made it past the first round of tryouts, which...

Senior Julia Lawton practices during her Dance Company class.

[Photo] Lawton enjoys last year of dance club as president

November 14, 2019

Senior Julia Lawton practices during her Dance Company class.

Freshman linebacker Bryson Moats tackles the ball carrier of the Turner Ashby Knights.

JV football falls to Turner Ashby 20-0

Niranjan Aradhey, Staff Reporter November 8, 2019

Junior Josh Jackson (#40) and sophomore Guillermo Lopez Mejia (#21) try to stop the play by Sherando.

Junior Josh Jackson (#40) and sophomore Guillermo Lopez Mejia (#21) try to stop the play by Sherando.

Senior wide receiver Malachi Davis (#3)  gets tackled during a pass play. The Streaks offense scored one touchdown during the game against Sherando.

Senior wide receiver Malachi Davis (#3) gets tackled during a pass play. The Streaks offense scored one touchdown during the game against Sherando.

Attempting to get yard needed for a first down, senior Kwentin Smiley (#9) pushes through the Sherando defense.

Attempting to get yard needed for a first down, senior Kwentin Smiley (#9) pushes through the Sherando defense.

Samantha Syharath performs during the halftime show Oct. 4. The band had been practicing the show for 8 weeks leading to Oct. 4.

Samantha Syharath performs during the halftime show Oct. 4. The band had been practicing the show for 8 weeks leading to Oct. 4.

Junior DeVondre Austin (#41) runs to tackle the Sherando offense.

Junior DeVondre Austin (#41) runs to tackle the Sherando offense.

Senior Kwentin Smiley (#9) attempts to break a tackle during a run.

Senior Kwentin Smiley (#9) attempts to break a tackle during a run.

Junior Isaiah Hamilton (#13) celebrates after a first down by the Streaks offense.

Junior Isaiah Hamilton (#13) celebrates after a first down by the Streaks offense.

Junior running back Dunstan Williams IV (#4) makes a run for the first down.

Junior running back Dunstan Williams IV (#4) makes a run for the first down.

The Streaks defense stops a run by the approaching Sherando offense.

The Streaks defense stops a run by the approaching Sherando offense.

Junior Xander Collazo (#23) runs for a first down during the fourth quarter. HHS lost to Sherando 7-52.

Junior Xander Collazo (#23) runs for a first down during the fourth quarter. HHS lost to Sherando 7-52.

Senior Malachi Davis (#3) goes for a catch during an offensive attack.

[Photo] Varsity football faces Sherando in the third home game of the season

Jane Thompson, Niranjan Aradhey October 9, 2019

Senior Malachi Davis (#3) goes for a catch during an offensive attack.

After a touchdown, senior  Kwentin Smiley runs off the field.

After a touchdown, senior Kwentin Smiley runs off the field.

Following a running play, senior Kwentin Smiley (#9) runs to the sideline to confer with head coach Jay Hook.

Following a running play, senior Kwentin Smiley (#9) runs to the sideline to confer with head coach Jay Hook.

As Sherando progresses down the field, sophomore defensive back, Guillermo Lopez Mejia (#21), makes a tackle to stop the ball.

As Sherando progresses down the field, sophomore defensive back, Guillermo Lopez Mejia (#21), makes a tackle to stop the ball.

Defending an offensive attack by Shernado, senior defensive back, Jose Ayala (#2), goes head to head with a Sherando lineman.

Defending an offensive attack by Shernado, senior defensive back, Jose Ayala (#2), goes head to head with a Sherando lineman.

During a timeout, the defense huddles on the field to develop their second quarter game plan.

During a timeout, the defense huddles on the field to develop their second quarter game plan.

Following a failed third down, senior kicker Mateo Peric (#17) punts to the other team. The Streaks lost to Sherando 7-52.

Following a failed third down, senior kicker Mateo Peric (#17) punts to the other team. The Streaks lost to Sherando 7-52.

During an offensive possession, Coach Lane Lough talks to senior Jose Ayala.

During an offensive possession, Coach Lane Lough talks to senior Jose Ayala.

Senior kicker, Mateo Peric (#17) prepares to go on the field after a failed third down attempt.

Senior kicker, Mateo Peric (#17) prepares to go on the field after a failed third down attempt.

The Red Sea dresses in all white for the annual "white out" game.

The Red Sea dresses in all white for the annual "white out" game.

Seniors Alex Neufeld, Michael Hulleman and Elias Wickline run as a pack during the first mile.

Seniors settle into last season of cross country

Niranjan Aradhey, Staff Reporter October 6, 2019

For four Harrisonburg runners, this cross country season is going to be their last. Seniors Tucker McGrath, Michael Hulleman, Elias Wickline and Alex Neufeld all raced the varsity race as part of the top...

The wage gap often portrayed by media sources is not in fact totally true, according to Payscale.

Wage gap presented by media is misleading

Niranjan Aradhey, Staff Reporter October 3, 2019

“Women earn around 80 cents for every man’s dollar” is something we have all heard. Does it actually mean that women get paid less for the same job as men? Not exactly. The statistic that women...

Michael Coughlin

Michael Coughlin

Niranjan Aradhey, Staff Reporter October 2, 2019

How many years have you been teaching? I have been teaching at Harrisonburg High School for 1 year, but before I’ve been teaching in other capacities, as in college professor, elementary school aide...

Facing off against John Handley in the first home game on Sept. 6, senior quarterback Kwentin Smiley(#9) runs the ball into the end zone for the first touchdown of the game.

Varsity football succumbs to John Handley Judges

Jane Thompson, Yearbook Editor in Chief September 13, 2019

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