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Jumana Alsaadoon

Jumana Alsaadoon, Page Editor

Jumana Alsaadoon is a sophomore page editor for HHS Media, this is her second year on staff. Jumana is one of the two debate captains, a member of Model UN and Interact club. Outside of school, Jumana spends her time reading, writing, catching up on shows, traveling, knitting, cooking and going on walks. One of her favorite places to travel is to Turkey. She loves the people and the beautiful scenery, she hopes to go again very soon. On staff this year, Jumana hopes to create more news packages with great videos and more content. She also hopes to get better at taking pictures. Jumana is planning on attending college and living in a busy city after high school. 

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Students created an anti gun violence poster that hangs in the cafeteria.

[Photo] Staff Editorial: We want change

May 26, 2023

Students created an anti gun violence poster that hangs in the cafeteria.

All the students who got certificates stood on the podium while parents and teachers took pictures of them.

Celebration held for HHS English Learners, May 25

Jumana Alsaadoon, Page Editor May 26, 2023

Thursday May 25, 2023 at 6 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. the HHS English Learners (EL) were recognized for their hard work throughout the year. English as a Second Language (ESL) teachers recognized students in...

AP Princeton review books students used to prepare for the AP testing in May.

AP students share their experience of handling college-level courses

Jumana Alsaadoon, Page Editor May 24, 2023

The Advanced Placement (AP) program was launched in 1952 for high school students. The goal was to give students an accelerated level of learning and a grade point average (GPA) boost. With that accelerated...

A digital design of a family breaking their fast with many traditional food, one of them being dates.

Ramadan comes to end, observers reflect on fasting this year

Jumana Alsaadoon, Page Editor April 19, 2023

One month out of every year, practicing Muslims fast from food and water, dawn to dusk. This normally lasts 12 to 18 hours, depending where they are located. Twice a day, before dawn and after sunset,...

Junior Cindy Liu practices in the obeo section while Northwestern University Director of Bands, Dr. Mallory Thompson led the practice.

Liu represents Virginia and HHS at National Honor Band of America

Jumana Alsaadoon, Page Editor April 3, 2023

  Last Sunday junior Cindy Liu performed for the Music for All National Festival at Butler University alongside representatives from different states. Liu represented HHS and Virginia in the...

Seniors Grace Toto, Kai Blosser, sophomore Acelya Madden and freshman Husna Sharhabeel dance hip hop and afro styled dance for the Black Student Union talent show, March 3.

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Seniors Grace Toto, Kai Blosser, sophomore Acelya Madden and freshman Husna Sharhabeel dance hip hop and afro styled dance for the Black Student Union talent show, March 3.

The Skyline step team holding their phones with flash while Nina Alabanza sings killing you softly by Fugees.

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The Skyline step team holding their phones with flash while Nina Alabanza sings "killing you softly" by Fugees.

Senior Nina Alabanza sings Killing Me Softly With His Song, by Fugees. This was Alabanzas last time on stage performing at HHS.

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Senior Nina Alabanza sings "Killing Me Softly With His Song," by Fugees. This was Alabanza's last time on stage performing at HHS.

BSU alumni, Esther sings Diamonds by Rihanna.

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BSU alumni, Esther sings "Diamonds" by Rihanna.

Black Student Union (BSU) members walk on stage to receive recognition for their work in organizing and performing at the BSU talent show, March 3.

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Black Student Union (BSU) members walk on stage to receive recognition for their work in organizing and performing at the BSU talent show, March 3.

BSU alumni, Esther, sings Diamonds by Rihanna for the Black Student Union talent show, March 3.

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BSU alumni, Esther, sings "Diamonds" by Rihanna for the Black Student Union talent show, March 3.

Freshman Leyara Hall, freshman Linda Hamilton Valdez perform their dance for the talent show.

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Freshman Leyara Hall, freshman Linda Hamilton Valdez perform their dance for the talent show.

Freshmen Leyara Hall and Linda Hamilton Valdez perform their dance for the Black Student Union Talent Show, March 3.

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Freshmen Leyara Hall and Linda Hamilton Valdez perform their dance for the Black Student Union Talent Show, March 3.

Senior Nina Alabanza sings a famous song by the Fugees for the Black Student Union talent show, March 3.

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Senior Nina Alabanza sings a famous song by the Fugees for the Black Student Union talent show, March 3.

Senior Eldana Teklemariam made a picture collage of black hair. There were pictures of cornrows, afros and dreadlocks among many other hair styles.

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Senior Eldana Teklemariam made a picture collage of black hair. There were pictures of cornrows, afros and dreadlocks among many other hair styles.

BSU students and volunteering staff help run the ticket station.

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BSU students and volunteering staff help run the ticket station.

The Skyline Step Team performs their piece at the Black Student Union Talent Show, March 3. Step Dancing or stepping is a African-American energetic dance style.

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The Skyline Step Team performs their piece at the Black Student Union Talent Show, March 3. Step Dancing or stepping is a African-American energetic dance style.

The Skyline step team coach, Anita Adjetey guides the dancers through the choreography.

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The Skyline step team coach, Anita Adjetey guides the dancers through the choreography.

The Skyline Step Team gets the Crowd Pleaser award. The Crowd Pleaser is an award given to an act that the crowd believes gave the most energy.

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The Skyline Step Team gets the Crowd Pleaser award. The Crowd Pleaser is an award given to an act that the crowd believes gave the most energy.

While judges were counting points for each act, the talents gave some last words to the audience.

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While judges were counting points for each act, the talents gave some last words to the audience.

George Mason staff and students stand next to a Syrian flag and a Turkish flag during a moment of silence in the candle vigil.

Earthquake in Syria worsens already terrible conditions for Syrians

Jumana Alsaadoon, Page Editor February 20, 2023

“My cousin died in the crossfire of an airstrike in Syria a couple years ago. My aunt is still living in Syria. She’s tired. She’s tired of seeing her family and Syrians dying constantly,”...

English teacher Emilee Hussack sits by a student to provide one-on-one feedback.

Teachers speak out against nationwide teacher shortage

Jumana Alsaadoon, Page Editor February 16, 2023

“Right now [my planning is] at night after my daughter goes to sleep. Instead of relaxing, I am now planning,” English teacher Emilee Hussack said.  Most of the time teachers have a planning block...

Whats all the beef about?

What’s all the beef about?

Dr. Hensley speaks to impact of physical violence between students on administration, student body, learning environment Dr. Melissa Hensley has been a school administrator for 18 years and a principal...

The protester was spotted in the morning  and in the afternoon, after the day of the student walk out at HHS. The sign wrote Drag worshiping, Marxist child corrupting,  Perversion.

ADF attorney speaks about lawsuit against HCPS after walk out

Jumana Alsaadoon, Page Editor January 25, 2023

"Protecting parents rights," Lawsuit continues to gain attention after student walkout Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) is a legal organization. ADF defines itself as “the world's largest legal...

Deloney advocates against the world cup being held in Qatar.

Deloney advocates against the world cup being held in Qatar.

Jumana Alsaadoon, Page Editor January 3, 2023

12 years ago, the president of the Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), Sepp Blatter went up on a podium to announce the winner of the FIFA bidding win. He brought out a white...

In Quinceañeras a father or a close relative changes the girls flat shoe to heel. This signals the girl turning into a young woman.

Alvarado recalls special moments in her Quinceañera

Jumana Alsaadoon, Page Editor January 3, 2023

Sophmore Kayli Alvarado dances with a large picture of her grandfather. (Photo curtsey of Kayli Alvarado )In Spanish, quinceañera means 15 years old. Like the name insinuates, quinceaneras are the...

Superintendent, Dr. Michael G. Richards and principal, Dr. Melissa M. Hensley taking a picture with graduate Sheury Ortiz Pacheco.

Late graduation held for ten students of the 2022 class

Jumana Alsaadoon, Page Editor August 30, 2022

Graduation is always held for seniors earning their diplomas on time in early June. After graduation, students go back home with a diploma and a fresh start to their adult life. However, for some students,...

Claire Leeper, brings out the new costumes for the colour guard members. The costumes are inspired by painters.

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Claire Leeper, brings out the new costumes for the colour guard members. The costumes are inspired by painters.

The band practices together with the music. Some play their instruments while others in colour guard, practice their flag routine.

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The band practices together with the music. Some play their instruments while others in colour guard, practice their flag routine.

On the first day of band camp students set up instruments on stage for practice.

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On the first day of band camp students set up instruments on stage for practice.

The band was instructed to practice playing a part of their music together. This student played the clarinet.

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The band was instructed to practice playing a part of their music together. This student played the clarinet.

A student practices some scales while other students are getting critiques on their playing.

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A student practices some scales while other students are getting critiques on their playing.

These students were practicing inside the band room while the rest of the band was practicing outside. A older student mentors the younger student on the piece of music.

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These students were practicing inside the band room while the rest of the band was practicing outside. A older student mentors the younger student on the piece of music.

A student waiting for the instructors cue to practice throwing the flag.

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A student waiting for the instructors cue to practice throwing the flag.

The band students perform down the hill for everyone who came out in support.

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The band students perform down the hill for everyone who came out in support.

Band camp ended with a performance at 7:00PM, Friday, August the 19th. Crowds formed in the parking lot watching the band perform down the hill.

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Band camp ended with a performance at 7:00PM, Friday, August the 19th. Crowds formed in the parking lot watching the band perform down the hill.

The band director, Claire Leeper, instructed band students to walk from one end of the parking lot to the other while practicing to play.

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The band director, Claire Leeper, instructed band students to walk from one end of the parking lot to the other while practicing to play.

The football team walking to give a quick speech to the upcoming freshman.

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The football team walking to give a quick speech to the upcoming freshman.

JROTC forming in a line to start their performance for the upcoming freshman.

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JROTC forming in a line to start their performance for the upcoming freshman.

These freshman students grabbed a cart as their scavenger hunt item. They went to a Social studies classroom to switch the cart with a pole.

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These freshman students grabbed a cart as their scavenger hunt item. They went to a Social studies classroom to switch the cart with a pole.

JROTC members team up into two to continue their performance.

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JROTC members team up into two to continue their performance.

The football team gives a welcoming speech to the upcoming freshman.

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The football team gives a welcoming speech to the upcoming freshman.

After the introduction of the counselling team, each councillor threw an item into the crowd of upcoming freshman.

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After the introduction of the counselling team, each councillor threw an item into the crowd of upcoming freshman.

Eileen Hernon

Harrisonburg: Dealing with the impact of school shootings

Jumana Alsaadoon, Page Editor June 15, 2022

Robb Elementary-  At 11:35 a.m., three Uvalde, Texas police officers arrived at Robb Elementary School after receiving a call from a teacher the morning of May 24, 2022. The teacher reported a crash...

A protester holds a sign that says I will not go silently back to the 1950s.

Supreme Court leak spurs discussion

Jumana Alsaadoon, Page Editor May 16, 2022

The fight for women to have the right to an abortion has lasted for decades, and now the right is once again being threatened. A leaked opinion draft on Roe v. Wade's case became public late Monday...

Abby Dotson films a video for her followers to encourage them to come out to the march.

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Abby Dotson films a video for her followers to encourage them to come out to the march.

Protesters marching down South Main Street, heading towards City Hall building.

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Protesters marching down South Main Street, heading towards City Hall building.

Abby Garbers mother stands in the crowd of people listening to the speaker.

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Abby Garber's mother stands in the crowd of people listening to the speaker.

Abby Garber welcomes people approaching the set up, she had made for the protesters.

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Abby Garber welcomes people approaching the set up, she had made for the protesters.

A person stands in the crowd of people, holding a sign that says dont tread on me.

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A person stands in the crowd of people, holding a sign that says 'don't tread on me'.

The line of protesters march down South Main Street, by Hotel Madison.

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The line of protesters march down South Main Street, by Hotel Madison.

Jennifer Lewis gives a speech in front of City Hall to the group of protesters.

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Jennifer Lewis gives a speech in front of City Hall to the group of protesters.

David Schubert gives a speech about his experience working for Planned Parenthood.

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David Schubert gives a speech about his experience working for Planned Parenthood.

A long line of protesters holding posters while walking to City Hall.

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A long line of protesters holding posters while walking to City Hall.

Laura Dent gives a speech at the entrance of City Hall building, encouraging the protesters to register to vote.

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Laura Dent gives a speech at the entrance of City Hall building, encouraging the protesters to register to vote.

Ashley Saunders holds a sign that says there is no I in uterus.

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Ashley Saunders holds a sign that says 'there is no I in uterus."

Protesters gather at the set up, Abby Garber and Abby Dotson organized.

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Protesters gather at the set up, Abby Garber and Abby Dotson organized.

Laura Dent holds a sign that says womens rights are human rights.

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Laura Dent holds a sign that says 'women's rights are human rights.'

Rowan Whitmeyer holds a protest sign that says the rights of humans should be above any law ever.

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Rowan Whitmeyer holds a protest sign that says 'the rights of humans should be above any law ever.'

The sign used by the three protester says my body, my choice.

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The sign used by the three protester says 'my body, my choice.'

The two students hold signs that say  protect abortions for everyone and I shouldnt have to explain Roe v Wade to my younger sibling. But here we are.

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The two students hold signs that say ' protect abortions for everyone' and 'I shouldn't have to explain Roe v Wade to my younger sibling. But here we are.'

 Rowan Whitmeyer holds a sign that says keep your laws off our bodies.

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Rowan Whitmeyer holds a sign that says 'keep your laws off our bodies.'

Abby Garber and Abby Dotson set up posters and pins for everyone participating in the march.

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Abby Garber and Abby Dotson set up posters and pins for everyone participating in the march.

Three students, (left)  Rowan Whitmeyer
(middle) Kai Pariseault, and (right) Maya.

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Three students, (left) Rowan Whitmeyer (middle) Kai Pariseault, and (right) Maya.

Senior Jeslyn Liu holds up her computer after opening her acceptance letter from Harvard University.

Liu accepted into Harvard class of 2026

Jumana Alsaadoon, Page Editor April 26, 2022

Piling up in the car, her friends watched her open each result for early admission. Everyone became tense as she opened the letter from Harvard University. It was a long shot, but she knew there was still...

The graphic above shows what paths students can take to complete all necessary math courses and add data science to their course plan.

Data science on the rise in public education

Jumana Alsaadoon, Page Editor February 17, 2022

Numbers have become a big part of our day-to-day lives. Scrolling through the news, particularly highlighting COVID-19 , you can find a lot of data about new infection cases, hospitalization rates, death...

At the most recent meeting, HCPS superintendent Michael Richards talks with GSA members.

[Photo] GSA Meetings form safe space for students

January 27, 2022

At the most recent meeting, HCPS superintendent Michael Richards talks with GSA members.

Members of GSA

[Photo] Physics, chemistry teacher Seth Berkeley runs Gay-Straight Alliance

January 21, 2022

Members of the Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA) pose during one of their meetings. Faculty advisor of the group, Seth Berkeley, is to the far right.

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