When James Madison University first began the Valley Scholars program, their goal was to create a future for first generation college students. Students from local middle and high schools are accepted...

2016 HHS alum Kyra Allen, 22, recently tested positive for the Coronavirus after showing symptoms at Cargill, where she works.  “Monday Apr. 13, I had arrived at work and was not feeling my normal...

13 years ago April 16, 2007, Seung-Hui Cho, a 23-year-old senior at Virginia Tech, opened fire in Blacksburg, Va. on campus. Before taking his own life, Cho killed 32 others, 27 being students while the...

TV Shows:  “Degrassi: Next Class” Featuring a group of teenagers at Degrassi Community School, “Degrassi: Next Class" highlights issues teenagers face in today’s society including mental...

Amid the international Coronavirus pandemic, students have been sent home in order to maintain the health of HHS students, staff and families; however, because students will not be attending school, spring...

After teaching for 38 years, 36 of which were spent at HHS, English teacher Mary Strickler was named the school's 2020 Teacher of the Year. For this award specifically, teachers nominate other teachers...

With tryout week for spring sports concluding Friday, the players on the rosters aren’t the only differences between the 2019 and 2020 season for the baseball and softball programs. The coaching staffs...

From 1941 to 1945, Jews were victims of a mass genocide under the leadership of Adolf Hitler. We now refer to those years as the Holocaust and, although times have changed, the knowledge of the past is...

Italian teacher Gian Frongia is pairing up with a Catholic private school in Italy to give a group of students an experience they’ll never forget. The idea, still pending approval from administration...

Due to an ongoing injury, sophomore Brianna Knupp is facing the fact that she won’t be able to play softball this Spring. After playing on multiple Harrisonburg Little League teams and the JV team at...

As the dismissal bell sounded at 2:35 Dec. 5, eight students from various grade levels made their way towards the drama room to participate in the annual Shakespeare competition.  Despite her...

Juniors and seniors hoping to join the National Honor Society were required to submit their applications by Nov. 11.  The NHS acknowledges students for their academic success with a 3.5 grade point...

Oct. 16, news of the passing of former softball player 13-year-old Maggi Peterson affected area residents and former teammates. The local community is once again mourning the loss of another former softball...

Not only did the local Veteran’s Day Parade take place Nov. 10, but James Madison University also announced their Veterans Day plans for Monday, Nov. 11 by posting a video to different social media platforms...

When her son was just a baby, the life of Anne McKeen was forever changed by a question asked by a team of doctors in Charlottesville, Va. McKeen was forced to make a decision regarding her son Jimmy Barnes’s...

After news of Peterson's death was posted on Facebook, teens took to numerous social media platforms to share the memories they had with her.

For two consecutive years, the HHS varsity softball team has suffered from winless seasons, which has changed the atmosphere of the softball program.  In comparison to last year’s team, the varsity...

Athletes train and dedicate hours upon hours for the chance of playing a sport professionally, but once they get there, the hard work doesn’t stop. For some, the transition from playing college sports...

After last year’s winless season, the Varsity Softball team was forced to make some changes in hopes of having a better record at the end of this season. For starters, Randy Hill took over as the new...

At the end of every sports season, the seniors on the team are recognized for their hard work over the years and their leadership on the team. The Varsity Softball team celebrated senior night on May 2...

At just 16 years old, sophomore Seaira Hughes got her first tattoo on her thigh. Despite her age, her parents allowed her to get the tattoo because it’s something she has wanted for many years. “I’ve...

Softball is not the only sport senior Cyniah Stuart has played, but it will be her last before graduating in June. Because of this, success is on her mind. Not only do the seniors want to go out with a...

After the resignation of former head coach, Susie Bocock, the varsity softball team was forced to make changes for a successful season, which has not been the case in former years. Not only did Randy...

World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) has been around for many years. Although the WWE is about wrestling, the matches broadcasted on TV are not real. The purpose of the WWE is entertainment, which is why...

In many sports, including baseball, softball, basketball and soccer, female athlete salaries are very different from that of their male counterparts. Gender is the only component causing the difference...

For 5 years, Danny Logan was the boys tennis coach. However, this year’s team has a new head coach, Erin Nafziger. Nafziger has been a teacher at HHS for two years, but this year she replaced Danny...

Our school has multiple vending machines, however, students cannot access them until after 2:30, which is when most students leave school. By having the vending machines open during the day as well...

Ross Garrison was born in Harrisonburg, but is now living in Greensboro, North Carolina. He began teaching in the fall of 2016 at the University of North Carolina Greensboro (UNCG). Garrison enjoys...

As a kid I watched many shows, but some of my all-time favorites include  Full House, Victorious, iCarly, and Good Luck Charlie. Although there aren’t new episodes of these shows being aired on...

Some parents do not want their children playing sports due to various reasons, however, there are many reasons why sports are beneficial. 1. Teamwork Sports are not an individual activity, so you...

At Harrisonburg High School, athletes are known for their strength on the field, court or other playing field, and their success. However, many other students around the school are also dedicated to getting...

Everyone has their own interests, hobbies and style. When it comes to shoes, students pick the pair that best fits them and what they like. As each person takes a step, others around them see their shoes...

Students at HHS are very thankful for the Chromebooks they received for free; however, there was one catch - filters. The Chromebook filters can be useful to keep students from looking up inappropriate...

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For approximately seven hours a day Harrisonburg High School students are sitting in a classroom, but after school students enjoy various athletic events which include: cross country meets, golf matches...