Kids have started getting social media earlier than ever. This raises the question if social media is actually detrimental to their mental and physical health due to starting at a very early age. Sophomore...

Classes have been switched to the online format because of the pandemic. This means teachers who have spent years teaching in person must now learn how to teach online, as well as the students now having...

When fall sports were cancelled because of COVID-19, athletes looked to their upcoming winter season with hope. They would finally be able to get back to the sports they left behind; however, winter sports...

COVID-19 has taken something from everyone. Freshman Palmer Hall believes the pandemic will affect his sophomore year in a negative way.  “I think missing [the end] of my freshman year will affect...

Since Va. Governor Ralph Northam called for a stay-at-home order, people have been directed to stay at home. Amidst this, HHS Media reporters set out to photograph families on their front porches while...

Freshman Aidan Saunders looked forward to this spring soccer season on the JV team all year. Now, he’s found himself deprived of that opportunity by COVID-19. Saunders has played soccer since middle...

Sophomore Michel Blancher is often found wearing his light up hat around school, displaying a message of how he’s feeling or a funny phrase. However, his hat is a fairly new addition to his wardrobe.  “Really...

The indoor track team competed at the Region 5D meet on February 17. Thirteen runners qualified for the Class 5 State Meet in Hampton, Virginia.  Senior Jaylin Smith, a region silver medalist,...

Many students know the feeling of not wanting to go to PE. However, at HHS, all students are required to take both PE 9 in eighth grade and PE 10, which generally takes place their sophomore year. Half...

Junior Attwone Washington has wrestled for five years now. Ever since family and coaches got him to try the sport, he’s never stopped and isn’t planning on stopping anytime soon.  “Turner...

Skiing has always been a part of freshman Lena Fulton-Wright’s life. Her grandmother got her hooked on the sport. She now not only skis for fun, but is also on the Massanutten ski team and works part-time...

Career and technical education teacher Matthew Denlinger is not only a teacher, but also the cross country, indoor and outdoor track coach for HHS. Running has always been a major part of his life. At...

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Gloria Figueroa and Beth Cash pose wearing matching HHS Christmas apparel.

“Friends” is my all time favorite show. I’ve watched all 10 seasons of the show, every single one of the 236 episodes. This show is a common favorite for all ages, providing a link between generations...

Juniors Ruby Arndt and Nissi Gotay prepare to jump.

Freshman Lizzie Gotay and Maya Sarco run in to great the crowd at the District Competition.

Chloe Nichols holds up a sign and keeps the cheers going.

Junior K’lysse Robinson engages the crowd with a sign.

Juniors Ruby Arndt and Nissi Gotay do a toe touch as part of their routine.

Junior Ruby Arndt prepares to be lifted into a stunt.

Junior Nissi Gotay prepares to be lifted into a stunt.

Junior Nissi Gotay stands in the front of a line of three “show and go” stunts.

Sophomore Genesis Martinez cheers and holds pom-poms for the cheer section of the competition.