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Nayeli Vazquez

Nayeli Vazquez, Staff Reporter

Nayeli Vazquez is sophomore at Harrisonburg High School. This is her first year being part of HHSMedia and she is part of the newspaper journalism strand. In school she plays trumpet in the symphonic band, and in the Rockcity Regiment Band. Outside of school she assists in the sound booth in church, and enjoys reading books and hanging out with friends at the mall.

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Concert band stands after performing at assessment.

Concert band stands after performing at assessment.

The Harrisonburg Junior Varsity make a shot against Rocktown

The Harrisonburg Junior Varsity make a shot against Rocktown

The Harrisonburg High School Basketball team show their great defense

The Harrisonburg High School Basketball team show their great defense

The Basketball team warms up before the game begins

The Basketball team warms up before the game begins

Both Harrisonburg and Rocktown Basketball teams prepare to start the game

Both Harrisonburg and Rocktown Basketball teams prepare to start the game

Rocktown tries to defend while Harrisonburg makes the shot

Rocktown tries to defend while Harrisonburg makes the shot

Yandel Robles shows his dribbling skills

Yandel Robles shows his dribbling skills

Yandel Robles makes a shot in the hoop

Yandel Robles makes a shot in the hoop

Mordecai Embaye shoots the basketball while the rest of the teammates wait

Mordecai Embaye shoots the basketball while the rest of the teammates wait

Yandel Robles jumps as high as he can to try and block the ball from going in the hoop

Yandel Robles jumps as high as he can to try and block the ball from going in the hoop

The basketball team wait and stare at the basketball hoop to see the ball go in

The basketball team wait and stare at the basketball hoop to see the ball go in

The Harrisonburg High School basketball team attempt to defend as well as try and steal the ball back from Rocktown

The Harrisonburg High School basketball team attempt to defend as well as try and steal the ball back from Rocktown

(NAME) studies his opponent’s position and stance. Analyzing, (L NAME) concentrates and also studies his opponent’s form. (L NAME) positions himself to prepare to attack.

Wrestling team competes at Rocktown High School

Nayeli Vazquez, Staff Reporter • January 24, 2025

(NAME) does everything he can to block the ball from going to another opponent. (L NAME) jumps as high as he possibly can to try and stop the basketball from going over him.

Pierre Ngeleka does everything he can to block the ball from going to another opponent. Ngeleka jumps as high as he possibly can to try and stop the basketball from going over him.

Sami Gebrehai manot is given a free throw because of some fouls. Gebrehai takes his time then cautiously takes a shot at the hoop.

Sami Gebrehai manot is given a free throw because of some fouls. Gebrehai takes his time then cautiously takes a shot at the hoop.

Jacquez Williams passes by the other team trying to get to the other side without getting the ball taken from him. Williams dribbles the ball as he makes his way past the other team.

Jacquez Williams passes by the other team trying to get to the other side without getting the ball taken from him. Williams dribbles the ball as he makes his way past the other team.

As the Harrisonburg High School basketball team shoots a free throw, the opposing team prepares to steal back the ball. The HHS basketball team goes into position to figure out the rebound.

As the Harrisonburg High School basketball team shoots a free throw, the opposing team prepares to steal back the ball. The HHS basketball team goes into position to figure out the rebound.

Both Basketball teams play intensely. While William Monroe High School makes a shot at the hoop, Harrisonburg High School basketball team tries to defend and block the ball at all costs.

Both Basketball teams play intensely. While William Monroe High School makes a shot at the hoop, Harrisonburg High School basketball team tries to defend and block the ball at all costs.

The Harrisonburg High School and William Monroe High School are passionate about making a higher score than the opposite team. Everyone on both basketball teams feel tension when seeing if the basketball goes in the hoop or not.

The Harrisonburg High School and William Monroe High School are passionate about making a higher score than the opposite team. Everyone on both basketball teams feel tension when seeing if the basketball...

Pierre Ngeleka falls to the ground along with a student on the other team. Jacquez Williams sees an opportunity and quickly tries to take back the basketball. The referee decides to blow the whistle in order to solve the situation and move on.

Pierre Ngeleka falls to the ground along with a student on the other team. Jacquez Williams sees an opportunity and quickly tries to take back the basketball. The referee decides to blow the whistle in...

The Harrisonburg High School and William Monroe High school basketball team go head to head and aggressively compete against each other. Pierre Ngeleka jumps as high as he can to try and shoot the basketball into the hoop.

The Harrisonburg High School and William Monroe High school basketball team go head to head and aggressively compete against each other. Pierre Ngeleka jumps as high as he can to try and shoot the basketball...

The Harrisonburg High School Junior Varsity boys basketball team huddles in a group. The team takes the time to go over a plan before heading onto the court.

The Harrisonburg High School Junior Varsity boys basketball team huddles in a group. The team takes the time to go over a plan before heading onto the court.

Sami Gebrehai manot runs as fast as he can to take back the basketball and have the basketball all to himself. Gebrehai gets into position and jumps to try and make a shot through the hoop.

Sami Gebrehai manot runs as fast as he can to take back the basketball and have the basketball all to himself. Gebrehai gets into position and jumps to try and make a shot through the hoop.

Lazaro Valdivia Arrillaga dribbles the ball towards one side of the court. Valdivia runs with speed and tries to dodge every other player to find an open space to take a shot.

Lazaro Valdivia Arrillaga dribbles the ball towards one side of the court. Valdivia runs with speed and tries to dodge every other player to find an open space to take a shot.

Lazaro Valdivia Arrillaga uses his time to notice everyone being distracted by other players Valdivia takes the open space and confidently takes a shot from a distance.

Lazaro Valdivia Arrillaga uses his time to notice everyone being distracted by other players Valdivia takes the open space and confidently takes a shot from a distance.

Yandel Robles takes advantage of the open space on the court. Robles decides to take a shot while the space is open

Yandel Robles takes advantage of the open space on the court. Robles decides to take a shot while the space is open

Merhowe Gebrenegus takes back the ball and dodges players from the opposing team. Gebrenegus looks for a way out to try and pass the ball to his teammates.

Merhowe Gebrenegus takes back the ball and dodges players from the opposing team. Gebrenegus looks for a way out to try and pass the ball to his teammates.

Merhowe Gebrenegus focuses on the other team’s position on the court. The Harrison burg basketball team does their best to defend and take back the ball.

Merhowe Gebrenegus focuses on the other team’s position on the court. The Harrison burg basketball team does their best to defend and take back the ball.

The Harrisonburg High School basketball team competes against William Monroe High School basketball team. The HHS basketball team plays strong and focuses on making as many shots as possible.

The Harrisonburg High School basketball team competes against William Monroe High School basketball team. The HHS basketball team plays strong and focuses on making as many shots as possible.

Yandel Robles finds a sport on the court that is free and takes and starts to prepare himself. Robles after having a clear view, concentrates and makes a shot.

Yandel Robles finds a sport on the court that is free and takes and starts to prepare himself. Robles after having a clear view, concentrates and makes a shot.

Yandel Robles does his best to try and avoid any of the opponents. Robles dribbles the ball across the court and tries to find anyone who may be open to pass the ball.

Yandel Robles does his best to try and avoid any of the opponents. Robles dribbles the ball across the court and tries to find anyone who may be open to pass the ball.

Lazaro Valdivia Arrillaga crosses the other school's basketball players with only a few other players left to pass. Valdivia advances towards his teammates to pass the ball and make a shot.

Lazaro Valdivia Arrillaga crosses the other school's basketball players with only a few other players left to pass. Valdivia advances towards his teammates to pass the ball and make a shot.

Lazaro Valdivia Arrillaga dribbles the ball in his hand and attempts to avoid the other players from the other school. Valdivia jukes the other team to try and make a shot.

Lazaro Valdivia Arrillaga dribbles the ball in his hand and attempts to avoid the other players from the other school. Valdivia jukes the other team to try and make a shot.

The Low brass section practices together for All-City/County Honor Band Auditions. Together they practice scales and prepared pieces. Senior Lucas Swartz auditions for All-City/County Honor Band for the last time this year as a highschooler. “It is quite an experience to audition for All-City/County Honor Band, you get to meet new people while also playing with friends, which is something that I will always remember.” said Swartz.

HHS band members audition for All-City/County Honor Band

Nayeli Vazquez, Staff Reporter • December 11, 2024

Olivia Carickhoff plays the piccolo with the entire band from both Harrisonburg and Rocktown High school for the RHS football game.

Harrisonburg High School and Rocktown High School combine bands for their football game

Nayeli Vazquez, Staff Reporter • November 17, 2024

The Harrisonburg High School band plays with Rocktown’s High School band at their football game. One of the first times both bands have played for the other school’s football game ever since the school...

The Tuscarora high school marching band, “Marching Huskies”,gets ready to go on the field. The performers are determined to get a good score and are hopeful. The Marching Huskies get in lines of two to prepare for their performance “Dreamscape”.

Rockcity Regiment hosts Shenandoah Valley Marching Invitational

Nayeli Vazquez, Staff Reporter • November 2, 2024

As the Harrisonburg High School Varsity Volleyball team starts a match, Nora Von Rotz spikes the ball and thrives to give the team a point. Rotz celebrates by heading towards her teammates and shouting with pride.

Varsity Volleyball Harrisongburg v.s Rocktown

Nayeli Vazquez, Staff Reporter • October 25, 2024

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