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Simon Beach

Simon Beach, Editor

Simon Beach is a junior and an editor for the Newsstreak. This is Simon’s third year on staff. He loves to play almost any sport, especially baseball and football, hang out with the boys, jamming to country music and traveling. Simon plays golf in the fall and baseball in the spring. Simon also loves Virginia Tech and the Pittsburgh Steelers. He likes the Washington Nationals and the Boston Celtics, but doesn’t quite love them and won’t get as upset when they lose. He also sings and acts and has been part of every school musical he could be in since fifth grade. In the future, he wants to anchor on SportsCenter and if that doesn’t work out, a country music star.

 

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Lewis continues Boy Scouts through online classes

Lewis continues Boy Scouts through online classes

Simon Beach, Editor May 5, 2020

Freshman Steven Lewis is one example of the many people impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. Lewis started doing Boy Scouts because his dad was an Eagle Scout. Lewis has been part of Boy Scouts for the...

Senior Tristan Fink swings at a ball during Harrisonburg's game against Spotswood High School in the 2019 season. The streaks went on to win the game 7-4.

Baseball captains remain confident in team after losing seniors

Simon Beach, Editor March 23, 2020

Despite losing seven seniors from the baseball team last year, senior Tristan Fink feels better about this season. Last year’s varsity squad was young compared to other district teams with four freshmen...

The Columbia Scholastic Press Association awarded  the Newsstreak with a Gold Crown Award. The award ceremony was live streamed on March 20, 2020.

The Newsstreak receives Gold Crown Award

Simon Beach, Editor March 20, 2020

Every year, the Columbia Scholastic Press Association (CSPA) recognizes middle school, high school and collegiate student publications with Crown Awards. There are different categories that these awards...

This is a small portion of Marin's picture collage on his website, linked in the story.

Marin tours with ‘The Book of Mormon’

Simon Beach, Editor February 4, 2020

Josh Marin is a 2008 graduate from Harrisonburg High School who is living his dream: being on the road with the National Broadway Tour of “The Book of Mormon.” “First of all, [being in this show]...

Senior Ritt Culbreth was very excited when he was accepted into Cornell University. "I was definitely excited [when I found out]. Obviously I was super nervous leading up to when I found out," Culbreth said.

Culbreth accepted to prestigious college

Simon Beach, Editor January 31, 2020

Many seniors have gone through the process of applying to college, and these next few moths are the waiting period  for students to anticipate hearing back from those colleges. For senior Ritt Culbreth,...

Junior Jesus Cortes communicates with his father using Spanish Sign Language.

Cortes adapts to adult life through parents’ disabilities

Simon Beach, Editor January 30, 2020

Imagine having to translate a conversation between your parents and your friends’ parents any time someone new comes to your house. Or having to know what haircut you want by four years old. This is...

Junior Marquez Sly jumps through the smoke prior to the Streaks' home game versus Broadway.

Harrisonburg-Spotswood game preview

Simon Beach, Editor November 8, 2019

The Blue Streaks (5-4, 3-1 district) take on the Spotswood Trailblazers (9-0, 4-0) in a game with major postseason implications. A loss for the Streaks would take away home field advantage and they would...

Members of the Hall of Fame class of 2019 receive their plaques made from the old football stadium.

Class of 2019 Hall of Fame inducts former students, coaches

Simon Beach, Editor September 20, 2019

Standing on the stage of the auditorium, 14 former students, coaches and contributors of Harrisonburg High School athletics held plaques made from the stands at the old football stadium, commemorating...

Morgan Wallen performs at the Rockingham County Fair. Wallen is famous for the song 'Whiskey Glasses.'

Morgan Wallen thrills crowd at Rockingham County Fair

Simon Beach, Editor August 27, 2019

After a severe thunderstorm at the Rockingham County Fair on August 13, that left concert-goers soaking, thousands persevered to see up and coming country star Morgan Wallen. Wallen has racked up 4.5 million...

English teachers Aaron Cosner and Cathy Soenksen came down during the second group to grab some lunch.

English teachers Aaron Cosner and Cathy Soenksen came down during the second group to grab some lunch.

The Physical Education teachers all came down together to grab food.

The Physical Education teachers all came down together to grab food.

Sophomore Sophie Sallah helps another teacher with their second plate.

Sophomore Sophie Sallah helps another teacher with their second plate.

Teacher Paul Rath serves himself some cake along with the other Physical Education teachers.

Teacher Paul Rath serves himself some cake along with the other Physical Education teachers.

Name cards made by Fansler-Ryan's classes  helped identify the main dishes.

Name cards made by Fansler-Ryan's classes helped identify the main dishes.

Teachers Gehrie Bair and Jerry Hertzeler serve themselves food.

Teachers Gehrie Bair and Jerry Hertzeler serve themselves food.

Junior Leif McCoy performs at Clementine Cafe during a sold out concert by Low Volume on Jan. 5. McCoy's band, then known as The Governeers, opened for Low Volume.

The Magenta Shift evolves as rising student band

Simon Beach, Editor March 21, 2019

The Magenta Shift, formerly known as The Governeers, is the newest start-up band to walk the halls of Harrisonburg High School. The band includes juniors Leif McCoy, Forrest Matter and Declan Leach...

Blue Streaks Sports Talk Episode 1

Owen Stewart, Owen Marshall, Simon Beach, and Maya Waid November 30, 2018

The sports crew discusses winter athletics at HHS and national sports news.            

Senior Marcus Robinson-Jenkins powers towards the end zone. The Streaks defeated the Little Giants of Waynesboro 50-7 on Saturday, Sept. 29 at JMU's Bridgeforth stadium.

Robinson-Jenkins considers college football offers

Simon Beach, Editor November 14, 2018

Since his first carry in flag football, which he happened to take 90 yards to the house, senior Marcus Robinson-Jenkins has dreamed of playing in college. The dream is becoming closer and closer to a reality,...

The Streaks swarm onto the field for their senior night against Turner Ashby High School. The team ended the game with a shutout. Photo gallery to come.

Streaks claim fifth seed in region after brutal win over TA on senior night

Simon Beach, Editor November 4, 2018

This game was over before it started. Blue Streaks (6-4, 5-1) junior quarterback Kwentin Smiley would indeed suit up and play, after suffering a shoulder injury to his throwing arm in the second half...

Sophomore Xander Collazo plays in the Streaks' game against Waynesboro earlier this year. “Knowing that I will play a lot next year, I enjoy the limited time I get this year,” Collazo said.

Sophomores gain experience on varsity football

Simon Beach, Editor October 25, 2018

Many sophomores have gotten the opportunity of playing varsity this football season. Ryan Muncy has gotten time at quarterback, Conor Wells has gone in at strong safety and Xander Collazo has had some...

Fall brings football, flannels for favorite season

Fall brings football, flannels for favorite season

Simon Beach, Editor September 15, 2018

Fall, my favorite season, has finally rolled back around. Friday Night Lights and flannels were some of the things that didn’t make the top ten reasons why fall is the best season, but here is the rest...

Sophomore Whitney Purcell sets the ball to teammate.

Volleyball wins first playoff game in five years

Simon Beach, Editor November 3, 2017

The varsity volleyball team returned to the postseason for the first time since 2000 on Halloween night, and a common sight for William Fleming players was senior Lucie Rutherford airborne getting ready...

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