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Sweta Kunver

Sweta Kunver, Staff Reporter

Sweta Kunver is a senior at Harrisonburg High School and a page editor for the Newsstreak. She is very fond of sweaters, even in the summer, and enjoys the fall because it isn’t too hot or too cold. Sweta may be forgetful at times, but she can pull out random facts about anything out of thin air like it’s nothing. As for what she does in her spare time, Sweta enjoys watching movies, making playlists and spending time with her family and friends. Her goal after high school is to take a trip back to Nepal and take in the beauty of the land as a blessing before she goes off to college.

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(Right to Left) Seniors Kate Cummings and Lily Gusler gaze across the school parking lot during a Fine Arts Learning Community activity during their freshman year 2016-2017.

A letter to the class of 2020

Sweta Kunver, Staff Reporter March 28, 2020

As of March 23, Governor Ralph Northam ordered that the school year of 2019-2020 be over, officially noting that students cannot return to school due to the pandemic. As a senior who is meant to graduate...

Junior Ryan Muncy motivates teammates with a sign that reads, "WE BELIEVE" in the fourth quarter.

Junior Ryan Muncy motivates teammates with a sign that reads, "WE BELIEVE" in the fourth quarter.

Senior Jaylin Smith charges down the field after retrieving a fumble.

Senior Jaylin Smith charges down the field after retrieving a fumble.

After receiving the ball, senior Kwentin Smiley avoids Rockbridge defense and runs down the field in attempt to gain yards.

After receiving the ball, senior Kwentin Smiley avoids Rockbridge defense and runs down the field in attempt to gain yards.

Senior Kwentin Smiley tries to juke Rockbridge defense, heading towards the sideline.

Senior Kwentin Smiley tries to juke Rockbridge defense, heading towards the sideline.

Sophomore Keenan Glago throws the ball towards offense.

Sophomore Keenan Glago throws the ball towards offense.

Senior Kwentin Smiley runs the yards trying to avoid Rockbridge defense.

Senior Kwentin Smiley runs the yards trying to avoid Rockbridge defense.

In attempt to regain possession of the ball, Harrisonburg defense pushes Rockbridge offense back a couple yards.

In attempt to regain possession of the ball, Harrisonburg defense pushes Rockbridge offense back a couple yards.

Harrisonburg defense lines up against Rockbridge offense, awaiting the call to start the play.

Harrisonburg defense lines up against Rockbridge offense, awaiting the call to start the play.

Senior Kwentin Smiley catches the ball and leaves Rockbridge defense behind in his attempt to gain yards.

Senior Kwentin Smiley catches the ball and leaves Rockbridge defense behind in his attempt to gain yards.

Sophomore Keenan Glago tries to soften up the referee before the game.

Sophomore Keenan Glago tries to soften up the referee before the game.

Senior Skala Barakay holds a sign up in front of the White House during the Kurdish protest.

Barakay experiences unity in Kurdish protest in D.C.

Sweta Kunver, Staff Reporter October 29, 2019

Lines of buses and cars headed up north from Harrisonburg to the nation’s capital for an important part of Kurdish history. In these past couple weeks, President Trump has been taking troops out of parts...

Senior Spencer Spears reads aloud her speech into a megaphone.

[Photo] Spears, Benevento-Zahner hold strikes for climate change recognition

October 2, 2019

Senior Spencer Spears reads aloud her speech into a megaphone.

Junior Silas Benevento-Zahner looks out into the crowd as he pauses before speaking again.

Junior Silas Benevento-Zahner looks out into the crowd as he pauses before speaking again.

A teenager holds up a sign that reads, "There are no jobs on a dead planet," amidst the crowd of climate change protesters.

A teenager holds up a sign that reads, "There are no jobs on a dead planet," amidst the crowd of climate change protesters.

Mayor Deana Reed and Vice Mayor Sal Romero overlook the strike.

Mayor Deana Reed and Vice Mayor Sal Romero overlook the strike.

A leader from James Madison University recites a poem to the group of protesters.

A leader from James Madison University recites a poem to the group of protesters.

A leader from Eastern Mennonite University leads a chant with the crowd.

A leader from Eastern Mennonite University leads a chant with the crowd.

Protesters crowd around Court Square in participation of the global climate strike.

Protesters crowd around Court Square in participation of the global climate strike.

Protesters circle around speakers on Court Square.

Protesters circle around speakers on Court Square.

Black Student Union members gather at tables at the beginning of the banquet.

Black Student Union members gather at tables at the beginning of the banquet.

Black Student Union members and advisors come together to decorate for the banquet.

Black Student Union members and advisors come together to decorate for the banquet.

Senior Salem Addisu dons the Kente stole given by advisor Cassandra Copeland

Senior Salem Addisu dons the Kente stole given by advisor Cassandra Copeland

Advisor Cassandra Copeland gifts senior Pierre Mbala a black cord representing members' commitment to the club.

Advisor Cassandra Copeland gifts senior Pierre Mbala a black cord representing members' commitment to the club.

Seniors Glorious Njoroge, Ivanna Mensah-Agyekum, Angel Hendrix, Pierre Mbala and Salem Addisu face the banquet crowd with their certificates and stoles.

[Photo] BSU hosts annual banquet to finish off the year

June 4, 2019

Seniors Glorious Njoroge, Ivanna Mensah-Agyekum, Angel Hendrix, Pierre Mbala and Salem Addisu face the banquet crowd with their certificates and stoles.

BSU senior members hold lit candles as right of passage for the next part of their lives.

BSU senior members hold lit candles as right of passage for the next part of their lives.

A candle is held to a flame during the lighting ceremony of the Black Student Union banquet.

A candle is held to a flame during the lighting ceremony of the Black Student Union banquet.

Guest speaker Jeremy Aldrich tells a joke that does not win over the crowd.

Guest speaker Jeremy Aldrich tells a joke that does not win over the crowd.

Guitar proven to be easiest instrument to learn

Guitar proven to be easiest instrument to learn

Sweta Kunver, Staff Reporter April 16, 2019

I’ve had my guitar for almost four years now. I remember asking my parents for one on my thirteenth birthday and since then, I’ve fallen in love with the simple strum of six chords. I’ve also gone...

Seniors Anna Rath, Farah Raghab, Elisavet Savides and James Frakes gather in the auditorium commons for a group picture.

Student project prevents early trauma in children of Harrisonburg

Sweta Kunver, Staff Reporter April 12, 2019

Through voluntary practices, special programs and classes, HHS is trying to give back to the community. One example of this is the Government Honors Service Learning class taught by social studies...

Senior Blane Murphy spends time with his brother, Jason Murphy. Jason died of a fentanyl overdose, leading to Blane to fight the stigma associated with drug addiction.

Murphy fights for addiction awareness after brother’s death

Sweta Kunver, Staff Reporter February 15, 2019

“I somehow wish I could’ve reversed it," senior Blane Murphy said. According to the Center on Addiction, twenty-three million Americans are battling a drug addiction, and Blane Murphy’s brother,...

Papers are held with 'DACA' written on them.

Rodriguez shares a few words for DACA participants

Sweta Kunver, Staff Reporter January 23, 2019

According to the Migration Policy Institute, every year one million legal immigrants are traveling to the U.S. in search of a change. Since the Obama era, Deferred Action For Childhood Arrivals (DACA)...

Seniors Kobe Johnson (left) and Brandon Stees (right) share a moment alone as freshman Mariah Cane observes.

Unified Basketball hosts tournament

Sweta Kunver, Staff Reporter November 26, 2018

Senior Andre Beeton Torres drives to the basket to make a lay up.

Senior Andre Beeton Torres drives to the basket to make a lay up.

Ella Shminkey Ward claps during the third quarter of the first game.

Ella Shminkey Ward claps during the third quarter of the first game.

Senior Brandon Stees lays low as John Lopez stays up high to guard the potential shot.

Senior Brandon Stees lays low as John Lopez stays up high to guard the potential shot.

Donnie Winton sneaks past his opponent in an attempt to get to the basket.

Donnie Winton sneaks past his opponent in an attempt to get to the basket.

Coach Susie Bocock humors Aland Hussein on the sidelines.

Coach Susie Bocock humors Aland Hussein on the sidelines.

Francisco Celestino Velasco dives for the ball.

Francisco Celestino Velasco dives for the ball.

Freshman Mariah Cane (left) guides Ella Schminkey Ward across the court.

Freshman Mariah Cane (left) guides Ella Schminkey Ward across the court.

Francisco Celestino Velasco attempts to make a shot over the defense.

Francisco Celestino Velasco attempts to make a shot over the defense.

Aland Hussein (right) and Destiny Lambert (left) exchange a friendly high five.

Aland Hussein (right) and Destiny Lambert (left) exchange a friendly high five.

Senior Brandon Stees locks in to take a shot.

Senior Brandon Stees locks in to take a shot.

Owen Johnston and his teammates run the 400 meter during practice.

Varsity cross country team competes for sixth, seventh spots

Sweta Kunver, Staff Reporter October 25, 2018

For the varsity boys cross country team, everyday there is a competition working hard and running faster to make it to the top seven. Coach Matt Denlinger keeps track of the everchanging ranks and progress...

Cinnamon rolls' various qualities make them the best dessert

Cinnamon rolls’ various qualities make them the best dessert

Sweta Kunver, Staff Reporter October 17, 2018

Eating a whole cinnamon roll, I started to think about how interesting the concept of such a dessert. The shape, the sweetness and the soft dough combined with the spices like cinnamon and sometimes cardamom....

Junior Precious Carper gets her blood drawn during her lunch block.

[Photo] Students donate blood at semi-annual blood drive

April 26, 2018

Junior Precious Carper gets her blood drawn during her lunch block.

Coburn predicts the success of this year's marching band

Coburn predicts the success of this year’s marching band

Sweta Kunver, Staff Reporter August 16, 2017

Q&A- Madisyn Coburn   Q: How would you describe this year’s theme? A: “[This year’s theme is] based around time, time warps. It’s inspired by Salvador Dali’s painting The Persistence...

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