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  • "When you want to succeed as bad as you want to breathe, then you’ll be successful" ~Eric Thomas (submitted by Justin Edgecombe)
  • “If you take the time to do something correct the first time, you don’t have to spend the extra time redoing it.” (Submitted by Dr. Young)
  • “The future belongs to those who are prepared.... Education is the passport to the future.” ~Malcolm X (Submitted by Mr. Hennessy)
Do We Really Have Hawk Pride?

Do We Really Have Hawk Pride?

Kahliah Wright, Staff Writer September 15, 2022

Several athletes from different sports have had a similar experience; some Hillcrest athletes don't feel supported unless they’re winning.  For example, football player, Natanhiel Logan said, “I...

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Gun Violence

Trevon Leland, Staff Writer September 15, 2022

The negative impact of firearms during the last two decades in the United States has had the biggest impact on juvenile causes of death and young adults' life choices. The leading cause of death among...

Do The Research

Do The Research

Mharion (Miles) Mance, Staff Writer May 12, 2022

Have you or a friend ever gotten into a heated argument on Twitter? Perhaps about whether the dog flea or cat flea jumps higher. Well, who’s right? You’re right of course! After all, Google said so!...

Did We Enjoy Our Senior Year?

Did We Enjoy Our Senior Year?

Blessing Atobatele, Staff Writer May 11, 2022

When my senior year started there was already such a disconnect from us as a whole, especially since this was our first full year back from the pandemic. We were lacking so much school spirit in being...

What I Didnt Know Then

What I Didn’t Know Then

Blessing Atobatele, Staff Writer May 11, 2022

Whew Chile… freshmen me would’ve never thought this is how my high school experience would’ve gone: experiencing the first pandemic of my lifetime, mental breakdowns, and managing a job.  With...

How COVID Has Impacted Us

How COVID Has Impacted Us

Bryce Tillery and Leterious Hall May 11, 2022

COVID affected every student all over the world and put them into a weird situation with unknown expectations. On March 20th, 2020 the nation was shut down, which was supposed to just be a two week break...

Travon Lee (22)

Getting to Know Star Football Player Travon Lee

Kendall Price, Staff Writer May 10, 2022

Many of you all might already know Travon as he is very well known throughout Hillcrest not only for his athletic talent but also for his friendly nature. Travon has never had trouble making friends...

Paramount

Sonic The Hedgehog 2: A Review

Kendall Price, Staff Writer May 6, 2022

Sonic The Hedgehog 2 is a great film. Sonic 2 was a highly anticipated movie after its predecessor film shattered the box office and impressed critics, and let's just say the film definitely lived up...

Social Studies teacher Mr. Christopher Hennessy: Spring 2022

End of an Era! Saying Farewell to Mr. Hennessy

Kendall Price, Staff Writer May 6, 2022

As many of you may know Mr. Hennessy will be retiring this year. This is truly a saddening moment for Hillcrest students and staff. He is truly a great educator and coach. Mr. Hennessy leaves behind a...

Hawks Baseball

Hawks Baseball

Kendall Price, Staff Writer May 5, 2022

Are you ready for some Hawks baseball? Spring sports are finally upon us, and we’re starting things off with baseball. While the Hawks baseball program has struggled over the years, posting a negative...

Members of the 2021-22 Hawks Baseball Team: Leterious Hall, Isaiah Harris, Tyson Rose, Delvon Harvey, Deion Boyce, Jayden Mims, & Jamier Lee

Hawks Rebuilding

Leterious Hall and Bryce Tillery April 29, 2022

Hillcrest is not a well-known school when it comes to baseball, but we have some young talented players that are giving the Hawks a new identity. Your Hawks started off the season 3-11 with an upcoming...

Blessing Atobatele (22) & Ms. Kara Williams (Media Specialist) pose at the Snowball Retreat: April 2022.

The Snowball Experience of a Lifetime

Blessing Atobatele, Staff Writer April 18, 2022

Stepping outside of your comfort zone is, of course…uncomfortable, but what you gain from it is fulfilling and enriching.  Getting the opportunity to encounter people who otherwise I would never...

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