The student news site of Hillcrest High School

The Hawk Eye

Menu
  • "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)
Members of the Hillcrest BPA and Oak Forest BPA at the Regional Officers Meeting: 2016

Hillcrest Business Professionals of America Officers hold their First Regional Meeting

November 1, 2016

Hillcrest BPA Officers attended the Regional Officers Meeting held at Durbin's in Tinley Park, Illinois.  Regional schools who attended included: Oak Forest, Bremen, Tinley Park, Rich East, Rich Central...

The Hillcrest Marching Hawks pose with the Sparkling Elite Dance Team before the The Circle City Classic Parade, Indianapolis, IN 2016

The Hillcrest Marching Band Travels to Indianapolis to Perform

November 1, 2016

The Hillcrest Marching Band was invited recently to perform as the marching band for the Sparkling Elite dance team of Indianapolis, Indiana at the annual Indianapolis Circle City Classic parade. According...

The Hawks will face Marian Central Catholic Hurricanes in Woodstock, IL on Friday, November 4, 2016 at 7:00 P.M.

Hillcrest Football Passes First Round of Playoffs

October 31, 2016

On Friday, October 28th, the Hillcrest Football team (7-2) continued its historic season with a 28-27 victory over Glenbard South High School (5-4) at home. Junior Dakari Smith (#28) rushed for two...

Forensic Science Students Demonstrate Proper Lab Techniques in Mock Crime Scene

Forensic Science Students Demonstrate Proper Lab Techniques in Mock Crime Scene

October 31, 2016

Mrs. Allison’s Honors Forensic Science students are working together in teams to unravel a mock crime scene in the Hillcrest courtyards. Students from all four schools daily interact as they work together...

Anatomy Class Visits National University of Health Sciences

Anatomy Class Visits National University of Health Sciences

October 26, 2016

Mrs. Brenetta Allison’s Anatomy students were excited to attend the National University of Health Science field school trip recently. This opportunity allowed students to connect classroom lab instruction...

BPA Promotes School Spirit for the State-Bound Football Team

BPA Promotes School Spirit for the State-Bound Football Team

October 25, 2016

Hillcrest’s Business Professionals of America had a busy Monday promoting Coach Cole and the Hillcrest Football Team.   With the of help of IMC Specialist Mrs. Hope Smith, BPA made banners and posters...

Hillcrest BPA students preparing to sell their donuts: (L to R) Tia Pollard, Alleya Arzu, Delois Ivery, Pierre Tutson, and Raqeeb Yarrow.

Dunkin Donuts Helps BPA with Revenue

October 25, 2016

Dunkin Donuts of Oak Forest (located on 167th street across from Wal-Mart) has decided to make a difference with Hillcrest's High School Business Professional of America Organization. Not only has Manager...

Hillcrest Art Society announces annual “Haunted at the Hill”

Hillcrest Art Society announces annual “Haunted at the Hill”

October 24, 2016

The Hillcrest Art Society announces its annual “Haunted at the Hill,” a ghoulish spectacular of film and haunted revelries the Friday, October 28th. Returning for its fourth year, this year’s theme...

Cover art of the Hillcrest Cookbook

Hillcrest Releases Cookbook to Raise Scholarship Money

October 21, 2016

In honor of Hillcrest High School’s 50th anniversary, FACS teacher Mrs. Jean Sweeney has organized the compilation and sale of a Hillcrest cookbook. Monies raised from the sale of the cookbooks will...

Students from Mr. Rappolds Geology class and Mr. Mooneys Ecology Club enjoyed a field trip to Starved Rock State Park.

Hillcrest Students Extend the Classroom to Hiking Trails and Waterfalls

October 21, 2016

In partnership with science teacher Mr. Rappold and his Geology class, fellow science teacher Mr. Mooney and the Ecology club recently traveled to the Starved Rock State Park near Oglesby, Illinois. The...

Hillcrest Hawks Mathletes Team after their victory at T.F. South: 10/19/2016

Hillcrest Mathletes Take Gold at T.F. South

October 20, 2016

On Wednesday, October 19, 2016, the Hillcrest Hawk Mathletes finished in 1st place, beating conference rivals Tinley Park, T.F. North, and T.F. South at T. F. South High School in Lansing, IL. For the...

DECA Students at the Oak Brook Fall Leadership Conference (L to R): Kandi Pickett, Tyler Allen, Destiny Jackson, Ron Luu. Francis Brown, & Taliah Woodson

Hillcrest DECA students participate in Fall Leadership Conference

October 14, 2016

On Thursday, September 29th, Hillcrest DECA students Taliah Woodson (DECA President), Ron Luu (DECA Vice President), Francis Brown (DECA Treasurer), Tyler Allen, Destiny Jackson, and Kandi Pickett were...

Load More Stories
Activate Search
Home
Press Releases