Bowling Hawk State Finals Appearance
February 5, 2020
Junior boys’ bowler Malik Brandon had quite the 2019-2020 season. His 201 pin season average led the team, but his leadership, sportsmanship, and positive attitude towards his teammates, coaches, and opponents was what made Malik a standout student athlete. Even when Malik was not bowling his best,...
Is It Safe?
Anisa Richard, Staff Writer
December 18, 2019
Statistics show that 90,000 people are missing in the United States at any time. Many of them are found dead or alive but some remain missing for periods of years or decades, leaving the families in grief with no closure at all. It's very common, and it could be happening near you at this exact moment....
Scrooge: The Musical
Tofunmi Adegbite, Staff Writer
December 13, 2019
To conclude the end of the semester, the Drama Club recreates the magic of a classic Christmas story into their own version called “Scrooge.” For those of you who don’t know Scrooge comes from the Christmas movie, A Christmas Carol (itself based on the novel A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens...
The Light at the End of the Tunnel
Dezaray English, Staff Writer
December 12, 2019
As I come to my last few months of my senior year at Hillcrest, I've sat back and reflected on my time here and how I've grown and changed. I think about all the ups and downs, the good and bad times, the obstacles I've overcome, and how my experience has helped me prepare for the future ahead. Very ofte...
CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE: 2019 EDITION
Alauna Rupert, Staff Writer
December 11, 2019
Christmas is coming up and, if you’re like me, you haven’t even thought about what gifts you are going to buy for anyone. Even though Christmas is supposed to be the happiest time of the year, there is a lot of stress that goes into finding the perfect gift. This is especially true if you plan on...
Hawks Track & Field 2020: A Preview
James Edgecombe, Staff Writer
December 10, 2019
The Hillcrest Hawks Track & Field team has started conditioning and preparing for a shot at the state championship this year. Practice is being held right after school, three days out of the week, in our newly obtained field house. The Hawks practices will start in the weight room and participan...
What’s Up With These Prices?
Rafiat Yarrow, Staff Writer
November 13, 2019
During the Fall of 2016, I was a freshman and one of the most important changes in my life was having to buy school lunch everyday. During this time, a parent could send their student with about five dollars a day, and the student would be able to buy a burger, fries, and a drink for less than what they...
Twirling Off to a Strong Finish!
Alleah Morgan, Staff Writer
November 9, 2019
Going into my first year of high school, I didn’t know what to expect. Many people get involved in the different clubs and activities that the school has to offer. I chose to be a part of the Hillcrest Marching Band. I became a majorette my freshman year. Over the course of four years, I’ve grown so ...
Last Minute Additions
Tofunmi Adegbite, Staff Writer
November 9, 2019
Many Hillcrest students might have noticed a slight change in the school recently. Throughout the course of the 2018-2019 school year, the district has been working on a new project for all the schools, and it has recently been completed following the beginning of the 2019-2020 school year. That'...
Coming Up at Hillcrest: November 2019
James Edgecombe, Staff Writer
November 8, 2019
The Hillcrest High School Varsity Football team advanced to the second round of the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) playoffs. The Hawks will be facing off against the Friars of Fenwick High School. The game is scheduled for kickoff on Saturday, November 9th at 2:00 p.m. central time at Trito...
