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!...

Jennifer is a multi-talented individual and the best and brightest Hillcrest has to offer. She has made a huge impact on Hillcrest during her tenure at the school and will surely go on to live a productive...

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...

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...

According to a study by DataReportal, a person on average will spend up to seven hours a day staring at an electronic screen. Despite that, Americans actually spend less time on electronics than the worldwide...

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...

Javoi Lee has been an exceptional student throughout his time at Hillcrest high school. He has maintained a 5.5 GPA, is the Vice President of our National Honor Society, and has just made his decision...

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...

Freshman Leadership Students volunteered at the Teen Center Saturday morning. They worked alongside another group of volunteers to sort clothes for the center's Thrift Store. The two small groups were...

Tuesday, April 26th all four district 228 schools gathered their strongest at Tinley Park to participate in this traditional event. Competitors were split into weight class and categories of bench, squat,...

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...

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...