The Hawk Eye

  • "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)
The Hero Project (Chapter One)

The Hero Project (Chapter One)

Ninasymone Scott, Staff Writer September 19, 2022

Centuries had passed by since the guardians became gods watching over the earth. The Divine eventually returned to the magic realm, searching in and out for the guardians and any other magic beings that...

Building From The Ground Up

Building From The Ground Up

Amarria Jackson, Staff Writer September 16, 2022

The pandemic in 2020 ruined multiple activities for students at Hillcrest High school. Sports and extracurricular activities got thinner, and the people in these activities became uninterested. One group...

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...

Image by F. Muhammad from Pixabay

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...

The Hero Project (Proglogue)

The Hero Project (Proglogue)

Ninasymone Scott, Staff Writer September 12, 2022

You’ve heard myths and stories about creatures such as fairies, witches, and elves. Magical creatures that you would never believe are real. Except they are, and the magical realm was hidden from the...

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!...

Getting to know the 22 Valedictorian: Jennifer Okechukwu

Getting to know the ’22 Valedictorian: Jennifer Okechukwu

Kendall Price, Staff Writer May 11, 2022

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...

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...

Do people spend too much time staring at screens?

Do people spend too much time staring at screens?

Trevon Leland, Staff Writer May 9, 2022

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...

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...

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