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Student Artists Hosting an Exhibition of Their Own

Student Preparing Artwork

Student artist, Ryan McLean, prepares his photography for the Honors Exhibition. Photo by Madison McKenna

By Madison McKenna
The 2010 HHS Art Department Annual Honors Exhibition will soon be on display at the Cultural Arts Alliance. “Not only does the show give the students an opportunity to have their work displayed in a gallery,” explains Sandra Livis, president and executive director of the CAA, “It allows the CAA to offer the community access to great art.”

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2010 03 05 Mady McKenna Arts and Entertainment
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A New Approach to Charity

Photo: Heidi Schillinger and Elise LeCrone of Microfinance Club

Juniors Heidi Schillinger and Elise LeCrone display baskets and jewelry to be sold by the school's Microfinance Club, raising money for loans to women in Malawi. Photo by Rachel Graubart

by Rachel Graubart
Juniors Elise LeCrone and Heidi Schillinger started the school’s Microfinance Club, in January to create a more sustainable form of aid to African women and  raise awareness about social issues extending beyond our local community. Continue reading ›

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Meeting the Principal Candidates

Dr. Sarah Ahern, one of two finalists for the high school principal position, speaks at the public forum. Photo by Nate Clark

By Nate Clark
Tuesday night, March 2, parents and teachers where invited to ask questions of the final two principal candidates, Dr. Sarah Ahern and Ms. Alyson Geary, in the high school auditorium for a public forum. This question and answer session helped give Superintendent Dr. Phelan valuable feedback from attendees, as well as giving the public a chance to get to know the next high school principal. According to Dr. Phelan both candidates are so strong, “I really can’t make a bad decision on this.” Continue reading ›

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Students and Administration Explore Academic Integrity

Photo: Student Summit 2010

Mike Maresca (left) and Amanda Carbaneu (right) watch fellow class mate Cam Linares as he organizes the student ideas on academic honesty at the Summit Meeting. Photo by Kate Potenzone.

By Katie Potenzone
On February 11, a student from every advisory met at a Summit Meeting to voice their ideas about academic integrity at Hopkinton High School. The administration is turning to students this year in hopes of gaining knowledge about student cheating. Since the summer time, plans of having a student meeting about issues related to academic honesty have been in the works. Continue reading ›

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Call for Submissions: HHS PHOTO CONTEST

Call for Submissions: HHS PHOTO CONTEST sponsored by Photo Club encourages all students to enter their best photography in this year’s contest. All photography accepted (darkroom and digital, color and black & white). Printed photographs must be at least 5x 7 and submitted in the submission box located in C203.  Digital files must be emailed to hhsphotoclub@gmail.com. New deadline Friday, March 5th. Prizes will be awarded for the best images in two categories: Color and Black & White. Any HHS student can enter. See Mady McKenna for any questions.

Ryan McLean won "Best in Show" in last year's HS student photo contest.

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Scavenger Hunt Questions Contest

Below are the scavenger hunt questions. For all the instructions/rules for winning one of the gift cards, see the last article posted (http://hhspress.org/?p=1557).

Questions-
1. Post a comment anywhere on the site.
2. What was the final score of the wrestling match on January 12?
3. Where is William Kamkwamba from? Also include the last sentence of the article (just so we know you actually read it).
4. Name at least four people who performed at the Acoustic Coffee House on December 4. (They MUST be mentioned in an hhspress article.)
5. Name three of the prizes given to winners on Bingo Night. (Hint: October 22)
6. What does “The Mystery Machine” do?
7. Name the two students who started The Red Cross Club.
8. What is Golden Pond’s goal for the future?
9. How many photos are in the slideshow that goes with the “Christmas At Fenway A Success” article?
10. Suggest one or more ways we can help promote hhspress.

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Complete hhspress Scavenger Hunt for a chance to win Dunkin Donuts Gift Cards!

Senior Nicole Rumrill, Assistant Editor of the school newspaper, reads articles in the scavenger hunt as she prepares to edit. Photo by Jenn Tate.

By Jenn Tate
Starting on Monday, February 8, Hopkinton High School’s students will have a chance to win one of two gift cards to Dunkin Donuts through a scavenger hunt held by the Newspaper Club. Continue reading ›

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Goals for Golden Pond’s Future

Golden Pond Medical Facility located on 50 Main Street in Hopkinton has many new expansion plans lined up for the near future. Photo By Grace Centola

By Grace Centola
Hopkinton’s assisted living facility Golden Pond is hoping to get the “okay” from the town to go forward in its plan to expand the medical facility. The medical facility wants to expand due to an increase in business and residents.  Continue reading ›
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On the Long Road to Victory: Hiller Varsity Wrestling

Photos and article by Johanna Berton
The Hiller’s Varsity Wrestling team dominated visiting team Shepard Hill last night, January 12th. The Hillers (4-8) started off with a struggle, losing 18 to 0 in the first three matches, but they quickly recovered and did not allow their opponent to score again. The Hillers came off with their fourth win of the season, with an impressive score of 59 to 18. Continue reading ›

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