Highland High School

By: Tammy Curtis, Managing Editor The Highland Band program has evolved every year, earning numerous marching and concert band Superior awards. Last April, the Highland Band won the Inaugural title of 4A State Concert Band Champions. Newly elected District Two State Representative Trey Steimel visited the Highland High School band on Feb. 24 to recognize CC their accomplishments. “When I think back to my high schooldays, which is a heck of a…

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Numbers talk, we all know that. We also know that anyone can manipulate data and numerical percentages to further a plight or cause. Standardized testing measures in public schools help in determining possible inequities in general education. However, too often data is misused, interpreted to fit a particular agenda or misread in ways that perpetuate an inaccurate story. My name is Andrea Pendarvis and I am a proud English teacher at Highland…

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Highland High School Student Council and Hardy Sweet Shop presents the Teddy Bear Toss on Dec. 19 at the A.L. Hutson Center.During the Highland Rebels vs. Forrest City Mustangs Game, teddy bears will be tossed to the gym floor. Whoever gets closest to an “X” on the floor will win a $50 gift card.Participants can bring a new teddy bear or any stuffed animal to the event.

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The Highland Marching Ban brought home Firsts in Division Percussion, Color Guard, Drum Major and First Division Band from the Bulldog Marching Invitational on Oct. 8 in Walcott. Evan Brunern also brought home Outstanding Soloist of the Day. The Highland Band excelled over all other bands in the competition with the highest score of the day. By: Tammy Curtis, Managing Editor To say the Highland High School Band had a phenomenal year…

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Photo SubmittedHighland High School hosted a College & Military Fair at AL Hutson on Thursday, September 8. Representatives from over 20 organizations visited with students about college and career opportunities. Over 100 participants from HHS attended the event organized by High School Counselor, Kelly Mahaffey. Mahaffey said that she’s so thankful that these schools and organizations took the time to come and visit with our students at Highland. She hopes to provide…

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