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Senior Nikki Hansen and sophomore Lainey Cosgrove act out an ending scene of the musical theatre classs original musical. The cast of Who Done Did It? A Juicebox Murder Mystery Extravaganza: The Musical presented three performances of the original piece. As we started to practice this musical, it became clear that nothing about it was concrete, senior and student director Evan Warren said. Every aspect of the show could, and would, be changed completely at any given moment. We were practicing a show that was still being created. We were in a show that was still alive. And that was an amazing experience.

Rock Hill Round-Up: May 2-8

Haley Medeiros, Editor-in-Chief
May 6, 2021
The girls softball team celebrates their district win. In their inaugural year, the girls became 5A district champs.

Rock Hill Round-Up: April 25- 30

Wesley Barrett, Reporter
April 29, 2021
The cast of Who Done Did It? A Juicebox Murder Mystery Extravaganza: The Musical! rehearses in the blackbox. The class has worked on the musical since December, and will perform their student-written piece April 28, 29, and 30. Every aspect of the show could, and would, be changed completely at any given moment, senior and student director Evan Warren said. We were practicing a show that was still being created. We were in a show that was still alive.

Musical theatre class prepares for performance of original musical

Haley Medeiros, Editor-in-Chief
April 29, 2021
A student looks at prom information and shops for a suit. The first prom will be at the Legacy West Renaissance in Plano. Its the first ever Rock Hill prom which is really cool, principal Dustin Toth said. The venue is awesome down there in Legacy, and its a brand new hotel. Its going to be a nice, fun time, especially after doing hardly anything for the last year.

Students, staff plan school’s 1st prom

Haley Medeiros, Editor-in-Chief
April 19, 2021
Senior Sophia Cody (Shade) haunts freshman Sasha Sims (Mary Blanton). The company has rehearsed the show since late December. “I learned a lot about professionalism and new techniques,” Sims said. “That definitely aided in my growth a lot.”

UIL One-Act Play advances through ‘Zone,’ takes home individual awards

Haley Medeiros and Carly Schmidt
April 7, 2021
Senior Hayden Miller (Dr. Todd) comforts freshman Sasha Sims (Mary Blanton) in a scene of Cry of the Peacock. The UIL One Act Play Company advanced through Zone and placed as an Alternate School at district. The team also took home several individual awards, including Best Technician, All Star Cast and Best Tech Crew.

Rock Hill Round-Up: March 28-April 3

Haley Medeiros, Editor-in-Chief
March 29, 2021
Students wear masks while celebrating at a pep rally earlier this year. Governor Greg Abbott announced that the mask mandate will be lifted March 10. Todays announcement does not abandon safe practices that Texans have mastered over the past year, Abbott said. With this executive order, we are ensuring that all businesses and families in Texas have the freedom to determine their own destiny.

Updated- School responds to recent mask mandate lift

Haley Medeiros, Editor-in-Chief
March 3, 2021
Cheer holds up signs at the spring Meet the Blue Hawks event. Other clubs such as color guard and the Rockettes performed, as well. The event took place in the high school arena and introduced spring athletics.

Photo of the Week- Cheer performs routine at spring ‘Meet the Blue Hawks’ celebration

Haley Medeiros
February 22, 2021
Color guard spins their flags at the Meet the Blue Hawks spring athletics event. The event featured performances by cheer and the Rockettes.

Rock Hill Round-Up: Jan. 31- Feb. 6

Haley Medeiros, Editor-in-Chief
February 1, 2021
Sophomore Rami Shihabi dances at a pep rally as the only male on the Rockette drill team. He is the first boy to perform with the Rockettes. “The first time I saw Rami dance I was astounded at his ability to pick up movement,” junior Gracie Fisher said. “If the teacher told him to do something he would just go for it and nail it the first try. He is never afraid of a challenge.” 

Mr. Rockette high kicks gender barriers on drill team

Grant Johnson, HTN Daily News Director
January 28, 2021
Frisco Petland protestor stands outside the location on their busiest day with a sign that reads Sick & Dead Pets at Frisco Petland. In the following article, journalists and seniors Grant Johnson and Khshaeta Cama cover the investigation of the Frisco location.

Watchdogs of Petland

Grant Johnson and Khshaeta Cama
January 28, 2021
National Art Honor Society tie dyes t-shirts at their Halloween social in October. The society will host their induction ceremony Jan. 14.

Rock Hill Round-Up: Jan. 10-16

Haley Medeiros, Editor-in-Chief
January 12, 2021
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