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Dana Garcia

Dana Garcia, Hill Top Times Assistant Editor

Dana Garcia is a junior at Rock Hill High School. This is her second year on staff, and she is one of the assistant editors on the team. Dana's favorite hobbies are to watch her favorite TV shows or go golfing for fun. She also enjoys reading and writing in her free time.

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Showcased is one of the beams displayed at the event with signatures from parents, students and others who participated.

PISD hosts second ‘Sign the Beam’ tradition for Walnut Grove

November 18, 2022
Featured is the strawberry macaroons sitting beside the hot Roasted Chestnut Latte.

Column: Summer Moon Coffee Review

November 14, 2022
Graphic created by Dana Garcia.

Top 10 Hilarious Celebrity Halloween Costumes

November 6, 2022
A graphic by Wes Phipps depicts the new curriculums and forum that will be portrayed at Walnut Grove. The model that we are staying at right now is that you will stay at the school you are at, and you would just ride the bus over or drive yourself over for that program if needed, said Dr. Greg Bradley.

New Prosper ISD High School opening fall 2023

October 20, 2022
Sophomore Tolu Oyesanya watches Disney+ during her free time and loves watching all the movies that inspire her life.“There was something about that feeling of anticipation as the Disney movie intro started playing; displaying its majestic castle and lots of sparkles,” Oyesanya said. Many of the classic movies have their own greater lessons to learn from as one gets older.

The magic in movies

September 26, 2022
Freshman Anukta Ashok is moved by the amount of posters she has to prepare before the week starts. Showing the different colors of craft paper with painted names of sorority houses, Yeah, It was fun. It was independent work, Ashok said, We got to paint our own thing for our grade levels. These posters will all be hung up in the commons area where everyone can see them on Tuesday for Sorority vs. Fraternity day.

STUCO holds decorating event to prepare for homecoming week

September 13, 2022
Senior Aiden Benson tapes up balloons for the senior hallway. This year is my senior year, so the fact that I got to go to school on a Sunday and help decorate and do the hallway was just a lot of fun, Benson said. Im just trying to make the most of it, being my last year in high school. He is thrilled to go to the homecoming dance and show the underclassmen what the dance is about.

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Senior Natalie DeChiane, Kira Watson, and junior Debanshi Pattanaik all paint one of the band signs to go up in the main common area. I had a lot of fun. It was kind of stressful at some points, but I always really enjoy coming to Rock Hill and decorating, DeChaine said. She hopes to make this year the best for high school band.

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Junior Celine Delima helps cut out paper to put on the poster for the junior hallway. I got to hang out with my friends and be able to help out, Delima said. For homecoming, she is happy to spend time with her friends.

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Freshmen Rhesa Chander, Yuktha Vangaveti, Nehmat Kaur, Anukta Ashok, Akshara Ramaswamy, and Harmony Tran all decorate the upstairs main hallway for Sorority vs. Fraternity day. I didn’t like it at first, but then once we came up with a lot of the ideas, it became super creative, Chander said, Then I realized that I loved it. I’m really enjoying it. So far, their first year at Rock Hill has been exciting for them.

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Sophomore Zoey Cushing paints a sophomore sign to hang in the biology hallway for homecoming week. I think everyone really contributed to it this year, Cushing said, I think the hallways showed the Hollywood spirit. She is looking forward to showing the school spirit by dressing up.

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Senior Xen De Guzman and freshman Shanera De Guzman make posters to hang up and encourage people to join HOSA. All the outfits are super cool, and all the other outfits for the rest of the week are super interesting, so Im excited for those, Xen said. Being part of a club that also takes part in these homecoming traditions is a great way to celebrate homecoming at Rock Hill.

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While working on one of the many freshman posters, freshman Claire Fassett is excited to participate in the Hollywood themed homecoming weekdays. I think most people are going for an old Hollywood style; thats what I really like about it, Fassett said. For it being her first two months in high school, she is happy to say she is part of the Blue Hawks at Rock Hill High School.

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Cutting out paper and putting the buttons altogether, seniors Callie Romero and Josey Claggett will be passing these out on behalf of STUCO. Theres Dustin Toth, Blue Hawks, Rock Hill, and Prosper, Texas, Romero said, Its just like for sororities when they have buttons to show what school and house you go to. They believe it will be a fun way to show school spirit around the hallways on Tuesday.

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Senior Kristen Mitei and her friends make sorority buttons for Sorority vs. Fraternity day. I’m super excited because even though the theme caught me by surprise in the beginning, I think it’s really cute, Mitei said, All the decorations just came together very well. These buttons will be passed out on Tuesday to all students and teachers that would like to participate.

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Cutting out stars for the freshman hallway, freshman Chelsey Nguyen is excited to experience her first homecoming week in high school. I think [dress-up days] are a fun interactive way of showing the school’s spirit with homecoming coming around, Nguyen said, I really like how it includes a lot of pop culture and the things we see on social media. Seeing all of these decorations stood out to her and her friends on celebrating homecoming.

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Cezanne Rowland decorates the senior hallway with other students that put up even more Hollywood-themed posters. I think all the days are something that people can get a laugh out of, and I think thats what its all about. Just having fun, Rowland said. She loves being an administrator at Rock Hill since she still gets to participate in every event, just like any other student.

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Junior Angelina Alcala works hard at painting the Thursday poster, elevated for all of the memories she will make for this years homecoming season. I feel like this year you have to think a lot more about what you should wear and how you portray yourself towards the Hollywood theme, Alcala said. Participating in this weeks dress-up days is another way to celebrate with her friends.

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Juniors Angelina Alcala and Masa Taha show their enthusiasm by painting the Soccer Mom vs. BBQ Dad Thursday poster. Honestly, I think it was pretty creative. People can do a lot with the idea, Taha said. She is thrilled about this homecoming season and happy celebrating it with her friends.

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Junior Emily Thompson makes a sign to put up in the commons area in the front of the school. She paints some school spirit with junior Savannah Bray. I do believe it is going to be super fun because it gets people to interact, Thompson said. She is super excited to be on the Rockettes this year and to perform at all the games, especially the homecoming game.

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Junior Savannah Bray decorates signs outside Rock Hill High School. She is excited about what homecoming week has to offer this year. I think its really different from what we have done in the past years, Bray said, I feel like its something that people wouldnt really expect to do. She is also a Rockette and loves football season since she gets to perform at every game.

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As their routine comes to an end, the cheer team poses facing the cheerful crowd. Buy into the purpose of your team or program, senior and head cheer captain Nicole Bitner said. Being fully committed will make your program more successful because everyone will work towards the same goal 100%. Bitner appreciates all who came to support the fall athletes, as it shows the love and spirit of Rock Hill.

‘Meet the Blue Hawks’ honors Fall season athletes

August 26, 2022
Applauding with his friends on the yell leading team, senior Aiden Benson cheers on the athletes being announced. My advice to future yell leaders is to have fun, senior and yell leader Grace Quinn said. Dont be afraid to look a little stupid. Its only embarrassing if you are embarrassed. Honestly, no one is going to care or remember in five years or even in the next five hours. Benson is the captain of the yell leader team and has been involved in it for the past two years.

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With a smile on her face, junior Kiera Parks performs on the field as junior lieutenant of the Rockettes. To me, being a Blue Hawk means being respectful of others and always putting others before yourself, Parks said. Highlighting every memory daily, she is glad she got to perform at Meet the Blue Hawks.

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Senior Caiden Brackens screams out of excitement when his name is displayed on the scoreboard. Do not give up--always practice-- and it will be fun once you get to the fun part, Brackens said. He is looking forward to teaching the new freshmen in the band and hopes to have a successful last school year. This year, I hope we get past the state [championships,] Brackens said.

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Junior Chris Gory was excited to see many of his friends with him while walking out with the varsity football team during Meet the Blue Hawks. What motivates me is being out there with people you call your brothers, and family, Gory said, Its a big family support, so being together as one is what motivates me to play ball. Eager to kick off the year, Gory is happy to have a community that supports the team at every game.

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Sophomore Ashley Petrollese walks out of the blue hawk tent and onto the field with her varsity swim and water polo teammates. After trying multiple sports, swimming is the only sport that I felt that I fit, Petrollese said. Swimming has not only helped me stay fit, but it also allowed me to branch out in so many different ways. Petrollese encourages future Blue Hawk athletes to believe in themselves so that they can achieve their goals.

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Memories resurfaced for most of the administrators that attended the event. Its the funny photos that you look back on. Its the oh, do you remember... Its just a time to capture each moment that you can, assistant principal Jennifer Marthiljohni said. She loved seeing all the seniors together again, reliving moments she went through when she was in high school.

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After dropping her twin sons off at college for the first time, assistant principal Jennifer Marthiljohni felt motivated to create more memories for upcoming seniors. I just dropped my boys off to college, and I think for them, it was just a moment of pause, Marthiljohni said. A moment of just like, this is it, my last sunrise right at the beginning of my last year here, and it just makes it more memorable. Mrs. MJ and the other administrators have more senior activities to kick off the new school year.

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At the annual Rock Hill senior sunrise, the Class of 2023 students rejoices in their last few moments of summer before starting their final year in high school. “The sunrise was beautiful, and it was nice watching it with the people close to me,” senior Meg Kalagara said. Kalagara is excited to spend time with her friends in the upcoming school year and savor her last moments of high school.

Seniors arise for the sunrise

August 16, 2022
A graphic provided by the Rock Hill Prom Instagram page apprises the prom theme of Casino Royale and other information. Its something you can share with your friends, future years, anniversaries, eventual spouse, and kids about that occasion, said Assistant Principal Mr. Terry Mouton. So this is a special, celebratory moment. This years prom is the second one hosted by the school and is the same night as Prosper High Schools prom.

Rock Hill High School to host second annual prom, themed Casino Royale

May 7, 2022
Freshman Taylor Bowling is part of the Rock Hill Rockettes dance team. My favorite memory, so far, would be competition and nationals. It was so much fun when we would go out and dance together. Also, the behind-the-scenes and changing into costumes was very exciting, and it gets your adrenaline going. Next year, Bowling will become one of the sophomore sergeants for the team.

Hawks out of class: Taylor Bowling

April 25, 2022
A Rock Hill High School cafeteria photo shows students permanent food line choices. Many small business owners have the chance to join Rock Hill High School in their cafeteria to show students the food that they make, staff reporter Dana Garcia said. There are options that may be possible for this to happen.

Editorial- Lack of small business representation in PISD cafeterias can be remedied

April 12, 2022
Students sit in the Rock Hill High School cafeteria during lunch. Aramark designs and creates all of the food options available, except for Pizza Hut and Sonic at Rock Hill and Pizza Hut and Burger King at Prosper HS, Deputy Superintendent of Prosper ISD, Dr.Greg Bradley said. These fast food chains sought the opportunity to be included in our high school offerings.

One bite at a time

April 11, 2022
Sophomore Elyssia Brooks goes into detail about playing basketball.

[Photo] Hawks out of class: Elyssia Brooks

March 25, 2022
Becky Savage, the mother of Jack and Nick Savage, explains her storys pertinence to the audience. These were smart kids, smart kids with good futures; that made a bad choice, Savage stated. Savage uses her familys tragedy to inform new generations on the dangers of drug misuses to help students keep their futures bright.

Dangers of prescription drug misuse

November 11, 2021
Photographer Dana Garcia captures a few of theatre director Sariea Haneys Funko Pops perched on a shelf in her office. [Disney is] magic and it lets everyone feel like a kid again. Haney said. The theatre director loves to collect different types of Funko Pop characters, especially Disney. The shelves have different themes of Funko Pops, and this one houses a few of the Disney Princesses.

Disney stores closing in North America

October 20, 2021
PISD College Night at Rock Hill

PISD College Night at Rock Hill

September 13, 2021
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