The Hawk Eye, Volume 19, Issue 1

Hebron High School . 4207 Plano Parkway, Carrollton, TX 75010 . 469-713-5183

Hebron Volume 19, Issue 1

March 23, 2022

THEHAWKEYE

CONTENTS staff contributors

TheHawkEye Editors

Sarosh Ismail Andie San Luis Arisha Hirji Katherine Parker Emma Short

Staff

Ashna Haiderali Yunseo Jo Hyunsol Lim Caleb Wright

Adviser Steven Jones The Hawk Eye magazine is an official publication of Hebron High School Cover design Yunseo Jo

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04 Lacrosse 06 Small business feature

08-09 Beyond the numbers

10-11 Opinion 12-13

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Entertainment

The Hawk Eye

Staff

Andie San Luis

Katherine Parker

Arisha Hirji

Sarosh Ismail

Kate Knauff News editor

Opinion editor

Emma Short

Editor-in-Chief

Web editor

Managing editor

Visuals editor

Ian Wright

Entertainment editor

Malley O’Carroll

Social media manager

Alexander Cha

Ashna Haiderali

Caleb Wright

Christy Thomas

Faith Rizzo

Henry Pham

Hyunsol Lim

Yunseo Jo

Krista Fleming

Lilah Crone

Madeline Rivera

Nyla Smith

Shehzil Imran

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Lacrosse to open district

season against John Paul II March 31

Andie SanLuis Editor-in-chief Lacrosse will open its 2022 district season against John Paul II on March 31 at 7 p.m. at the McInnish Sports Complex in Carrollton.

The team’s current season record is 3-2 in non-district games.

“The first game was the most difficult,” head coach Brendan Carney said.

“It was the most difficult because it was the first time we, as coaches, saw them play.

There were just a lot of things we thought we were good at, [but didn’t know] that we weren’t, but we were able to fix them later.”

For the 2022 season, the Hebron and Denton Guyer teams have combined due to Guyer’s small number of players. The combined team plays under the Hebron name and has a total of 20 players.

“Everybody was super nice and inviting when we got here, and that was not really what I was expecting — I didn’t really know what to expect,” Denton Guyer defense Caden Lohr said. “Last year, Denton played in the same district [as Hebron,] so we’re very familiar with most of the teams [we’re playing this season.]”

Following the team’s first game against Keller, which resulted in a loss of 1916, lacrosse was on a three-game win streak.

Their second game had the largest margin of victory, with a final score of 11-0. The average score for a lacrosse game falls between seven and nine points.

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“For Keller, we hadn’t really gotten used to [playing] together — especially with the Denton kids, also because there are a lot of new players this year,” defense Ryan Desen said. “It’s hard to [show] them what a game sense is like [solely through practices.]”

The upcoming game against John Paul II will be the first of four district games.

Lacrosse is in the Class D Varsity Division, which is determined by school size, team size and the team’s success rate.

“Communication [on the field] has for sure been better this year [compared to last year,]” midfielder Gage Kirkwood said.

“I think coach Carney has helped a lot with it. [He’s] made us more responsible.”

Since Lacrosse does not have a UIL competition, the team operates outside of school facilities. Games and tournaments are organized by the Texas High School Lacrosse League, and the sport is not sponsored by LISD. Carney hopes to soon see a relationship with lacrosse and the LISD school district to help promote their student athletes.

“There’s a lot more confidence [within our players,]” Carney said. “One of the things we wanted to make sure [to do] when [the defensive coordinator and I] came over here was to let these guys know that they’re pretty good. They’re actually getting confident now, [and you can see] that with the scores.”

Following the team’s game against John Paul II, the next district game will be against Bishop Lynch on April 13. “[There’s] a lot more variety and players [this year,]” Desen said. “We only had one defensive line, and they played for the entire game, [which is] tiring. The only variety we had was in attack, so we just had to pray that the attack could get their stuff done and the defense could hold out for the rest of the game. But this year, now that we have a lot of people, there’s a lot of variety between the defense and attack.”

In order to advance to playoffs, the team must win all three of its district games.

The final district game will take place on April 19 against Trinity Valley School.

“I’m really proud of the way they’re playing right now,” Carney said “They’re excited, I’m excited for them and looking forward to getting into district play.”

Q&A

WITH UNrecognized Ashna Haiderali staff members Reporter

Gillian Day, Secretary

Q: What’s your favorite part of your job?

A: “The students. Everyone is different, [and] each one has a story. [Some] will stop and chat, tell me [things] about their day and I try to help them solve things. It makes me feel good that I have helped somebody.”

Q: What made you want to pursue your job?

A: “I kind of just fell into it. I was a secretary, [but] when I was living in England, I used to teach swimming [and taught] swimming teachers how to coach. When I moved over here, I couldn’t work because you needed a green card, and at the time, I was just here on a VISA. I had to volunteer [at] my kids’ school in the office, and while I was there, I did a long-term subbing position for somebody where they then offered me the job.”

Carolyn Pedraznine, ESL Liason Q: What’s your favorite part of your job?

Q: What’s your favorite part of your job?

A: “Helping both the teachers and the students. I enjoy helping the teachers because then I feel like I can impact more students, but then I also enjoy helping the students because it’s a lot of fun to get to know them, their families and their backgrounds. Every student is unique, [so] I really enjoy hearing their stories and trying to help them with whatever they need.”

A: “My favorite part of the job is not having to do the [same] things all day long. I [worked] between here and [another school] as an app developer, I made apps for companies [where] I sat in on meetings about how they wanted the app to look [but] I hated not talking to people all day. So I decided to come do this, and talking to kids is the best.”

Q: What made you want to pursue your job?

Q: What made you want to pursue your job?

A: “I missed [working] in the classroom, so I went back into teaching. When this job opened up, I decided I really wanted to change the campus and help the teachers and the students. I was more excited about the challenge and the opportunity.”

Q: What impact have you left Q: What impact have you on the students? left on the students?

A: “I don’t think I’ve been [at Hebron] long enough to make an impact. I only started in August. I try to encourage [students] as much as I can with whatever, so hopefully in some ways I have.”

Kristi Taylor, Librarian

A: “I hope that I have been able to help them with whatever their needs were, whether it was academic, something about the future or just working through cultural things [such as] adjusting to the United States. I hope that I helped them understand that there is someobody here who [cares] about them and wants to help them be successful.”

A: “High schoolers [have] more free time and can drop into the library whenever they need to, which I like.

I wanted to go into some form of librarianship where I was just talking to kids all day. I did lots of librarian jobs to come to school librarianship [which is] where I get to do all the things I like.”

Q: What impact have you left on the students?

A: “One time, I had this girl and she told me she was transferring. She told me, ‘Miss Taylor, you have to stay here forever.’ [She told me that I] was the only librarian that hadn’t yelled at [her]. [When] she ran out the door, I broke down crying. Everybody needs a champion [and] somebody to listen, and for her,

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Small Businesses, Big Steps Sarosh Ismail Visuals editor

March is nationally recognized as Women’s History Month, a month that is dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the contributions women have made to our society in the past and in the present, no matter how small or large. Today, there are many businesses owned and run by women, even ones created by students. Here are some of the small businesses started by students in our school.

Rida Jailani

Rida Jailani Photography (https://www.ridajphoto.com/) Having been involved with many extracurriculars in school, junior Rida Jailani found herself in a creative rut during the pandemic. Needing something to do, Jailani started to take portraits and began a business for her creative work. Starting from scratch, Jailani created a website, Instagram page and business cards to advertise her new business. She shoots engagement parties, weddings, senior portraits and other events.

“I always liked taking photos but never really took it seriously,” Jailani said.

“I didn’t think I could make money off of it until 2021 when people started becoming interested and booking me for shoots. I realized this could turn into something. I think this year, portraits are not people’s main priority, so I need better advertising to reach more people and to build a stronger portfolio to make my business more appealing.

That’s pretty much my goal for this year and next year.”

Anna Dattola

Made By Anna D (https://madebyannad.com/) Sophomore Anna Dattola has wanted to own a business ever since she made her first business plan in the first grade with crayons. She was in sixth grade when it finally happened.

What started with getting burned from a hot mug ended with a business that has sold hundreds of adjustable coffee cuffs. Dattola was in sixth grade when she started her business. Her website sells lanyards, charms and cuffs. Datolla’s parents also helped in designing the prototype cuff, the website and other aspects of the business.

“It’s really grown from where I started,” Dattola said. “ I also started selling to coffee shops and am talking to other [vendors] as well. I have learned that you have to have a balance of everything. It’s hard, but I have to make time for myself too. Doing this is kind of an outlet.”

Audri Fleming

C3 Bakery (https://www.c3bakery.com/) From sitting on the kitchen counter as she watched her mom bake to starting her own business in the eighth grade, senior Audri Fleming has always loved baking. Finding her passion early on, Fleming was able to start a baking business right at home. She makes and sells cakes, cupcakes, cookies and custom orders through her social media and website. Fleming plans to attend the Culinary Institute of America to major in food business management with a focus in baking and pastry.

“I have loved baking literally since I was born,” Fleming said. “I decided after watching [Cupcake Wars] that this is what I want to do, and it just grew from there. It’s a lot of work and time management, but I’m still learning. What I do is pretty much a full-time job, but I wouldn’t trade it for anything in the world because I love what I do.”

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“F a N g i R l i n g”

HAS TURNED MISOGYNISTIC

Emma Short Entertainment editor Throughout middle school, and really even high school, I have gone through hyperfixations. Whether it’s a music artist, TV show or hobby, I have month-long periods where I find things to obsess over to avoid thinking about my problems. The worst one: the boy band One Direction.

The typical “fangirl” obsession, the boy band phase, was when it really got serious. And it isn’t a coincidence that this happened in the most stressful and frightening period of many people’s lives: March 2020.

After waking up, making whipped coffee and going for a four-mile walk, I spent the majority of my day in quarantine watching and rewatching One Direction interviews, music videos and documentaries. That was really what made me happy during this stressful time. So why do I get embarrassed talking about it and call it “the worst” of my hyperfixations?

After making friends this year who feel the same way about the boy band, I have realized there is nothing wrong with enjoying music from a popular band. It was society that made me embarrassed about it.

I spent my time interested in the band avoiding the criticism that came with it. I guess it was embarrassing because people thought I only looked up to them in desperate romantic ways, as if teenage girls can’t enjoy artists for the quality of their music and personalities. The main reason I enjoyed the band so much was because of the people they were. Their interviews were so funny, and I just loved getting to know them. Many outsiders viewed looking up to them as an obsession that tied into the stereotype of desperate teenage girls.

I won’t deny that a lot of fans are attracted to them, but this is not the only reason for their following.

It seems as though girls aren’t allowed to have any enthusiasm over anything, but men with interests act similarly to these “emotional” and “hysterical” women. So many qualities of One Direction female fans also apply to men who are fanatic football fans. They both follow their teams around, keep up with their

every move, watch interviews online, buy merchandise and dedicate their lives to following a group of people.

Men don’t get shamed for painting their faces and screaming at the top of their lungs at sporting events. They are seen as “passionate,” while teenage girls doing almost the same are seen as “crazy” and “obsessive.” And sometimes, the men go so far as to start physical fights over these teams. There have been riots and fighting in the streets following sports games. So why don’t these football fans get as much criticism as teenage girls do?

Of course, there are some fangirls who go way too far with their obsession. If any One Direction fans are reading, they will most likely remember the situation regarding Harry Styles’ stalker. I am, by all means, not trying to sympathize with people who genuinely ruin the lives of celebrities by never giving them space or privacy. There is definitely a line, but one that is rarely crossed by girls my age who look up to a group of adults.

Being in a fandom is also rewarding at times. Having a community of people online who all look up to the same celebrities and generally have the same values is so nice. In the middle of quarantine, I had a group chat of fans from all around the world I could talk to about Harry’s new music. In one of the most lonely times during my high school experience, I had something to distract me from it all and a group of people to talk about these problems with. I should not have had to deal with the negativity that came from this family I had found through a fandom.

Much of the negativity occurred on social media platforms and made me question if I should be embarrassed about being a fan of a band. Feeling like I had to censor myself from talking about my hobby in the middle of an extremely stressful time is something that was difficult, and other girls who have idols they look up to should not have to experience the same thing.

Misogyny has driven the shaming of girls with idols. It causes teenagers to second guess the thing that makes them happy or gets them through a difficult time. Girls are having to suppress who they are and what they enjoy to avoid hate. It is time that teenage girls are allowed to have interests without constant criticism. If men dedicating their whole lives to sports teams has been normalized, it will be easy to normalize this too.

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B E Y O N D the numbers In recent years, colleges have started placing less importance on standardized tests such as the PSAT and SAT. A few of this year’s National Merit Scholars reflect on what the tests really mean to them.

Seniors D’Marco De Leon, Nandita Kumar, Trisha Bhujle and Kate Lim

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Katherine Parker Managing editor Standardized testing is no small matter for high schoolers. Students spend time and money preparing for the tests that some believe decide their fate.

The Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT) is one such test. Taken sophomore and junior year, the PSAT determines if a student is a National Merit Semifinalist and, later, a Finalist based on their junior year index score. National Merit Semifinalists are the high-scoring test-takers who represent less than 1% of their state’s seniors. With 17 students earning the distinction in 2022, Hebron celebrated its largest number of Finalists ever. National Merit Scholarship Corporation emailed letters to the Finalists home informing them of their status on Feb. 14.

“I think [Hebron’s record] is really good [because of] the opportunities that open up for the Finalists,” Finalist and senior Nandita Kumar said. “I know we have a really good PSAT prep team, and I definitely think those teachers have worked hard to build that program. It’s a really great accomplishment for students and the school.”

Hebron offers a nine-week course to help eligible juniors prepare for the PSAT. The Finalist distinction earns students full-ride scholarships at a variety of the nation’s colleges, including the University of North Texas, the University of Texas at Dallas and the University of Texas at Arlington. While taking the PSAT is not mandatory for the college admissions process, SAT scores were once a long-standing requirement. In the wake of the pandemic, however, some colleges adopted a test-optional policy temporarily or permanently.

“I think the start of [COVID-19] is really when that shift came into play,” Finalist and senior Trisha Bhujle said. “Before, all the colleges were requiring test [scores,] but once [COVID-19] started and kids had a harder time accessing the testing facilities, colleges sort of realized, ‘This is not something we can impose.’

When [colleges] started loosening their restrictions, I think people started to realize, ‘Hey, we don’t want to do this. We “When [colleges] started loos- don’t want to ening their restrictions, I think put ourselves at risk. What’s people started to realize, ‘Hey, the point, it’s we don’t want to do this. We just a test.’” said don’t want to put ourselves at she Bhujle believes it’s risk. What’s the point, it’s just beneficial for colleges to look a test.’” at applicants

holistically outside of their numbers, and Kumar echoed that sentiment.

“For some people, it’s still advantageous that you get to submit those scores, but for some people, they can showcase their skills in other ways,” Kumar said. “I don’t think having a standardized test like SAT or PSAT be mandatory was ever beneficial, especially since a lot of the scores are affected by socioeconomic status. I really think it’s a good step and a step toward more equitable education for higher education.”

Kumar said she also sees that standardized testing takes a toll on people and can lead to comparison among friends. Finalist and senior D’Marco De Leon said he attached his identity to his class rank at the beginning of high school but he believes someone scoring higher on one test does not necessarily mean they are smarter. “[Testing] affects people more personally because they’re the ones comparing themselves to other people,” De Leon said. “I’ve accepted the fact that there’s always going to be someone better than me, so I personally don’t care, if I’m being honest. I want to live my life. I know I’m worth more than a single class rank, single test score [or] single title. But I know it affects a lot of people, especially mentally.”

Senior Kate Lim was recognized as Commended, a distinction for students who scored slightly lower than the score required to be named a Finalist. Lim said she was proud since she wasn’t expecting any awards, and the title did not affect her self-confidence.

“I know I’m worth more than a “If you single class rank, single test get a good score, it is score [or] single title.” a very good thing to have and people do seem very impressed by a really good score, especially underclassmen,” Lim said.

“But the closer you get to graduating, it diminishes in importance because we’re all going to college anyways.

We’re all going to the same place.”

All four students voiced an understanding for their identity outside of academics. Bhujle said it makes her sad to hear about students who have been viewed solely for their academics and taken advantage of.

“I think there’s more to a person than [test scores,] and I think people should know just because a person performs a certain way on a test doesn’t mean they have no life outside of academics,” Bhujle said.

“When you see a person do really well on something or really poorly on something, consider that there [are] still other aspects of them you might not know about.

Just look beyond the numbers.”

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We measure a lot of things using numbers.

Although the numbers you just read may seem random, they represent the amount of money in my bank account, my weight, the number of hours I slept this past week and more. We live in a society where numbers are used to measure the value of people as a whole — for example, those with a large social media following are seen as popular, and those with the highest salaries are the elite.

When it comes to tying a numerical value to an individual’s worth, the American school system has proven to be no exception.

When we first went into quarantine in the spring of 2020, I found myself binge-watching college acceptance videos, SAT score reveals, study routines and more videos of the sort. I began to quickly delve into a world where the college I got into, where I sat at graduation and the friend groups I was in depended on one thing: my intelligence.

My insecurities about how smart I was slowly began to eat me alive. After viewing copious amounts of content centered on academics, I felt inferior.

I didn’t believe in my intelligence or skills, and I genuinely believed I was dumb. All

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because my grades didn’t average out to an A+ or because my previous SAT attempts attempts had fallen below a score of 1500.

I let these numbers influence how I viewed myself, and I believed they impacted how others viewed me as well.

My self-esteem levels were at an alltime low. I didn’t even have the motivation to try and study or raise my scores; it felt as if any effort I gave made no impact. It was all useless.

It took me years to accept I have more value than my test scores. It took me years to realize that a three-hour test could not accurately measure the full extent of my intelligence. It took me years to look at all the other components of my life that made me myself — not just academic awards or titles. Although grades and scores are important for those planning on furthering their education after high school, they are not the end all be all. Despite the fact that I am not an admissions officer, as a teenager, I can say with the utmost confidence that there’s so much more to life than how you measure academically.

Everyone is more than a test score, grade point average or any sort of numerical value. Everyone is worth more than a number. Letting scores alter how you view yourself is not worth it. Take it from someone that knows.

Point/Counterpoint: Standardized Testing Arisha Hirji Web Editor For:

Standardized testing, and whether or not it should continue, has been a topic of discussion for years. Even though standardized testing creates an anxious environment among students, there are a number of positive aspects to be recognized.

Standardized tests are used as objective measures in which students are assessed with similar questions and graded on the same basis. Furthermore, standardized testing gives the education system a chance to identify students who are behind in their learning. A school can then use this information to review its curriculum and adjust anything if necessary.

Local factors can influence a student’s GPA and rank depending on their school and teachers. Grading practices are uneven across different schools, but standardized tests are intended to provide a fair and unbiased basis for students. Standardized testing has some ethical issues, but getting rid of them completely is not a good solution.

Many schools offer free testing days so students can take these tests. A fee waiver can also be requested to cover the costs associated with taking an exam at a testing center.

Furthermore, there are several online resources, such as Khan Academy and PrepScholar, which offer free SAT, ACT and AP practice tests. Through good scores on the test, students can strengthen their college applications and earn scholarships. However, most students now have the choice of taking standardized tests and deciding if they want to use them in their applications, limiting the burden it creates. As it is not mandatory, students can use standardized tests to their advantage if it helps them, and if it doesn’t, they don’t need to include any scores on applications.

Yunseo Jo Reporter Against:

The nervous sensation of stepping into a testing room filled with rows of desks is no stranger to a student.

Although standardized testing for high school students has been around for about a century, many colleges have been reconsidering their decisions to permanently go test-optional. This decision acknowledges how ineffective and discriminatory the tests can be at evaluating a student’s knowledge and aptitude.

Official data reports have shown that SAT and PSAT scores correlate to students’ background, race and parents’ education. For example, the 2020 College Board SAT report showed an upward trend in students’ scores that were consistent with the level of education their parents received. Additionally, it showed that both Asian and White students generally received higher scores than students of color. Although the College Board has attempted to acknowledge social disparity through an ‘adversity score,’ the idea was abandoned. As standardized testing does not provide equal opportunities and neglects background factors, it does not provide an easy solution for all students seeking further education.

Standardized tests attempt to quantify knowledge, but fail to do so. Scores merely indicate how good of a test-taker someone is rather than their knowledge of the content itself. Putting emphasis on numbers rather than the content devalues learning and restricts students from seeing the full picture of the course content.

Even though the pandemic has initially paused the requirement of standardized test scores for college admissions and scholarships, it’s time to fully reconsider their purpose as a whole.

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“The Batman” goes full mystery thriller

Caleb Wright Reporter After years of waiting for the newest film adaptation of one of the most popular DC characters, fans were able to see “The Batman” in theaters March 4. The film has a fresh take on Batman, following “Batman v.

Superman: Dawn of Justice” and taking a different approach from straight action to a mystery thriller movie. The film, with its almost three-hour runtime, is able to keep you on your toes throughout most of the movie with twists and turns.

The film takes place in Gotham, a depressing city with corruption and crime running rampant. Batman (Robert Pattinson) takes on his first real villain, Riddler (Paul Dano), a serial killer. In the first 10 minutes, the movie does well in setting up a new Batman and the mystery that will follow throughout the film.

With supporting characters like Catwoman (Zoë Kravitz) and The Penguin (Colin Farrell) bringing even more strings to the mystery,

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the film sets the audience up for a long roller coaster.

Since Marvel movies usually set up formulaic plots with big action sequences, “The Batman” was a nice change of pace. While Batman searches for clues about the identity of one of the most realistic killers in a comic book movie, you get a view of the world and the state of Gotham. Along with that, the film dives into the psyche of Batman and his transformation from a symbol of vengeance to a symbol of hope.

During the movie we get standout performances from Pattinson and Dano with both showing off strengths in their own ways.

Pattinson is able to showcase the impact being Batman has on his secret identity, Bruce Wayne, while Dano is able to bring out how psychotic the Riddler is in his ideals, from mental tics to the horrendous actions he commits.

Overall, the movie has its flaws like any film does, but they are immensely overshadowed by the impressive performances and grand mystery. The movie immerses you in a world that feels ripped straight from a comic book. If you have any love for superheroes or crime thrillers, I recommend you check out “The Batman” in theaters as soon as possible.

ARE YOU?

Emma Short Entertainment editor

Take this quiz to find out which staff member you are most similar to! Count your responses to see which letter choice is repeated the most often and check the quiz results at the bottom.

1. What word would your friends use to describe you? a. Positive b. Laid-back c. Loud d. Informed e. Pensive

5. What is your dream vacation? a. I want to go to Antarctica while it is summer there. b. Staying at home with no responsibilities. c. Someplace quiet in the mountains with a nearby woodworking shop. d. I already experienced it – going to Iceland. e. Just someplace quiet in nature.

2. Which era of music is your favorite? a. I have a soft spot for 80s music, but I enjoy music from the 70s more b. Either early 2000s or current c. Grunge or hard rock d. 90s summer hits e. 20th century classical

6. What is your favorite ice cream topping? a. Good old fashioned chocolate syrup b. Reese’s pieces c. Hot fudge d. I hate toppings on ice cream e. Reese’s peanut butter cups

3. If you could meet any celebrity who would it be? a. Meryl Streep b. Taylor Swift c. Jeremy Clarkson d. Will Smith e. Leonardo DiCaprio 4. What is a book you enjoy? a. “Six of Crows” – there is a little dark side to it but a really cool friendship that has the feel of 19th century England. b. I don’t read very often, but I read the “A Game of Thrones” series last year and enjoyed it. c. “The General Theory of Love” goes into the neurological effects of how love affects us and how it changes our brain. I find that interesting. d. Nonfiction-wise, I always recommend “History of the World in Six Glasses,” which talks about how tea, coffee and wine changed the history of the world. Fiction-wise, Harry Potter is the best. e. “All the Light we Cannot See” is very artful, beginning to end. It takes place in the WWII era and they tell different stories over different time frames and they all merge at the end.

Mostly A’s: Jeanette Rooks

Mostly B’s: Ryan Woodward

Rooks teaches AP English 4, AP Woodward teaches AP Calculus Humanities, PSAT/SAT prep class- AB and BC. He watches a sports es and coaches Academic Decath- in his free time and enjoys playlon. She is from a small town near ing video games. He also enjoys music and is a huge fan of Taylor Chicago and loves to run halfmarathons, read and bake sweets. Swift.

7. What is a guilty pleasure of yours? a. Watching reality competition shows like Project Runway and The Great British Baking Show b. Listening to Taylor Swift c. Naps d. I don’t find anything guilty. If I find it guilty I’m not going to do it e. Watching British period television like Downton Abbey.

8. What is your favorite season of the year and why? a. I’m a springtime person. Time off school in the summer is cool, but the buildup to it is more enjoyable. b. Summer – we don’t have school so that’s a big plus. c. Winter – I like the cold and I like the snow. d. Hands down the fall. I love sweaters and all of that. e. I like the fall because there is a lot going on sports-wise.

The baseball playoffs, football going on at school, and I like the weather too.

9. How do you take your coffee? a. Just with a little sweet cream. b. Straight black. And I drink a lot of it. c. Any way – I’m not picky. d. With oat milk. e. Black with a slight bit of cream.

Mostly C’s: Glen Croll

Croll is an assistant principal, and this is his third year at Hebron after moving from Killian.

He grew up in Frenchtown, NJ and he spends his free time woodworking or relaxing.

Mostly D’s: Kelley Ferguson Mostly E’s: Dr. Jacob Garlinger

Ferguson teaches the AP Human Dr. Garlinger is an assistant Geography part of Humanities. She principal. He watches lots of enjoys traveling, has two dogs and sports and is a big Marvel fan. in her free time, she enjoys reading or zoning out to Netflix.

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Letter from the staff: As we began working on this print edition, we knew it would be special. Not just because it is most of our staff ’s first print edition, but because it is also the first print edition of “The Hawk Eye” since March of 2020.

These past few years have been a lesson in the utility and value of digital communication, information and media. Although “The Hawk Eye” is, and will continue to be, accessible online with just a few clicks, we knew it was important to reimplement the tangible newspaper. While digital news is important, print is a privilege we wanted to offer our readers as well as our reporters.

It’s undeniable that a lot has occurred since the last print edition, both in the world and at Hebron High School. We wanted this issue to be a celebration and recognition of Hebron life, with special focus on standardized testing (pages 8-12), Women’s History Month (pages 6 and 7) and the staff we don’t always notice (page 4).

Our efforts are made worthwhile by readers, so thank you and keep an eye out for “The Hawk Eye,” both online and in print.

The Hawk Eye (hebronhawkeye.com) hawkeyepaper@gmail.com