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From Zero to 300: A Spotlight on Coach Elkins
From Zero to 300: A Spotlight on Coach Elkins
November Lansden, Staff Writer • February 23, 2026
What's Going On? (February Edition)
What’s Going On? (February Edition)
February 6, 2026
Spring Sport Season Begins with Winter Guard
Spring Sport Season Begins with Winter Guard
February 6, 2026
Five Star Takes on Model
Five Star Takes on Model
February 6, 2026
Sports
From Zero to 300: A Spotlight on Coach Elkins
From Zero to 300: A Spotlight on Coach Elkins
November Lansden, Staff Writer • February 23, 2026
Addi Dills and Emmi Gomez Dominate on the Defensive Side of the Ball
Addi Dills and Emmi Gomez Dominate on the Defensive Side of the Ball
February 10, 2026
Spring Sport Season Begins with Winter Guard
Spring Sport Season Begins with Winter Guard
February 6, 2026
Five Star Takes on Model
Five Star Takes on Model
February 6, 2026
Heritage Dominates Bruins
Heritage Dominates Bruins
February 6, 2026
This Week at HHS

Monday

  • Soccer @ Home vs. Calhoun
    • Girls Varsity – 5:00 pm
    • Boys Varsity – 7:00 pm

Tuesday

  • Elite 8 Girls Basketball @ Home vs Oconee – 6:30 pm
  • Track @ Home – TBD
  • Tennis @ Home vs. Gilmer – 4:00 pm
  • Baseball @ Gilmer – 5:30 pm
  • HHS & HMS Band & Choir Concerts – 6:00 pm
  • Class Ring Order Day with Jostens – 3:30

Wednesday

  • Class Ring- Make Up Orders with Jostens – 11:00 am
  • JV Baseball @ Home vs. Dalton – 5:00 pm

Thursday

  • All State Honor Band @ The Classic Center
  • Beta Meeting @ Lunch
  • FCA Meeting @ Lunch
  • Boynton Showcase @ HHS

Friday

  • All State Honor Band @ The Classic Center
  • Senior Trip – Georgia Aquarium
  • Soccer @ Home vs. Gilmer
    • Girls Varsity – 5:00 pm
    • Boys Varsity – 7:00 pm
  • Baseball @ Home vs. Gilmer – 5:00 pm
  • 5Star Dance Showcase at HHS Theater – 7:00 pm

Saturday

  • Track @ Southeast Invitational
  • Varsity Baseball @ Home vs. Gordon Lee – 12:00 pm
  • JV Baseball @ Home vs. Gordon Lee – 2:30 pm

Sunday – Daylight Savings Time Starts

Editorials
Evil Valentine's Day: A Day for the Mischievous and the Single
Evil Valentine’s Day: A Day for the Mischievous and the Single
Miranda Wright, Staff Writer • February 13, 2026

It's finally that time of year again… the day of hate, loneliness and thievery is just around the corner! Evil Valentine's Day is a holiday...

The History of Console Wars
The History of Console Wars
January 13, 2026
Did Amy Berg do Jeff Buckley Justice?
Did Amy Berg do Jeff Buckley Justice?
August 22, 2025
Edward vs Jacob: Still Relevant in 2025?
Edward vs Jacob: Still Relevant in 2025?
April 25, 2025
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Entertainment
The One with F.R.I.E.N.D.S
The One with F.R.I.E.N.D.S
Logan Potts, Staff Writer • March 4, 2026

It’s hard to find a show that feels more like a warm blanket than Friends. Even decades after its premiere, the series remains a masterclass...

It's Time to Be Real: The Downfall of the App BeReal
It’s Time to Be Real: The Downfall of the App BeReal
March 3, 2026
Weezer's Hidden Gem: The Red Album
Weezer’s Hidden Gem: The Red Album
March 2, 2026
Confidence as an Album: Reviewing LUCY
Confidence as an Album: Reviewing LUCY
February 27, 2026
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Music
Weezer's Hidden Gem: The Red Album
Weezer’s Hidden Gem: The Red Album
Miranda Wright, Staff Writer • March 2, 2026

When Weezer released Weezer (The Red Album) in 2008, they weren't just putting out another rock album–they were trying something different....

Confidence as an Album: Reviewing LUCY
Confidence as an Album: Reviewing LUCY
February 27, 2026
The Winners of the 68th Annual Grammy, or more like “Scammy” Awards
The Winners of the 68th Annual Grammy, or more like “Scammy” Awards
February 25, 2026
The History of Jazz
The History of Jazz
February 19, 2026
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Special Olympics 2025
Heritage Snapshots: The Seussical