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Hebron High School News Online

The Hawk Eye
Kate Haas

Kate Haas, Managing Editor

Senior Kate Haas is a managing editor and this is her second year on staff. She loves music, plays French horn, and she loves to read, travel, eat and watch rom-coms.

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Class of COVID-19

Class of COVID-19

Kate Haas, Managing Editor
May 16, 2020
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Although she was initially just excited to be there, senior Abby Rieger was grateful that she chose to be a part of Santa Clara Vanguard Drum and Bugle Corps after attending the audition camps. “The organization is truly like a family,” Rieger said. “Whether that means being great friends, holding each other accountable, being there for emotional support, pushing each other to be better all the time or whatever other positive aspect a family could bring to your life.”

Drum major dreams

Kate Haas, Managing Editor
May 2, 2020
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The Other Side: Student Loan Crisis

The Other Side: Student Loan Crisis

Kate Haas, Managing Editor
April 21, 2020
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5 places still open in quarantine

5 places still open in quarantine

Kate Haas, Managing Editor
April 14, 2020
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Freshman Shorey Nguyen gets a hit in the bottom of the third inning. She made it to first, then senior Zebedee Gonzales got a single off a bunt, which brought Nguyen to second base.

Photo Gallery: Softball 3/10

Kate Haas, Managing Editor
March 12, 2020
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The Other Side: Impeachment

The Other Side: Impeachment

Kate Haas, Managing Editor
February 25, 2020
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Music students and teachers attend TMEA convention

Music students and teachers attend TMEA convention

Kate Haas, Managing Editor
February 20, 2020
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Varsity gathers in a huddle before the kick off. It is tradition for someone to lead the team in prayer before the match, and after the prayer, the girls yell a chant that starts, “Matthew, Mark Luke and John” and blesses the game.

Photo Gallery: Girls soccer 2/18

Kate Haas, Managing Editor
February 19, 2020
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Uniquity is Universal

Uniquity is Universal

Kate Haas, Managing Editor
February 18, 2020
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Assistant band director JP Wilson leads a symphonic band rehearsal during fourth period. He has been directing this ensemble for six of his seven years at the school. “I think I’m a much better teacher than before I got to Hebron, and I think my ears are better in terms of what I’m listening for,” Wilson said. “I’ve learned so much from Mr. Sealy. Watching him teach and listening to his ensembles, you just can’t help but get better."

Assistant band director to become head director at new high school in Prosper ISD

Kate Haas, Managing Editor
February 7, 2020
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The Other Side: Foreign Policy

The Other Side: Foreign Policy

Kate Haas, Managing Editor
February 4, 2020
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Senior Grant Bartley looks to pass the ball to a teammate in the Jan. 28 match against Coppell. Varsity won the game 3-1, but will be playing the Cowboys again Feb. 25 at home.

Soccer to play Flower Mound Feb. 4

Kate Haas, Managing Editor
February 3, 2020
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Senior Grace Kang practices her part for the upcoming musical. Although she plans to study visual art in college, she hopes to continue playing violin in future musical performances. “If I have the opportunity to get paid to play in different musical performances, that would be awesome,” Kang said. “I would definitely sign up for that.”

A Unique Streak

Kate Haas and Henry Hays
January 23, 2020
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“Cats:” successful reboot or total nightmare?

Kate Haas, Managing Editor
December 28, 2019
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Junior David Howe plays fundamentals during a concert band rehearsal on Dec.10. Before working on music, every band class practices breathing, buzzing on brass mouthpieces and playing fundamental exercises to develop the sound of the ensemble.

Band to perform Christmas concert Monday

Kate Haas, Managing Editor
December 13, 2019
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The Other Side: Immigration

The Other Side: Immigration

Kate Haas, Managing Editor
December 10, 2019
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The band used star imagery throughout their show to align with the title "Among the Stars." This is the final set of the opener, and the last set of the closer was a star as well.

Reaching for the Stars

Kate Haas, Managing Editor
November 19, 2019
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Bond plays through the drum show with the rest of the battery during an early morning rehearsal.

No Backing Down

Kate Haas, Managing Editor
November 14, 2019
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Drumline rehearses before school in the auditorium due to bad weather.

Percussion to compete at Lone Star Classic Saturday

Kate Haas, Managing Editor
November 8, 2019
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Senior Justin Mora has been in football and band since his freshman year. He said that both programs are like a family though the people in each are different. "The football guys are of course more rowdy and stuff like that, and the band kids are more civilized and polite," Mora said.

King of the field

Kate Haas, Managing Editor
November 6, 2019
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The Other Side: Abortion

The Other Side: Abortion

Kate Haas, Managing Editor
October 31, 2019
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‘Moving On’ is a Myth

‘Moving On’ is a Myth

Kate Haas, Managing Editor
October 29, 2019
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The Other Side: Gun Control

The Other Side: Gun Control

Kate Haas, Managing Editor
October 15, 2019
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Sophomore mellophone player Susanna Egelston rehearses choreography with the rest of the brass sections during 3rd period the Wednesday before BOA Dallas. Band utilizes time during their separate class periods to supplement material learned altogether during after school rehearsals.

Band places second at Bands of America Regional contest

Kate Haas, Managing Editor
October 8, 2019
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Junior Brooklynn Cnare, secretary of JSA, speaks with junior Shrinidhi Thiruvengadam, president, and junior Jacquelyn Burrer, vice president, about their plans for the club this year. They hope JSA raises awareness about politics among students. “A lot of people don’t realize how prominent politics is going to be in our generation’s lives,” Cnare said. “Especially with how radicalized things have become. I think it’s important to start getting people into the political sphere before they go out into the real world and to know what the issues are and how they’re affected by them.”

Junior State of America club makes big plans for second year

Kate Haas, Managing Editor
October 7, 2019
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The Other Side

The Other Side

Kate Haas, Managing Editor
September 23, 2019
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Senior Zachary Grasty practices his serves during 4th period. The tennis team typically performs better in the spring than the doubles-heavy fall semester, but this year they're looking to go far in playoffs after beating Marcus and Flower Mound.

Tennis to play Timber Creek on Friday

Kate Haas, Managing Editor
September 19, 2019
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Rezazadeh performs “The Wrong Side of the Tracks” with the The Cavaliers. The show included music by Christopher Rouse, Thomas Newman, Donald Grantham, Mike McIntosh and Clif Walker and placed fifth at the DCI World Championships.

A Step Above the Rest

Kate Haas, Managing Editor
September 6, 2019
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Freshman Isabella Garcia runs in a track workout with the team. Cross country does these on Tuesdays and Thursdays to work on speed and endurance to improve the runners’ paces. “Honestly I’m really excited to race with the team,” Garcia said. “None of the freshmen have really raced a 5k, so it’s going to be a really fun season. I can’t wait to break some new personal records and hopefully go to state with my team.”

Cross country to compete at Marcus I Invitational Saturday

Kate Haas, Managing Editor
August 30, 2019
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Who Cares?

Who Cares?

Kate Haas, Managing Editor
August 27, 2019
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Senior Rhett Reasonover plays warm-ups with the rest of the mellophone section. He hopes to have a great last year with the band. “I’m looking forward to getting this last year with all my senior friends before we all go to different colleges,” Reasonover said. “And getting the most out of my last year in this band.”

Hebron Band begins BOA Grand Nationals season

Kate Haas, Managing Editor
August 16, 2019
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Reason for the Season

Kate Haas, Managing Editor
December 25, 2018
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Junior Xinrae Cardozo warms up on her French horn before school. She is a three-time Area musician.

Band advances 23 students to area audition

Kate Haas, Managing Editor
December 21, 2018
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Playlist: Classic Christmas

Playlist: Classic Christmas

Kate Haas, Managing Editor
December 5, 2018
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Creed II is a Knockout

Creed II is a Knockout

Kate Haas, Managing Editor
November 28, 2018
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Junior Zach Rezazadeh stands elevated above the band in a fiery red and orange uniform. Appearing as the band plays the “Firebird Suite” by Igor Stravinsky as the closer to their show, Rezazadeh’s uniform change was meant to represent the future of the Hebron Band.

Band awarded 4th place at UIL State competition

Kate Haas, Managing Editor
November 15, 2018
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Personal fit is more important than prestige

Personal fit is more important than prestige

Kate Haas, Managing Editor
October 29, 2018
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The band performs at the Bands of America Regional competition on Oct. 6. They placed second in prelims, but the competition’s finals was cancelled due to weather.

Band prepares for UIL Season

Kate Haas, Managing Editor
October 26, 2018
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Freshmen Harmony Sample and Lia Okammor pose in the gym. As members of the varsity volleyball team, they’ve been working hard since summer and are now preparing for playoffs. “Practice is going easier, and it’s getting more fun too- we’ve been doing a lot more competitive drills.” Sample said.

Two varsity volleyball freshman prepare for playoffs

Kate Haas, Managing Editor
October 24, 2018
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Twenty One Pilots’ “Trench” will thrill fans

Twenty One Pilots’ “Trench” will thrill fans

Kate Haas, Managing Editor
October 11, 2018
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Sophomore Nathan Drew cheers at the pep rally held on October 5th. The cheerleading team attends many school events to bring spirit and excitement to football games and more. “I cheer at all the JV games: football, volleyball, basketball, all of those,” he said. “We do pep rallies too, and if the school has a fundraiser event, we’re there.”

Five, Six, Seven, Nate

Kate Haas, Managing Editor
October 9, 2018
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The girls celebrate winning a point.

Photo Gallery: Volleyball 9/21

Kate Haas, Managing Editor
September 27, 2018
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English teacher Nicole Perkins reads at her desk before school hours. Despite living a self-appointed ‘crazy, but in a sad way’ life, Perkins consistently has a smile on her face and a witty remark on her tongue during her class periods. “At the end of the day, we’re all learning, and sometimes that’s all you can ask for,” Perkins said.

Teacher Tea – Ms. Perkins

Kate Haas, Managing Editor
September 19, 2018
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Sophomore Michelle Arriaga conducts during an afternoon band rehearsal. She arrives early and stays late for every practice to help out and to be there people. “I definitely have to dedicate a lot more time to the band program now,” Arriaga said.

Finding her Rhythm

Kate Haas, Managing Editor
September 12, 2018
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Warm and Fuzzy, and Fake?

Warm and Fuzzy, and Fake?

Kate Haas, Managing Editor
August 27, 2018
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