Senior joins the circus

Kate Rockwell, Photographer
January 12, 2018
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Swept up in the excitement of the circus watching acrobats fly, flip and twist in the air, you suddenly sit up straighter as you realize that one of those amazing performers is a peer. For senior Edwin Pesantez, his short time with Circus Juventas has been quite a ride. Professional acrobats Dan and...
Bringing the stage to classrooms

Sharianna Frauly McCord, Staff Writer
January 12, 2018
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“Heads in the academics, Hearts in the arts,” has served as the branding for District 13 for over 10 years. Evidence of that has been plentiful with a total of five band and choir concerts and ensemble musical performances throughout each school year. Theater, however, has only been offered as an...
MN bids guten tag to junior

Mary Ortega, Staff Writer
January 12, 2018
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Art. Weich gesprochen. Fürsorglich. All three words accurately describe the CHHS foreign exchange student this year. For those who don’t know German, they translate into kind, soft spoken and caring, all traits Pascal Boehner possesses. Already known by many Hylanders as Passi, this 15-year-old...
Council takes on leadership role
Natalie Bluhm, Staff Writer
January 12, 2018
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Seeking to spark a new era of student leadership at CHHS, “The Stu Cru” has emerged. The goal of this year’s student council is to build leaders, generate more student involvement and bolster school spirit. A student-led organization, Stu Cru helps plan and run school activities. Members serve...