Four HC athletes commit to college play
On Monday Nov. 16th, four HC athletes committed to continue their sports careers in college. The first to sign was Raven Barleston, the captain of the HC volleyball team, who signed to play for Ohio...
View ArticleDaily Photo: Fall Signing Day 2015
Four HC athletes committed to a school for post-secondary play yesterday afternoon. Photos by Mark Walsh.
View ArticleHC Marching Band teaches multiple skills to students
Some teachers are acutely aware of the value in teaching future generations and helping them to grow and mature. But when dealing with over 100 students at once, being aware of each student’s needs may...
View ArticleStar Wars fans at HC discuss seventh installment to the franchise
The Star Wars franchise has fans of all races, nationalities, genders, and ages including teachers and students here at HC. The franchise has a profound impact on many people who see it, leaving a...
View ArticleOpportunities to give back to the community increase during the holiday season
There are thousands of families in the city of Lexington that need assistance during the holidays, and many people believe it is our responsibility as citizens to reach out and help them. There are...
View ArticleWalsh summarizes opportunities for the under-18 set
The city of Lexington can often seem like a wasteland of bars, pubs, breweries, wineries, and other attractions for those over the age of twenty one. This can be quite a problem for people under that...
View ArticleDaily Photo: Dance Blue 2015
Almost 140 students participated in the Dance Blue Fundraiser for Pediatric Cancer and danced the night away from 5-11pm on November 20th. Photos by Maggie MacChesney.
View ArticleDaily Photo: fire alarm accidentally triggered in gymnasium
A fire alarm was accidentally triggered in the gymnasium today after being bumped during a gym class. Students were evacuated and stood outside for almost 20 minutes. Photo by Braeden Bowen.
View ArticleHC juniors get their groove on for annual Arts and Humanities dance
Anticipation waits as Henry Clay juniors prepare for the upcoming Arts and Humanities annual required dance competition on December 11th. This event will be held in the theater for freshman students to...
View ArticleDaily Photo: art history display removed
A long-standing art history display outside of the library was removed recently. Photo by Braeden Bowen.
View ArticleNew Governor seeks to change the Face of Education
Kentucky public schools are ranked 35 out of 50, and were previously 49 out of 50. Kentucky schools have survived budget cuts from the federal government, forcing the state government to reconstruct...
View ArticleDisappearance of funds prompts senior class activism
While the Student Based Decision Council Meetings are usually filled with only its members, students and non-SBDM teachers alike attended the Nov. 17th meeting due to an upset regarding money that was...
View ArticleDaily Photo: band concert tonight at 7
The HC band will play their concert tonight at 7:00 in the Clyde T. Lassiter Theater.
View ArticleFighting a bad choice for all students
You’re in the lunch room and all of the sudden there is a crowd of people circling around, yelling, and clapping for a fight to happen or to continue. Administration, teachers, and law enforcement are...
View ArticleDaily Photo: Devil Dollar Celebration
Well-behaved students at HC were celebrated and congratulated during a party in the Clyde T. Lassiter theater during Second Block this morning. The celebration was part of an initiative by the...
View ArticleOpinion: UK football tries but fails to excite fans in 2015 season
If you ask anyone what they think of when they hear the University of Kentucky, they will probably say basketball, however football is a rich tradition in Lexington as well. Back in 2012, the Kentucky...
View ArticleWalsh summarizes local opportunities for the under-18 set
The city of Lexington can often seem like a wasteland of bars, pubs, breweries, wineries, and other attractions for those over the age of twenty one. This can be quite a problem for people under that...
View ArticleOpinion: why Matt Bevin’s education plan isn’t what FCPS needs
In a surprise 52% to 43% victory over Democrat Jack Conway on Nov. 3rd, Republican Matt Bevin was elected as the 62nd governor of Kentucky. On Dec. 8th, 2015, Bevin took office in Kentucky, to remain...
View ArticleOpinion: The Problem With Public Education
If you ask any student how they feel right now about school, you are almost guaranteed an answer of something to the effect of, “It stresses me out,” or “I hate my classes,” or even, “I feel unprepared...
View ArticleTop Six Can’t-Miss Movies of 2015
2015 was a spectacular year for film. With major blockbusters hitting the big screen it was difficult to see all of them, but some of the best movies that came out this year were those that may have...
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