Return of homecoming dance excites HC students
The Henry Clay homecoming dance is the most talked about social gathering since last year’s prom. HC social studies teacher Jody Cabble is in charge of the majority of the planning along with the...
View ArticleGirl Up Club inspires confidence in young women throughout the HC community
HC has had many new contributions to its club roster this year. One of the most prominent is the new Girl Up club. Girl Up is an organization that was started by the United Nations and has clubs all...
View ArticleKentucky state minimum wage increases 95 cents
On August 1, 2016 the Kentucky state minimum wage was raised from $7.25 an hour to $8.20 when the House Labor Committee voted 15-1 for the increase. This legislation determines that minimum wage to be...
View ArticleBiddle establishes building assessment coordinator position in HC
One month ago, former HC special education teacher Amanda Biddle changed positions to be the new HC building assessment coordinator. This is the first time building assessment coordinator is offered...
View ArticleHC Students and Staff Talk Kentucky Football
Before the first kickoff of the 2016 college football season, the Kentucky Wildcats season seemed brighter than in recent years. Countless news stations and articles dubbed the Cats a success. With a...
View ArticleSchool Board makes PSAT mandatory for sophomores and freshmen
Starting in this academic year, the PSAT is now mandatory for Fayette County all Freshman and Sophomores. Previously it was strongly encouraged but still optional. The PSAT is a preparation for the...
View ArticleStudent Athletes Struggle with the combination of Homework and Sport obligations
Several sports are offered at HC, with a significant amount of student athletes. There are always a lot of practices, not to mention games, but that doesn’t mean you’re excused from the homework due...
View ArticleHC library promotes creativity with edible books contest
Creativity is often overshadowed in a school setting due to the focus on academics. In order to foster creativity, the Lexington Public Library and HC are collaborating by creating a competition that...
View ArticleHC recognizes August student athletes of the month
By Brantley Acke and Dylan Spradlin Rewarding hard work with high praise and recognition is a strong method to keep up students’ morale. HC makes recognizing their student athletes one of their top...
View ArticleWhy Narcan needs to be in schools
Here in the state of Kentucky there is an issue with drug and narcotic use. Last year alone, there were 1248 intentional and unintentional drug overdoses statewide, an increase of 160 deaths from 2014...
View ArticleBowen reviews 2016’s Birth of a Nation
Note: this review is spoiler-free, but contains plot details derivable from the film’s trailers and teasers. Borrowing the name of the 1915 film depicting the heroism of the Ku Klux Klan in the...
View ArticlePhoto Gallery: HC soccer faced off against Dunbar
In postseason play, HC fell to a tough Paul Laurence Dunbar opponent with a score of 1-2 in the region semifinals. The team won the 42nd district championship for the 7th straight year, and ended...
View ArticleGirl Up Club inspires confidence in young women throughout the HC community
HC has had many new contributions to its club roster this year. One of the most prominent is the new Girl Up club. Girl Up is an organization that was started by the United Nations and has clubs all...
View ArticleCelebration of Life honors coach Kathy Grupe
On Saturday, Oct 15th, a Celebration of Life was held for a beloved member of HC’s community, Kathy Grupe. Known widely as “Coach Kathy”, the celebration honored Grupe and her fight with breast cancer....
View ArticleBig Blue Madness causes a craze in the city of Lexington
The greatest tradition in all of college basketball- that is Kentucky basketball, of course. Eight national championships, over 2,000 wins, and one of the best fan bases in the country. The hype of the...
View ArticleGovernor’s Scholars programs provide outlets for ambitious students
School is generalized to give students a strong base of educational knowledge. One way for students to get more specified information based on their interests, they can apply for a summer program with...
View ArticleHC students turn shoes into water for those in need
While poverty continues marching on, students and faculty are doing their part in aiding those in need. In collaboration with WaterStep, HC is hosting a drive that makes a profit from new and used...
View Article35th annual KY book fair highlights work of local authors
This past Saturday (Nov. 5) was the 35th Annual Kentucky Book Fair. Since 1981, the Kentucky Book Fair has been connecting readers and authors. It is now operated by the Kentucky Humanities Council and...
View ArticleWhy registered seniors should vote this election
Tomorrow or November 8th, HC will become one of many polling places throughout the city of Lexington, the state of Kentucky, and the entire nation. The decisions voters make tomorrow will shape this...
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