I decided to write a teacher spotlight article, and when I think of a teacher who deserves that time to shine, there is one person who comes to mind: Madame Field. She is one of the most amazing people I have come to know, and I'm so grateful to have her as a teacher. She is effervescent and always puts a smile on people's faces, and she takes the time and energy to truly get to know her students and be there for them. Through her love of TikTok dances and energy drinks, she

In her third year at John T. Hoggard High School, art teacher Shannon Gehen is already making a strong impact on student artists. Insistent that her students’ work be displayed and appreciated, she is an inspiring teacher who encourages all students to express their creativity. When asked what she hopes students gain from her class, Gehen said, “I like students to feel positive about themselves, especially students who are apprehensive and don't think of themselves as artists

Every Wednesday, fellow Hoggard students gather in Mr. Vedder’s orchestra classroom to work on their next big project—this month, it’s a motorized bike. Led by juniors Anderson Dick and Giovanni Anderson, Hoggard’s Mechanical Club started up in spring of last year. “Me and Anderson started the club so we can learn and teach others about mechanics and how things work,” said Giovanni Anderson. Through shared experiences, and failures and successes, the members of the “Mech” clu

With college application and tour season upon us, I met with Mr. Carnelley, one of our guidance counselors, to ask about his best tips and tricks for this upcoming application season. To start our interview, I asked his thoughts on the most important part of the college application process. “All of it. Everything matters. You have to fill your application out in time. You have to make sure your I’s are dotted and your T’s are crossed. Your essay is also very important,” Eve

Clank! Bang! Whew! Heavy weights fly around as Hoggard students do their daily exercising in their Weightlifting class. With sports being a big part of students’ routines, exercise is priority, even during off seasons. At Hoggard, Weightlifting is a popular elective many students take to better their health and grow to become a stronger individual. Attached below are responses from two Hoggard students taking Weightlifting to help us catch a glimpse of what it’s like in such

Christopher Garner has been teaching at John T. Hoggard High School for over 25 years. For 20 of those years, he coached our cheerleading team before switching to our girls’ volleyball team. Garner is the kind of teacher who genuinely wants students to enjoy learning. When asked what he hopes students take away from his class, he said, “Learning doesn’t have to be hard. It should be something you enjoy and keep doing for the rest of your life. The moment you stop learning, yo

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