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While her partner cuts the mink using scissors, Joan Amalraj 27 helps by holding back flaps of skin. Most club members worked in pairs to dissect their specimens.

Anatomy & Dissection Club Concludes Year with Mink Dissection

Prima Changwatchai, Community & World News Editor March 30, 2024

For their last meeting of the year, Anatomy & Dissection Club held a mink dissection in Mr. Eric Scheiber’s room after school on Thursday, March 21. The mink was the largest and most complex...

Measuring water, Xander Catuogno 26 prepares to make a drink. Java City offers more breakfast opportunities to students, and also offers a place to socialize before school.

Java City Returns After Three Year Hiatus

Chloe Oakley, Campus News Editor March 25, 2024
Returning after three years of closure following the pandemic, campus coffee shop Java City had its grand opening on Monday, March 25 after a “soft opening” from Thursday, March 21 to Friday, March 22. Initially shut down due to staff shortages, Aramark, RRISD’s food service provider, resolved this barrier by hiring students.  
Focused, Shrey Birmiwal ‘25 prepares to give a Public Forum speech in his Triple-Octafinals round at the TFA state tournament. Birmiwal and his partner, Siyona Jain ‘25, advanced to the Double-Octafinals round of the tournament.

Debate Competes at TFA

Nikhil Gupta, Reporter March 19, 2024

From Thursday, March 7, to Saturday, March 9, Speech & Debate competed at the Texas Forensic Association (TFA) state tournament in Houston, Texas. Speech & Debate competed alongside 1,500 students...

Concentrated, sophomores Ojasvi Chourasia, Isha Gokhale, and Bella Yi make themselves crepes. The main focus of the meeting, the officer team created a build-your-own crepe station for members to enjoy. “[The best part of today’s meeting were] the crepes, they were delicious,” member Brady Johnson ‘26 said.

French Club Holds Crêpe Breakfast

Mayla Montgomery, Reporter March 7, 2024

On Tuesday, March 5, French Club members gathered in Mme Harwick’s room to start their morning off with a crêpe breakfast. Officers created a build-your-own crêpe station for members to enjoy while...

Setting a volleyball, Mia Massey 25 plays Queen of the Court with Beach Volleyball Club. Since it was founded, Beach Volleyball Club has met consistently on Wednesdays after school.

Beach Volleyball Club Hosts Weekly Practice

Trinity Osmer, Reporter March 5, 2024

On Wednesday, Feb. 29, the Beach Volleyball Club hosted their ninth practice of the year. “The thing I love most about [the club] is [everyone in Beach Volleyball], and that you don’t always have...

Escorted by her friend C/AB Myah Kapavik 27, C/TSgt Aliyah Mohammed 24 walks through the saber arc. Senior cadets were recognized during the ball by walking through the saber arc.

AFJROTC Cadets Shine at “Starry Night” Military Ball

Sarah Jung, Reporter March 4, 2024

On Saturday, March 2, Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFJROTC) cadets and faculty members assembled in the cafeteria for their annual military ball, held in collaboration with Hutto...

Posing for a photo along with other debaters, Anushka Gupta 26 smiles with her trophy. One of three sophomores invited to this prestigious debate tournament, Gupta advanced to the semi-finals of the competition.

Debaters Anushka Gupta ’25 and Kate Peckham ’24 Compete at Round Robin Tournament

Bella Yi, Reporter March 3, 2024

On Saturday, Feb. 10, Hendrickson High School was adorned with Valentine’s Day-themed decorations, including red tablecloths, paper heart cutouts, and garlands. Tables were lined with cups of coffee,...

Standing on stage, National French Honors Society (SHF) inductees hold their candles and listen to a speech by president of SHF Nitya Khurana 24. Proudly inducting new members, Khurana highlighted the value of continuing on learning the French language.

SHF Inducts New Members at Annual Ceremony

Lena Boas, Extras Editor February 29, 2024

On Tuesday, Feb. 20, National French Honor Society (Société Honoraire de Français or SHF) inducted over 30 new members who displayed an exemplary academic record in French III or above. As inductees...

Posing for a photo, Valentines Day Dance participants come together to celebrate the holiday. An annual district-wide dance, StuCo organized this event for students with special needs.

StuCo Organizes Annual Valentine’s Day Dance

Sabareesh Dinakaran, Reporter February 28, 2024

On Wednesday, Feb. 21, Student Council (StuCo) hosted their annual Valentine’s Dance for students with special needs from high schools throughout the district. After the event was discontinued during...

Paintbrush in hand, Jennifer Rong ‘25 creates a flower design on a plate. Wrong created multiple pieces at the event. “I wanted to come to the fundraiser because it’s a really fun club and it’s a really good way to destress after a long week,” Rong said.

Ceramics Club Paints Pottery at Valentine’s Fundraiser

Caelyn Swendner, Heritage Assistant Editor February 26, 2024

After weeks of preparation, Ceramics Club hosted their first fundraiser in sponsor Ms. Cari Washburn’s room on Friday, Feb. 9. Selling various ceramic pieces like mugs, plates, bowls, and conversation...

Among the aisles of HEB, Ishira Limaye 25 poses for a selfie. For an assignment in TAG AP Language, Mr. Chalks students went to the grocery store alone as a real-life application of topics discussed in their current reading, The Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare.

TAG AP Language Students Go Shopping

Prima Changwatchai, Community & World News Editor February 20, 2024

To fulfill an assignment from English teacher Mr. Scott Chalk due on Tuesday, Feb. 13, TAG AP Language students went grocery shopping without their parents. Students were instructed to buy at least...

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