Dr. M. Korzinski: Sex Trafficking Therapist Comes to HHS

Olivia Meier, Community News Editor/Staff Writer\
May 24, 2013

Co-founder of the Helen Bamber Foundation in London, England, and therapist to trafficking victims, Hawthorne native Michael Korzinski, PhD, came to Hawthorne High School to give a presentation on human sex trafficking to Katherine Lyness’ U.S. History I and Contemporary World Affairs classes on May... Read more »

Moving Forward: Technology in Education

Nina Nadirashvili, Staff Writer
May 23, 2013

Journalism students head towards the Library Media Center’s computer lab to work on their online newspaper. The English classes head to computer labs to work on their research papers. The Media Arts class creates movie trailers with their 21st century equipment. “The future is here, we need to embrace... Read more »

Room 120 Transforms into a Cafeteria

William J. Brown, Editor-in-Chief
May 17, 2013

As the 2012-2013 school year winds down, the construction in and outside of Room 120 continues to baffle some students. The explanation of what’s going on lies in the new modified drop schedule that is being put into effect next year. (You can find more information on the drop schedule in the article... Read more »

Memorial Day: Reflecting on the Brave

Kirsten Meneses, Staff Writer
May 15, 2013

This year, Decoration Day, better known as Memorial Day, falls on May 27, 2013.  It is interesting to note that Memorial Day has been observed in various ways throughout history. According to Laura Fitzpatrick’s report on Time.com, on this day any soldier from the Civil War to present day who served... Read more »

Stephanie Brown: Overcoming the Odds

Bridget Grenier
May 15, 2013

“Is that a burn?” “Were you in an accident?” “Look at that girl over there. What is that on her face?” Those are all questions that sophomore Stephanie Brown has overheard and answered over her 16 years. However, not many know her full and inspiring story behind her birthmark. It was not... Read more »

Media Arts Creates Movie Trailers

Sha'la Padilla, Staff Writer
May 13, 2013

Hawthorne High School Media Arts teacher, John Di Lonardo, led his Media Arts II class in the direction of making super-hero and super-villain movie trailers. The students from all the Media Arts II classes, which run third and seventh periods, were divided into different groups of four. The groups were... Read more »

Alum Dan Serafin- Sports Reporter in Action

Brittaney Marsico, Profile Editor
May 10, 2013

Dan Serafin, (2002) graduated Rowan University in 2006 and is now a successful newsman for News12 The Bronx, News12 Brooklyn, and MSG Varsity in New York. Each week, Serafin is a reporter for two days and an anchorman for three days, covering sports from high school, college, and professional sports–and... Read more »

Pre-Calculus Roller Coaster Projects of 2013

Bridget Grenier, Staff Writer
May 10, 2013

At Hawthorne High School, it has been a tradition for pre-calculus students under the direction of teachers Cheryl Smith, Ryan McMann, and Casey Flynn, to build and present roller coaster projects that implement different math and physics skills and show off creative abilities. This year’s projects... Read more »

Lacrosse Season Update

Abby Provencher, Staff Writer
May 9, 2013

This year, Hawthorne High School’s athletic program introduced lacrosse as a sport, and although it is still a young team, the players have made great progress so far and are looking to a strong season finish. The team, which at this time is a junior varsity sport only,  currently has a record... Read more »

Shanna Matari, 2005 Grad Now Merchandizing for PINK

Leah Matari, Contributor
May 9, 2013

Shanna Matari, a 2005 graduate of HHS, now has a promising future in the fashion industry. Matari went on to Boston University (BU) for her freshman year and transferred to the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) in New York City for the remaining three years of her undergraduate studies. Although... Read more »