Chase Knepper: From Student Council President to Future Forensic Psychologist

Olivia Meier, Staff Writer
March 6, 2014

From Student Council President at Lincoln Middle School to Student Council President at Hawthorne High School, HHS senior Chase Knepper’s passion for enriching the lives of others is leading him to a life in forensic psychology, and, hopefully, the FBI. Chase Knepper outside of the University of New... Read more »

Hawthorne’s Emmy Nominated Alum: Dana Kenerson

Ricky Dockray, Staff Writer
March 5, 2014

It has been said that the entertainment industry is the hardest industry to tap into, but for 1985 Hawthorne High School alum, Dana Kenerson, it has been done. Kenerson is an Emmy-nominated, audience producer and talent logistics manager. A photo of Dana Kenerson as a 1985 HHS senior. As a freshmen at... Read more »

Matt Corvo: Teacher of the Year

Sarah Kearsley , Staff Writer
February 28, 2014

Hawthorne High School is very proud to announce that social studies teacher, Matthew Corvo, has been selected as the 2014 District Teacher of the Year. Corvo is very excited and thankful to receive this award. “I am extremely honored and grateful to be chosen as the District of Hawthorne’s Teacher... Read more »

Women in Pink: The Gulabi Gang

Jessica Layton, Staff Writer
February 28, 2014

The women of India have been oppressed for centuries.  Often objectified and perceived as lesser beings, many have been forced to endure abusive and fear-filled lives.  The socially acceptable behavior of men in the Indian culture includes public sexual, as well as, domestic abuse of women with the... Read more »

I Read! Campaign Comes to Hawthorne

Jessica Layton, Staff Writer
February 27, 2014

“I READ! IS COMING. ARE YOU READY?” If you have seen these signs all around the school, you’re probably wondering what they mean. These flyers are building interest in an upcoming, school-based, reading advocacy initiative. Soon, the halls of Hawthorne High School will be decorated... Read more »

HHS 2014 State Testing

Leah Matari, Staff Writer
February 27, 2014

Hawthorne High School freshmen, sophomores, and juniors are preparing for district-wide state testing next week on Tuesday, March 4; Wednesday, March 5; and Thursday, March 6, 2014. Juniors will be taking the New Jersey mandated High School Proficiency Assessment (HSPA). Freshmen and sophomores will... Read more »

Hollywood’s Biggest Night

Ricky Dockray, Staff Writer
February 27, 2014

Some would say winning an Academy Award, also known as an Oscar, is the epitome of success in the film industry.  From actors and directors to costume designers and composers, the Academy Awards honor every aspect involved in making a major motion picture come to life. Since the very first Academy Awards... Read more »

Alum Stephanie Cuono – Teaching English…In Japan

Ruqaiyah ElSaawy, Staff Writer
February 24, 2014

Despite her current career, Stephanie Cuono had actually planned to work in editing and publishing after college and had never considered teaching. Once she got to college, however, she understood better what the plan for her future should be. Cuono, a Hawthorne High School Class of 2008 graduate, is... Read more »

The Beatles: More Than Just Music

Sarah Kearsley , Staff Writer
February 12, 2014

Many could argue that The Beatles revolutionized the face of the music industry. Before their arrival, some believed that music had begun to lack substance, depth, and meaning. However, that all changed when The Beatles brought music that held messages of peace and love and made the music of their era... Read more »

Hawthorne Students Join Publishing Team

Natalie Tousignant, Staff Writer
February 10, 2014

Hawthorne High School students, junior Nina Nadirashvili and senior Natalie Tousignant, have recently been selected to the Merit 66 teen advisory board of Merit Press, a branch of F+W Media that publishes fictional literature for young adults. Nadirashvili and Tousignant are two of only 66 members... Read more »