Cry of the Hawk

The student news site of North Harford High School
From left to right: President Madyson Pullen-Staiger, vice president Lola Steele, and secretary Brianna Billings. To get updates about the Varsity Club, go follow their Instagram at @nhvarsityclub.
Varsity Club is back in action; Plans for becoming community oriented
Social Studies department gains new member;
Social Studies department gains new member;
The Harford Classic Band competition took place at Bel Air High School with both the band and color guard in attendance. The marching band will continue to perform throughout the school year.
Marching band prevails over rivals;
Event not to miss; Student-Teacher talent show comes early
The newly added full-size airplane and part of the new entrance was added for Field of Screams. Field of Screams has been open since 1993, with their first attraction being the Haunted Hayride.
Field of Screams adding, revamping;
The boys team celebrate their senior night rallies against Harford Tech. The boys lost by only two points in a close game.
Diving into wins; Boys volleyball season ending positive
The color guard is the newest addition to the Marching Hawks. Members explained that they would like to continue to improve throughout the season.
Color Guard returns to North Harford;
Swinging into states
Swinging into states
Student athletes discuss impacts of health challenges on sports
Gibson plans on beating her time in her next half marathon. Even though the weather was poor, she enjoyed the race.
Recent graduate runs half-marathon, reflects on race
Freshmen Breaking out of shells
Secretaries try for Family Friendly School Award
Mendelssohn receives attention years after sonata is released
Calming sleep to fearful dreams; Cause behind normal dreams vs nightmares
Psychology behind dreams uncovered; Exploring what they mean, how they occur
Senior Allyson Knott (Left) was named Alternative Maryland Dairy Princess, while Ella Fell (Right) was named Maryland's Dairy Princess. Knott will serve her time as Alternative Princess until May.
Senior named Alternative Dairy Princess; Knott rules her way to success
Trotting to triumph in horseback riding; Weisman shares equestrian experience
Trotting to triumph in horseback riding; Weisman shares equestrian experience
Sophomore competes around country; Continues riding after struggles occur
David Richarson takes his first dive in honor of his 18th birthday. He is now completing requirements for a skydiving license.
David Richardson working towards solo skydiving license; Student describing once in lifetime experience
Girls love language
Changes in face of tragedy; Bags get booted from hallways
Celebrities don’t owe you their friendship;
Falcons to Hawks; NHMS makes switch to become ‘mini high school’
Social media spreads fiction, not fact;
Practicing and processing; Helping or harming students
Dangers of fake tanning;
Drug shortages reach new peak,
The solar eclipse on April 8 was visible all over the United States. People all over watched the total solar eclipse throughout the day.
Solar eclipse passes over United States;
Sustaining yourself in apocalyptic supermarkets;
Alabama reproductive laws sparks conversation;
Gracie Abrams released second studio album; The Secret of Us Tour, deluxe album, fans reactions
Gracie Abrams released second studio album; The Secret of Us Tour, deluxe album, fans reactions
The newly added full-size airplane and part of the new entrance was added for Field of Screams. Field of Screams has been open since 1993, with their first attraction being the Haunted Hayride.
Field of Screams adding, revamping;
This was Welzant’s second concert of Charli XCX’s. She hopes to go to another concert of hers in the future, according to the senior.
BRAT SUMMER is saying goodbye to clean girls
Chappell Roan’s “The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess” album was released in 2023. The singer’s first-anniversary album tour is set to conclude with shows in Baltimore and New York City.
Introducing “Femininomenon”
Students take charge

Cry of the Hawk

Cry of the Hawk
The Harford Classic Band competition took place at Bel Air High School with both the band and color guard in attendance. The marching band will continue to perform throughout the school year.
Showcase
Marching band prevails over rivals;
Lily Corcoran, Copy Editor • October 17, 2024

The Harford Classic Marching Band competition took place at Bel Air High School on October 5 - a competition that included eleven schools from across the entire state. North Harford’s Marching Hawks took first among these schools with a score of 79.3,...

Entertainment
Gracie Abrams released second studio album; The Secret of Us Tour, deluxe album, fans reactions
Gracie Abrams released second studio album; The Secret of Us Tour, deluxe album, fans reactions
Lexi Gott, News Editor • October 24, 2024

After finishing off her opening set on The Eras Tour, singer-songwriter Gracie Abrams released her second studio album, The Secret of Us. The...

The newly added full-size airplane and part of the new entrance was added for Field of Screams. Field of Screams has been open since 1993, with their first attraction being the Haunted Hayride.
Field of Screams adding, revamping;
Kendall Walter, Sports Editor • October 16, 2024

Field of Screams is starting its 2024 season with new updates to its attractions and surrounding area, welcoming a new 90-foot crashed airplane...

This was Welzant’s second concert of Charli XCX’s. She hopes to go to another concert of hers in the future, according to the senior.
BRAT SUMMER is saying goodbye to clean girls
Kendall Walter, Sports Editor • October 16, 2024

 “BRAT SUMMER” is a phrase people cannot escape, even as fall has dawned upon us; many Charli XCX fans are continuing the album's mainstream...

Sports
The boys team celebrate their senior night rallies against Harford Tech. The boys lost by only two points in a close game.
The color guard is the newest addition to the Marching Hawks. Members explained that they would like to continue to improve throughout the season.
Swinging into states
Gibson plans on beating her time in her next half marathon. Even though the weather was poor, she enjoyed the race.
As the head coach at Dulaney from 2013-2018, Fialcowitz had 81 wins, and 24 losses, as well as two state final appearances, five State Semifinal appearances, and five Regional Championships. After taking a break from coaching, she now gears up to be the new Hawks varsity Field hockey head.
Freshman Madilyn Coyle and senior Valentina Angulo perform a handoff in a relay. They ran on Saturday April 13 at Towson University.
Opinion/Editorial
Changes in face of tragedy; Bags get booted from hallways
Katie Vanarsdale, SSC Editor • October 24, 2024

 We’ve all heard of the tragedy at Joppatowne high school. We’ve all heard the changes that are being implemented in the wake of this tragedy....

Celebrities don’t owe you their friendship;
October 24, 2024
Falcons to Hawks; NHMS makes switch to become ‘mini high school’
October 24, 2024
Social media spreads fiction, not fact;
October 24, 2024
Practicing and processing; Helping or harming students
October 24, 2024
News
From left to right: President Madyson Pullen-Staiger, vice president Lola Steele, and secretary Brianna Billings. To get updates about the Varsity Club, go follow their Instagram at @nhvarsityclub.
Varsity Club is back in action; Plans for becoming community oriented
Riley Herold, Entertainment Editor • October 24, 2024

     Seniors Madyson Pullen-Staiger, Lola Steele, and Brianna Billings have taken over the varsity club for the 2024-2025 school year. This...

Social Studies department gains new member;
Social Studies department gains new member;
Riley Herold, Entertainment Editor • October 24, 2024

North Harford’s social studies department welcomed a new teacher from Cecil County, Mr. Jackson Hart, to The Nest this year. This is Hart’s...

Features
Freshmen Breaking out of shells
STELLA MANNS, Sports Editor • September 28, 2023

Secretaries try for Family Friendly School Award
KENDALL WALTER, Reporter • September 26, 2023

   The North Harford secretaries recently shared they collectively have a goal that they want to achieve, the Family Friendly School Award. (1)...

Health and Science
Dangers of fake tanning;
Adriana Ebberts, Reporter • October 16, 2024

Tanning, whether achieved through natural sunlight or artificial methods like tanning beds and sprays, has become a popular trend for those seeking...

Drug shortages reach new peak,
Isabel Kropkowski, Features Editor • May 21, 2024

    Drug shortage numbers have hit a record high in the first quarter of 2024. This year has had the highest shortages since drug availability...

The solar eclipse on April 8 was visible all over the United States. People all over watched the total solar eclipse throughout the day.
Solar eclipse passes over United States;
Isabel Kropkowski, Features Editor • April 23, 2024

 On April 8,  the United States was hit with a solar eclipse, caused by the moon covering up the sun.        It has been seven years...