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

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