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Students with Tiger Spirit!
HHS Parade pg. 2
Hallway Competition pg. 3
Soccer pg. 4
Ceramics pg. 5
Live Like Pierce pg. 6
Trending Shows pg. 7
Dear Bambi pg. 8
Spirit of the Students
Last week,
which was Homecom-
ing week, was a very
good week for all of the
students. Our tiger fam-
ily does Homecoming
week to get students
engaged in school activ-
ities and to get the them
pumped for our Home-
coming game. Many
members of our tiger
family dressed up for
spirit week. A lot of the
students, like Alyssa
Hale, for one, said, “It
was my senior year, I
want to go big or go
home, and dressing up
is how I express myself.
I wanted to go out of
my way because it my
last year in high
school.” It seemed like
Alyssa’s favorite days
to dress up were Tie
Dye Day and Spirit
Day. Many students
express themselves by
dressing up, and seem
to have a lot of fun
when they do it, as well.
But not only do people
just like the “spirit day.”
A lot of the students get
pumped for the last day
of spirit day, which is
also our Homecoming
football game. During
our football game, we
played the Warriors,
and we won the game
with a high score.
Quando says,
“Homecoming game
was my most favorite
out of spirit week, we
won our game and
made my day ten times
better. I loved my date
to Homecoming; I had a
blast and the most awe-
some date ever.” One of
the best weeks in high
school is spirit week!
Why wouldn't you want
to dress up for a fun and
exciting week of
school? As Mrs. Hall
said, “I love seeing all
the students on the last
day of spirit week, see-
ing all the colors togeth-
er, and seeing how far
everyone's hard work
comes together.” The
floats this year were
beyond amazing, seeing
everyone work so hard
to make this year great
was, too. Let’s make
this another great year
at Hurricane High with
our tiger family. Spirit
week was a great week
for all the students and
we made it a blast!
By Alexis Strickley
HOMECOMING
Hurricane High’s
2016 homecoming was a
huge success and it re-
flected greatly upon the
parade. Students had the
chance to visit all the
elementary schools in
town. While the students
were at the elementary
schools, they got to eat
lunch and hang out with
the cool younger stu-
dents. At lunch, the foot-
ball team threw the ball
to the kids and signed
autographs. Not only
was
it a huge
success with the high
schoolers, but it was an
Amazing hit with the
kids. The football play-
ers got to ride on a fire
truck. The players got to
throw little footballs and
candy towards the kids.
Josh Parker said, “I real-
ly liked how our whole
school got together with
the elementary kids and
signed signatures for
them.”
Homecoming week is full of some of the fun-
nest activities all year, and everyone looks forward to
it. With all of the special dress up days, after school
activities, and powderpuff, some people forget about
one of the best parts of the week; the assembly. The
assembly is full of skit competitions, class battles, and
the all-famous class comps. There is one thing that
always entertains us year after year, and that is Mr.
Tiger. This is a competition between 10 senior boy
contestants, all taken from the High School, and they
practice for weeks to memorize a dance that they then
perform at the assembly. This year was nothing short
of entertainment, with Isaiah Johnson as Mr. Tiger,
Jordan Katzenbach as 1st Attendant, Isaiah Kinikini as
2nd Attendant, and Andrew Dotson
as Mr. Congeniality. The other contestants were Noah
Humphrey, Riley Ballard, Jake Carr, Derick Bunn,
Kaden Jenkins, and Trevor Stackhouse. When asked
how long they practiced for, Dotson said “We usually
practiced twice a week, for 2 hours at a time, for about
a month.” All of the winners were very busy people,
with Isaiah and Andrew being football players, and
Jordan being on Exec Council, along with all the other
contestants having very busy after school lives. It was
hard for them to take an extra two hours out of their
day to go and practice when they could have been
spending time with family, friends, or even doing their
homework. We thank all of the contestants for making
the homecoming assembly and homecoming week
memorable.
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MR. TIGER
By Hunter Schiffman
HHS Parade
By Parker Jensen
HOMECOMING
It’s known as a tra-
dition at Hurricane High to
decorate the hallways for
each class to express their
school spirit. It’s also
known that seniors domi-
nate this competition every
year, but this year was very
debatable among the clas-
ses. Each class is repre-
sented with a school color:
sophomores are white, jun-
iors are red, and seniors are
black. The seniors had
their hall completely
blacked out. They had
black posters, black bal-
loons, black covers, even
black sheets over the
lights. The senior hall defi-
nitely represented their col-
or. However, the juniors
also had their hall decked
out with their color! Red
was plastered down the
junior hall. There were also
shout out posters for
Pierce, Mckayla, Brian,
and Charlie; showing their
love for the tiger family.
Both halls were fun with
their colors and school
spirit, but have you ever
seen a themed hallway
while attending Hurricane
High? The sophomores
definitely had the best
sophomore hall seen
over the years. Sopho-
mores had white leaves
hanging from the ceiling
all the way down their hall-
way. They also had a their
graduating year hanging up
at the top of the stairs-
“2019” in big numbers.
And there was a big tiger
head at the beginning of
the hall. Not only did it
show off their school color,
but it also brought out their
school spirit with a jungle
theme, because we are the
Tigers! It was clear to see
that they took a lot of time
putting it together, and
their hallway looked amaz-
ing; as well as the juniors
and seniors hall. All three
classes did a really amaz-
ing job on their hallways,
but at the end of the week
there was only one winner,
and like always, the win-
ning hall was the senior
hall. A huge shout out to
all the students who helped
decorate their class hall-
way, homecoming week
had a lot of spirit through-
out the hallways, thanks to
you students!
Hallway Competition Burning of the H
There are many traditions here at Hurricane
High School, but one of the longest traditions that
has been going on is the burning of the H. “The
FFA has been in charge of the burning of the H ev-
er since the year 2000 to now, but the FFA got as-
signed to it. It was the executive council and volun-
teer students that were willing to help.” The tradi-
tion of the burning of the H has been going on
longer than anyone really knows or remembers.
One source says, “The tradition wasn’t happening
back in 1965, but it was around in the 1970s.” So
that’s the time of where it may have started, but
there is no real proof or documents that prove this
statement. One source says, “People would burn
tires on the H so it could be re-white washed.” An-
other source states, “They started doing it because
they couldn’t get lights up to it; so the only way to
get the H to light up was by burning it.” Another
theory is that we may have gotten it from another
high school, because there are other schools that do
this tradition, as well. Jody simply said, “It is the
burning pride of Hurricane High School. It is what
brings us together...and it is a reminder to light the
fire within us.” By Sala Pili
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By Mikiah Smith
SPORTS Soccer
By Tyler Mitchell
The Tiger Soccer team has been on a roll this
year, and has been having a lot of success. Maddie
Long, one of our senior soccer players, said, “ One of
my favorite things is when we can come together and
play as a team.” The Tigers record this year is 5 to 1
so far; after a few big wins in region, beating Desert
Hills, and tying with Dixie. Shanel Stevens, also a
senior soccer player, said, “I love this year being able
to prove people wrong and show that we can play as a
team.” Surprisingly, these girls love their morning
practices. “ I like morning practices because we don’t
have to deal with the afternoon heat,” said Long.
“The coaches are always preaching, there is no re-
ward without sacrifice,’” said Maddie. The girls have
really taken this saying to heart, as you can tell by the
success they are having this year. “I think it shows
that you can’t just show up and automatically get the
win,. You have to work hard at practice and work
hard as a team so you can earn that reward,” said Ste-
vens. Go out and support these girls; they’re working
really hard to win and prove themselves this year.
Cross Country
Kody Watts tells us what it's all about to
be a runner on the Hurricane Cross Country
team. “Some say that there is no point to cross
country, and that you just run around for no
good reason. However this is not the case. I
have been in cross country for seven years and I
have come to realize, that I Like cross country
because I like to completely conquer my oppo-
nents; and that is what cross country is all
about: beating your opponent physically, but
also mentally and skillfully. And that is the
most satisfying reward of all.” Sounds like a
blast, and what better way to get physically fit
than winning at the same time.
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Maddie, Shanel, & Becca
By Mahonri Turley
ARTS Ceramics
If you have not been in the ceramics studio yet, then
you probably have not seen the new pottery wheels that
were installed this year! The previous wheels were 15 years
old. They had been repaired over and over, but they were
still breaking down. It was time for an upgrade. When decid-
ing what wheels to get, Mr. Evenson got a recommendation
from Dixie State University. They told him to get Shimpo
VL Whisper, a brand from Japan. Mr. E. was shocked by
how silent they were. Mr E commented that, “These wheels
will be around for another 15 years!” With this upgrade, the
pottery wheels let you stop much faster, and the stools are
cushioned. A beginner to ceramics, sophomore Laska Jes-
sop, had an opportunity to try both wheels. She said, “I tried
both wheels; the old ones were loud! When you put the
break down, the wheel kept spinning and spinning forever.
The new ones are quiet and make it really easy to center
your clay. The new stools are so nice, as well! You can ad-
just the height of your seat, which is nice for someone as
short as me. I'm very excited for the rest of the semester on
these new pottery wheels and to keep improving my ceramic
skills!” The pottery wheels are not the only thing that has
been recently upgraded. Last year the ceramics department
was able to purchase a brand new spray booth for glazing
and a brand new firing kiln called a “raku kiln.” “We have
the best high school ceramic studio in southern Utah. That is
my biased statement,” said Mr. Evenson said with a chuckle.
If you have not had ceramics yet, take a class next semester
and check out these new upgrades for yourself!
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By Ericka Zitting
STUDENT LIFE Live Like Pierce
When you get it all, just remember one thing: one
man can change the world. “He always made me want to be
a better person,” Wyatt Fischer stated, when asked how
Pierce changed his life. Pierce never failed to lighten up a
room. Anyone in Hurricane could justify to that. The
hashtag #LiveLikePierce became a local hashtag for those
mourning his loss and those who feel like they are following
in his humble footsteps. “Pierce’s best quality had to be that
he was tender-hearted. He cared about other people, and
never failed to make me smile,” Coach McKeehan and
Coach Esplin said during an interview. Not only did he
touch the lives of those in Hurricane, but also those from
Pine View and other schools. Students from across the coun-
ty have been showing their support for the Adamson family
by posting pictures with their Pierce bracelets with captions
like “#LiveLikePierce” or “prayers for the Hurricane Ti-
gers.” As you go through this year, remember to keep Pierce
and the Adamson family in your thoughts. As our lives
move forward, never forget the Hurricane Tiger who left all
too soon. To the Adamson family: thank you for teaching us
how to do hard things, and our tiger family and our Hurri-
cane community loves you.
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By Brayli Crandall
Pray for Kay
Jody has always taught us to do
hard things, and Mckayla Marshall is set-
ting an example. When asked how
Mckayla is doing at home, Mrs. Marshall
said, “Mckayla is always positive, telling
people about her tumor and how the doc-
tors are going to blast it. She is always
happy during the day, 80% of the time.
She gets really tired at night time, but she
is always upbeat.” When asked how Ma-
kayla makes your day better, Coach
Mckeehan said, “Her smile- she’s always
happy, no matter the problem. I worked
in the gym with her since she was just
tiny, she has the most infectious smile
anyone could have. She is always posi-
tive and that’s what keeps me going.”
When asked how the family was doing at
home, Jody said, “They're doing well, but
we need to still love and support them as
much as we can. All the love from the
community and school always shows
how much we care and love the family.
The support makes the family do bet-
ter.” Makayla always has the biggest
smile on her face throughout the day. She
still does still go to school- the cancer
does not stop her from slowing down her
life. Jody confirmed, “Makayla still
hangs out with friends, as much as she
can to make it through the day. It is still
hard for her, but she is making it through
this as much as she can.” We love the
Marshall family and will support them as
much as we can.
By Alexis Strickley
TRENDING Trending TV Shows of 2016
2016 has been full of new and exciting
shows. There are many anticipated shows such
as: America’s Got Talent, The Voice, Dancing
with the Stars, The Bachelor, and The Bache-
lorette.
One of the top trending shows right now
is a Netflix original series called Stranger Things.
It is about a boy who mysteriously disappears.
His mother, a police chief, and the boy’s friends
have to confront terrifying forces in order to get
him back. It has received 9.1/10 stars from IMDb
and has Winona Ryder, David Harbour, and Finn
Wolfhard as the main characters. Noah Harris
says it is one of his favorite shows. It has been
highly talked about and is highly recommended.
Another well-loved show is The Walking
Dead. If you haven’t watched it, you’ve probably
heard of it. The Walking Dead is about Sheriff
Deputy Rick Grimes, who leads a group of survi-
vors in their world overrun by the walking dead,
or zombies. They must fight the dead and they
fear the living. It has received 8.6/10 stars from
IMDb and has Andrew Lincoln, Norman Reedus,
and Melissa McBride as some of the main char-
acters. Jonah Hayes says his favorite show is The
Walking Dead. Almost everyone talks about it
and it is high on the list of anticipated shows.
One last show is Once Upon a Time. This
show is full of fairy tales and magic. It is about a
young woman with a troubled past who is drawn
to a little town in Maine, where fairy tales are not
only believed, but lived. Though not as high as
the others, it is still loved with 7.9/10 stars from
IMDb with Jennifer Morrison, Lana Parrilla, and
Jared Gilmore as some of the main characters.
Kennedy Kleinman says Once Upon a Time is
her favorite show whenever she has down time to
watch TV.
There are many more and long lists of recom-
mended shows to watch, and these were just
some of the many! Get watching!
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By Hannah Walker
Music? I Barely Know ‘er
As we get further into the year, we all depend on two
items to get us through the school day: our phone, and
our headphones. But what good are our headphones
without music? Summer 2016 was full of great music
from many talented artists, and most of the most sum-
mer songs came from artists that are very popular;
however, there are a few songs that came from artists
no one knows about, such as “Bullet” by Chelsea
Lankes. For the most part, summer was filled with
songs such as “Into You” by Ariana Grande, “Close”
by Nick Jonas, and “Pop Style” by Drake. These songs
were made for the perfect beach day, hanging out with
friends, or relaxing at home. Now that school has
started up again, and there are more and more songs
coming out, and more and more genres that have come
around that not many people know about, such as: Air
Pop, Glitch Souljazz, and Space Trap. Go listen to
some of these genres and you might find a new favor-
ite sound. If not, you’ll be more educated in the new
and upcoming music. School is always fun, and get-
ting good grades is always number one, but music has
helped several students while they study, focus more,
and actually makes something as boring as studying
interesting and fun.
By Hunter Schiffman
MISC Editors & Staff
Emily Mildenhall
Summer Stratton
Natalia Lance
Autumn Nuzman
Jeseka Amodt
Alexis Strickley
Annie Rahde
Brayli Crandall
Cameron Anderson
Colby Bastian
Ericka Zitting
Gavin Atkinson
Hannah Walker
Hunter Schiffman
John Lebaron
Kauri Smith
Landon Thomas
Mahonri Turley
Mallorie Baxter
Parker Jensen
Peyton Robbings
Rebecca Snodgress
Sala Pili
Tyler Mitchell
Deer Bambi,
I can’t stop thinking about the
whales in the ocean. I feel such a deep
connection with them. I swear I can
hear their signals and speak their lan-
guage. They call to me. How do I let
the whales know I am one with them?
Sincerely,
Dory
Deer Dory,
I am sorry you’re confused.
Perhaps a “Speaking to Whales for
Dummies” book would be an order. It
may help you sort out the voices in
your head and improve your skill. Be
patient. The best of luck to you.
Sincerely,
Bambi
Deer Bambi,
I have a big problem. I ran
away from home because my step-
mother tried to have me killed and now
I’m living with 7 men in the woods.
We are all very happy, but I’m in love
with another man. (He’s a prince.)
How do I tell them I don’t want to live
with them anymore and go be with my
true love who I haven’t seen since I ran
away?
Sincerely,
Pale-Faced Beauty
Deer Pale-Faced Beauty,
This sounds like quite the pre-
dicament you are in. I suggest sitting
these men down and explaining to
them how you feel. They may even
help you find the prince. Who knows?
If all ends well, you’ll have 7 best men
at your wedding. The best of luck to
you.
Sincerely,
Bambi
Deer Bambi,
I am having a major mouse
problem. Everywhere I turn there’s a
mouse. For some reason they all appear
whenever I start to sing and they start
dancing. It’s so weird! I almost feel as
though we’re friends. What do I do
about this strange connection I have
with these mice?
Sincerely,
Singing Mouse Attracter
Deer Singing Mouse Attracter,
You do very much have a
mouse problem. Being around them too
much is bad for your health, as we can
see. I suggest getting the mice outside
and finding new friends. You know,
perhaps human friends? The best of
luck to you.
Sincerely,
Bambi
Dear Bambi