In this week’s edition of HBCN, we look at the topic of PDA (public displays of affection) on campus, asking students what they think about it and what we should do about it. Many people think it is fine to show PDA, but there should be some limitations. “PDA is okay sometimes, but there are people who are a lot touchy….Continue Reading HBCN Weekly 10-17-16: Legacy of Columbus & Student Opinion on PDA
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Volleyball stays competitive over halfway through the season
Photo by Alyssa Alva CAPTION: Senior Isabel Korrodi and senior Jade Armour elevate to block a John Jay HS volley. The volleyball teams are a little over halfway done with their season, and they are staying competitive. The varsity record is 6-8, JV is 10-7, and freshman is 2-15. Lori King, the freshman volleyball coach, proudly speaks about…Continue Reading Volleyball stays competitive over halfway through the season
Senior singer and athlete makes national news by stepping up at a volleyball game
Screenshot from abcnews.go.com CAPTION: Senior Marina Garcia is featured on ABCNews.com’s website after singing the National Anthem when technology failed at her volleyball game. Traditionally, at most sport events, they kick off the game by standing for the national anthem. But what happens when technical difficulties get in the way of the national anthem from being heard?…Continue Reading Senior singer and athlete makes national news by stepping up at a volleyball game
Huskies Win First Division Game Against Marshall 48-21
photo by Adolph Aguero CAPTION: Senior quarterback James Valdez celebrates with junior wide receiver Quentrevious Wright on the sideline after their stunning throw and one-handed catch that went 70 yards for a touchdown, and was voted play of the week in San Antonio. Last week the varsity football team competed against the Marshall Rams at Gus…Continue Reading Huskies Win First Division Game Against Marshall 48-21
Gavel Staff Wins Crown Award for Second Year In a Row
photo by Lizbeth Perez CAPTION: This year’s Gavel Executive Editor, Alondra Martinez, holds up the Crown Award-winning issues of the print edition of the hybrid Gavel publications. For the second year in a row, the Holmes High School news staff will be honored with a Crown Award by the Columbia Scholastic Press Association (CSPA) for…Continue Reading Gavel Staff Wins Crown Award for Second Year In a Row
Early Mistakes lead to loss, team looks to rebound for district play
On Thursday last week, the varsity football team competed against Stevens High School at Gus Stadium and despite the efforts made, the team could not prevail and ended up losing 56-0. photo by Adolph Aguero CAPTION: Husky football fans line up to show their support and loyalty to the team after a tough loss to Stevens HS with senior Brandon Garcia…Continue Reading Early Mistakes lead to loss, team looks to rebound for district play
Artists turn Entrepreneurs through social media
As an aspiring artist, the hardest thing to do is get your art recognized and your name matched to it. Students here at Holmes have used the power of social media and friends to promote their artwork, allowing them to create small businesses within the school. These students are well known for the variety of…Continue Reading Artists turn Entrepreneurs through social media
Upcoming Artist: Junkie
Junkie, known for their groovy surf vibes, has made a big impact in the local San Antonio music scene, especially for teens and people in their early 20s. photo by Gabby Estrada CAPTION: Singer and guitarist Mark Perez performs for his audience downtown at an art event to support local artists at the CSA Galleria….Continue Reading Upcoming Artist: Junkie
Huskies Overcome First Quarter deficit to win 49-28 against Harlandale, Vara named MVP
photo by Ryan Kalka CAPTION: Players strain to get a hand on the Thursday Night Lights trophy presented to the winning team at the conclusion of the televised game on CW35. The varsity football team beat the Harlandale Indians at Gus Stadium this past Thursday, 49-28, in exciting fashion. This is the first three-win start since the…Continue Reading Huskies Overcome First Quarter deficit to win 49-28 against Harlandale, Vara named MVP
Music Review: Frank Ocean Breaks The Silence
Frank Ocean has always been known to speak his mind through his music without any restrictions. Just like how he let the whole world know that he’s gay when he kept referring to a “he” in his famous “thinking about you” song. July 10, 2012 was the day that Frank Ocean spoke no more. He…Continue Reading Music Review: Frank Ocean Breaks The Silence