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Hooks FFA Shines at Area VI Greenhand Camp

Hooks FFA Shines at Area VI Greenhand Camp

Mason Carlow, Kimberly Vasquez, and Lexi Reyenga December 16, 2024

Hooks FFA chapter Greenhand officers made a significant mark at the Area VI Greenhand Camp held on Friday, December 13. The event, which took place at Timberline Baptist Camp in Lindale, brought together...

A History Devotee

A History Devotee

Clara Poell, Evalyn Goodwin, and Laila Harmon December 12, 2024

Burgandy Crouse graduated high school from Hooks, received her bachelor's degree from Northwestern State University, and earned her master’s degree from Texas A&M University. For Mrs. Crouse, it...

Hooks FFA Hosts Successful Trap Shoot at Buffalo Creek Gun Club

Hooks FFA Hosts Successful Trap Shoot at Buffalo Creek Gun Club

Mason Carlow, Lexi Reyenga, and Kimberly Vasquez November 14, 2024

Hooks FFA hosted a successful trap shoot event Wednesday, at Buffalo Creek Gun Club in Ben Wheeler, Texas, drawing participants and spectators from across the region. The event featured competitive shooting,...

From Hornet to Teacher

From Hornet to Teacher

Evalyn Goodwin, Clara Poell, and Laila Harmon November 11, 2024

Algebra I teacher, Deja James, was a mighty Hooks Hornet herself before graduating and going to the University of Central Arkansas in Conway. Her original plan was to get a nursing degree, but within her...

Annual “Trunk or Treat” Deemed a Success

Annual “Trunk or Treat” Deemed a Success

Walker Davis, Assistant Editor November 4, 2024

Hooks' annual “Trunk or Treat” was held on Thursday at the high school gym parking lot, from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Local clubs and organizations distributed candy from car trunks to celebrate Halloween....

Hooks FFA Delegates Journey to National FFA Convention

Hooks FFA Delegates Journey to National FFA Convention

Mason Carlow, Lexi Reyenga, and Kimberly Vasquez October 28, 2024

Members from all 50 states and two territories gathered in Indianapolis, Indiana for the 97th Annual National FFA Convention & Expo on Oct. 23rd-26th, showcasing the strength and unity of agricultural...

Battle of the Blue

Battle of the Blue

Staff Writer, Reporter October 28, 2024

Hooks ISD is participating in "Battle of the Blue," a canned food drive against Redwater ISD to benefit local veterans, and will be accepting donations from Oct. 21st to Nov. 1st, concluding at the Hooks...

The Empire Strikes Back: A Review

The Empire Strikes Back: A Review

Christian Shelby, Editor October 28, 2024

Star Wars Episode 5: The Empire Strikes Back is a significant leap forward in filmmaking, building on the foundation laid by its predecessor. The movie showcased improvement in many areas, such as the...

The Rest is History

The Rest is History

Clara Poell, Evalyn Goodwin, and Laila Harmon October 12, 2024

Luke McGuire has been a Hooks Hornet for a little over a year. He graduated from Pleasant Grove in 2012, then went to Henderson State to get his masters' degree. Now he is our very own U.S. history teacher...

Nail-Biting Showdown

Nail-Biting Showdown

Evan Steward and Connor Runnels September 30, 2024

The varsity football team took their second win of the season, facing off against the Queen City Bulldogs on Sept. 27 at 7:30 pm, at the Bulldogs stadium. Hornet fans filled the visitors side to capacity,...

Joining the Family

Joining the Family

Evalyn Goodwin, Reporter September 12, 2024

Joining his mother as a Hooks hornet, Mr. Victor Powell is a new sub at HHS. He graduated from Texarkana Community College in 2019, and is currently in an online culinary school. Powell chose to become...

Join the Club!

Join the Club!

Mackenzie Butler, Senior Editor September 12, 2024

TAFE, a Texas organization founded in 1984, finally made its way to the HHS campus last year. TAFE is the Texas Association of Future Educators, which focuses on projects based around education. TAFE is...

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