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enior Hannah Bright smiles proudly as she watches her Hickory Grove Lions defeat Northside Christian Academy. "The thing I am going to miss most about Hickory Grove is cheering at Friday night football games," said Bright. Photo by Sydney Pressley.

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o you remember the first day of Kindergarten? It could have been 12 years ago in Mrs. Harbinson’s class, or 9 months ago in Mrs. Jacob's class. Regardless, we’ve all been there; many of us were clinging onto our parent’s legs, crying and pleading for them not to leave us here. This place wasn’t our home, we didn't want to spend all day with strangers, and we had no desire to stay. And even though these all seemed like perfectly good reasons to leave, your parents hugged you goodbye and left you here to start the rest of your school life. Thank goodness they did, though. The next years were filled with some of your best memories. From watching Mr. Ward’s magic show to seeing Mr. Stinson eat a live worm, you were able to see it all. You got to dress up for Bible Character Day and Spirit Week. You counted down the days to the Thanksgiving Banquet and Christmas Chapel. You stayed up all night because you were so excited for your first field trip. Maybe you even learned all the lyrics to “Lean on Me” because of all the times it was played

in chapel. You were asked if you were so-and-so’s little brother or sister, and if so, you got called by their name at least four times. You got the chance to high-five Roary at a pep rally, and you screamed “Yo Baby! Yo Baby! Yo!” at the top of your lungs when the cheerleaders prompted you to. You probably made some bad fashion mistakes in middle school. You started using letters in math class, and you were as confused as everyone else. You forgot your locker combination and your math book. Your closet was full of collared shirts and your drawers full of nothing but HG shirts to wear on Fridays. You went into the high school hallway for the first time and were overwhelmed by how scary it looked; but it wasn't as scary as the day you went into Greek 1 instead of English 2 or the logs you had to do in PreCalculus. You did all this and more while surrounded by people you’ve known since that first day in Kindergarten. Do you remember that day? When you first walked through the doors of what’s more than just a school, and you first met people that are more than just students, more than just teachers, more than just administration? Has it hit you yet? ly re str ict e

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enior Allison Valencia sings along to the worship portion of chapel led by praise band. Many students look forward to chapel days so they can worship alongside their peers. Photo by Sydney Pressley

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Above: Church members as well as faculty and students help collect donations for those who were hit by Hurricane Harvey. Along with the supplies, Hickory Grove Baptist Church sent volunteers to help with the victims of the hurricane. Above: Senior Jessica Turner poses with a student during Grove Games. Grove Games is an annual service opportunity that allows Hickory Grove seniors and fifth graders to host a fun day for the students from metro school. "I loved helping with grove games because it was cool seeing how one thing could make the students feel so happy," Turner said. Photo by Sydney Pressley Right: Freshman Madison Massie along with other high school students help pack bags for Precious Cargo. Precious Cargo is an organization that provides toiletries and other necessities for children in the foster care system. Photo by Sydney Pressley

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ervice is not only a huge component in the school's mission, but something God has called us to do by following in His footsteps. “It's part of the vision and mission of the church and the school. If we’re not serving, we’re not following Christ's leadership,” Elementary and Middle School Principal Larry Stinson said. Following this vision, elementary and middle school students have been involved in many different service projects helping others, some of those being change wars and bake sales. In addition to change wars, they provided clothes for the children of maintenance worker Mrs. Claudia, whose house burned down in a firework accident. “I looked at Claudia's tearful face as she humbly accepted all that while third graders were hugging her,” Stinson said. Students also held a change war for Megan Wisehart for her 11-month mission trip with the World Race. High school also participated in serving for Precious Cargo, Samaritan's Feet, and JAARS. They also donated food to the local pantry. “Every week we send food that we grow through the Aquaponics lab to the food pantry,” High School Principal Adam Hamilton said. Through serving and helping others around us, we not only share the love of Christ but also fulfill what God has called us to do through that love. “If we do not serve, we are not meeting the challenge we are suppose to be meeting as Christian educators and as students in a Christian school,” Stinson said.

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Left: Senior Madi Hardman poses with one of the leaves being harvested from the Aquaponics lab. After harvesting, the Aquaponics interns donate the vegetables to the local food pantry. Photo by Adam Hamilton Below: 4th Grade student Moses Poku-kankam reads to an to a Hickory Grove Elementary student during reading buddies. The field trip to Hickory Grove Christian School was the only field trip that the students at the elementry school were able to go on this year. Photo by Adriana Stowe

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Far Left: 5th Grader Camden Campbell plays with another student from the visiting elementary school. The students from Hickory Grove and the visiting school participated in different activities such as: playing the science lab,observing the aquaponics lab and watching the Children's Theatre performance. Photo by Adriana Stowe Left: Seniors unload Precious Cargo donations to take inside Bridge42 Church. Bridge42 has a partnership with social services in Morganton, NC, where they help collect donations for the kids who are in the foster care system. Photo by Adam Hamilton Above: Mrs. Bryndilsen's first grade class makes Blessing Bags before praying over them.

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who are different than you are somehow not as good or valuable as you are, but HG has taught me that we are all equally valuable and equally made in the image of God, regardless of any stipulation,” junior Stephen Adams said. To be a lion is to know you can always count on your teachers to show you what Godly Christian character looks like and to always know you can count on your family in Christ for support and guidance.

view their peers as family. However, I see the exact opposite here. When I walk down the hallway and see the boys basketball team, I see my brothers. When talking to the lunch ladies, I see women I look up to and respect. Lastly, no matter what class I’m in, I see each and every teacher work hard to show us the love of Christ, something that I feel sets HG apart from other schools,” senior Adriana Stowe said.

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rom Bible classes to chapel to teachers who truly care about the students, HG has instilled Christian doctrine and values that will remain with them throughout life. The major priority of the school is to teach about the Triune God and show that He is always with us. Many students have gained a deep understanding of His truths. “No one is perfect and we all make mistakes, but no matter what we do, Jesus will always love us and we can ask for forgiveness and God will forgive us,” fourth grader Ivy Mills said. “God is immutable, eternal, omnipotent, omniscient, and omnipresent,” seventh grader Garrett Sylvester said. A focus this year has been to instill the truth that we are all made

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eniors Jilli Williams and Caroline Vandaveer follow along reading the Bible with the speaker during chapel. Photo by Sydney Pressley

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enior girls perform "Bulletproof" during the annual homecoming pep rally lip sync battle. "When Coach Rhodes first asked my friends and I to perform I was a little scared of what people would think of us but it turned out to be one of my favorite memories from senior year so far," Senior Morgan Smith said. Photo by Brandy Caton

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he annual Homecoming festivities are always a highly-anticipated weekend of events around campus. This year, alumni returned to see the Varsity Lions win the game 49-26 while spending time catching up with former classmates and teachers. During halftime, the homecoming court was presented, and the King, Queen, and princesses were crowned as the new royals of HG. Freshman Jessica Church, sophomore Jessica Toukmaji, and Junior Lauren Morissette became homecoming princesses for their respective grades. Senior Layla Welch was crowned homecoming queen by alumna Amya Gainey and senior Mylon Patton was crowned homecoming king by alumnus Jean-Luke Welch. The Homecoming Dance, hosted by parents, was held at the Speedway Club on Saturday night for high schoolers. Friends danced the night away after a delicious dinner.

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• Dedicates his time to football, swimming, gold volunteer work, and spending time with family. • Most passionate about helping those who can't help themselves. • Aspires to be a criminal defense attorney, politician, community activist, and hopefully president one day. • Favorite thing about Hickory Grove is the environment and the teachers that genuinely care about the students and thrive to see them succeed. • Future plans include going to Chicago, Stanford, or Chapel Hill,and after undergraduate school he wants to study law.

Hunter Cochrane

•Life verse is Deuteronomy 31:6 •Plays football, tennis, and hangs out with friends in his free time. •Happiest moment was winning all conference for tennis. •Favorite thing about HG is the people and staff. •Future plans are to get a degree in marketing and start a family.

Noah Dunn

•Born in Detroit, Michigan. •Life verse is Philippians 4:13. •Most passionate about soccer. •Favorite thing about HG is his friends. •Future plans are to play soccer at Liberty University and eventually become an orthopedic surgeon.

Khanya Thunyiswa

•Born in South Africa •Enjoys learning new languages •Happiest moment was his first day because of how friendly and welcoming the student body was. •Passionate about traveling and learning about new cultures. •Wants to work in America, then start a family in South Africa.

Caleb Small

• His life verse is 1 Corinthians 16: 13-14 • He works and plays football in his free time. •Happiest moment was spending time with his grandparents • He gave his life to Christ at age 11. •Future plans are to play football.

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Top Left: Students pose for a photo with the "Grove Boys" sign. Spirit Club created this phrase "Grove Boys" so that athletes would feel encouraged and would stand out to other schools. Photo by Adriana Stowe Middle Left: The full homecoming court lines up in front of their friends and family. "As a lifer it was an honor to be selected my Senior year," Senior Emily Strum said. Photo by Sydney Pressley Right: Former Homecoming King Jean Luke Welch runs to his sister who was crowned the 2017-2018 Homecoming Queen. "I feel honored to carry the title and humbled to continue the legacy," Laylah Welch said. Photo by Adriana Stowe Below: Seniors Caroline Vandaveer and Will Farthing stop to pose for a photo during the homecoming dance. "As a Senior it was easier to be myself and dance how I wanted without worrying about what the upperclassmen thought of me," Vandaveer said. Photo by Sophie Nelson

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The crowning of seniors Laylah Welch and Mylon Patton as the homecoming king and queen caused ripples of excitement and cheers from friends and family. “I looked around I saw people cheering and people crying. I think that just shows what the student body felt about these two candidates,” senior Adriana Stowe said. Welch has always been enthusiastic about homecoming each year. She thinks of homecoming as a very important social event and knows this was an honor. “It feels fantastic. Homecoming is a chance for kids to unify, come together, and celebrate the school,” Welch said. Top Photo by Adriana Stowe Similar to how Welch felt, Patton Bottom Photo by Sydney was excited and honored to be crowned king. He was not expecting to be picked out of the group and had sensational feelings about being crowned king. “It felt amazing to be crowned homecoming king. I am so blessed to have been nominated and ultimately chosen out of the great group of guys and close friends that were in the running. It was a little surprising and really exciting!” Patton said. After crowning the new royalty, last year's homecoming king, Jean-Luke Welch, and queen, Amya' Gainey, expressed similar emotions about returning to their old school and seeing many familiar faces. Nostalgia was high around the alumni tent. “It makes you feel nostalgic, coming back and seeing old friends from high school and seeing some of the people from the underclassmen that I met over the years. Seeing them grow up, it’s a good feeling,” alumni Jean-Luke Welch said. “I felt good coming back to support Hickory Grove and the new queen,” Gainey said.

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•Happiest moment was making state champion in swimming for the first time and winning her neighborhood chicken nugget eating competition. •Most passionate about her relationship with her mother. •Gave life to Christ at the age 8. •Future plans are to attend college or marry someone rich.

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•Born in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. •Proudest moment was crossing the finish line when she completed her first marathon. •Passionate about music and guitar. favorite thing about HG is the extracurricular activities, the great memories, and the lifelong friendships. •Future plans are to become a pediatric physician and specialize in neonatal medicine.

Emily Strum

•Life verse is Isaiah 41:10. •Dedicates her free time to swim team, watching football, and photography. •Happiest moment was when she saw NC State beat Louisville 39-25. •Favorite thing about HG is having best friends that have been with her since preschool. •Unsure about college, but after, hopes to raise a big family.

Laylah Welch •Enjoys spending time in the theatre. When she is not at the theatre, she is cooking or doing art. •Most passionate about uplifting people and seeing others come to Christ, even if it was a small action or way. •Proudest moment was when her brother graduated high school. •Favorite thing about HG is how much care teachers and staff genuinely show towards the students. •Future plans are to attend college, and then get a full time job.

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Fanny Aguirre

•Born in Guayaquil, Ecuador. •Life verse is Psalms 23 •Gave life to Christ at age fifteen. •Happiest moment was shopping with her mother. •Future plans are to graduate from NC State, then hopefully work on Wall Street.

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“These are the friends I started school at Hickory Grove with in third grade, they’re who I’m ending school with, and they’re friends I’ll have forever! Lindsay Payne

Athletes are also close with their coaches. Football coach Mike Pondo has close relationships with each of his players while constantly pushing them to improve in their sport. “It is an important friendship to me because he is my coach and I respect him. I also feel like we have a mutual respect for each other,” sophomore Andrew Mann said.“This is an important friendship because I can learn from him,” junior Ryan Barron said. “He has helped teach me how to be tough, how to push through my limits, and become a better man.” Students who have been going to HG since they could begin attending school have formed tight bonds and grown up together “[Jacob and I] formed this relationship back in TK

became close in the past year after realizing how similar they were. “She has seriously helped me through so many things and has shaped me to be a better and weirder human being. She means so much to me and it's great having another sister and such a fantastic person to do life with,” Syska said. These friendships were built to last a lifetime, even after graduation. “We formed [Girl Power] in 9th grade when I was having a birthday party. We started a group chat and it just kind of stuck!” senior Lindsay Payne said. “These are the friends I started school at Hickory Grove with in third grade, they’re who I’m ending school with, and they’re friends I’ll have forever!"

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when Jacob was playing with some blocks and I came over and joined him,” junior Andrew Conner said. “This is an important friendship to me because Andrew is my dawg,” junior Jacob Eason said. Juniors Lauren Morissette and Rea Syska

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G has played an important role in bringing people together and forming new friendships. Whether it be between students, a teacher and a student, or a coach and an athlete, friendships can form in some unlikely places. "My APUSH and AP Seminar teacher, Mr Coltrane, has been a great influence to me since my junior year. He taught me not only a rigorous US History curriculum, but also how to vastly improve my writing skills. I was never a confident writer until I went through his courses, so I was impressed that one short semester could change that,” senior Madi Hardman said. “A relationship at HG that has helped shape me into the person I am today was with Rebecca Turner, the ASL teacher. She has taught me a new way to share the gospel with people and has helped me form a new way of worshiping,”said senior Lauren Mayhone. Students can even form such a tight bond with their teachers that they become like family. “A relationship that has shaped me as a person would be with my yearbook adviser, Mrs. Caton. I formed a relationship with her through the countless hours spent with her working on our school's yearbook,

online, and newspaper publications,” senior Sydney Pressley said. “I feel like I can tell her anything and I know she's there for me if I ever need anything. I don't think I will ever have another teacher who I value as much as I value Mrs. Caton.”

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lementary students stop by to give Roary the Lion a high five on their way into the pep rally. Photo by Jeanette Riesenberg

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ootball players rush out of the lions head and onto the field to begin their battle against Metrolina. "It's an honor to be able to lead our team out onto the field before every home game on Friday nights," says Senior Hunter Cochrane. Photo by Sydney Pressley

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his season was a favorable one for the Varsity Football Cheer team. The team had many talented new additions, allowing them to become very close and form unbreakable bonds. Much of the team was made up of seniors, who have left their legacies for younger girls over the years. “[What] I will miss most about cheer is the anxious feeling I get before performing our halftime routine. I will miss cheering the players on as they run through the Lion head. I will miss riding with my team to away games, I will miss cheering out in the hot sun. I will miss how carefree and easy my life was as a high school cheerleader in comparison to the real world,” senior Caroline Vandaveer said. Many of the seniors on the team will be greatly missed but still remembered. “I want people to remember me as a person that they can count on and rely on if they need anything,” senior Hailey Davis said. Not only will the seniors be missed, but the memories they've made over the years will become treasured. “I just enjoy all of the fun practices. I want to be remembered by having an energetic attitude throughout them,” senior Jillian Williams said.

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As I cheer with the crowd, my excitement about my upcoming stunt grows. “Extension, ready? One, Two!” Cassidy Campbell yells for my stunt group to hear. I load in to go up, remembering to stay tight and hold my weight while chanting and smiling. As I'm thrown up into the air for the cradle, the hot wind sweeps across my skin. I land elegantly and a huge smile appears across my face. The crowd loudly cheers… this is the moment I have been waiting for.

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Top Left: Caroline Liebler rallies up the players with an offensive chant. Lieber won the Lions Pride award this season, "whether we were winning or loosing she always had her spirits high. I was impressed by how much she improved over the season," JV Coach Brandy Caton said. Photo by Sydney Pressley Middle Left:Varsity Cheerleaders pose with their pink bows and pom-poms in october. "I loved when we dressed out in oink for breast cancer awareness month to support all our friends and family who have been effected by it," senior Hannah Bright said. Photo by Sydney Pressley Above: JV cheerleader Mya Riddick performs a halftime routine to get the crowd shouting for the Lions. "The small squad had a goal to have a halftime routine by the end of the season that included a stunt, a cheer, and a dance. At the last home game they met their goal and did a great job," JV Coach Brandy Caton said. Photo by Sydney Pressley Far Left: Captain Jilli Williams poses for a photo. "The thing I loved most about this season is how hype our team and student section can be. So far our season has consisted of students being engaged and interested in our games," Williams said. Photo by Adriana Stowe Left: Sixth grader Katie Lynn McWhorter prepares for a halftime performance to rally up the crowd. McWhorter won the Christianship award this season due to her eagerness to always pray for the team. Photo by Sydney Pressley

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another in difficult times. For some, this comes in the form of developing important leadership skills. “My friendship with former cheer captain

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“I feel that my time with sports at HG has ultimately helped strengthen my walk with the Lord, my relationship with him, and how I interact with others. Working and training with other people is so enjoyable in this atmosphere, and I always enjoy it,” Diego Pulido

Amya’ Gainey [is special to me]. She taught me everything I needed to know about leading the team, learning cheers, and helping with my everyday life problems,” junior cheerleader Aaliyah Mills said. Perhaps one of the most important parts of athletic life is the discipleship that occurs between coaches and players. “I feel that my time with sports at HG has ultimately helped strengthen my walk with the Lord, my relationship with him, and how I interact with others. Working and training

As Pulido mentions, the atmosphere on campus is distinct on game day. Not only do teachers wish students luck in their upcoming games, but the sounds of athletes chanting ‘What day is it? Game Day!’ can be heard throughout the halls. “I love the atmosphere for school games, especially when we are playing Metrolina. I love that the whole school supports athletics. After games, people in passing compliment me on the game, and I think that describes the environment at HG,” junior and Varsity Women’s Basketball player Lucy Jennings said.

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hey put on their jerseys, lace up their cleats, put on their swim caps, pack their golf bags, and they prepare for the upcoming game, meet, or match. But for Hickory Grove athletes, it’s about more than just achieving greatness in their sport, more than winning or losing in a competition; instead, the athletics program focuses on developing teams with close interpersonal relationships. “Being involved in a sport is [amazing] because it is a very loving and helpful environment. Athletics helps me to make new friends, and everyone here is extremely uplifting. It’s great to know that if you make a mistake, your teammates are going to uplift you and not bring you down. There’s even motivation coming from other students on different teams,” freshman and Varsity Women’s Soccer player Taliyah Fox said. As Fox mentions, an important aspect of being a team is motivating one

with other people is so enjoyable in this atmosphere, and I always enjoy it,” junior and Cross Country Christianship Award recipient Diego Pulido said.

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arsity softball players and state champions Savannah Brown and Michelle Manning show off their 2017 State Championship rings. Photo by Sydney Pressley

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enior Drew Litton plays a fight song during a Friday night game." Drum line has been one of the most fun things I've done with the band and I've gotten to meet new people who come to the games through it. Drum line has definitely made me a better musician." Litton said. Photo by Sydney Pressley

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"The average rehearsal is controlled chaos, and the biggest challenge of being stage manager is coming up with solutions when things go wrong! However, with lots of prayer and support from the cast and crew, every single issue that we encountered was fixed in time.The fact that this is my last show is incredibly sad for me, but it is incredible for me to look back and see all that I was blessed to be a part of, and all the people when I have had the opportunity to meet. Theatre is truly my passion, and it is something that will have a place in my heart long after I graduate in May."

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Above Top Right: Sophomore Gracie Pyke sings as Sebastian. "I think Gracie/Sebastian has the best costume, because each component of it is amazing," sixth grader Austin Roberts said. Top Right: Scuttle, played by freshman Jessica Mendlik, sings and taps to the song "Human Stuff" with accompanying gulls. "I love how non-serious it is because I can play around with Scuttle's accent and movement and not get judged because I'm a dumb seagull." Far Right: In the final scene, the entire cast gathers around Ariel and Prince Eric to sing "Part of Your World." Middle Right: Eels Flotsam and Jetsam, played by Sarah Beverage and Samantha Souza, offer lead Faith Day a bargain from Ursula: become a human for the price of her voice. Bottom Right: Sea creatures Sierra Jones, Michaela Tison, Leilah Cayson dance with Sebastian and Ariel in "Under the Sea." Right: Senior Austin Riviere as King Triton reprimands his daughter Ariel, junior Faith Day, for endangering her life by going to the ocean's surface.

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did she orchestrate everyone’s hair, but she is also involved in all of the major dance numbers,” Phipps said. It is not just fellow cast and crew members who recognize the abilities of those involved in the production, but also the audience. “Being Ariel was the most stressful thing I have ever done, but it was so much fun!"

Far Left: Senior Maggie Phipps plays evil sea witch Ursula in the play. "It is wonderful to be evil. I love how dynamic I can be with my voice and my movement," Phipps said. Top Left: Lead actors Faith Day and Davean Jiron react in fear to Ursula's threats with senior Marshall Townsend, who plays Grimsby. Left: Flounder, played by 6th grader Austin Roberts, sings "She's in Love" after learning that Ariel is in love. Above: Chefs Juliana Herberg, Jada Leverette, Luke Bennett, Whit Miller, Leilah Cayson and Michaela Tison perform the "Les Poissons" scene with head chef Conner Jones. All photos by Jeanette Riesenberg

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and singing from the cast, but also dedication and organization of the tech crew. This includes students, such as senior and Head of Makeup Emma Beverage, and parents, such as Liisa Pyke, who created many costumes, including Sebastian’s iconic crab pants and Ursula’s extravagant tentacle dress. “Michaela Tison is crucial to the success of the show; not only

it is not just Robertson’s abilities that made the show special, but the ability of the cast and crew to bring characters to life. Some notable cast members include junior Sarah Beverage and senior Samantha Souza, who glide across the stage in heelys to bring eels Flotsam and Jetsam to life, freshman Jessica Mendlik, who brings to life seagull Scuttle through acting, singing and tap dancing, freshman Daveon Jiron, who charmed the audience with his portrayal of prince Eric for his singing debut, 6th grader Amy Headrick, who filled in with only a few weeks until showtime as a mersister, lagoon turtle, and sea creature, and even more students whose lively performances made the show truly unique. “Maggie [Phipps’] singing blew me away the first time I heard it because of how perfect she is in the role of Ursula, so I knew she was going to blow people away in the show,” 6th grader Austin Roberts, who plays Flounder in the show, said. But bringing a musical production takes more than just amazing acting

t's 15 minutes before curtain, and as the audience fills their seats, those behind the stage frantically scramble to prepare for the show. Stage Manager and senior Laylah Welch ensures the prop table is ready, and the stage is set, while actors and actresses perform vocal warm ups and receive last-minute touch ups to their makeup and hair. Then, the curtain opens and the show begins, and the past weeks of rehearsal come together in the debut showing of The Little Mermaid Jr. For some, such as sophomore Juliana Herberg, who fills the role of gull, chef, and sea creature, auditioning for the production was a no brainer. “I love theater and The Little Mermaid is one of my favorite Disney movies so I was more than excited to be apart of the show,” Herberg said. For others, such as prop director Bailey Taylor, auditioning was not in their comfort zone, but due to the resilience and recruiting ability of Director and Theatre teacher Mrs. Robertson, many who may have never auditioned became part of the on stage and behind the scenes crew. Moreover,

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meet different people with a variety of different personalities that you relate to,” senior Javier Morales said. For many, this community of artists provides a needed creative

told otherwise. [They also teach] leadership skills and allow a person to use their unique skills to perform and to be heard,” senior Marshall Townsend said. The stories that artists tell, although they come

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“I think the arts are [important] because they provide an avenue to tell stories that wouldn’t be told otherwise. [They also teach] leadership skills, and allow a person to use their unique skills to perform and to be heard,” Marshall Townsend

outlet from the stresses of the day. “Mr. Smith’s room is my safe haven. It’s one of the only things I look forward to during the school day. Sometimes I will even tell myself, ‘If I can make it to third block, I’m good’” senior Samantha Souza said. Another unique aspect of being involved in the arts is that it allows students to tell not only others' stories but also their own. “I think the arts are [important] because they provide an avenue to tell stories that wouldn’t be

from different backgrounds and have unique personality traits, ultimately help shape who each artist becomes. “In visual arts, we have a true passion for creativity. It isn’t just performing someone else’s story; it’s about how you express yourself and how you can bleed onto paper. When I can’t express myself through words, art is the best way to express myself. It is more than just a hobby; it’s like a home to me,” Morales said.

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or some, arts courses are just seen as courses that are necessary to graduate or that are an easy elective to pass but for many students who take part in the visual and performing arts, it is more than just an ‘easy’ course or an after-school hobby. It is instead an outlet to express their unique personalities through their creative abilities. “Being in the arts is like [being a part of] a family. You can be expressive in any way that you want because everyone here is a little weird,” sophomore Ivy Angle said. Not only does the arts provide an outlet for those with unique personalities to be expressive, but it allows them to be a part of a unique and eclectic community. “The arts are like a big community within the school that you easily become attached to. [Visual arts] is like a mini community where you can

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ersisters (from left, Arisa Zeng, Amy Headrick, Mya Riddick-Watkins, Ivy Angle, Emily Torres, and Anna Rudinksy) perform "She's in Love" in The Little Mermaid, Jr. Photo by Jeanette Riesenberg

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tudents pose for a photo in the newly renovated "Lions' Den" at the homecoming Pep Rally. The AAA Booster Club raised the money for the updated stadium-style bleachers. This was the first group of high schoolers to cheer on the Lions in these bleachers. Photo by Jeanette Riesenberg

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ne day, it will be your last day at Hickory Grove; maybe it’s 12 years in the future, or maybe it’s in two weeks. Regardless, it’ll be one for the books, filled with some of your best memories. This is where all the Bitmojis on your snap map gathered from 7:45 to 2:30. This is where you got to walk into the cafeteria and see your teachers holding a live snake and walk into the gym to see Super Hugo. This is where you were expecting a normal, calm chapel, but Dr. Jarvis Williams had different plans. This is where your teachers care about more than just your grades, but also about your wellbeing. This is where your friends cheer you on as you make homecoming court or you win prom queen. This is where a transformer blows and causes the high school hallway to suddenly lose power and everyone unexpectedly gets time to bond in the basement for 20 minutes. This is the place that high school students help mentor elementary students during lunch, and elementary students go to neighboring schools to be reading buddies. This is where everyone who

participates in DNOW, or The Little Mermaid Jr. shows up on Monday morning with coffee in their hands and bags under their eyes. This is where you have to hold your nose walking down the hall because the aquaponics lab smells fishy. This is where you got your first parking space, where you texted your mom “I’m home” instead of “I’m here” on accident. This is where, even though you didn’t realize it, you grew up. Maybe it’s in 12 years, or maybe it’s in two weeks, but the last day here will be bittersweet. This will be the last day your class will be together, before you all go your different ways. Over the past years, this is the place where you’ve become a lion, where you’ve made yourself a home, a family, and all you want to do is stay a little longer, and yet you walk through the high school hall for the last time in your cap and gown, opening the next chapter of your life, whether you're ready for it or not. Do you remember the first day at Hickory Grove, where your story started? Since that day, Hickory Grove has instilled within you values distinctive of a lion, so, Stay Grounded, Stay Young, Stay Driven, Stay Passionate, and most importantly, Stay Gold.

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