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SENIOR ISSUE

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Feature

Editor Columns

Meet the Editors-in-Chief

Kaitlyn Luckoff & Kushal Sanjeev

Lara Janosz & Darby Krugel

Staff Columns

Georgia Zimmerman & Izzi Harber

Jake Fogel, Laine Lord, & Mari Lynn

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Centerspread

feature: Fun Things that Seniors are Doing During the Quarantine

Staff Columns

Feature

Erin Schwartz, Shelby Jenkins, & Noah Brook

Senior Letter from BHHS and The Hawkeye Senior List

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Entertainment The Top Ten Best Netflix Quarantine Binges

Staff Columns

Kaitlyn Keele & Jordan Hamilton

Hannah Winter, Sara Cabral, & Frank Ducu

A Look Back

Feature Meet the Editors-in-Chief

Lara Janosz

Darby Krugel

Kaitlyn Luckoff

Kushal Sanjeev

College: University of Michigan

College: Cornell University

College: University of Michigan

Future Career: Corporate PR or

Future Career: I don’t know yet!

Future Career: Journalism

Future Career: Doctor

Editor/News Producer

Favorite Color: Pink

Favorite Color: Red

Favorite Color: Blue

Most Likely Found: With my nose in

Most Likely Found: With Ms. Matz

Most Likely Found: At Chipotle

a book

Favorite Piece: No place for hate

Favorite Piece: Decade in review

First Thing You’ll Do Post-Quarantine: Shop!!

First Thing You’ll Do Post-Quarantine: Barbeque with

Favorite Color: Purple Most Likely Found: Reading a good book

Favorite Piece: Senior column First Thing You’ll Do Post-Quarantine: Vist friends and family

Hidden Talent: Going to sleep at a

reasonable hour

Favorite Piece: A survivor first creates controversy

First Thing You’ll Do Post-Quarantine: Hug my friends

Hidden Talent: Being TikTok famous

Hidden Talent: Planning Disney

friends

Hidden Talent: I can sleep anytime, anywhere

vacations

Hawkeye Highlights

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Editor Columns

voices of the hawkeye staff An unusual ending Editor reflects on losing final moments

KUSHAL SANJEEV Editor-in-Chief

Writing my final column has been something I have looked forward to for the longest time. Not because I was looking forward to jumping ship but

because I would finally get to look back and see all the work on one screen. Newspaper, as crazy as it has been, has been something that I have been very thankful for. While I first joined on a quest to scale higher than my brother, The Hawkeye became a tool that bled into so many pieces of my life. My staff helped me grow as a leader, the deadlines helped cure my procrastination, and most of all, the all-nighters showed me that I loved what I was doing. One of the circling themes around the world for the Class of 2020 is all the sadness of losing so many final moments. But while sitting down and “attempting” to write this column for

the 1000th time, I realized that I wasn’t experiencing that level of sadness. Yes, I was upset I wouldn’t have the typical end of the year activities, but I was also content. I have always taken advantage of the opportunities that came my way. Whether it was band, newspaper, tennis, or model UN, I surrounded myself with things that were so much more than just the last few months of a four-year journey. And so while I lost chances in a few areas this year, I was somewhat at ease about the whole situation because I know I made the most of earlier opportunities. The value of opportunities in high school and the importance of seizing

the moment is clear to me now. Looking back at newspaper, I’m not going to remember missing out on a normal last few months. The moments that will stay with me are the feelings of winning a Spartan award this year, the countless times I got to work with so many friends, and the unforgettable dynamic of a truly top-tier group of writers, designers, and photographers. Ending high school this way is definitely less than ideal but if I have some final words to my future staff it’s to cherish the moments, the late nights, and without a doubt each other. Because if this year has shown us anything, it’s that we never know which one may be our last.

The importance of student/teacher relationships Editor reflects on the benefits of creating strong relationships in high school KAITLYN LUCKOFF Editor-in-Chief

For thirteen years in the Bloomfield Hills district, I have been fortunate to have many influential and inspiring

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teachers that have educated me in more ways than I could have ever expected. Specifically over the past four years, I have learned so many valuable lessons from the relationships that I have built with my high school teachers. Building strong relationships with my teachers as a shy and nervous freshman three short years ago helped me to begin to find my place in high school. These teachers saw potential in me that I did not, and helped set the tone for my future as a Black Hawk. My freshman year teachers encouraged me to apply for student leadership and newspaper, two organizations that shaped me as a student. Becoming a part of newspaper and student leadership helped me to find

my place in high school and shape my goals. I would not have been able to achieve these accomplishments without the constant mentorship of my teachers. Among the many new teachers I got to know each year, I have been fortunate enough to have one recurring name on my schedule for the past six semesters. High school is not easy for anybody, and having one constant teacher through most of it was so helpful for me. While friend groups shifted, coaches came and went, and classes got harder, I always knew each year that I would have a seat in my newspaper adviser’s classroom regardless of everything else changing. Looking back, I am confident in saying that I would

not be where I am today without the constant support from my high school teachers. Now more than ever, it is vital for students to appreciate their teachers, because we have witnessed first hand how easily a high school ending can completely change without closure. As I finish high school and reflect on all of my experiences, we as students at BHHS are so fortunate to have so many staff members that care about us and our well being in and out of the classroom. It has become very clear that school is a place for much more than just academic learning. It is a place for growth, collaboration, and relationships. Thank you teachers; you are so appreciated.

Editor Columns

voices of the hawkeye staff It really all works out Editor reflects on high school worries

DARBY KRUGEL Editor-in-Chief

“It’s all going to work out.” This is a phrase that high schoolers hear all the

time, as it seems to apply to almost any stressful situation. It’s one that I’ve been told over and over, although it often felt like a lie. However, I’m here to tell you that this is true: your high school experience is all going to work out. It’s a little painful to look back on all of the things I stressed about over the past four years that really did just work out. My years at BHHS have been filled with shifting friendships. Instead of trying to deal with the events of the present, I threw my worries to the future. I constantly stressed about who I would go to prom with, if I would have

friends to take pictures with at graduation, if I would walk into the All Night Party alone. Well, first of all, none of these events I’ve been imagining are going to happen at all, so those worries were pointless. But actually, if they did occur, I would attend them with true friends around me. After years of being convinced that there is no one in the school who wanted to hang out with me, I finally met a few girls who ended up being the most incredible friends. It took four years and lots of tears, but I found my people. It all worked out. I’ve had my fair share of school stress. I can’t count the number of nights I’ve

cried, convinced that I am going to fail the test that I have the next day and that this grade will prohibit me from getting into college. I wish I could go back to my past self and tell her to calm down - it will all work out, and she will get into her dream school. But even if your story isn’t the same as mine and you don’t get into your first choice, I know of countless people for whom it say it with me - all worked out. High school is full of stress. The stakes feel so high. However, while I can’t change my past reactions, I can reassure you - it will all work out.

Changing the narrative

Editor examines what it means to be a student journalist LARA JANOSZ Editor-in-Chief

There is no greater feeling than pursuing a personal passion. This is why,

when I first learned about journalism, I knew immediately that I wanted to be a part of it. Throughout my high school career as a student journalist, I’ve realized that journalistic writing takes courage. From watching the world around me I’ve learned that all journalists have a deep impact on their communities, nations, and even the world. Their words reverberate with such force that they can spark revolutions and inspire change, no matter if they’re in high school or working for a prestigious publication. That said, I often feared that my work would be ignored. I feared that people wouldn’t read or care about what I had to say and I’m sure that some didn’t.

Yet, I’ve never published a story that I didn’t fundamentally believe in or a story that was ridden with underlying bias. This has shown me the true power of journalism: how it connects people and can bring them together, but also tear them apart. While this lack of trust in the media is understandable, being a student journalist is an immensely important job in this polarized society because we have the ability to restore people’s faith in journalism. The fundamentals of journalism are still fresh in our minds, including old journalistic values that emphasize the dangers of editorializing and libel. Most importantly, we are at an advantage because we have the opportunity to shape our

worldviews through a lens that is not yet corrupted by bias. I am part of a generation of journalists who have grown up watching the country split and seeing the media play a significant role in that division. If anything, that should discourage us from pursuing journalism all together. It takes courage to speak the truth, especially as a student. Not only do I see this job as a way to use my voice, but as a way to bring people back together; to restore faith in one another. To be a student journalist means holding your ground and publishing that story anyway, not because you fear people won’t read it, but because you hope that they will.

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Staff columns

voices of the hawkeye staff The power of words, or lack thereof Writer reflects on having a quiet personality in high school

IZZI HARBER Copy Editor The dreaded graded discussion - certainly not my favorite high school activity. You might read an entire book, take detailed notes, and formulate a thesis all to just state one sentence because you waited until the last minute to say something, anything in order to get a grade - that is, if you’re shy and quiet, like me. A graded discussion isn’t the only thing that will force a quiet person to face their nervousness. Reading in

front of the class, asking a question, answering a question - all push quiet people out of their comfort zones. Do I wish I would’ve been less quiet and more outgoing in high school? Definitely. Ask any senior, and they’re bound to think of at least one regret they have about their four (or, in my case, 3.5) years. I can think of reasons why being quiet worked against me: My peers didn’t expect me to talk, I was overlooked in group projects, and my ideas weren’t always heard. However, being quiet has benefits that far outweigh the challenges. For

starters, it’s always funny to see the look on someone’s face when I suddenly become loud. Granted, this doesn’t occur too often, but still. And of course it came in handy when I talked to friends during teachers’ lectures; if they hear whispering, they’re least likely to suspect it’s me. In all seriousness, I’ve realized that being relatively quiet has made me a better listener. Because I don’t always interject with my opinion, I am able to truly listen to others and register the meaning of their words. Also, I like to think that when I do say something,

it’s something worth hearing. I don’t waste time stating what’s unnecessary, so the time I spend sharing what’s on my mind is extremely valuable to me and, hopefully, to whoever’s listening. High school is going to be challenging in some way for anybody who experiences it, so don’t worry if you’re quieter-than-average like me; you’ll get through it. Still, whether you’re talkative, timid, or somewhere in between, you should always think about the meaning of your words and if you, yourself, honestly believe in them.

four years, I began to concretely think about things in a way I had avoided in October. What kind of program would I actually be excited to attend? What kind of campus do I want? What people would I hope to meet? Do I want to be in debt likely for the rest of my life? Would going to my dream school be worth it? These thoughts led to me applying to another string of schools in a different country second semester, now overthinking everything to compensate for my naivety months prior. A word of advice (from a person who rarely has anything figured out, gen-

erally speaking): apply to the schools you actually would see yourself going to. It’s hard when people say it’s important where you go to school, then others say it doesn’t matter, and you’re suspended in the middle attempting to plan for an uncertain future. Nonetheless, early on (please, for your sanity) firmly make up your mind about the questions I was asking myself in January, when it all became very real.

What not to do.

Writer explores the college application process GEORGIA ZIMMERMAN Photography Manager I did not set out to apply to 15 colleges. And yet, I did end up applying to 15 colleges. Let’s go back to a simpler time: October. People had been submitting college applications, or at the very least, writing them for months. I, a serial procrastinator, had entertained a rough concept of my college plans since August, though making any sort of concrete progress had eluded me up to this point. In a frenzied month,

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I choose nine schools, ignoring many if they didn’t meet my vague criteria. I didn’t think much about the actual practicality of me attending most of the places I applied to, and unfortunately I didn’t really care about half of them. I narrow mindedly treated the process as something to check off a list rather than a potential reality. Later, when I started receiving decisions, my plan for the fall began changing rapidly. What I wanted seemed to evolve on a weekly basis. As I pondered the cost of college and what I wanted out of the next

Staff Columns

voices of the hawkeye staff Emerging as a Black Hawk

How I learned the skills needed to thrive in high school JAKE FOGEL Managing Editor If you don’t know me, then you might’ve assumed I’m just that quiet kid in your class. Too many go through high school feeling like they simply fall into the masses, with nothing differentiating them from the others. I, and most students have at one point thought to themselves that they don’t stand out. Coming into high school, I expected a clean slate, and that there were so many new people, courses, and opportunities just waiting for me. I was sur-

prised when none of this occured and I felt the same struggles I’d hoped to evade. As I sulked throughout freshman year, I learned that these issues were coming from within and only I could change them. I learned that this centered solely around taking risks and stepping outside my comfort zone. Risk-taking surfaces in many ways, whether it’s conversing with a stranger, joining a club, finding a new lunch table, or taking an AP class. For me, I had to try everything. From this, my outlook on academics and social workings flipped upside down. Suddenly, I

was enrolled in many advanced classes with a whole new set of friends. From this, I learned that these improvements did not result from my surroundings; I needed to take these steps for myself. I wanted to discuss taking risks because it’s so universal. I wish I could’ve told myself these lessons I learned and reverse the course I followed freshman year. Since I cannot, I’m hoping that anyone reading this who has felt like this knows there is a way to make things better, and you have the power to do it.

What I won’t miss about high school Looking back on my these crazy past four years and what made them so special LAINE LORD Managing Editor This is certainly not the most ideal ending of our high school career. Even though we’ve been quarantined for a few months now, I’m still finding it difficult to get over the fact that the perfect conclusion of my high school career is simply not happening. All my life I pictured prom, a graduation, and hugging friends goodbye before leaving for college. A global health crisis is definitely something none of us saw coming. So much for 2020 vision, I guess.

Despite being saddened by the nonexistent end-cap of my senior year, to make myself feel better I’ve begun thinking of all of the things I won’t miss. At all. I won’t miss the ever changing bells or the long lines for stir-fry. I won’t miss the Wednesday schedule I can never seem to remember, the steps in the main commons that I seem to trip on more times than a toddler learning to walk, and I definitely won’t miss the circus that is the senior parking lot. All sarcasm aside and given more than enough time to think, I’ve come to realize how grateful I am for what I didn’t

miss. From major moments like meeting my favorite people and discovering my passions, to more simple memories like eating lunch with my friends, getting cookies from Cedric, and movie club Fridays, I am so thankful for each moment. After really thinking about it, these moments are what made my high school career so special. And although it’s sad to see the preconceived senior expectations never come to fruition, they were never going to define these past four years, and the lack of them happening certainly won’t diminish my memories of my high school experience.

Grow up and wake up on time

Writer realizes that being on time can change a life MARI LYNN Staff Writer

It’s 6:30 A.M., and my World War air raid siren blares through my room, exploding the silent void. I jolt up from my once peaceful slumber and complete the first step of my daily routine: smashing the snooze button. Burying myself under my blankets, I tell myself the classic “just five more minutes.” My 300 seconds of a quiescent state ends with my parents dragging me out of bed, earning me the nickname of “Sleeping Beauty.” While being able to sleep like a Disney Princess may seem like a coveted skill, it can also be a curse. At 7:23 A.M., I could always be spotted getting in my morning workout of sprinting across the entire school from the parking lot. Even though I looked hysterical zooming past ninth graders, I did try to be on time for class! At the start of my senior year, I started volunteering at Beaumont Hospital for my Capstone Class to prepare me for my future career in pharmacy. With a start time of 6 A.M., I quickly learned the importance of being on time when others are counting on me. I became accountable to patients, families, and staff, not just from completing my duties, but offering my emotional support. I now had a purpose, a passion, and a real reason to wake up. I then applied this mindset, and suddenly, I started arriving on time to school and actually being able to talk to Chris in the parking lot. No longer am I Sleeping Beauty; I am giving the beauty of my presence and compassion to others.

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Fun Things Seniors Are D Download ing TikTok and trying to become TikTok fam ous

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Finally rea ding the ru les and playin g an inten se board gam e with fam ily

Downloading Duolingo, or a similar app, to teach themselves a foreign language

ollege c t u o g n i n Plan tential o p , e l u d e sch ses s a l c d n a , majors

Doing During Quarantine Completin g a puzzle Rubik's Cu be, Crossw ord puzzle, jig saw puzzle ?

Watching all the really long movies they've avoided until now

ct Keeping in conta r Zoom, with friends ove ts, or Google Hangou FaceTime

Learning a f dance o e l y t s w ne e via Youtub

Staff Columns

voices of the hawkeye staff Stay unique Don’t be a cog, we need another you NOAH BROOK Staff Writer You will find that any attempt to stay unique is discouraged by our system so adamant on manufacturing cogs. The world will try to shape you just like the others, but I encourage you to not rid yourself of your individuality. We should all be fighting to hold on to the things that make us unique with all we’ve got. Top down organizations lose touch quickly with the realities of life on the bottom. Talking about decay in our institutions is not just taboo, but so purposefully discouraged that we are forced to draw conclusions ourselves. Today, the darkest corners of the world are being lit up by technological advancements, making it much more difficult to control one’s exposure to information. You are growing up in a world far different from those who came before us, and to conform to the standards of yesterday would smooth over everything that makes you, you. Bloomfield is no different. You will see that despite their best efforts to make you feel free, you are not. The systems that we involve ourselves with control us and reflection can ultimately save you from falling for the same trap that all generations before us made. You have the opportunity to make a different choice, to lead in a different direction, but perhaps we have been shaped so much by the realities of today, that we will never understand what it means to move beyond. Advocate for yourself in every aspect of your life, and never let the pressures of those around you change your path.

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The line between passion and pressure How can you make sure your sports stay fun when the pressure is building? SHELBY JENKINS Section Editor One of the best decisions I made in high school was to be part of the cross country and track teams. They became my second family and the experiences we shared are invaluable. You would be surprised how quickly hill repeats in the middle of the summer bonds people. One of the best things you can do as a freshman is to get involved. Find your people. I would never take back the hours that I dedicated to running. The long

runs and mile repeats made me the person I am today, and nothing in my life taught me to be mentally tough the way that running did. Running showed me what it looks like to be a part of something bigger than myself. A single runner can’t win back-to-back regional championships - that takes a team. However, during my senior cross-country season, I found myself wondering: Where is the line between passion and pressure? It’s fun when you’re running fast and dropping time off your personal best, but when your 5K times start to slip, it’s easy to feel

the pressure on your shoulders build up. And that pressure eats away at the joy of the sport. Unfortunately, there’s no instruction manual you can follow to continue to find joy in your sport. Like anything in life, it’s a balance. But, it’s important to be aware of when you start to cross the line between passion and pressure. Lean on your teammates, talk to your coaches. Pressure and passion are always going to be at opposing ends of the table, but the power’s all in your hands to do what you love.

Moving through the clique walls

How I found my friendships in high school ERIN SCHWARTZ Staff Writer Growing up, I watched Disney and Nickelodeon where every show and movie was about high school students and their friend groups. They all had cliques that looked exactly the same: the jocks, the nerds, the popular girls, the goths, the artists, etcetera. I didn’t belong to any of those groups by themselves; I was worried about where I’d fit in. I was even told by older Bloomfield students that those social cliques and rules applied here, which didn’t

help my anxiety. The first time I walked into high school, I had a bad anxiety attack. I was so worried that I was going to get lost within the chaos of students and lost in the halls. I didn’t think I would ever find where I belonged. In fact, that still mostly remains true. My friends aren’t in one set group, and I’m fine with that. I started by making friends in our school’s Gender and Sexuality Alliance, which was a huge step. From then on, I started to branch off into separate groups. The band kids, the theater and tech kids,

the emos, the seniors, and a few more. At Bloomfield, I found my way around the cliques very easily. Making friends was a huge concern for me when I was entering high school. I happened to weave my way around the malleable walls of our few cliques. The environment that high school had in reality versus the media, allowed for more friendships than I could’ve hoped for. To my friends, acquaintances, and strangers I’ve just smiled at in the halls, thank you for making my years here memorable.

Feature Dear BHHS Class of 2020 There are so many wonderful events that encompass senior year and so many things that we were looking forward to sharing with you. We had an entire spring ahead of us. We had classes, sports, plays, awards, paper drop, and celebrations that were planned. Closure, recognition, and proper “last goodbyes” are what was supposed to happen. They were what you have been working toward your entire schooling and what we had been working with you on for the last four years. Suddenly, and without warning, it has been taken from you. The end of your Senior year, and all the wonderful celebrations, now in limbo. It is hard to even find words to express what this may feel like for the adults in your life, and we won’t pretend to articulate what this must feel like for you. And now without a proper ending to your senior year? You have every right to experience feelings of anger, frustration, and grief. This was not how it was supposed to end. We are writing this letter to share our grief, our frustration, as well as our pride in you. We are working to address these feelings with you and to share the commitment we are making to you. First and foremost, you will graduate! We will not allow this pandemic to stand in the way of receiving the diploma that you worked so hard to earn. We are also working on plans to address other missed opportunities: prom, honors celebrations,

the all-night party, and other events. We won’t lie and say we can fix it all, but we will try! There are things you have worked for that most likely will not happen in the format that was planned. However, we are making a commitment to fight as hard as we can to recognize you and your final semester of school. We will need your help; we will all need to be creative, but we can find meaningful ways to provide recognition and closure. There are many events and milestones that may look different, feel different, or occur in a different way or time, but rest assured, we will still celebrate. Furthermore, your teachers, counselors and support staff share in our sentiments and miss you greatly! They are working right now transitioning their classrooms from the physical BHHS building to online. They are doing this so that they can meet with you and continue delivering learning experiences when we return from Spring Break. They are working to address content, tests, and grades. They are designing solutions to a problem none of us imagined we would be facing in order to help push you forward in your next steps. Over the next few weeks, keep in contact with your school community, including your teachers. Remember that they’re working hard to provide you with quality instruction and curriculum...something they’ve always done. We are very proud of the Class of

Please stay healthy and safe, Mr. Hollerith Mrs. Lupone Ms. McDonald Mr. Reed-Nordwall

Check out the virtual decision day for seniors put together by the BHHS counseling department

2020. You have given so much to the school, your community, your peers, and your teachers. Now you have given up the treasured activities and celebrations of your senior year in order to ensure the safety of the people you cherish. Not only is that remarkable, but that is so YOU. That is the kind of thing you have always done, and that is one of the defining reasons we are so proud to be your administrators. It is ok to be sad. It makes sense to be frustrated. In that spirit, it is perhaps expected for you to need to change your mindset from what it once was just a few weeks ago. Things are different--so think differently. Use this unique time to enjoy life. Get outside, read, get online to play and connect, watch TV and movies, make podcasts, learn a new skill, take up a new hobby. There’s no time like the present. Most importantly, try to document your time and thoughts. We are living through history, and you will become a primary source! We have full confidence in your skills to be creative and innovative. As one of the BHHS Cornerstones says, continue to innovate. There is no event, whether it be a worldwide pandemic or Bluepoint event that will tear you down. The class of 2020 will certainly be remembered for your commitment to the greater good and for your leadership as Black Hawks.

Congratulations to The Hawkeye seniors: Noah Brook Sara Cabral Frank Ducu Jake Fogel Jordan Hamilton Izzi Harber Lara Janosz Shelby Jenkins Kaitlyn Keele Darby Krugel Laine Lord Kaitlyn Luckoff Mari Lynn Kushal Sanjeev Erin Schwartz Jenny She Scott Spektor Margot Wester Hanna Winter Georgia Zimmerman

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Entertainment

the great british baking show

the quarantine binge list

With the extra time many of us have now, new hobbies, like baking, have become abundant. Why not get some inspiration for your next baking venture from the Netflix classic The Great British Baking Show? With seven seasons on Netflix, not only will this heartwarming show keep you occupied for quite some time, but with a smile on your face as well.

Corona quarantine has left us with a lot of time on our hands; here’s The Hawkeye’s seniors’ picks for the top ten best Netflix binges to keep you busy while you stay at home LAINE LORD Managing Editor & KUSHAL SANJEEV Editor-in-Chief

ozark

jerry seinfeld’s 23 hours to kill

Looking for a captivating Netflix binge in quarantine? Ozark is definitely for you. The three-season drama series starring Jason Bateman as Marty Byrde, an accountant turned money launderer, leaves viewers glued to the screen, enthralled in the complex criminal activities of the Byrde family. Matching the caliber of beloved crime T.V. shows like Breaking Bad and The Sopranos, the brilliantly acted and produced Ozark is definitely one that should be added to your watch list.

Netflix’s stand up specials never cease to amaze me, and Jerry Seinfeld’s 23 Hours to Kill certainly doesn’t disappoint. The iconic Jerry Seinfeld delivers a relatable, hilarious stand-up that provides a nice mental getaway from the current climate. If you’re looking for a good laugh, 23 Hours to Kill will surely do the job.

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Avatar: The Last Airbender

13 Reasons Why: Final Season

Patriot Act: Volume Six

Newly arrived on Netflix

Joining Netflix on June 5th

Joining Netflix on June 7th

new girl

outerbanks

Any day is a great day to watch New Girl. The iconic comedy series starring Zooey Deschanel will make you laugh, cry, and everything in between. The series follows a young woman, Jessica Day (Zooey Dechanel), and the hilarity that ensues when she moves into an apartment with three male roommates. With seven seasons, all on Netflix, New Girl is an amazing show for quarantine.

Outerbanks is the perfect teen mystery series to spice up your stay-athome watch list! As a teenage boy and his three friends search for his missing father, the mystery begins to unfold and chaos ensues. The new Netflix original series with one season is not only an easy binge watch, but one that will have you hooked from the first episode.

the irishman

billy on the street Billy on the Street is just one of those shows you have to watch. I don’t really know how to describe Billy on the Street in any other way than absolutely hilarious. Watching the iconic Billy Eichner run around the streets of New York yelling at pedestrians is easily the best way to quarantine, and I 100% recommend.

What better time to watch an almost four hour movie than in quarantine! I have no better way to describe The Irishman than as a marathon, a marathon worth running. The Irishman marks Martin Scorsese’s 37th movie over his fifty-three year and running career, and certainly lives up to his rather masterful track record. This three and a half hour mammoth of a film not only beautifully dissects one of America’s most notorious mysteries, but simultaneously reunites easily one of the most iconic casts in movie history, all delivered in an incredibly personal, yet effective manor, therefore, making The Irishman one of Scorsese’s best.

7 the midnight gospel If you love funny adult cartoon shows like Rick and Morty, American Dad, and Family Guy, you’ll love The Midnight Gospel. The new Netflix original tv show debuted on May 1st and has received good critical acclaim. With episodes not much longer than 30 minutes, The Midnight Gospel is an easy watch that will definitely leave you laughing.

a marriage story

In addition to the many great tv shows on Netflix, Netflix has really stepped up their game when it comes to Netflix original movies. A Marriage Story, written, directed, and produced by Noah Baumbach, will leave you sobbing. This heartfelt drama, starring Scarlett Johansson and Adam Driver, tells the story of a couple going through a divorce. Overall, A Marriage Story is a great film and definitely a must-see.

scott pilgrim vs. the world

The graphic novel adaptation, Scott Pilgrim vs the World, is a funny and wildly entertaining movie that should certainly be on your watchlist. Starring Michael Cera as Scott Pilgrim, the bass guitarist finds a new girlfriend, and must fight and defeat each of his new girlfriend’s seven exes. This lighthearted romance/comedy is a great movie to lift your spirits.

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Staff columns

voices of the hawkeye staff Leaving the nest

Writer reflects on reality of leaving school and home

KAITLYN KEELE Section Editor Transitions can be difficult for anyone, specifically adjusting to a new community with different groups of people and places. However, I know that the transition from high school to college is going to be one of the hardest ones yet. Not only am I leaving the Bloomfield Hills School District and my identity of being a Black Hawk, but I’m also leaving my home and family.

As the months draw closer to my leaving for college, it is getting harder to wrap my head around the idea that I am going to be living somewhere new and experiencing everything with different people. Instead of coming home and telling my parents that I had earned a good grade on a test, I will be Facetiming them. Instead of going to football games and cheering in the stands with the people who I have grown up with for the past four years, I will be surrounded with new faces who

I have just met. It’s a scary thought knowing that I am going to have to be more independent and rely on myself to make relationships in a new setting. However, it is also exciting. A particularly poignant quote by Robert Neely Bellah which states, “However painful the process of leaving home, for parents and for children, the really frightening thing for both would be the prospect of the child never leaving home,” not only relates to my current situation, but it also reminds me of how

important it is for me to brand out and leave my comfort zone of home and community. I realize that I am going to be homesick for a while and I’m not going to always be comfortable with putting myself out there to meet new people, but it is all going to be worth it. Because in the end, I know that college is going to shape me into an even better person and that is why leaving my community and home is going to be one of the best steps that I will ever take.

Making the most of your time in high school

My experience in learning how to enjoy the moment JORDAN HAMILTON Staff Writer Time has been and always will be taken for granted. Whether you’re in Biology and you’re begging for the minutes to tick by just a smidge faster or you’re wishing you had more time on that Ceramics deadline that snuck up on you, we always underestimate the time we have or the time that was given to us. At this time, most seniors reminisce and realize how fast the time went by and how fast it’s going and to remember to make memories while you’re still with your friends. We haven’t been given that luxury. With the uncertainty sur-

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rounding COVID-19, no one knows when we’ll be able to go out again and make those memories before we leave for college. The biggest thing we can do now is really look back at those great moments and appreciate them and the impact they had on your life It felt like yesterday when I went out with some friends for the first time to get Dairy Queen on an October night and made Tik Toks in the parking lot. At the moment, it didn’t feel significant at all and I never took the time to really appreciate it. It just came and passed in my head like any other time hanging with friends. Now looking back, that was the first time I hung out with three

of my best friends from the past year which led to so many more memorable and meaningful moments with them. If I could go back, I would do everything to make it last forever and really understand how much those friends and that experience mean to me. I’ve been so lucky to make some lifelong friends and memories and moments over these past four years Our time, not just in high school, but in life, is fleeting. It slips out of your hand before you can really take a minute to appreciate its presence. My advice to not just my fellow seniors but also to anyone reading this, take a minute in everything you do to appreciate

it. Those moments with friends are gonna pass by and soon you’ll be at the same crossroads I have reached. Don’t underestimate those moments whether it’s going for a drive with some friends to get some food or its spending hours at the library working on that huge project for Model UN. Be present in your life and really take in those moments because when you get ready to move on to the next stage of your life, you’ll be able to look back with such happiness on the special moments of your life.

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voices of the hawkeye staff Change can be a good thing

Friendships in high school HANNA WINTER Staff Writer High school is already hard enough with tests, college preparations, and sports; however, there was this other pressure of friendships that I felt throughout high school. Coming in freshman year, I thought I was going to stay friends with the same people from middle school and nothing was going to change. On the first day of high school, all three middle schools are combined for the first time, and I met so many new people. I was becoming friends with different people and branching out of my comfort zone. I didn’t realize

the changes I, and all other freshmen were going to go through between all four years. I was meeting new people and getting into the activities that I enjoyed so I was meeting new people all the time. As a freshman, I didn’t know that high school is about growing, and sometimes that does mean becoming a totally different person. I know I am not the same person I was coming in as a baby freshman and now a senior graduating high school. People grow in four years and it is okay to grow apart from your friends you started high school with. By the end of high school, I made many friends that I would not expect to be friends with. It’s not all

about how many friends you have, it’s about the quality of the friendship and that took me a while to understand. All my friends that I have made throughout high school have helped me grow and help me become the person I am today. High school is hard enough and the unwanted pressure of who you are friends with and the changes of friendships are not worth it. It is important to cherish your friendships you make because trust me four years go by so fast but just know that for some reason if all your friendships do not last it is okay and people are meant to grow.

Two high schools. One journey. The impact of studying in two high schools SARA CABRAL Staff Writer All my life, I have been on the move. I have never lived in a place for longer than 3 years. I’ve gone to many schools. Different scholar systems, different people, different sizes of schools, different lifestyles. This has given me many positive outcomes, but has been much harder than I ever imagined. I studied freshman and sophomore year in an international school in Brazil, and junior and senior year in an American public school in Michigan. Two completely different experiences, as if I

had studied high school twice. Do I regret it? No. Do I recommend it? No. Each school taught me different lessons in different forms. Brazil taught me to be bold, creative, social, active and dedicated. Michigan taught me to speak up, to be myself, to think for myself, to be independent and hardworking. However, there were many cons to this as well, some of which I was unable to navigate alone. This experience can make your high school experience tougher than others, but can also be an asset to your growth - many of the lessons I acquired came from the disad-

vantages of changing schools. I won’t list all the cons I went through to graduate, because they do not matter. All that matters for me now is that I am eternally grateful for the people that helped me through the way, for the open-mindedness and diversity mindset I have acquired from my high school experience and the experiences that have shaped me into what I am today. Graded the International School of Sao Paulo and Bloomfield Hills High School, thank you for everything you did for me.

High school made me

How education shaped the person I am today FRANK DUCU Staff Writer Everyone remembers their high school days once they reach adulthood, and it is not a memory easily forgotten. Whether you loved or hated them, our teenage years are a vital part of our lives that shaped us into adults. Since the first day I walked through the main commons, I have been on a search for my identity and my true calling. High school takes you on a journey of self-actualization and I believe my AP Psychology class with Marlowe B’Sheart gave me a lot of insight as to discovering who I was. Understanding the phases that humans go through benefited my growth as an individual. Once you learn the ways in which your mind operates, you figure out how to conduct yourself at your maximum potential and avoid the negative thinking that harms your chances of success. As we go through the stages that lead us to adulthood, complete independence is imminent. It can be frightening, yet taking Mr. Odom’s Finance and Investing and Introduction to Business classes prepared me for every financial encounter I might have in life, such as paying your taxes, getting a mortgage, saving for retirement, etc. Financial independence is the next step for my personal growth, and I’m grateful to have had the opportunity to learn early on. I’m glad to think of my experience as a part of who I am rather than a memory.

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These past four years, we have had... 1 David Jenvey 4 Spartan Awards

8 high school dances 2 visits by an alpaca

2 Superintendents

A Whole Lot of Snow Days (but still not enough)

4 State Championships

and one unforgettable goodbye