Heath Hawks: World Rocket Champions

Landon Fisher, Kimberley Lewis, & Susan Vogel, Contributing Writers
June 30, 2011

Exciting News in from Paris, France!  The Rockwall-Heath Rocket Team are the World Champions!  The competition objective was the same as the National Competition:  Send a rocket 750 feet up carrying a raw egg.  The flight must be between 40 to 45 seconds.  The egg must survive.  You lose a point... Read more »

Hawk Cheerleaders Receive Awards

Krissy Edwards, Contributing Writer
June 30, 2011

The Rockwall-Heath Cheerleaders attended NCA Cheer Camp June 8-11 at SMU.  The Varsity Cheerleaders were awarded Excellence in Tumbling, Superior Ribbons in Cheers and Chants, the Spirit Stick and a bid to the NCA Nationals Competition.  All the Varsity Girls received a Superior Ribbon and were... Read more »

Highsteppers Are Super Stars

Kathy Starnes, Contributing Writer
June 30, 2011

The 2011-2012 Rockwall Heath Highstepper Officers, directed by Mrs. Monica Lyon, attended Crowd Pleasers Officer Camp at the Hyatt Regency at DFW from June 16-19. Over 43 Teams from all over Texas were represented at the camp. Officer Camp presents character building challenges with an emphasis on leadership.... Read more »

A New Chapter

Amber Griffith, Staff writer
June 7, 2011

The class of 2011 is now coming to an end. Their last few days of high school will be cherished. Our very own Heath Hawk band seniors will soon be starting a new chapter in their lives. Jake Prentice plays bassoon and he has big plans for himself. “I am going to Southern Methodist University and will... Read more »

Voyagez-vous?

Aleks Kochan, Staff Writer
June 7, 2011

As you walk down a cobblestone street basking in the spring sun, a scent catches your attention. The smell of warm pastries suggests croissants have been taken out of the oven. You veer left, and sit down at a table outside a small café. After a moment, a waiter arrives, and you order a cup of coffee... Read more »

Artist Spotlight: Alison Hossner

Aleks Kochan, Staff Writer
June 7, 2011

The word “unique” is very often a polite way to say “weird.” It describes someone people know stands out because they’re more than a little different. Sadly, it tends to have a negative connotation. I have never heard people say unique with the reverence and admiration they did when I asked... Read more »