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Get to Know the Cast of Grease!
Eli Duah-Mensah catches up with the cast of Grease before opening night! Continue reading Get to Know the Cast of Grease!
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Student Spotlight: Daisy!
By: Eli Duah-Mensah Each month, the Heritage Herald will focus on an extended curriculum student for our series “Student Spotlight!” This month, we interviewed Daisy, a senior! This series aims to bring more visibility to people with disabilities in our … Continue reading Student Spotlight: Daisy!
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Gun Violence Is a Public Health Crisis: It’s Time to Talk About It
On October 13th of 2022, five beautiful lives were taken from the Wake County community. This week Herald staffer Nicole Chedraoui pleads the importance of gun control for our nation. Continue reading Gun Violence Is a Public Health Crisis: It’s Time to Talk About It
Wake County Dress Code Updates
NO MORE PAJAMAS?! Wake County decides that students wearing pajamas to school is against dress code… read for more information about this shocking news! Continue reading Wake County Dress Code Updates
Claire’s Body Modifications
Growing up in the 2000s, every little girl went to Claire’s. Many went there to get their ears pierced and to buy the newest jewelry you could split with your best friend. Now, they have something for older kids! Read to find out! Continue reading Claire’s Body Modifications
It’s Official: There’s Going to be a Cookout Across the Street
By: Anna Cox The rumors about what may be put across the street in the new strip mall have been circulating Heritage for months, but one question remained unanswered until now. To the delight of most at Heritage High School, … Continue reading It’s Official: There’s Going to be a Cookout Across the Street
Mask Mandates to End in Wake County Schools
It was decided that on March 7th, 2022, Wake County students will no longer be required to wear masks inside the school building. Continue reading Mask Mandates to End in Wake County Schools
Hannah Spainhour: The Distinguished Young Woman of Wake County
By: Ava Breemes Hannah Spainhour, a senior here at Heritage High School, was named Distinguished Young Woman of Wake County on August 15th, 2021. The Distinguished Young Women (DYW) program is a non-profit organization that helps provide scholarships for high … Continue reading Hannah Spainhour: The Distinguished Young Woman of Wake County
The History Behind the AMBER Alert
By Liela Hafshejani The day is January 13th, 1996. The city is Arlington, Texas. Little Amber Hagerman, age nine, was riding her bike to the local grocery store. That’s when tragedy struck. Jimmie Kevil, a local, saw a man in … Continue reading The History Behind the AMBER Alert
Is the State Fair Really That Special?
The state fair ended last week, and senior Adam Perkinson wanted to reflect on what made it so special for him. Continue reading Is the State Fair Really That Special?
Love in a Shirt: How a Wake Forest Nonprofit Is Redefining Breast Cancer
By: Twumasi Duah-Mensah Running a marathon, starting a fundraiser, donating hair, going to medical school and become an oncologist—these are all noble acts we’ve rightfully regarded as the prime ways to join the fight against cancer. If you want a … Continue reading Love in a Shirt: How a Wake Forest Nonprofit Is Redefining Breast Cancer
Anatomy of Passive-Aggressive Southern Slang
By: Darius Thornton The American South. What lies south of the Mason Dixon Line is a bizarre, mystical, delightful, sweltering hot wonderland that sometimes feels like its own world. A world with its own distinct dialect and slang that … Continue reading Anatomy of Passive-Aggressive Southern Slang
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