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The Little Hawk

The student news site of Iowa City High School

The Little Hawk

What to Watch, Read, and Listen to According to Little Hawks

What to Watch, Read, and Listen to According to Little Hawks

Haileigh Steffen May 1, 2020

Show | Criminal Minds “Excellent story, good performance, well shot - just an overall good T.V. show. However, I watch [Criminal Minds] for Spencer Reid only. God bless that sexy hunk of a man.” -...

South East Spring Play Cast List Announced

South East Spring Play Cast List Announced

Reese Hill, Reporter March 18, 2020

After two trimesters of not having plans for a school production finalized, South East Junior High School drama students were delighted to hear the announcement of tryouts for a spring play. "The Internet...

Inforgraphic created by Victoria Weckmann.

Midwinter Band Concert Update

Victoria Weckmann, Advertisement Editor February 25, 2020

On Tuesday, February 25, the band program through City High School will be hosting their annual Midwinter Band Concert at 7:30 in Opstad Auditorium, where all bands will be showcasing what they have been...

Concert Choir poses for their yearbook photo.

The Choir Department Holds its Annual February Concert

Rachel Marsh, Reporter February 24, 2020

On February 12, the choir department held its annual February concert. Six groups performed, Treble Choir, Little Hawk Singers, Advanced Women’s Ensemble, Mannerchor, Select Women’s Ensemble, and...

Its Not Me, its YOU

It’s Not Me, it’s YOU

Shoshie Hemley, Opinion Editor February 21, 2020

Penn Badgley, am I right? What rom-com obsessed human being hasn’t been in love with this man since “Gossip Girl?” His typecast of a smart and good-intentioned sexy nerd that is still a human being...

Infographic by Emme Perencevich

Preview to Band Trip and Upcoming Jazz Season

Emme Perencevich, Opinion, copy, and infographic editor February 18, 2020

This Wednesday, February 18, the City High bands are boarding buses to Central Dewitt High School. They’ll be excused for all seven periods, leaving as soon as school starts and returning at the end...

The City High Symphony orchestra joins with members of Wind Ensemble to perform the finale from Dvoraks New World Symphony back in February of 2020.

Mid-Winter Orchestra Concert

Rachel Meehan, A&E and Copy Editor February 18, 2020

On February 5th, music by famous composers such as Dvorak and Mozart graced the aisles and catwalks of Opstad auditorium during the mid-winter orchestra concert. Both concert orchestra and symphony orchestra...

Student Crew Heads meet to discuss the production of City Highs upcoming musical, Matilda

Crew Heads Meet to Discuss the Complexities of Matilda’s Production

Noah Pavelich and Haileigh Steffen February 18, 2020

Costumes. Set. Makeup. Lights. Sound. There are a lot of components that go into a theatre production. With a little over 8 weeks until City High’s Matilda production, careful production preparation...

Charisma performs at Liberty High School during the annual Choirs for a Cause event.

“Choirs for a Cause” Benefit Concert Kicks Off Show Choir Season

Reese Hill, Reporter February 11, 2020

Backstage was a whirlwind of dresses, shoes, instruments, and stagehands. The audience was standing-room only, packed with parents, performers, and supporters of show choir, watching the six local show...

Members of the City High large group speech team pose for a picture at the end of the competition day.

Speech Competes at State

Reese Hill, Reporter February 10, 2020

The halls of Cedar Rapids Washington High School were transformed into a bustling suburbia for members of speech teams from across Iowa this Saturday at the state competition. City High's sixteen-person...

Iris Wedemeyer 23 performing on stage

City High Show Choirs Compete at Sadie Street Showcase

Jae Dancer, Reporter February 10, 2020

On February 2 City High show choirs competed in the 2020 Sadie Street showcase with Charisma finishing first in the unisex prep division and 4th ave finishing third in the varsity division.  “I was...

LH Studio Concert: Classics Edition

LH Studio Concert: Classics Edition

Kate Kueter, Video Editor February 5, 2020

City High quartet of Daphne Knoop '20, Oliver Bostian '20, Rachel Meehan '21, and Mrs. Stucky preform two classics. Hear a sneak peak of the Winter Concert 2020.

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