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The Little Hawk

The student news site of Iowa City High School

The Little Hawk

The student news site of Iowa City High School

The Little Hawk

Invested in the workings of City Highs very own bureaucracy? Youve come to the right place.

Student Senate Recap: As Election Looms, Juniors Volunteer at Senior Picnic

Mira Bohannan Kumar, Web & Copy Editor May 15, 2019

The student senate meeting on Wednesday, May 15, 2019 began with a discussion of prom prices. "Our net from prom was $10,659," faculty adviser Steve Tygrett said. "We do have reserves, so as long as...

Phil Tyne holding their certificate from the 2019 Iowa City Youth Award

The 2019 Iowa City Youth Awards

Cecile Bendera, Culture Editor May 13, 2019

On May 8, 2019, at 7:00 pm, 44 students were inducted as recipients of the 16th Iowa City Youth Award at the Englert Theatre in downtown Iowa City. The Iowa City Youth Award recognizes young people who...

Teacher Appreciation Column: Mrs. Dickson

Teacher Appreciation Column: Mrs. Dickson

Victoria Weckmann and Alison Kenaston May 12, 2019

From her quirky catchphrases to her abundant Bath and Body Works room spray collection, Mrs. Dickson has been schooling City High students with a little bit of sass and a lot of class for upwards of 26...

The Cultured Corner is a column on pop culture where we bring you the news that students are talking about, from the students themselves, in their own words.

The Cultured Corner: April 2019

Cecile Bendera and Mariam Keita May 9, 2019

On rapper Nipsey Hussle’s Murder     "I believe Nipsey Hussle died because he was about to expose the government. He wanted to expose the government with his documentary about...

Invested in the workings of City Highs very own bureaucracy? Youve come to the right place.

Student Senate Recap: Mini-Meeting Reviews Prom

Mira Bohannan Kumar, Web & Copy Editor May 8, 2019

The short student senate meeting on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 began with a review of prom and prom costs, as well as a look toward future proms. "Next year it's the Graduate, which we're getting a discount...

Legendary City High boys track coach John Raffensperger

Remembering Coach John Raffensperger

Jack Bacon, Reporter April 27, 2019

City High has lost a legend. “There are many, many things that I will remember about Coach Raff,” says A.D. Terry Coleman. At a school famous for outstanding coaching talent, Coach John Raffensperger...

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Student Senate Recap: Speech Date Narrowed Down

Mira Bohannan Kumar, Web & Copy Editor April 24, 2019

The student senate meeting on Wednesday, April 24, began with a prom update. "They have to flip the venue, because there's a fault line in the middle [of the room]," faculty adviser Judith Dickson said....

Invested in the workings of City Highs very own bureaucracy? Youve come to the right place.

Student Senate Recap: Election Rules and Picnic Concerns

Mira Bohannan Kumar, Web & Copy Editor April 19, 2019

The student senate meeting on Friday, April 19 began with a presentation by Vice President Naomi Meurice '19 on prom. The senate is selling tickets during lunch. Yardley Whaylen '20 asked student senators...

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Student Senate Recap: Lightsabers and ‘Lections

Mira Bohannan Kumar, Web & Copy Editor April 3, 2019

The student senate meeting on Wednesday, March 27, began with faculty adviser Judith Dickson unsheathing a light-up lightsaber she bought on Amazon and announcing, "144," which is the number of the aforementioned...

Invested in the workings of City Highs very own bureaucracy? Youve come to the right place.

Student Senate Recap: Prom Escalates Quickly

Mira Bohannan Kumar, Web & Copy Editor March 27, 2019

The student senate meeting on Wednesday, March 27, began with President Lottie Gidal '19 showing off the newly printed prom posters. Faculty Adviser Judith Dickson presented on the decor for prom. "Number...

Heba Abdalla19 is apart of Show Choirs Charisma

The Show Choir Muslima

Cecile Bendera and Mariam Kieta March 25, 2019

Heba Abdalla ‘19 has been in choir since the seventh grade but the lack of time and fear of not fitting in has kept her away from joining the team at City. Finally, last year, one of her best friends,...

Marisa Rude 19 and Asha Keller 19 are both apart of the 4th Ave show choir

The Show Choir Family

Cecile Bendera and Mariam Kieta March 25, 2019

Show choir is a place where city highs most talented dancers and performers lye. It is also a comfortable environment where everyone is comfortable and feels welcomed. “I think that this team and...

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