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Telling Holyoke High's Story Since 1898

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Telling Holyoke High's Story Since 1898

The Herald

Auditions for Urban Ed Film at Holyoke High

Auditions for Urban Ed Film at Holyoke High

Savannah Donnelly, Herald Staff October 19, 2022

On Wednesday, October 12, 2022, auditions were held in the auditorium at 1:40PM right after school for Urban Ed. It is a film based on the closure of the new leadership charter school in Springfield and...

Holyoke Media Opening New Space in October 2022 & HHS Field Trip

Holyoke Media Opening New Space in October 2022 & HHS Field Trip

Patrick Sweeney, Editor-in-Chief October 19, 2022

Holyoke Media has been an integral part of the downtown Holyoke scene since its inception in 2002 as a “Public Access Corporation.” In a city that does not have many local news outlets, Holyoke Media...

Puerto Rico Mural in Holyoke

Puerto Rico Mural in Holyoke

Maria Zaya, Herald Writer October 18, 2022

Recently, a local Holyoke artist created a mural for the Puerto Rican cultural pride to represent the large community in the area. The Puerto Rican artist started painting in Brooklyn, New York. The colorful...

Hurricane Ian carves a Massive Path of Destruction in Florida

Hurricane Ian carves a Massive Path of Destruction in Florida

Jacob Santos, Herald Staff October 18, 2022

The unpredictability of hurricanes continue to impress science. They have also raised questions about how even to this day, neither science, technology, nor governments have established methods to prevent...

The Work and Family Mobility Act In Effect July 1st, 2023

The Work and Family Mobility Act In Effect July 1st, 2023

Alina Fairlie, Herald Staff October 13, 2022

The Work and Family Mobility Act was recently passed, allowing undocumented immigrants to become eligible for drivers licenses. It is expected to go into effect on July 1st, 2023. The law will limit the...

Uvalde, TX Suspends Police Force & School Superintendent Resigns over Shooting Fallout

Uvalde, TX Suspends Police Force & School Superintendent Resigns over Shooting Fallout

Patrick Sweeney, Editor-in-Chief October 13, 2022

Last week, the city of Uvalde, TX suspended its police department due to major failures during the Robb Elementary School shooting in May. The move follows a months-long investigation into police officer...

Aaron Judge Sets New American League Home Run Record

Aaron Judge Sets New American League Home Run Record

Savannah Donnelly, Herald Staff October 6, 2022

Aaron Judge once said, “If what you did yesterday still seems big today, then you have not done enough today.” Born and raised in Sacramento, California, Judge has broken many societal obstacles throughout...

Do Covid Boosters Have The Same Effect As The Old Ones?

Do Covid Boosters Have The Same Effect As The Old Ones?

Luis Melendez, Herald Staff October 3, 2022

In an effort to halt the projected wave of illnesses and hospitalizations this fall, the U.S. authorized the first significant modification to the Covid-19 vaccinations this week. However, it's unclear...

Charlie and The Chocolate Factory Play Set to Premiere in November

Charlie and The Chocolate Factory Play Set to Premiere in November

Luis Melendez and Nevaeh Lopez October 3, 2022

Here's a brief summary of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory in case you've been living under a rock: A child receives a tour of the most spectacular chocolate factory in the world, led by a peculiar candy...

HHS Band Performs at Puerto Rican Parade in Springfield

HHS Band Performs at Puerto Rican Parade in Springfield

Savannah Donnelly, Herald Staff September 29, 2022

Holyoke High isn’t just known for their sports. Let's appreciate our Holyoke Knights Band.   In celebration of Hispanic Heritage month, locals celebrated the Puerto Rican parade in Springfield,...

A Tale of Two Cities: Martha’s Vineyard and NYC Caught in the Middle of Migrant Crisis Ahead of Midterms

A Tale of Two Cities: Martha’s Vineyard and NYC Caught in the Middle of Migrant Crisis Ahead of Midterms

Patrick Sweeney, Editor-in-Chief September 29, 2022

The United States border crisis has been one of the most controversial topics in the nation over the past few years. Record numbers of migrants have been entering the United States through the southern...

Hurricane Fiona Was a Tragic Natural Disaster in Puerto Rico

Hurricane Fiona Was a Tragic Natural Disaster in Puerto Rico

Arlyanice Anaya De Leon and Jaylaness Santiago September 28, 2022

On Sunday, September 18th, the hurricane entered the municipality of Cabo Rojo and left at 5:00 p.m. In the municipality of Mayagüez, sustained winds reached near 85mph (140 km/h) with gusts up to 100mph....

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