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Picture of a Red Cross truck with a sign urging people to give blood.
The overlooked national blood shortage
The AWD and Cyberbeast truck models are now available under Tesla’s leasing options. Photo used with permission from Maxim via Unsplash
Tesla introduces new leasing options for their Cybertruck
Avian influenza can be a highly pathogenic virus that spreads among birds and rarely to humans with a mortality rate of over 50 percent in both humans and birds. Photo used with permission from Will. H McMahan via Unsplash.
Rare outbreak of bird flu occurs in North America
A Thanksgiving feast of turkey, pie, veggies and more traditional Thanksgiving foods.
The false history of Thanksgiving
Opportunity crops are not often seen in American grocery aisles, yet have potential to enhance the country’s response to challenges of climate change and increasing food demands.
All about the crops helping alleviate food crises around the world
Nine green hope students participate in the NC Honors Chorus performance. Photo used with permission from Mr. Allen Botwick.
Green Hope students hit a high note: NC honors chorus
Take time to celebrate after submitting early action and early decision applications.
Senior guide: What to do after fall applications
Actors and the stage crew worked tirelessly to produce the emotional play, Anon(ymous). Photo used with permission from Peter Comperatore.
A perfect performance: Green Hope theater stages Anon(ymous)
Members of the Sports Medicine team pose together for a team photo. Photo used with permission from Shivani Ganer.
The team behind the team: Sports Medicine
Three excellent Green Hope teachers have been selected to potentially become teacher of the year.
Green Hope excellence: Teacher of the year nominees
Coach Jacob Shulfer looks to lead Green Hope wrestling to a great season.
Green Hope welcomes new girls’ wrestling coach
Participants in the golf tournament pose for a group photo. Photo used with permission from Anita McClernon.
A hole in one: The Green Hope golf tournament
Jack (left) and JT (right) Sarchet stand together after both placing second in a tournament. Photo used with permission from Jack Sarchet.
Super Siblings: Jack and JT Sarchet
While many people see NCAA athletes compete in March Madness, most don't understand the recruiting process.
Tough competition: Stress during recruitment
The Green Hope womens tennis team celebrates their win over Panther Creek. Photo used with permission from Coach Nathaniel Denton.
Womens tennis finishes as 4A east runner ups
A picture of a dream catcher, a net or web woven on a handmade willow hoop, which is a popular art from the indigenous community. Photo used with permission from JC Gellidon via Unsplash.
Native American Heritage Month commemorates indigenous histories
A scene from the film “Fight Club” featuring the character of Tyler Durden, famously portrayed by Brad Pitt.
25 years of “Fight Club”
The market showcasing multiple vendor tables and their arts to the visitor inside the Northwest YMCA.
Trips in the Triangle: Northwest YMCA vendor market
The Ladies in Red and military march being performed in front of NC State soldiers and the community during the ceremony.
A memorial for all
For students who feel at a loss for what to pursue in their future careers, consider more intersectional or interdisciplinary pathways they haven’t previously considered.
Felicity Falcon: Careers to consider
Nic Anderson (‘25) seen in the fall ‘23 advanced theater production of “The Terrible Infants.” The upcoming spring musical “9 to 5” will be her eleventh production with the Green Hope Theatre Company. Photo used with permission from Nic Anderson.
Talents of Theater: Nic Anderson
Ria Rohilla (‘24) is seen constructing the set for Green Hope Theatre Company’s fall 2023 play, “Almost Maine.” Photo used with permission from Ria Rohilla.
Talents of Theater: Ria Rohilla
Eva Alperovich (‘24) poses for a photo shoot after her performance of “The Marriage” at her old theater camp in Massachusetts. Photo used with permission from Eva Alperovich.
Talents of Theater: Eva Alperovich
Dianhao Li ('25), portraying "Lendall" in Green Hope's production, “Almost Maine,” acts out a breakup with fellow member of the drama club. Photo used with permission from Dianhao Li.
Talents of Theater: Dianhao Li
Henry Rowen (‘24) assumes the lead role of Franklin Hart Jr., in the spring musical, 9 to 5. Photo used with permission from Mr. Allen Botwick.
Talents of Theater: Henry Rowen
Katie Biddle ('25) serves as co-president of Green Hope's Latin club, an organization that she hopes can increase the popularity of the language at school.
Humans of Green Hope: Katie Biddle
Mrs. Robynn Wilhelmi, the Health Science 1 and 2 teacher and an advisor for HOSA, stands as an icon of inspiration for those interested in healthcare.
Humans of Green Hope: Mrs. Robynn Wilhelmi
Caleb Kim (‘25) - located on the right - and his fellow club members planted seeds as a part of their volunteering. Photo used with permission from Caleb Kim
Humans of Green Hope: Caleb Kim
Mrs. Jaqulyn Ortiz is taking Green Hope students to Italy, France and Spain next summer as a part of Educational Tours!
Humans of Green Hope: Mrs. Jaquelyn Ortiz
Ms. Holland is looking forward to teaching English at Green Hope for semesters to come!
Humans of Green Hope: Ms. Kathleen Holland
Spongebob Squarepants has recently celebrated the show’s 25th anniversary with 15 seasons, 303 episodes, four movies and more to come in 2025. The common agreement amongst fans of the show is that everything got worse AFTER season three and “The Spongebob Squarepants Movie,” which was released in 2004. However, are their opinions valid?
Is modern SpongeBob as bad as everyone says it is?
Cinematic universes such as the MCU are bringing in nothing but empty theaters, but why do we keep seeing them? Photo used with permission from Erik Mclean via Unsplash
Cinematic universes are dying … get rid of them faster
Godzilla has seen many iterations throughout the years from both Japan and America. How do these incarnations of the classic monster stack up? Photo used with permission from Alex Shalev
Japanese vs. American Godzilla
2024: November monthly playlist
2024: November monthly playlist
Daylight saving time (DST) is an annual practice originally established under wartime conditions in the 20th century.
(Fall)ing back in time
Caffeine is a morning staple for millions of Americans, but they are not aware of the lasting adverse effects of their morning pick-me-ups. Photo used with permission from Jonathan Cooper via Unsplash
Your daily energy drink may be doing more harm than good
Black Friday used to be a highly anticipated holiday where shoppers could get coveted items at a fraction of their price; however, in recent years, can "anticipated" still describe this holiday? Photo used with permission from Artem Beliaikin via Unsplash
The downfall of Black Friday
Fashion choices are massively influenced by the economic state in times of recession. Photo used with permission from Clem Onojeghuo via Unsplash.
Recession core: The impact of the economy on fashion
Politics is very taboo topic to bring up in conversation is politics, but that should change
Talking about politics should not be so taboo
No one can deny the popularity of true crime as a genre, but is it really healthy to have too much of it on your mind?
Is there such a thing as consuming too much true crime?
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2024: November monthly playlist
2024: November monthly playlist
Art in action: Colorguard
Art in action: Colorguard
AP Environmental Science program nurtures future stewards
AP Environmental Science program nurtures future stewards
Igniting innovation: Economics fair 2024
Igniting innovation: Economics fair 2024
gossip girls
Gossip Girls: Blake Lively’s backlash
gossip girls
Gossip Girls: Blake Lively’s backlash
campus chronicles
Campus Chronicles: Just the beginning
green hope greatness
The Green Hope Greatness Podcast: Fall sports midseason recap
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The Green Hope Greatness Podcast: Spring sports recap
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Campus Chronicles: It’s closing time
Art in action: Colorguard
Art in action: Colorguard
AP Environmental Science program nurtures future stewards
AP Environmental Science program nurtures future stewards
Igniting innovation: Economics fair 2024
Igniting innovation: Economics fair 2024
Among the halls: State Fair edition
Powderpuff 2023
Across the Triangle, hundreds of people gathered together to celebrate Asian culture
Gallery: Asia Fest 2024
Following the conclusion of the celebration, the rest of the student body began to trickle into the parking lot. Many had decorated their parking spaces the previous day as part of another senior year tradition.
Gallery: Senior car parade
Various members of the Green Hope community gathered on the Saturday morning of Aug. 10 to clean the football stadium and soccer field in preparation for the upcoming school year. Among those present included the men's soccer and football teams, as well as parents and coaches.
Gallery: Stadium cleanup
Davis Drive Park has fields, Greenways and trails.
Gallery: Parks around town
Sophomore Class President Ian House recieves a round of applause as he opens the 2023-24 Pep Rally.
A day to remember: 2023 Pep Rally Recap
2024: November monthly playlist
2024: November monthly playlist
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2024: October monthly playlist
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2024: September monthly playlist
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2024: Summer playlist
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2024: May monthly playlist
Quiz: Which Starbucks seasonal drink should you order?
Quiz: Which Starbucks seasonal drink should you order?
Quiz: Which Halloween candy are you?
Quiz: Which Halloween candy are you?
Quiz: Which scary movie are you?
Quiz: Which scary movie are you?
Quiz: Can you guess the Green Hope athlete from the baby photo?
Quiz: Can you guess the Green Hope athlete from the baby photo?
During the fall season people begin to watch more movies! Photo used with permission from Jeremy Yap on Unsplash.
Quiz: Which movie genre are you?
Green Hope's Wordle 11/22/24
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Green Hope’s Connections 11/22/24
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Green Hope’s Wordle 11/21/24
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Green Hope's Wordle 11/20/24
Green Hope’s Wordle 11/20/24
Green Hope's Connections 11/22/24
Green Hope’s Connections 11/22/24
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Green Hope’s Connections 11/21/2024
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Green Hope’s Connections 11/19/2024
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Green Hope’s Connections 11/18/2024
Green Hope's Wordle 11/22/24
Green Hope’s Wordle 11/22/24
Green Hope's Wordle 11/21/24
Green Hope’s Wordle 11/21/24
Green Hope's Wordle 11/20/24
Green Hope’s Wordle 11/20/24
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Green Hope’s Wordle 11/19/2024
Green Hope’s Wordle 11/18/2024
Green Hope’s Wordle 11/18/2024
Hollywood has a habit of casting lighter skinned people in the roles of darker skinned characters, the most recent example being that of Aaron Pierre as John Stewart in the DC Studios and HBO series, “Lanterns.”
Colorism + Hollywood = Nothing new
Hurricane Helene swept across Western North Carolina, devastating towns like Canton and disrupting sports teams' seasons. Photo courtesy of Nora McDunn.
Storming back: How a small town football team defied all odds
A city underwater: feet of floodwater drown the historic Biltmore Village in Asheville. Photo courtesy of Ms. Kaylee Jacobs.
“We had no idea”: Western North Carolina’s unexpected plight
September marks Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness in the causes and effects of childhood cancer.
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month: Spotlighting the struggle and support
Girls State attendee Brooke Taylor seen taking a selfie with additional participants. Photo used with permission from Apple TV+.
“Girls State:” A captivating female empowerment story

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In front of the Media Center are bulletin boards highlighting the impactful contributions made by Black Americans.

[Photo] “We exist and we are here”: Black History Month

Zeba Hussaini, Editor-in-Chief
February 26, 2024
Kestur swinging hard in the match to bring home the win for Green Hope.

[Photo] Senior captain of women’s tennis: Vibha Kestur

Zoe Westerlund, Staff Writer
October 3, 2023
Landon Lloyd will continue his swimming career at Auburn University in Alabama after 11 years of swimming. Photo used with permission from Kristan Lloyd

[Photo] D1 day in the life: Landon Lloyd

Mason Dean, Sports Editor
September 28, 2023
Blueberry Thrill Farms offers a variety of fruits and vegetables that change with the season, such as blueberries in summer and apples in fall.

[Photo] Fun fall farms: Top North Carolina farms to visit

Y-Nhu Do, Student Life Editor
September 26, 2023
Team Charlotte Fury came in first for the dragon boat race with a time of 58.99 seconds. Charlotte Fury was followed closely by team Organized Chaos with a time of 59.05 seconds and team Cobra Kai with a time of 59.07 seconds.

[Photo] A collision of cultures: Asia Fest 2023

Y-Nhu Do and Peggy Chen
September 19, 2023
Rutledge ensuring that the JV football team is adequately hydrated.

[Photo] Training athletes and herself: Cate Rutledge

Armaan Minhas, Staff Writer
September 17, 2023
Two freshman physical education classes join to play badminton in the gym.

[Photo] Large growth in freshman class brings opportunities and challenges

Justin Jackson, Staff Writer
September 18, 2023
Matt Ostrander playing in a soccer game during his senior season in 2016 at Green Hope.

[Photo] Green Hope Soccer Star begins a new journey at alma mater

Justin Jackson, Staff Writer
September 7, 2023
The FRESH. Local Ice Cream in Downtown Cary is popular because of its convenient location.

[Photo] Trips in the Triangle: Ice cream stores

Y-Nhu Do, Student Life Editor
September 5, 2023
Green Hope's student section, Falcon Frenzy, came out to support the team. The exciting school spirit brought motivation to all.

[Photo] Green Hope Volleyball spikes competition

Aditi Bhadauria, Managing Editor
August 30, 2023
The Formosa Association of Student Cultural Ambassadors fosters cultural unity through a dance in an international festival.

[Photo] A celebration of heritage: Asian American and Pacific Islander month

Alan Shr, Opinion/Editorials Editor
May 10, 2023
Gervase ('27) playing doubles for Green Hope.

[Photo] Serving up freshmen year: Stephen Gervase

Aariz Khan, Staff Writer
March 16, 2023
Knowing how to manage academic stress can decrease stress among students.

[Photo] Felicity Falcon: Academic fallout

Felicity Falcon, Advice-Giver-in-Chief
March 14, 2023
The effects of FOMO due to social media addiction starts at an early age, effecting the mentality of teens.

[Photo] FOMO: The downsides of social media

Aditi Bhadauria, Managing Editor
March 10, 2023
Students study for the ACT using textbooks, making prepration for the exam difficult.

[Photo] The future of digitalized testing: Green Hope administers first online ACT

Y-Nhu Do, Student Life Editor
March 10, 2023
A successful doubles match with Aidan Xu ('25) and Stephen Gervase ('26).

[Photo] Green Hope Men’s Tennis: Off to a strong start

Aditi Bhadauria, Managing Editor
March 9, 2023
Kayla Gordon ('23) wins the Entrepreneurship Individual Series at the Career Development Conference.

[Photo] DECA 2023: A Ticket to Florida

Aditi Bhadauria, Managing Editor
March 3, 2023
Animal shelters across Wake County are overcrowded and resulting in increased euthanizations.

[Photo] Overcrowding in the Triangle threatens to increase animal shelter euthanizations

Y-Nhu Do, Student Life Editor
February 28, 2023
Across the nation, teachers make less than the average American worker.

[Photo] Educator vacancies rise as wages remain stagnant

Amna Ahmad and Megan Khor
February 23, 2023
The Men's and Women's teams place first to become SWAC Champions!

[Photo] Splashing to the finish: GH Swim and Dive 22-23

Aditi Bhadauria, Managing Editor
February 15, 2023
Green Hope High School welcomes four new teachers for the new semester.

[Photo] A new semester brings new teachers

Tanner Kannan and Raj Kirtikar
February 13, 2023
Volunteers work hard to pack and label food boxes to be picked up.

[Photo] “Whenever there’s a disaster, we’re always there”: NC volunteers respond to Turkey-Syria earthquake

Zeba Hussaini, Editor-in-Chief
February 14, 2023
Mrs. Emily Freeman has a full sleeve displaying Harry Potter's "The Burrow."

[Photo] An evolving stigma: Body modification in the professional world

Sophia Melin, Staff Writer
February 14, 2023
WCPSS develops an equity policy to tackle the achievement gap between students of different racial and ethnic backgrounds.

[Photo] Closing the achievement gap through new equity policy

Y-Nhu Do, Student Life Editor
February 8, 2023
Refreshments and food being served for the class of ´23 and for family & friends.

[Photo] Class of 2023: Celebrating mid-year graduates

Aditi Bhadauria, Managing Editor
February 6, 2023
Girl Scouts has brought together women of diverse ages and backgrounds and united them as a group, helping each other to both learn skills or share knowledge.

[Photo] Girl Scouts programs foster future leaders

Peggy Chen and Itziar Carrasco Gomez
February 1, 2023
ChatGPT can write paragraphs of human-like text about various topics, including itself.

[Photo] ChatGPT: AI gone too far?

Sam Dare and Raj Kirtikar
January 24, 2023
Beautiful decorations, including trees, flags, and a grand wooden gate, greet Tết-goers.

[Photo] Tết: Bringing Vietnamese culture to Raleigh

Y-Nhu Do, Student Life Editor
January 19, 2023
During exam season, there is a large build up of stress. Knowing how to mitigate this and using your time wisely will help you out!

[Photo] Felicity Falcon: Preparing for final exams

Felicity Falcon, Advice-Giver-in-Chief
January 12, 2023
The Black Student Association hopes to provide a welcoming environment for Green Hope's black population.

[Photo] The Black Student Association: A home away from home

Aliyah Walker, Staff Writer
December 19, 2022
Christmas lights wound in holiday-themed shapes give this tree an ethereal look.

[Photo] Five ways to spruce your home up this holiday season

Y-Nhu Do, Student Life Editor
December 6, 2022
Members of the Black Falcons prepare to distribute donation boxes.

[Photo] Toys for Tots: The gift of giving

Y-Nhu Do and Mary Tufts
November 18, 2022
The K-pop Dance Club brings together those interested in Korean culture, music, and dance.

[Photo] K-pop Dance Club: Making its move

Peggy Chen, Editor-in-Chief
November 10, 2022
Green Hope's Chorus Program returns to the stage for its first fall program in almost seven years.

[Photo] Turning Over a New Leaf: Green Hope’s fall chorus concert

Aliyah Walker, Staff Writer
November 1, 2022
Habibi Grill &Bakery offers dishes filled to the brim with a flavorful selection of meat and rice

[Photo] Five stars for five fantastic Middle Eastern restaurants

Sana Youssef, Staff Writer
October 28, 2022
The State Fair ran from October 13, 2022, to October 23, 2022, and will return in the fall of 2023.

[Photo] Recap: NC State Fair ’22

Peggy Chen, Editor-in-Chief
October 24, 2022
Women's Tennis plays a fierce match.

[Photo] End of season sports roundup: Fall edition

Y-Nhu Do, Student Life Editor
October 24, 2022
An upcoming visit to the DMV can present a variety of questions and uncertainties.

[Photo] Five tips to cruise through the DMV

Y-Nhu Do, Student Life Editor
October 18, 2022
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