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Helping Athletes Stay Strong

The Bagpipe Online 10/15 5:22A Caden Knippa, Reporter

Before every practice or game, the sports medicine team is already moving. Filling Frios packing kits and being prepared for whatever injury comes next. The sports med team s mission is simple: keep athletes on the field by preventing injuries...

Thinking Global, Staying Local

The Bagpipe Online 10/15 4:58A Lara Meghrabi, Reporter

The Model UN club may be new to Highland Park, but the passion behind the club isn t. The club’s founders, Ishaana Singh and Lucas Chen, have been making preparations since last May. Model UN is a UIL club where students have opportunities to...

Spaces That Spark Curiosity

The Bagpipe Online 10/15 4:54A Pamela Carlson, Reporter

When sitting in a classroom, is it like an empty prison, or is it a jumbled mix of vibrant colors swallowing your every ounce of attention? When coming back from summer, teachers have an option: either to decorate their classrooms or to leave...

First-Class Field

The Bagpipe Online 10/15 4:53A Teagan Zahodnik, Reporter

After a two-year process of approving permits, breaking ground, and adding finishing touches, renovations of the softball field are coming to a close. The new and improved field brings a shiny new locker room, pristine batting cages, and other...

A Winning Orator

The Bagpipe Online 10/14 4:45A Madelyn Morrison, Reporter

Giving a speech in front of over 200 contestants may be nerve-wracking for some, but sophomore Anoushka Ghai has been preparing for countless hours. It was her firm but light-hearted tone of voice that set her apart from competitors, placing her...

The Overnight Ace

The Bagpipe Online 10/14 4:44A Zaina Khalaf, Reporter

What began as a few videos between friends eventually turned into an Instagram account that attracted viewers from across the country. At first, The Triple Faults was not meant to become anything serious. It started with four friends, Steven Hu,...

A Creative Escape

The Bagpipe Online 10/14 4:44A Anna Pendleton, Reporter

Imagine walking to the cafeteria, head down, exhausted, and already ready to give up. You heave your backpack through the lunch lines, trying to grab any food that could heal your growing headache. If only there were a place where you could relax...

New Twist on Fundraiser

The Bagpipe Online 10/14 4:42A Emmeline Wallis, Communication E

A school-wide competition is making donating fun as students raise money. Through the Wipe Out Kids’ Cancer fundraiser, students can donate toward the assistant principal they want to see pied at a pep rally, combining a lighthearted competition...

Making a Splash Abroad

The Bagpipe Online 10/14 4:41A Madelyn Brown, Reporter

Making an impact in foreign lands, Rita Martins contributed to the team finishing twelfth in an international water polo tournament. Rita Martins represented Highland Park and the Portugal team amongst young athletes across the world. After...

A Sound Of Their Own

The Bagpipe Online 10/14 4:41A Elizabeth Tharp, Reporter

What began as a conversation by the lake turned into something much bigger than they expected. With inspiration and support from others, Dock Boys was created. Over the summer 3 boys created a band called Dock Boys. The main singer/songwriter is...