Watchdog Editorial Board, Staff
May 8, 2019 • Comments closed
Many students remained calm; they just wanted to eat and use the restroom. They wondered what was going on and when they would be free to go home.
Sumayyah Farooq, Editor of News and Politics
April 9, 2019 • Comments closed
"My mom was really stressed," said Miranda. "There was a lot of anticipation and nervousness surrounding when they would be laid off."
Eliana Black, Business Manager and Staff Writer
April 4, 2019 • Comments closed
Fifteen- year old Hylton freshman Eric "Bean" McKay has become internet famous in the last few months. It all started when Lidl, the new grocery store in Dumfries, had a sale on peanut butter. Bean has autism and is...
Victoria Miranda, SCA Vice President & CISL Committee Sophomore Representative
May 8, 2019
We deserve honest communication when there’s a safety concern in our building.
Watchdog Editorial Board, Staff
May 8, 2019
There is no way to undue a tragedy. It's always better to be safe than sorry.
Gianna Jirak, Fashion and Lifestyle Editor
April 22, 2019
Anaïs Mitchell created a musical, that after thirteen long years, has transformed from an indie concept piece into a full-fledged Broadway show.
Gianna Jirak, Fashion and Lifestyle Editor
April 22, 2019
"Of course the press will endure, because, as the founding fathers knew well, there can be no democracy without it."
Gianna Jirak, Fashion and Lifestyle Editor
February 13, 2019
Sunday night’s Grammy Award saw many controversial and unique outfits. Ranging from Cardi B in a vintage 95' Mulger couture, Post Malone in a rhinestone star covered pink...
Rahima Adnan, Staff Writer
February 13, 2019
Ninety percent of students who intentionally declare a gap year head to college afterwards according to data posted by the Gap Year Association.
Ten great gifts to give on Valentine’s Day
February 7, 2019
High School Looks So Much Cooler on TV
February 6, 2019
An apology is not enough: Ralph Northam and Justin Fairfax must resign
February 6, 2019
A governor's job is to represent all the people in their state, and any slight allegation of racism causes a schism between the governor and the people.
Local Summer College Programs That Are Guaranteed to Prepare You For the Future
January 24, 2019
Eliana Black, Staff Writer and Business Manager
May 29, 2019
"There's not a single school superintendent with as much love for fun and their kids than the man we know as 'Steve.' He made a whole song about canceled school just to bring extra joy to the announcement. Nobody else is doing that."
Gianna Jirak, Fashion and Lifestyle Editor
April 22, 2019
Anaïs Mitchell created a musical, that after thirteen long years, has transformed from an indie concept piece into a full-fledged Broadway show.
Laila Hooks, Staff Writer
January 22, 2019
Though the subject is dark, Ellie and her surrounding cast are able to convey the story in a comedic and heartfelt way.
Eliana Black, Staff Writer and Business Manager
May 29, 2019 • Comments closed
"There's not a single school superintendent with as much love for fun and their kids than the man we know as 'Steve.' He made a whole song about canceled school just to bring extra joy to the announcement. Nobody else is doing that."
Eliana Black, Business Manager and Staff Writer
April 4, 2019 • Comments closed
Fifteen- year old Hylton freshman Eric "Bean" McKay has become internet famous in the last few months. It all started when Lidl, the new grocery store in Dumfries, had a sale on peanut butter. Bean...
Evodie Katanda, Staff Writer
March 9, 2019 • Comments closed
"I like this day because it takes the languages out of the classroom and I'm able to learn more about their cultures outside of learning how to speak them."
Siana Koulefianou, Staff Writer
February 26, 2019 • Comments closed
"Madame Doan is an excellent teacher. She has a sunny disposition and she's a very valuable asset to our school," said Darlene Rivera.
Trinity Marshall, Staff Writer`
February 6, 2019 • Comments closed
On February 5, the year of the dog will officially end and the year of the pig will begin. According to the Chinese zodiac, 2019 is the year of the pink, curly-tailed, farm animal. The pig is the last...
Rahima Adnan, Staff Writer
January 28, 2019 • Comments closed
The Hylton Environmental Club welcomed resident beekeeper and Freedom High School alumna Taylor Guildford to a recent meeting. Guildford has been beekeeping for four years and studies Environmental Policy...
Black Mirror: Bandersnatch, Netflix’s Horrifyingly Fun Interactive Episode
January 9, 2019
[Colin's] story and the theme that accompanies it would have been striking had it been given more attention or maybe even a stand-alone episode, but instead, it was rushed and sprinkled into an already complex narrative as if someone had decided to add cumin to a dish that simply did not need cumin.
Mr. Shawn Jones: Hylton’s IT Mastermind
November 2, 2018
No matter how busy he is, helping teachers and students with technology is always his top priority.
Chloe Koulefianou, Correspondent
May 29, 2019
Cecil D. Hylton; the enigmatic namesake of our educational institution. We’ve all heard of him. His name was given to the school and the memorial chapel, and his wife, Irene...
Sumayyah Farooq, Editor of News and Politics
March 25, 2019
Senior year is an exciting time of one’s life. There are so many new life changes but with that comes so much more responsibility. To make sure you make the most of senior...
The Grammys: Who Was Serving Looks and Who Wasn’t?
February 13, 2019
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Homecoming court
Vosphoto
Homecoming king and queen!
Vosphoto
Ava Kegler announcing the next preformance
Anna Mihalovich and Faith playing the flute together
Band director, Michael Basham conducts the band in their holiday concert
The Concert Band
The percussion full of smiles while performing
Decorative poinsettias on front of the stage that went up for sale after the performance
Festive decoration on stage during the performance
Trinity Marshall and Evodie Katanda
March 25, 2019
"We talked to each other; we played as a team," said sophomore Kaya Mensah.
Wrestling Team Stronger than Ever
March 19, 2019
"When I first went to Hylton, not very many people expected much from us, so I am really excited to be able to represent my school and show them that good wrestlers can come from there,” said Nonaka.
