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The student news site of Harding Charter Preparatory High School

The Marionette

The student news site of Harding Charter Preparatory High School

The Marionette

HCP Speech and Debates State Finalists: (from left to right) Garrett Eakers, Jorja Rose, and James Williams.

Ready, set, debate!

Adrianna Hill, Reporter September 11, 2023

Speech and Debate helps build students’ critical thinking and communication skills. It teaches them how to explain their ideas in diverse ways and perspectives.   Here are some of the things you...

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Students face limitations to accurate, reliable information due to paywalls

Emma Attig, Editor-in-chief September 7, 2023

In the world we live in today, there is an influx of incorrect, unreliable and even fake news. Most students today find their news through social media and free sources online.   Due to reliable and...

The new Harding Independence Charter District teachers pose together on their first day of professional development. All of these teachers, as well as returning teachers, enjoyed a salary bump, thanks to the state legislature and the HICD Governance Board.

Teachers receive raises, laptops

Kelsey Warma, Reporter September 7, 2023

The Oklahoma State legislature passed a bill in early may giving teachers a raise, ranging from $3,000 to $6,000, depending on experience.   These raises not only helped Harding teachers but teachers...

Teachers from both Harding Charter Preparatory High School and Independence Charter Middle School answer questions in a round table format at convocation for the districts teachers on Aug. 9.

Students to take part in new intervention, enrichment program

Camila Noyola, Reporter September 7, 2023

Late Start Monday is a new procedure being implemented for this school year, teachers are hoping to provide enrichment and improve students' test scores. Instead of going in at 8 a.m., students will be...

Opening night of the HCP 2024 musical is set on February 23rd, 2024.

“One Normal Night” with the HCP 2024 musical

Alyssa Braxton Williams, Reporter September 6, 2023

This years HCP 2024 musical has been announced as “The Addams Family.”  “[I] think the musical is going to go well this year,” said choir director Dr. Jennifer Gillis. “We had a lot of interested...

Fall sports 2023

Becca Jolly, Editor-in-chief September 5, 2023

The fall sports programs have started off strong. Here’s everything you should know about the 2023 Volleyball and Cross-Country seasons so far. The volleyball team is coached by Kendall Gomez,...

A large portion of the student body, accompanied by guests and teachers, dances on the gym floor during the Hispanic Heritage Week assembly in September 2022.

Clubbing at HCP

Ajax Buxton, Reporter August 31, 2023

It’s a new year at HCP, and students are searching for ways to get involved with the community. Many clubs have returned this year, along with some new ones that will give students with a variety of...

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MAP testing is back!

Becca Jolly, Editor-in chief August 28, 2023

Guess what Eagles, it’s MAP testing season!  For those that don’t know MAP tests are a national standard exam that tests students’ English, math, and reading skills. HCP administers these tests...

A traditional prom is outdated. It is time to start including LGBTQ+ students on the ballots.

It’s time to update prom traditions

Pao Zapata, Editor in Chief March 24, 2023

We've all seen a teen movie with a prom scene. The cheerleading captain and the star quarterback's names are announced, tears well up, confetti falls, crowns are placed delicately on their perfectly-coiffed...

Record number of band, orchestra students headed to state contest

Maren Howard, Reporter March 21, 2023

Thirty-eight Harding band and orchestra students made it to state with their solos and ensembles.    The following students are state qualifiers with superior ratings: Grace Slovak, violin solo; Monica...

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