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The Marionette

The student news site of Harding Charter Preparatory High School

The Marionette

HCP choir in the waiting room for the Heart of America Choral Festival

New York from an Oklahoman’s Perspective part 3

Maren Howard, Reporter April 27, 2023

Day three of the trip was both exciting and discouraging.   Saturday, March 25 began with singing with the HCP choir at the Heart of America Choral Festival. We were one of only three concert choirs....

HCP Choir on the stairs at Grand Central Terminal

New York from an Oklahoman’s Perspective part 2

Maren Howard, Reporter April 20, 2023

Day two of the New York trip with the school choir was packed with many fun events and new experiences.   Friday, March 24 began with a 4-hour walking tour of Manhattan. I got to see many major places...

HCP choir in front of the hotel we stayed at.

New York from an Oklahoman’s perspective part 1

Maren Howard, Reporter April 17, 2023

Along with the school choir, I recently visited New York City for the first time and flew on a plane for the first time in more than a decade.   I arrived at the airport at 3:30 a.m. on March 23. The...

A traditional prom is outdated.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...

Senior Pao Zapata works during Spring Break post surgery. Zapata had surgery in February this year.

Vacation? More like 8 hour shifts

Pao Zapata, Editor in Chief March 17, 2023

Working during a school break is a reality for most students. Rather than going out of state or taking a senior trip, during break, I worked a 40-hour work week like a full-time employee.    However,...

Sophomores on the Street, random questions edition

Miranda Rodriguez and Becca Jolly, Reporters February 21, 2023

Becca Jolly and Miranda Rodriguez roam the halls in search of answers to some random questions.

Becoming an adult can be scary. Seniors at HCP share their hopes and fears for the future.

Turning 18

Pao Zapata, Editor in Chief February 8, 2023

Growing up can be scary between paying taxes, living on your own, and making your appointments, it’s frightening.   However, it can also be exciting! Some seniors are more ready than others to start...

Hcp students strange gifts

It’s the thought that counts

Becca Jolly, Managing Editor January 17, 2023

It happens to everyone: a friend or family member hands you a holiday gift. You tear into it, excited to see what you received.  And then you see something that is strange, off-color and in some cases,...

HCP Musical Cast – Behind the Scenes

Pao Zapata, Editor in Chief January 14, 2023

The cast of Harding Charter Prep’s rendition of “You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown” share their thoughts on the musical and their roles.

Senior Social Hour Ep. 1: Senior advice

Teilynn, Achariya, Rhea and Zorie meet with HCP seniors and discuss their advice for underclassmen and their plans after graduation.

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