The Student News Site of Alta High School

The Hawkeye

The Student News Site of Alta High School

The Hawkeye

The Student News Site of Alta High School

The Hawkeye

Senior Henry Stueber is off to the Airforce Academy in Colorado Springs at the end of June. Henry believes he has the passion and perseverance, the grit to reach is long term goals of becoming a pilot or developmental engineer.
Henry Stueber soars to the Air Force Academy
Donny Nguyen , Staff Writer • May 22, 2023

As an Alta Hawk, Henry Stueber is primed to "Soar" as he enters the Air Force Academy...

Alex Liljenquist enjoys some fresh air, sunlight, and time with friends during this years Chalk the Walk
Alta Art Showcase 2023
Lily Chipping, Sophia Ulloa, and Mariam Mujadidi May 18, 2023

Childhood art projects turn professional when Alta art students are involved. This year's...

The VCBO architectural rendering shows the front of the new band room with high windows to allow for natural light.
New Band Room will be Worth the Wait for Music Students
Klaire Bowles and Catelyn McDaniel May 16, 2023

After four long years of school remodeling and renovations with the sounds of jackhammers,...

Hawks are found everywhere. They are super adaptable to every climate and location. According to teacher Krista Edward, they are survivors and they are thrivers.
 They are always there to help a family member of friend out. These qualities are found in this months Hawk Heroes.
PTSA Announces Final Hawk Heroes for the School Year
May 10, 2023

It's May and the last month to announce the monthly PTSA Hawk Heroes. The following students...

The 2022 team celebrates following the final state game last year. The boys are two games from another state title.
Soccer Finishes Region and Prepares for State Tournament
Brock Bennion, Sports Editor

Soccer finished region play on a high after winning the last four games in a tough region....

Bentley Crook hits a double in a region game versus Mountain View.
Hawks Baseball Finishes Promising Season
Carson Rex and Levi Stevenson

After only winning six games a year ago, the Alta hawks baseball program nearly doubled...

Leni is looking forward to pancaking his opponents and winning games
Alta Prepares for the Coming Football Season
Drew Monson

With football season just a few months away, the Hawks are getting back into it! The...

Bently Crook takes a swing to push his batting average to .87. The Hawks defeated Salem Hills and are moving up in the state 5A rankings.
Alta Baseball Defeats Number One Salem Hills; Wins Ninth Game of the Season
Carson Rex and Levi Stevenson

Alta's baseball team put the state on notice Saturday when they defeated number one ranked...

Alta Student Max Plott shows his Aptitude for Music and Determination.
Alta Student Max Plott shows his Aptitude for Music and Determination.
Rylie Harris and JD Carillo May 2, 2023
Cell phones are a problem in classrooms and teachers wish students would put them away.
Cellphones are ruining education: here's why
Is cellphone use the new problem of 2023?
Catelyn McDaniel and Klaire Bowles April 20, 2023
The Addams Family
Alta Theatre Awarded "Best Student Costume Design"
Nate Coleman , Staff Fine Arts Writer • April 20, 2023
Mac and Cheese is a favorite comfort food. With the late winter and seemingly no spring, mix up some comfort food one of these days.
Dive into Cooking and Whip Up Mac and Cheese
If you want to take your Mac and Cheese cooking to a whole new level, try making it from scratch. The difference between a box and homemade version will surprise you.
Garrett Olsen, Staff Writer • April 10, 2023
Students gear up to take 800 AP exams in the next two weeks.
Students Prep for 800 AP Exams; Teachers Offer Last Minute Advice
Griffin Anthony and Hogan Stout April 28, 2023

You have two days until your AP test, what is the best way to prepare? That's what's on the minds of the 600 students who will be taking 800...

Class officer voting took place Wednesday. Final voting takes place through CSDDOCs on Friday.
Students Campaign for Class Offices
Drew Monson, Klaire Bowles, and Catelyn McDaniels April 12, 2023

  The 2023 senior class voting has officially begun! With final elections just around the corner, voting is as important as ever. With...

student purchasing from the vending machine
National Inflation Crisis Hits School Vending Machines
Nate Coleman , Staff Writer • February 16, 2023

From muddy buddies to cranberry juice, the Alta vending machines have a wide variety of snacks and beverages, but many students are noticing...

Alta Theatre Awarded “Best Student Costume Design”
Alta Theatre Claims First At Region, 5th Year in a Row
Alta’s Spring Production: The Foreigner Opens Wednesday
The boys Basketball team poses with their UHSAA trophy.
Recognition Assembly Honors Personal and Team Achievements
Spencer Jueschke, Staff Writer • April 14, 2023

From girl's wrestling to robotics, the recognition assembly on Thursday, March 30th showcased several teams and classes and what their students...

The debate team stand for a photo with their coach, Mrs. Croswhite. (far right)
Debate Ties For Fifth At the State Competition
Kael Forsythe-Barker, Staff Writer • March 30, 2023

The Alta Debate Team took fifth place at the state competition after earning first place at the region competition 3 weeks prior. Alta's debate...

Three students from the South Asian Students club perform a dance at the Diversity assembly.
 Celebrating Diversity at Alta High
Lily Chipping , Mariam Mujadidi , Sophia Ulloa , and Arabella Matthews March 24, 2023

Alta High School students have been paying more attention and respecting the customs of individuals who are culturally different throughout the...

Seasons Greeting with Mental Health Screenings
It Is Not A Joke: Highschool Bomb Threats
The True Importance of Make A Wish Donations
Taylor Swift Announces her Album Speak Now, Taylors Version set to appear this July.
Taylor Swift is Releasing a New Album
Emily Lavigne and Whitney Westenskow May 22, 2023

Many Taylor Swift eagerly await her new album “Speak Now Taylor’s Version” coming out in July. Swift is excited for this release. ...

Stadium style seating is available at most theaters. Pick a film, make a plan, and put your feet up and enjoy.
Upcoming Movies To Look Forward To In Summer 2023
Jordan Armitage and Charlotte Cole May 8, 2023

Summer 2023 is fast approaching. With Covid mostly in the past, it's time to resume summer nights at the movies. To give a preview, here are...

Kratos and Atreus prepare for action in Santa Monica Studios newly released Ragnarök video game.
Game Review: God of War Ragnarök Worth the Wait
Vincent Lyon, Staff Writer • November 22, 2022

The wait is over for video game enthusiasts! Santa Monica Studios God of War Ragnarök, the awaited sequel to 2018's God of War 4 is definitely...

The Sanderson Sisters make another appearance in Hocos Pocus 2.
Movie Review: Hocus Pocus 2
Nate Coleman, Fine Arts Writer • October 13, 2022

Disney's new Hocus Pocus 2, released September 30th, 2022. The surprisingly long awaited sequel to the original Hocus Pocus written be Jen...

The Order, a Short Story
The Order, a Short Story
Spencer Jueschke, Staff Writer • October 11, 2022

"Hello, how are you?" Asked the fast food worker. "What would you like?" Tom thought for a little bit, staring at the menu screens. 15...