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Pickleball in the Press
Astha Patel, Sports Editor • September 30, 2024

Pickleball has become the fastest-growing sport in the nation with around 36.5 million pickleball players in the United States alone. Combining the sports of tennis, badminton, and ping pong, pickleball...

Science Hill Homecoming Game against Union Bears
Science Hill Takes Homecoming by Storm!
Aylin Aguilar-Rodriguez, Staff Writer

The stands were packed in neon. After a whole week of anticipation, everyone was itching to see how the Toppers would fare against the Union...

Science Teachers Mrs. Mazoff, Mrs. Graves, Mrs. Keller, and senior Jay all dressed up for character day.
It's Homecoming Week at the Hill!
Evianna Ellington and Emma Geisendorfer

Homecoming week - like at all schools - is a special time for all students and staff at Science Hill. Historically, the week before the Homecoming...

Get Involved: Exploring Our School's Clubs
Get Involved: Exploring Our School's Clubs
Lillian Ellis

From table-top gamers, to robot mechanics, our school is teeming with exciting groups, each offering something special for students. Whether...

Calculus Christmas
Calculus Christmas
Astha Patel, Staff Writer

“Bring your Christmas cheer because the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus is a gift!”   Calculus Christmas is a tradition for Mr....

Academy Day 2024
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Academy Day 2024
Aylin Aguilar-Rodriguez, Staff Writer • September 30, 2024

Prestige. Rigor. Honor. Purpose. These are just a few words that come to mind when describing the Service Academies of the United States, commonly referred...

On the Trail: Science Hill Mountain Bikers
On the Trail: Science Hill Mountain Bikers
Ashini Patel, Staff Writer

Science Hill’s mountain bikers prepare for a successful season as they kick off their activities. Sophomore Allie O’Neal and junior Julian...

Science Hill Girl's Soccer are Out for Revenge
Science Hill Girl's Soccer are Out for Revenge
Emmie Gullett, Staff Writer

Following the devastating end of the 2023 girls' soccer season, a saying began to circulate within the Science Hill soccer community. The phrase...

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Who Really Benefits from AI?
Seren Greer, Staff Writer

Major innovations have a history of opening debates around societal power. In the 1800s, the rapid development of industries in the U.S. led...

Is Affirmative Action Ethical?
Is Affirmative Action Ethical?
Astha Patel, Staff Writer • October 11, 2023

Since the beginning of minority-favoring policies in the late 1960s, a new way of viewing affirmative action has emerged. The forgotten history...

Traditional dishes and cultural activity booths were featured at the Langston Centre.
Tri-Cities Chinese Association celebrates Moon Festival, honors heritage
Sophia Stone, Editor In Chief

Though the full moon is still days away, Johnson City’s Langston Centre filled with Chinese lanterns, traditional dishes, and cultural activity...

Community members enjoy fresh fruit and traditional dishes under a Bays Mountain shelter
Tri-Cities Chinese Association Celebrates Dragon Boat Festival with Food, Family
Sophia Stone, Editor In Chief

Amid the smells of spit-roasting meat and steaming rice dumplings, the Tri-Cities Chinese Association (TCCA) hosted its annual celebration of...

Science Hill Students Reflect on Tennessee Governor's School
Science Hill Students Reflect on Tennessee Governor's School
Sophia Stone, Editor In Chief

This summer, 12 Science Hill students attended one of eleven Tennessee Governor's Schools, often abbreviated as “Gov School” by students...

Fall Back in Time
Fall Back in Time
Shanna Jung, Staff Writer • September 30, 2024

Another Opening, Another Show! Science Hill’s student choir starts off the Autumn season with a spectacular blast from the past; a 1950s concert!  Science...

The Showstoppers with all of their awards after a successful tournament!
Spotlight on Showstoppers: Where Passion Meets Performance

The Showstoppers are mentioned frequently in the daily Science Hill High School morning announcements for their victories, performances, and...

Johnson City Symphony Lakeside Concert
Johnson City Symphony Lakeside Concert

As September 8th approached, masses of people found themselves drawn to the lakeside of Winged Deer Park. Whether it be due to the food, the...

Hilltoppers on Wheels: All About the Science Hill Robotics Team
Hilltoppers on Wheels: All About the Science Hill Robotics Team

From social clubs to snowboarding, SHHS has it all. The clubs the school offers range from fun indoor activities like board games to clubs for...

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Science Hill Dominates Dobyns-Bennett
Mariah Howell, Staff Writer • November 26, 2023

Science Hill and Dobyns-Bennett have been rivals for decades. When the teams meet for any competition, there is an intense sense of competitiveness...

Track athletes going through warm-up drills before a strenuous workout.
Distance, Dedication, & Direction: Track & Field at SHHS
Britten Dugan, Staff Writer

Take a moment to consider the last time you saw track and field athletes at Science Hill in their element. You may have seen a pack of distance...

Kevin Smith (#58) prepares for the play.
Quick Football Recap: 2022 Season
Alexandra Carlson, Staff Writer

What a season for the Toppers! Not only did the Science Hill football team win eight of their thirteen games, but the Toppers made it to the...

School Spirit at Football Games
School Spirit at Football Games
Alexandra Carlson, Staff Writer

Let’s go Toppers! As we continue through our fall sports season it’s important to remember to support our Toppers. Being in the stands, yelling...

Poetry: SPEAK
Kate Carter, Student Contributer • February 28, 2023
Prompt: Write About Freedom: Enjoy the Life You've Been Given
Samuel Moody, Student Contributor • February 28, 2023
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A Mystery Series You’ll Want to Read
A Mystery Series You’ll Want to Read
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If you're looking for an engaging teen mystery series, then "The Good Girl's Guide to Murder" by Holly Jackson is a must-read. This series had...

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Shiven Jain, Staff Writer • March 10, 2023

Mysteries have become worn out after the likes of Sherlock Holmes, Hercule Poirot, and Nancy Drew have dominated the genre for over a century....

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Amanda Noe, Staff Writer • January 14, 2023

Since 2006, when Taylor Swift released her first single, "Tim McGraw," she has been an undeniable presence in the music industry, winning 11...

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