Features – The Herald

The Wade Factor

May 1, 2019

The air is hot, Wade Wilson circles up to pray at Super Summer Arkansas 2017 to pray. He leaves the group with a newfound destiny; God has called on him to be a pastor. Robert Wade Wilson was born in Little Rock, Arkansas on March 7th 2001 to Robert and Misty Wilson. His family comes from a long line of physicians, leading...

Teacher of the year

Halle Roberts, Editor

May 1, 2019

Each year, a google form sheet is sent around the school asking for the teacher that deserves to claim the title of “Teacher of the Year". Students and faculty members alike, fill the form out suggesting the teacher that they believe has shown leadership in the classroom. This year, that teacher is the journalism teacher, Karl...

Sour Patch Kids advance to Nationals

Anareli Villanazul, Reporter

May 1, 2019

More than 4,500 students from more than 1,200 schools from across the country, U.S. territories, and select guest countries will come together for a week of rigorous competition to determine who will become national champions. The school’s team, self-proclaimed as the Sour Patch Kids, will be one of the hardworking teams th...

Potential aviation courses come to Har-Ber

Lauren Burgin, Reporter

May 1, 2019

In the upcoming years, new aviation courses could be implemented at Har-Ber. In a recent survey, 101 out of 387 students expressed a high amount of interest in taking a first-year aviation course. “A lot of people don’t realize just how many different businesses and corporations we have here that involve aviation,” Har...

Erwin leaves a lasting legacy

Katherine Carson, Online Editor

May 1, 2019

After 42 years of teaching, head choir director Randy Erwin steps down into retirement. Erwin began his career in Little Rock before moving to Springdale High School where he taught for twenty-three; however, when Har-ber opened he moved across town were has been staffed since. “I enjoyed my time at Springdale High, it...

Head over heels

Gory George, Reporter

May 1, 2019

Diana Castro is a senior who owns about 40 pairs of high heels has been collecting since he was 17 years old. She has been obsessed with shoes and was inspired by the Kardashians. The Kardashians are a family with seven women who has their own business they run with. Seeing their room and their closet full of different th...

Animals on the loose

Shailyn Conner, Reporter

May 1, 2019

On April 1st Har-Ber students and faculty got the best of both worlds, a school and a zoo in one. Monday morning, four chickens, two pigs, and a pair of turkeys appeared in the courtyard, some of which chased anyone who got near them. Students were asked to remain inside when changing classes in order to not cause any harm ...

The Luttrell factor

Kearstin Crumby, Reporter

March 28, 2019

After awarded the Broadcast On-Air Talent of the Year, junior Nick Luttrell realized what career he wanted to pursue. “I guess I first sort of realized was freshman year in my TV News class. But more so was last year at one our TV News competitions (ASPA), I was awarded "Broadcast On-Air Talent of the Year". As only a ...

Wildcats take flight

Lauren Burgin, Reporter

March 28, 2019

In the upcoming years, new aviation courses could be implemented at Har-Ber. “A lot of people don’t realize just how many different businesses and corporations we have here that involve aviation,” said Har-Ber math teacher, Mr. McMullen. Northwest Arkansas has many airports in the area, and there could be many opportuni...

Fencing Friday

Kayla Rushton, Reporter

March 28, 2019

Fencing is a sport. It’s the use of a sword with a set of rules. The goal is to score more point against your opponent. It takes a lot of smart thinking and practice. “It’s using a weapon in an athletic way for fun,” said senior, Molly Hendren. Hendren enjoys the fencing club. “I loved fencing and wanted to bring it to s...

The French factor

Katherine Carson, Online Editor

March 28, 2019

Senior Autumn French has a unique talent. At only the age of 18, she has her own business selling her art and sharing it with those around her. “It’s just mostly doing small jobs on the side and where I work, people see my stuff and I get to explain what I do,” commented French. Her talent is easily seen on her s...

Love is in the air

Kayla Rushton, Reporter

February 19, 2019

The purpose of Valentine’s Day is to spend time with the ones you care about and show love to the one you love, according to many of the responses find a survey about Valentine’s Day. There are many ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day yet 33% of people from the survey don’t celebrate. You don’t need a boyfriend or gir...