Last year, Alegría Rojas-Patino, an eighth-grade student at Philips Middle School, took an art class where she began creating a comic about the history of the Hispanic community.
She has always loved drawing and art and wanted to create something she was passionate about.
“I have always wanted to write stories and make illustrations,” Rojas-Patino said.
That desire to create led Rojas-Patino...
Chris McLaurin, a Chapel Hill High School alumnus and chef with 15 years of experience, is launching a café and bakery called Lutra in Durham, North Carolina. Having hosted pop-up events since January of last year, McLaurin aims to open his establishment by mid-2025. The 2004 Chapel Hill High School graduate is baking up something truly special, promising a...
In today’s world, where technology is deeply integrated into daily life, allowing headphone use in schools is not just practical but beneficial for students’ focus and learning.
For students, headphones have become a vital tool for creating a personal space amid the chaos, thereby improving concentration and enhancing cognitive performance. In the crowded hallways or busy classrooms, a pair of...
The annual North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival opened on November 16, 2024, and ran through January 12, 2025, at Koka Booth Amphitheatre in Cary.
The event, presented in partnership with Tianyu Arts and Culture Inc., showcased a vibrant celebration of Chinese art and culture.
A Dazzling Display of Lanterns
Held at Koka Booth’s outdoor amphitheater, the festival featured a self-guided and accessible...
On the Thursday preceding winter break, all upperclassmen were invited to participate in Student Government’s inaugural Flex Bingo, held in Hanes Theatre.
With only 400 spots available, students were encouraged to sign up early in the week to secure a place due to high demand. To register, students logged into their Edficiency accounts and selected the session hosted by math...
Hoping to foster a sense of community between Chapel Hill High School and Morris Grove Elementary School, members of Chapel Hill High School’s Tiger Athletes in Action (TAA) club have gone to the local elementary school to greet students in the morning as they arrive at school.
TAA members, all of whom play a sport at the school, assist the...
This summer, when seniors Charlie Kubica and Ethan Rodriguez heard that longtime Chapel Hill High School band director Dr. John Carmichael would not be returning, they initially dismissed it as a rumor.
Kubica, a drum major, first received messages about the news while attending Governor’s School at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts in Winston-Salem. Former marching...
Chapel Hill High School has welcomed two new members to its social studies department: McKenna Dodson and Ryan Evans.
Dodson teaches American History and AP U.S. Government and Politics, while Evans focuses on economics and personal finance.
Evans brings seven years of teaching experience to Chapel Hill High School, though this year marks his first teaching in North Carolina. Originally from...
One hundred years ago, the inaugural edition of Hillife, the Chapel Hill High School yearbook, was published. Since then, the yearbook has evolved significantly. This year, the Hillife staff is commemorating a century of Tiger student life with a special retrospective they are calling a “lookback.”
To honor this milestone, the yearbook team has been curating photographs from past editions...
Franklin Street has welcomed its first Pulp Juice & Smoothie Bar, an Ohio-based franchise known for its smoothies, juices, bowls, and healthy treats. Located at 100 West Franklin Street, right at the corner of Franklin and Columbia, this marks the first Pulp location in North Carolina. The franchise already operates more than 60 locations across states like Ohio, Pennsylvania,...
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Phillips eighth grader publishes book on Durham’s Hispanic community with father
Last year, Alegría Rojas-Patino, an eighth-grade student at Philips Middle School, took an art class where she began creating a comic about the history...
