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The student news site of Harding Charter Preparatory High School

The Marionette

The student news site of Harding Charter Preparatory High School

The Marionette

Senior Oliver Etherington performs in the 2024 Singeasy talent show. Etherington will be back for the 2025 Talent Show with several other student artists.

Jazz-themed show to feature student talent

Camila Noyola, Reporter September 24, 2025

The annual Singeasy is back!  Band director Kelli Taylor and choir director J. Warren Mitchell have partnered up to host the themed talent show, which will be Oct. 9 from 7 to 9 p.m. in the cafeteria....

Tyrannosaurus debt

Tristan Evans, Reporter September 17, 2025

The United States of America is over $37 trillion in debt, but why do we care, and how did we get here? How do we get debt? The government earns money via taxes, and spends that money to serve the...

People of all ages can enjoy the upcoming Oklahoma State Fair, which runs from from Sept. 11-21. File Photo (2016)

OK State Fair promises rides, popular attractions

Adrianna Hill, Reporter September 11, 2025

Who's excited for the State Fair?   The Oklahoma State Fair will be here from Sept. 11-21 offering countless activities for people of all ages, including performances, shows, games, rides and food...

The new deans and principals take a light-hearted photo together for yearbook picture day.

New leadership structure provides support

Eliana Hicks, Reporter September 11, 2025

One team, one goal.    This year’s theme. It’s not just a cute soccer themed slogan; it embodies this year’s efforts. For admin, this meant switching up the structure of our school leadership.    Instead...

Ms. Robins explaining the instructions for the Latin & Greek quiz to a student who was late to class.

Teacher Feature: Molly Robins

Johan Marin, Reporter September 9, 2025

Molly Robins is the new Pre-AP English I and II teacher here at Harding Charter Preparatory High School.    She grew up in Norman where she was raised in a teaching environment. Her mother taught...

Yearbooks are available for pre-ordering now at Jostens online, with a back to school special ending on Sept. 12.

Yearbook sales open

Yaaron Amoorpour, Reporter September 4, 2025

Work has officially begun on the 2025-2026 Yearbook. The yearbook is a great way for Harding students and organizations to showcase their work throughout the year, while at the same time reflecting on...

Welcome Back BBQ brings school community together

Welcome Back BBQ brings school community together

Yulieth De Leon, Reporter September 2, 2025

The smell of burgers, the sound of laughter and talking filled the air as families, faculty and administration joined together for the annual Welcome Back BBQ on Aug. 22. The welcome back BBQ is always...

Band advances to state

Camila Noyola, Reporter May 13, 2025

After missing a full week of school due to weather and illness-related closures and not having a rehearsal with every person present for days leading up to the district contest, the band qualified for...

In this photo from the 2024 Eagle Week Assembly, freshman Khalil Hall takes aim at sophomore Pharoah Grant while wearing bubble suits.

Seussville comes to life

Becca Jolly, Editor-in-chief March 27, 2025

Spark Week (previously called Eagle Week) is rapidly approaching!  Spark Week is HCP’s annual philanthropy week to raise money for a local nonprofit through activities and challenges throughout...

Consumers may soon feel their pennies pinched even further as President Donald Trump sets new tariffs on goods coming in from China, Mexico and Canada.

What are tariffs, and how will they effect U.S. consumers?

Tristan Evans, Reporter March 27, 2025

While Donald Trump was campaigning for presidency, one of his main policies was levying tariffs against China, Canada and Mexico. Now that he has been inaugurated as the 45th president of the United States...

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