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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

Students from the HCPHS Orchestra program performed with the All City Orchestra under the baton of Dr. Thomas Taylor Dickey of OSU on Nov. 1.

Students participate in city-wide honor orchestra

Camila Noyola, Reporter December 2, 2024

All City Orchestra performed on Nov. 1 at the All City clinic at Classen SAS High School. Thomas Taylor Dickey, conductor of the orchestra program at Oklahoma State University, conducted the clinic.  The...

Sean "P Diddy" Combs has been arrested on numerous counts of sexual assault spanning decades.

Diddy do it?

Moein Mazroee, Reporter October 24, 2024

Sean (Diddy) Combs, an American songwriter/producer was arrested on Sept. 7 on 120 counts of sex trafficking, forced labor, coercion to engage in prostitution and narcotics distribution. Combs was born...

Ooten is all smiles as she works hard running the media center.

From labs to libraries

Becca Jolly, Editor-in-chief October 24, 2024

HCP’s new Library Media Specialist, Gayle Ooten, is no stranger to fresh starts. From growing up in New Jersey to making a significant career switch, Ooten has embraced her new beginnings throughout...

The sequel to Tim Burton's classic movie Beetlejuice gives viewers the nostalgia they hoped for along with some new characters.

‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ leans heavily on nostalgia

Adrianna Hill, Reporter October 20, 2024

It's spooky season!   And just in time for Halloween season, famous director Tim Burton released a sequel to one of his most popular movies, Beetlejuice.   Since the release of the first Beetlejuice...

Oklahoma City offers a variety of both indoor and outdoor Halloween and fall-themed activities for all ages.

Halloween activities in OKC

Naomi Corona, Reporter October 20, 2024

With Halloween approaching, it's time for fun-filled spooky activities to pop up all over the city. Whether you are planning to go to a haunted house, make creepy crafts, or are looking for festive ways...

Noel Mercer and Meha Joseph hand out candy at the 2023 Trunk or Treat event sponsored by the BSU.

Get scared at school-sponsored Halloween events

Camila Noyola, Reporter October 16, 2024

The annual Haunted Maze and Trunk-or-Treat is coming back Oct 25. Student Council is hosting the Haunted Maze and Black Student Union (BSU) is hosting the Trunk or Treat.   The haunted maze will start...

Semiconductor chips like this one are used in many electronics, including the cell phone you may be using to read this article.

Increasing tensions between China, Taiwan could lead to increase in electronics prices

Tristan Evans, Reporter October 2, 2024

Over the last few years, China has been raising tensions with Taiwan. With repeated military drills going into Taiwanese territory, it seems that they are preparing for a war. While this is partly due...

Students are feeling the pressure over having to choose between activities for school absences and community leadership, due to the attendance policy in place.

Balancing act: New attendance rules challenge student engagement

Miranda Rodriguez, Editor-In-Chief September 26, 2024

With a new year comes new expectations, which is why with the rebranding of HCP came new attendance policies.  School activity absences have been the biggest concern among the student body, especially...

Seniors Chai Solomon, Candela Principi and Bryanna Mayberry show off their culture during the annual Latin Student Association's Spirit Week celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month. Students were encouraged to wear clothing that represented their culture.

Get involved and ‘clash’ for prizes

Nyla Jones, Reporter September 26, 2024

In an attempt to increase school spirit and participation at events, the Student Council has introduced the Clash of Classes, is a point battle between each grade and faculty. It is a new, nearly year-long...

Blood drive coming Monday

Camila Noyola, Reporter September 26, 2024

The annual blood drive is coming back! STUCO is partnering with the Blood Institute to host a blood drive to donate to hospitals in need. The blood drive will happen all school day in the big gym on Monday,...

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