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The Wingspan

The Student News Site of Hill Country College Preparatory High School

The Wingspan

The Student News Site of Hill Country College Preparatory High School

The Wingspan

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Seniors at their Senior Sunset

Campus Legend: The Senior Stick

Aydin Evans May 21, 2026

The blacktop was a sea of distinct class colors, advisory-themed posters and handmade props. Despite the hundreds gathered, the silence that loomed over the court was haunting; birds chirped in the distance,...

Supportive words for Hill Country lining the walls. Photo courtesy of anonymous freshman.

Healing from tragedy

Aydin Evans, Feature Editor May 7, 2026

In an era of relentless headlines and digital noise, it's easy to feel as though the capacity for kindness has been drowned out. However, the recent experiences of Hill Country College Prep. students and...

AVID Tutor Riley Tanaka discussing with freshman Emma Treviño about an assignment. Photo by Diana Lopez

Former Student Turned AVID Tutor

Valerie Sanchez, Staffer April 10, 2026

For many students, AVID is a program that supports academic growth and college readiness, strengthened by tutors who play a key role in students' success. These tutors help guide students through challenges,...

Seniors Michelle Linares-Moreno and Benjamin Corson acting as candidate and moderator respectively during the primary debate for their project in AP Government. Photo by Kylie Trexler

Learning to Become President

Diana Lopez, Copy Editor March 6, 2026

As the media frantically hurries to write about what the candidates are debating about, AP Government teacher Ms. Stephanie Ruvalcaba has to remind students that this is a fictional election for a project. The...

Senior Kai Anderson competing at a swim meet.

Making Waves: Senior Swims Way to D3 Scholarship

Aydin Evans, Feature Editor February 17, 2026

While most high schoolers are still groggily climbing out of bed and hitting their snooze buttons, senior Kai Anderson has already swum over a mile.  For the past six years, Anderson has devoted himself...

Science teacher Mr. Richard Muenich with his bandmates showcasing their skills.

Teacher by Day, Rockstar by Night

Aydin Evans, Feature Editor February 12, 2026

  The faint hum of lights and scratching of pencils filled the room. Glass instruments and formula sheets lined the walls like decoration, and the teacher stood at the whiteboard, his voice a steady...

Mrs. Quiñones' Dual Credit AVID 1 class fills out their weekly agendas to stay on top of their assignments. As freshmen navigating college-level work for the first time, these students are learning to balance their schedules.

A New Weight on Freshmen’s Shoulders

Brylie Martin, Staffer February 10, 2026

Students walk the halls in apprehension, wondering what the new year will bring and with their backpacks heavy with assignments and expectations. For freshmen, every corner holds a new challenge: a schedule...

Art teacher Mrs. Natalie Jones helping students explore new techniques during downtime. Photo by Hailey Myron

Mrs. Jones Q&A

Hailey Myron, Staffer February 6, 2026

Q: What makes you want to create? A: To learn. I think it's fun to learn something new. I have accepted that I’m not going to be perfect and that's okay. Q: What kind of impact do you think art can...

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