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Melissa Hillman
March 10, 2016

03-10 Girls Guitar Melissa Hillman

Students practice in guitar class for an upcoming recital. These three girls are rehearsing a trio to play formally.

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#NewtotheNest Day 7: MR. LARGENT 📚 Classes ta

#NewtotheNest Day 7: MR. LARGENT 📚

Classes taught: Piano

What do you like most about UHS so far? “The students. They’re kind, warm, and respectful. It’s refreshing to see students who are interested in learning.”

One piece of advice for your students? “Don’t be afraid to try. Have an ‘I can’ attitude.”

#NewtotheNest Day 6: MS. KUSZNIR 📚 Geometry, A

#NewtotheNest Day 6: MS. KUSZNIR 📚

Geometry, Algebra

What do you like most about UHS so far? “The collaboration between teachers and students.”

One piece of advice for your students? “Ask questions. It’s been a crazy two years – it’s okay to ask for help!”

#NewtotheNest Day 5: MR. HOLMES 📚 Classes tau

#NewtotheNest Day 5: MR. HOLMES 📚

Classes taught: AP Physics, Algebra Based Physics

What do you like most about UHS so far? “The students.”

One piece of advice for your students? “Do what’s asked by all of your teachers!” 📝

#NewtotheNest Day 4: MR. FRIEDLAND 📚 Classes t

#NewtotheNest Day 4: MR. FRIEDLAND 📚

Classes taught: Sociology, Modern World History

What do you like most about UHS so far? “I love the positive attitude everyone has. The school radiates positivity, and it really feels like a welcoming community.”

One piece of advice for your students? “Don’t be afraid to ask for help!”

#NewtotheNest Day 3 📚 MS. COX Classes taught:

#NewtotheNest Day 3 📚

MS. COX
Classes taught: Health
Started at UHS: 2020-2021
What do you like most about UHS so far? “The pride in our community.”
One piece of advice for your students? “Come to class with a positive attitude.”
Favorite thing about teaching Health? “Teaching valuable skills and pushing mental health.”

#NewtotheNest Day 2 📚 MRS. BLAIR Classes taugh

#NewtotheNest Day 2 📚

MRS. BLAIR
Classes taught: English 9
Started at UHS: 2021-2022
What do you like most about UHS so far? “The staff is supportive, the kids are responsible, and everyone is very friendly.”
One piece of advice for your students? “There is a lot of reading in my class, and you have to be responsible!”

#NewtotheNest: Welcoming our newest teachers 📚

#NewtotheNest: Welcoming our newest teachers 📚
Starting today, we will feature one teacher who is new to UHS each day.

DAY 1: MRS. BITTLE
Classes taught: English 9, English 10
What do you like most about UHS so far?: “The sense of community and how enthusiastic everyone is about being a Urbana hawk.”
One piece of advice for your students?: “Come ready to think!”

👨‍🏫 Stay tuned for a new teacher a day 👩‍🏫

Cast your votes for yearbook senior superlatives a

Cast your votes for yearbook senior superlatives at link in bio!! ⭐️📚

Repost from @urbanaguidance • Today we honor the

Repost from @urbanaguidance
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Today we honor the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. In honoring his legacy we are reminded to love and serve our communities not only today, but every day. King sought equality and human rights for African Americans, the economically disadvantaged and all victims of injustice.

To learn more about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.:

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.history.com/.amp/topics/black-history/martin-luther-king-jr

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Martin-Luther-King-Jr

“A portrait is an attempt to capture someone as

“A portrait is an attempt to capture someone as a first impression. I want people to look at Mt. Airy as a place with history and character.”

Junior Tobias Weichbrod shares his artistic inspirations—and how it felt to paint the walls of a city that shaped him.

Article by Amanda Guettler - link in bio!

Virtual school versus hybrid learning: Do the bene

Virtual school versus hybrid learning: Do the benefits outweigh the risks? Article by @izzy.lowery - link in bio!

What is one memory you will always have of 2020?

What is one memory you will always have of 2020?

We asked over 200 UHS students. See their answers at link in bio!

Merry Christmas from the Hawkeye! 🎄🎁❄️ D

Merry Christmas from the Hawkeye! 🎄🎁❄️ Don’t forget to send your holiday photos for the yearbook at link in bio!

2020 has been rough. Pause and ask yourself: What

2020 has been rough. Pause and ask yourself: What are you thankful for?

Head to link in bio to find out what other UHS students said they’re thankful for. Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at the Hawkeye 🦃

Article written by Talon Cruz.

‘Building Our Feminist Future’: The 2020 DC Wo

‘Building Our Feminist Future’: The 2020 DC Women’s March and Its Message To Young Voters. 🇺🇸 Article by @izzy.lowery - read at link in bio!

Recent controversies on social media have raised b

Recent controversies on social media have raised both eyebrows and questions in the Urbana community: Do politics ever have a place in school settings? When and where can students express their opinions, and where should we draw the line? Read article by @izzy.lowery at link in bio!

What can we do safely this Halloween? It’s more

What can we do safely this Halloween? It’s more than you might think. 🎃 Check our article written by @m_steiny17 at link in bio!

We know it’s a little early, but now that Thanks

We know it’s a little early, but now that Thanksgiving is approaching the Hawkeye wants to know what you’re thankful for in these, let’s say “interesting” times. Let us know in the comments!

Don’t let 2020 get in the way of your school spi

Don’t let 2020 get in the way of your school spirit. Join in the fun and turn on your cameras next week!

Teens and pop stars alike have been stuck inside w

Teens and pop stars alike have been stuck inside with their thoughts for months. For the music industry, 2020 is a year made for authenticity and self-reflection. Article by @princeale1999 - read at link in bio!

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