Spring 2021
Staff Haikus
The HCHS staff was asked to write a haiku inspired by "life as an adult" Their haiku could be serious or silly, full of wit or wisdom; it was completely up to them!
Live every moment
Breathe life in and enjoy it
Look for the beauty
Ms. Amy
DHH - Interpreter
High expectations
Each stage of your existence
Enjoy each moment
Mr. Martin
English
You can eat pizza daily
and can stay up all night long
but then regret it
Doc Fo-Co
Science
Take care of your own.
"Adulting" is not a word.
Hipsters aren't adults.
Mr. W
Library/Comic Book Boss
paperwork. passwords.
forgetting all your passwords.
and more paperwork.
B. Abel
Counselor
Marriage, kids, travel
Blink- it all goes by so fast
Most fun I have had
Mr. Koester
Social Studies
The price of freedom
is responsibility.
Trust me. It's worth it.
Miss AJ
Interpreter
Fear not getting old
Is no way to avoid it
So just embrace it
Mr. Juengel
Business
I hate adult life
Paying bills really sucks balls
I have no money
Coach Boyer
Math
I'm pulling the kids
Waterskiing on our lake
Picture perfect day
Mrs. Schultz
Math
Parents set you free
The decisions you will make
Laugh, love, calm, control
Dr. Karius
Assistant Principal
Life goes by too fast,
Basically, YOU make Life great,
Travel, inspire, love
Ms. H (Horstmann)
SSD
Life is derived time
Time is all we truly have
How will we use it
Mr. Wilkinson
Dropout Prevention & Recovery Liason
Life with Post It Notes
Neon, pastel, I don't care
Things have to get done
Mrs. Callaway
Math
Making decisions;
accomplishing major goals;
treasure each moment.
Mrs. Gervich
Instructional Coach
Can’t say what I think
More responsibilities
Wiping poopy butts
Mr Davis
SSD - Chemistry & Government
My amygdala
runs my life, check back on my
twenty-fifth birthday
Ms. Krenning
Performing Arts
I dance to N*Sync
Arthritis creeps in on me
Get me Advil now
Ms. Foster
Social Studies
Grey hair and wrinkles
Somebody find my glasses
I need more coffee
Ms. Cavanaugh
SSD/English
Advice I would give,
Eat all your veggies always,
like Mom says to do
Mrs. White
Social Studies
Goodbye simple life
Responsibility hits
Welcome bills bills bills
Mrs. Nickens
Math
Find out who I am.
Do good. Help. Improve the world.
Always keep learning.
Mrs. Powers
Work Prep Program - Clayton Site SSD
I did not learn this,
I’m winging it every day.
There are no answers.
Ms. Jamerson
English
kids interrupting.
no peace. no quiet. and you
never get to finish what
B. Abel
Counselor
Cook. Clean. Work. Pay Bills.
Stay young as long as you can
Adulting- no fun.
Ms. Milberg
English
Now that I’m old, I’m
excited about lame things.
Like duvet covers.
Mrs. Wilimzig
English
The best adulthood
Is both doing good work and
Being a big kid
Mr. Johnston
Social Studies
From trying to find
purpose to trying to find
a point to it all.
Ms. Camarota
Science
Random box of cords
Bags inside bags inside bags
Is this adulting?
Ms. Walsh
Fine Arts
The meaning of life?
First, help me recall each of
my dadgum passwords!
Mr. F (Facchin)
English
It happened to you.
It's in the past. Done. Over.
Why still let it hurt?
tribulations aplenty
a journey with one harbor
gathering knowledge
Mr. Little
English
Content look on life
A few physical aches now
Much wisdom to share
Ms. Bradley
Counselor
Haiku for a Fat Man
Oreo cookies
sing, lulling me into a
luxurious sleep
Mr. Fricke
PE/Health
Dad bods and "Fupas"
Stress. Debt. Tired. Bed at Nine!
Retirement Soon?
Mrs. Jay
Art
Stressed, tired, hangry,
Adulting is fun for all.
I need an Advil
Ms. Bridgette
DHH Interpreter
Needs versus your wants.
Choices, decisions, job(s), bills.
Adult life is fun.
Mrs. Rosansky
SSD/English
Adult life is just
like kid life except now all
things cost real money
Ms. Duncan
Student Teacher - Spanish
I am a teacher.
Music is my life and love.
My name is Jackson.
Mrs. Jackson
Fine Arts - Orchestra
The worst hood I know.
Do I really have to pay?
I’m over it now.
Ms. Jamerson
English
Where are my damn keys?
I have lost my keys again.
They're in my pocket.
B. Abel
Counselor
I am a daughter,
sister, niece, aunt, math teacher,
and a Central HAWK!
Ms. Stevens
Math
Always be yourself
Friends become your family
Choose happy each day
Ms. Cobb
Instructional Coach
Laundry and dishes
On repeat every day
Utility bills!
Mrs. Bober
Science
The game of life--ha!
If only a board and wheel
could make my choices.
Mr. F
English
being an adult
do not get to do or say
half of what I want
Madame Bartek
World Language - French
Foundation of Friends
Support, Love, Laughter and Tears
Always Comprehend
Mrs. Hale
SSD Administrator
Something always hurts
Have to be responsible
Where did my money go?
Ms. Z
Librarian
Potency of play.
How do you want them to learn
Make it collaborative
Dr. Naaman
Practical Arts
I strive for greatness
Teaching was my destiny
I've conquered my goal!
Ms. Spencer
Math
Can you pay my bills?
Being an adult costs much.
All my bills have bills.
Ms. Holyfield
Clerical
Hang out with my cat
Adult life do be like that
Maybe need a nap
Mr. Rhoads
Science
Still young and unsure
What kind of adult to be;
Might never feel grown.
Mrs. Bentley
Science
Earn the right to choose
But live with consequences
Every day counts
Senora Burton
World Language - Spanish
Life is what life is.
Be crabby. Pout. Moan and groan.
You are what you eat.
Mr. F
English
Being an adult
Eating ice cream for breakfast
Choices have been made
Mrs. Erbs
Counselor
Make sure to focus
And be willing to work hard
Then you will succeed :)
Ms. Edwards
SSD - Co-Teacher
Finally paid all loans
I am at peace with the world
Except pains and groans
Mr. McGee
Assistant Principal
You can find your joy
If you try everything once
Joy is just waiting!
Mrs. Marty
EL
How do taxes work?
I'll just google it to learn
I still don't get it
Ms. Foster
Social Studies
what do you call a
dove sitting in a tall tree?
high coo. dad humor.
B. Abel
Counselor
Adulting is tough,
Enjoy the time of your youth.
Stay young in your heart.
Ms. Holyfield
Clerical
Wake up. Teach. Repeat.
I love to see my fun friends,
but mostly I sleep.
Ms. Howley
Math
Home of Black & Gold
For the good of the order
Proud to be a Hawk
B. Abel
Counselor
Through the good and bad,
keep your faith and move forward;
never looking back
Ms. Sullins
Practical Arts
Adulting forgives--
Mainly, if you've got the cash--
PayPal makes it eas--
Mr. F
English
Once you're an adult
Remember, this will last for
The rest of your life
Mrs. Webb
English
Where are my damn keys?
I have lost my keys again.
They're in my pocket.
B. Abel
Counselor
Pain shoots through my knee
My nose runs like a river
There must be rain soon.
Mr. McCourt
English
On a smile journey
I am intentional, too
Journal it daily
Ms. Friend
Counselor
This is a good box
I could use this box later
Should I keep this box?
Ms. Walsh
Fine Arts
I can eat ice cream
Whenever I want you guys
It's not all that bad
Ms. Foster
Social Studies
I wake up each day
with purpose, focus, and drive
for a better world
Dr. Sachs
Science
Beautiful Lifetime
A Chubby English Bulldog
Jumps Before the Rest
Ms. K (Kinney)
Math
Some become bitter
Some, constantly overwhelmed
Very few, joyful
Mrs. McAllister
English
Ferris Bueller said,
"Life moves pretty fast". He's right;
stop and enjoy it.
Mrs. Wilimzig
English
being an adult--
like riding a bicycle
with no tires on.
Ms. Anderson
English - Student Teacher
Work hard to achieve
financial independence.
Continue to learn.
Ms. Weingart
English
Faster and faster
work, sleep, plans, and family
time passes quickly
Ms. Allen
Math
Once again, I'm up.
Today feels exactly like
Every day before
Mr. Murray
English
No Me Time For Real
Mom, Mom, Mom, Is all I hear
Wouldn't change a thing
Coach Smith
Driver's Ed/PE/Health
Life as an adult
You want to know what it's like
I'll get back to you
Mr. Rocco
Social Studies
Our slumber shows us,
Dreams become reality.
Wake up or still sleep?
Mr. Dicker
English
Glad to be alive
Work hard trying to survive
This is how I strive
Mr. Hall
Counselor
The Dragon Slayer
Folasade Fanegan, 12th Grade
The Dragon Slayer.mp3
Fox Hunt
The inspiration behind this piece is to show the beauty of nature and the foxes hunting habits. During the winter months, rodents live in tunnels underneath the snow called The Subnivean Zone. With the fox's great sense of hearing they dive headfirst into the snow to hunt these rodents. This piece is a part of my drawing investigation for AP 2D Art and Design. Medium: Charcoal Pastel Pencils on drawing paper.
Wesley Shelton, 11th grade
Spirit
The inspiration behind this piece was to finish this foxes story. I wanted to show the beauty of nature and its circle of life. In the sky is the spirits of the fox's parents as the baby fox runs across the tundra. This piece is the final piece of my drawing investigation for AP 2D Art and Design.
Medium Used: Charcoal Pastel Pencils and black paper
Wesley Shelton, 11th grade
Assassin's Pride
My inspiration for this piece of work was based on the history of feudal Japan, and how ninjas were trained assassins or mercenaries that worked for the lower classes of Japanese society.
Medium Used: Colored Pencil, Anaglyph 3D
Ahmeena King, 10th Grade
Samurai's Code
My inspiration for this piece of work deals with the history of early-modern Japan, and how samurais were loyal warriors that were led by strict code and law throughout their lives.
Medium Used: Colored Pencil, Anaglyph 3D
Ahmeena King, 10th Grade
Uplift
Like a sprinkle of Sprite
the people were vibrant
as days went on
the shiny blue sky
began to dance
and sing along
with us
we danced as if
there were no
tomorrow each night
our people were
totally different unlike
the next neighborhood of
rocks that stood behind us
we thrived all day as
if our bodies were
on fire
we burned and burned
like the barkwood of our
shoes underneath us
one day the shoes of
our feet will no longer
burn causing our bodies
to hopelessly give out
and we will begin
a new journey on
another planet
Aliyah Porter, 10th Grade
The Circle of Living
The more we
Live the more
We lie we never
Believe what meets the
Eye.
We swim
fast we swim far,
We almost
like fish are.
We work
all day
We work
all night,
We do things
That can help
Us in a long run
But we must have fun
To gain a tip of
Knowledge
We grow big
We go far
Only some of us make it
To a star
Marquis Cannon, 10th Grade
So Much Better Together
Sometimes I think when we clash we produce enough energy to realign the stars &
create a new galaxy.
The epitome of fire & ice we, find each other walking away from
the other so much that we always circle back to one another.
But on our good days
It's like we have an inclination to devote ourselves to the well being
of the other.
Pacing back and forth, inventing new ways to increase the altitude
& depths of our harmonious love.
A love so subtle & gentle that even in the midst of our contretemps,
a powerful fixation for each other rooted in pure divinity never
ceases to arrive, in due time.
It's funny that we can be harmonious together, introducing our
surroundings to a brand new song in which we create together
While still maintaining the ability to remain dependent, fabricating
our own sound and individuality - I find that spiritually gratifying.
Khadijah Taite, 11th Grade
Quarantine
Indoors for days, I have
Swept I have cleaned.
I gaze out the window to
See sidewalks where our
Bodies once roamed.
To now everyone is stuck
In their home.
The only thing to do is to gossip
On a phone.
I used to enjoy outside every day
Now I feel so alone.
In the confines of my own home,
Where after a long day.
My home whom I can’t wait to see
Now that feeling abandons me.
With the outside world crumbling
Due to injustices and unlawful behavior.
My home, my greatest savior I spend nights in bed
Wishing I had something to do, my home.
I am forever grateful to have you
We have seen this battle for many years,
It has given black people so many tears.
We fight we claw but the mystery still
Unsolved. Oh how deeply sorry i am
George Floyd,Breonna Taylor.
If only I had a minute later to tell you
The change you have caused.
You gave blacks hope dignity and despair,
you gave them courage to stand for whatś right.
And that we will always fight this fight!!
To the marchings on the street to the bruises on our
Feet. We will stand for what’s right because,
Injustice cost us a life. Quarantine is supposed to
be separation but police make it seem like segregation.
Even though I continue to social distance, I am
A women with a penchant for every elegant
My home is where I reside!!
Aniyah Williams, 10th Grade
Inner Light
I think we’re all here for infinite purposes that sometimes we never
discover until our time is up.
& I think we either forget time exists
or we think about it too much
resulting in loss of connectivity with our inner selves, our divine
light, and the universe surrounding us
then subsequently, we lose the ability to know ourselves.
Next thing you know we stop catering to ourselves and we gain
low expectations, lost hope, and a fear of progress that guards us
from becoming the greatest version of ourselves - I think we
unintentionally do that.
We overload our heads with figments of our imagination to detach
ourselves from the reality we think we know.
But the thinner the line between our reality and false perception,
the more we seem to find it harder to accept our individuality &
our true selves
Sometimes we spend so much time contemplating about the world
beyond our touch that we forget that there are galaxies within
ourselves.
Galaxies filled with stars, sunshine, & moonlight
& even black holes.
We wonder what the world has in store for us & forget about what
we have to offer the world.
And we fail to remember that when we withhold and extrude
greatness we attract it
but in order to be at peak divinity & serenity one must appreciate
& understand the darkness and the light within themselves
Khadijah Taite,11th Grade
The Absence
Folasade Fanegan, 12th Grade
Late Night Things
My late night things
Is a place
Where people come sit on my porch
From 9 pm to 1 am
Then complain about lack of sleep the next day
My late night things
is around my grandparents
Their friends, and my friends
“Old timers” as we call them
Drink while we make fun of them
We all listen to the soul music and laugh a lot
They tell us stories about how they met,
Some would be educational
Some would be debates
Some might even be some silly stories
Bonfires when it's cold outside
People driving by
Honk the horns of their car to say hello
Sometimes we have snacks
And sometimes we have s'mores
Them times was fun
But it came to a end when my mom moved out
I still visit and stay nights
But it's not the same
As it was when I was living there
Taniyah Fitzgerald, 10th Grade
The Real Me
Biggest to smallest
Of all the children in my school,
I may not be the smallest.
Of all the bodies in the world,
Mine may be the biggest.
But I can almost touch the top shelves,
If I stand on my toes.
And soon my words might change the world,
So you better listen close.
Marquis Cannon, 10th Grade
Toes
I watch them play
They’re having so much fun
The little ones of our neighborhood that is
They jump rope
And fly as they play hopscotch
Their bright chalk art on the sidewalk is top notch
Their dirty shoes are untied
There are no cares in the world
Little boys & little girls
Laughs and smiles
Scrapes and bruises
Rain or shine
Still they play
9 am till 5 pm
They'll be out here all day
The ice cream truck comes
They go inside
To scream at their mommies and daddies
asking for a dollar
They run back out to get a chocolate swirl cone
Running quick trying not to trip, hurrying before they’re gone
Later on the sun is setting
It's time to come inside
Dinner’s ready it's probably meatloaf with a veggie on the side
For there are other days they’ll come back out no need to feel sorrow
They say their goodbyes pack up their toys
See you guys tomorrow
Mikayla Sanford, 9th Grade
Past Soul Ties
When the light turn on
When the skeletons are shown
It's bright and beyond clear to see
The beauty in which I’ve grown
Have standards, worth and diligence
I still wait for you
To reside at my home
I love you as equal as if
You were my own
But you are not
Souls have resided into your being
I know I cannot have all of you
So I will love you from afar
Until I can prove to you
You belong with me and how beautiful you truly are
Jasmine Blanson, 12th Grade
Dear Loving Mother in Law
Dear Loving Mother in Law,
I’m truly sorry that you cannot see past my race
To see my “amazing personality” or the “beauty” in my face
I am sorry that my brothers and sisters have given me a bad name
Though all their successes and accomplishments have not been put in shame
My apologies for putting a disgrace on your family
However, I’m not sorry for our bond that allows us to be free
If my skin can cut through love, it can surely cut through hate
I understand you only want what’s best for him,
But he effortlessly says that I’m the best thing that could ever happen to him
I tried to be as selfless as I could
But your only mindset is how I come from “the hood”
I can see you are misunderstood, and so am I
Can’t comprehend how we both have two arms and two eyes
Tears run down in the same direction as yours, just passed different flaws and pores
I am human like you who should know what they’re made of
Help us break free from these bound and as His child, love
Folasade Fanegan, 12th Grade