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Plushie Project Prompts Connections

Horns the candy-loving dragon and Snoopy, a monster with big orange ears who rolls instead of walks, only used to exist on paper. 

Scots Ground Eagles in Championship Game

Highland Park pulled away late for an 8-4 win over defending champion ESD on Sunday for the ninth title in program history.

Sweet Treats for a Sweeter Cause Returned May 10

The little lemonade stand with lofty goals was back on May 10 at the corner of Southwestern Boulevard and Hillcrest Road.

Longtime Director of Information Services Retires

University Park’s Director of Information Services Dale Harwell has retired after more than a decade of dedicated service to the city. 

HPHS Dads Club Brightens Day With Burgers

The Highland Park High School Dads Club served up about 250 Goff’s burgers, chips, and drinks on April 25 during its spring staff appreciation lunch.

Scots Look to Defend Home Turf at State

Highland Park is not only the top seed at this weekend’s THSLL state tournament, but it will have a home-field advantage, too.

Sports and Entrepreneurship 

Ed Chao introduced himself to Highland Park students in the Moody Advanced Professional Studies Program as a “bootstrap entrepreneur.” 

HP’s Muenker, Collard Set for Regionals

Highland Park’s top boys doubles tandem is heading to the Class 5A Region II tennis tournament.
Society

Mad Hatters Luncheon Celebrates Spring in the South

Mad Hatter’s chair Sara Friedman, Women’s Council president Therese Rourk, and honorary chair Cindy Feld welcomed over 540 dedicated volunteers, supporters, sponsors, and underwriters to the 37th Mad Hatter’s Luncheon themed Celebrating Spring in the South on April 20, 2025.  

What Does National Institutes of Health Funding Mean to You?

The exhilaration of scientific discovery never gets old. 

Simmons, HP Earn Medals at State Tourney

The Scots tied for the runner-up spot in the team standings after the final round of the 5A state tournament was cancelled due to rain.
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