Cheer team places sixth at districts
January 13, 2017
With pom poms in their hands and red and black sequined bows in their hair, the cheerleaders feel anxious to perform. But before going onto the mat, they gather in a circle, join hands and bow their heads. They pray. "God we're not asking for much," senior Pearl Obioha said, "but we're asking you to...
Sole male cheerleader changes team’s dynamic
October 8, 2016
Under the Friday night lights, the football team is strapping on last minute gear, but on the sidelines, the cheer squad is firing up the crowd, but with a new addition: junior Dioscar Montesino. Montesino had never done cheer prior to this season. He said that “before gymnastics, [he] was between...
Chip in to cheer
September 15, 2016
Pom poms and tumbling mats do not come cheap. The fee for each of the 13 varsity cheerleaders is $844. The price also covers the cost of uniforms, practice clothes, shoes and camp. The main reason for this year’s steep fee was the five-day cheer camp at the University of Central Florida. The camp alone...
Joe Perricone passed away yesterday at 96.
Mr. Perricone left Hillsborough High his senior year to serve in the US Army during WWII & missed graduation.
Last year, he proudly walked across that stage.
His grandson says it was the highlight of the last year of his life ❤️
Kelly King has been appointed as the new principal, read about her and her goals here.
https://www.hhstoday.com/news/2020/06/12/new-principal-hopes-to-build-upon-hillsboroughs-traditions/
So excited to welcome Ms. King as our new principal! Go Big Red! @HHSBigRed @HillsboroughSch