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Bethany James and the Lady Eagles mercy-ruled Artesia when the opened their season on Aug. 31 at Watson Stadium with a 10-0 victory.
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HMS cafeteria workers took a tour of the new Freshman High School construction -- which also includes a new kitchen from which meals for all students in the district are prepared -- in August.
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The Lady Eagles lost their season opener to Portales in straight sets on Aug. 24.
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Eagle Night, an Aug. 19 kickoff to the football season at Watson Stadium, was almost as much fun for the fans as the participants.
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The first day of school -- which occurred this year on Aug. 17 -- can be a frightening experience, sometimes helped by the accompaniment of a little sister.
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Conquering fears and not being afraid to be an individual were some of the lessons emphasized at the MyPower Quantum Learning Camp for girls held Aug. 9-11.
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HHS cheerleaders - some of whom are sophomores themselves - kicked up their heels at a pep rally-type orientation for incoming 10th-graders on Aug. 10.
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HMS Supt. TJ Parks was the guest speaker at the Aug. 5 Hobbs Rotary Club meeting -- where he outlined construction projects and updated the group on budget woes.
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Dozens of Hobbs students - some on horseback with their grandfather - participated in the Lea County Fair and Rodeo Parade on Aug. 4.
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Tate Tinley, a 2007 HHS graduate who earned 27 college credits, was guest speaker at the Aug. 3 Advanced Placement banquet.