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.
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.
The Lady Eagles lost their season opener to Portales in straight sets on Aug. 24.
Eagle Night, an Aug. 19 kickoff to the football season at Watson Stadium, was almost as much fun for the fans as the participants.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Dozens of Hobbs students - some on horseback with their grandfather - participated in the Lea County Fair and Rodeo Parade on Aug. 4.
Tate Tinley, a 2007 HHS graduate who earned 27 college credits, was guest speaker at the Aug. 3 Advanced Placement banquet.