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The Pony Express
The student news site of Center Hill High School.

The Pony Express
The student news site of Center Hill High School.

The Pony Express
Paige Brick

Paige Brick, Editor-in-Chief for The Pony Express

Rebecca “Paige” Brick
Co-Editor-in-Chief, The Pony Express

Paige Brick is Co-Editor-in-Chief of The Pony Express for 2019-2020. She is a senior and has been on staff for three years. She is also involved in the Select Women’s Choir, Mustang Television and inkstained literary magazine. She’s always loved writing so joining The Pony Express was an easy decision. She loves being able to report the news to the CHHS population.

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Bill Hatch hands Gus Lockett the contents of Lockett's locker on April 28, the first of two drive-thru locker clean out days at CHHS for seniors. Seniors will also be able to return library books and textbooks on April 30. There will be designated times for all students to drop off books and retrieve personal items May 4-8.

Seniors line up for drive-thru locker clean out, book drop off

Paige Brick, Editor-in-Chief for The Pony Express
April 28, 2020
According to cdc.gov, "A novel coronavirus, named Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), was identified as the cause of an outbreak of respiratory illness first detected in Wuhan, China in 2019. The illness caused by this virus has been named coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)." In response to the pandemic and to stop the spread of COVID-19 in Mississippi, all public schools are closed through at least April 17.

COVID-19 takes toll on U.S., world

Paige Brick, Editor-in-Chief for The Pony Express
March 5, 2020
Bre Jimenez, a defender for the Lady Mustangs, practices a passing drill. Jimenez is also one of the team’s senior co-captains.

Communication key to girls soccer success

Terran Hill, Staff/Reporter
December 10, 2019
Dance sponsor Kerry Matthews said having strength and height is an advantage in hip hop. At 6 feet 2 inches tall, Mark Holmes can easily lift his teammates, like Kennedi Evans as pictured here.

Holmes helps dance team make hip hop history at The Hill

Max Lankford, Staff/Reporter
December 8, 2019
The marching band, shown here at a practice in October, won a bronze medal at state competition Nov. 2 in Pearl. “It’s our highest ranking in several years since Center Hill has been ranked 5A,” band director Jared Ross said.

Marching band wins bronze at state

Ashia Eubanks, Staff/Reporter
December 8, 2019
Seniors react to Assistant Principal Brenda Case's decision to award the spirit stick to the junior class. “It kind of sucks, but it proves that the streak can end,” senior David Duvall said.

Juniors take spirit stick, but will they keep it?

Paige Brick, Editor-in-Chief for The Pony Express
November 15, 2019
Students with Down syndrome should not be treated differently, said Ashley Halford, left, a Best Buddy to Jayme’ Guyer. “Their disability is what makes them, them,” Halford said. “They are just like the rest of us.”

Students get Up for Down syndrome

Nadia Sumlar, Editor-in-Chief for The Pony Express
October 21, 2019
Don’t leave Earth’s problems for tomorrow

Don’t leave Earth’s problems for tomorrow

Paige Brick, Editor-in-Chief for The Pony Express
September 23, 2019
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Slideshow: HOCO Vacation Day, 9/10/19

From staff reports, The Pony Express
September 10, 2019
Head football coach Alan Peacock talks to quarterback Preston Newson during practice Aug. 14.

With coaching changes and intense schedule, Mustangs prepare for season

Laine Crabb, Staff/Reporter
August 14, 2019
After they graduate from Center Hill High School, seniors Gabbie Collins and Nuriel Perkins will attend the University of Southern Mississippi.

Center Hill hosts College Signing Day

Paige Brick, Editor-in-Chief for The Pony Express
May 3, 2019
As depicted in this photo illustration, bullying can affect a child's mental state and can contribute to students feeling socially isolated, worthless or depressed.

Students encouraged to just say no to bullying

Paige Brick, Editor-in-Chief for The Pony Express
October 30, 2018
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Slideshow: Meet the Mustangs 8/9/18

From staff reports, The Pony Express
August 11, 2018
During his time away from school, "I went to New York," junior Decorian Payton said.

Slideshow: First day of school 8/6/2018

From staff reports, The Pony Express
August 6, 2018
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Slideshow: School Wide Christmas Tree Decorating (11-29-17)

Staff reports
December 1, 2017
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