By Elijah Yamanaka, Terrence Sorn, and Mai’loni Thompson On October 9, 2026, the senior class of 2027 secured its second DTR victory in a row. The last time a class achieved back-to-back wins was the Class of 2020, six years ago. This achievement raises an interesting question: What classes have won DTR more than once? For…
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Class Of 2030 Steps Up At DTR
By Camila Torres, Alisson Santiago-Garcia, and Jayden Jean-Louis The freshmen’s underrated takeover! The Class of 2030 brought some amazing energy to DTR, more than anyone expected. They were loud, excited, and made sure everyone knew they were there. They came pretty close to matching the seniors’ energy, which is impressive for their first DTR at…
Class Of 2028 Takes First In DTR Dance
By Elizabeth Enriquez, Ashley Espinosa, Aaron Reyes-Nino, Odaly Rodriguez, and Daisie Rivas On October 9, 2026, the junior class of 2028 at Hayward High School was announced as the first-place winner for its DTR dance performance. Their dance was themed around Avatar: The Last Airbender, and they successfully incorporated multiple aspects of the show into…
Class Of 2027 Wins DTR Back To Back!
By Briana Rosas Bojorquez, Adriana Nuñez Sanchez, Wagma Masood, and Channtal Manalastas On October 9, the Class of 2027 surprised everyone with another win at the rally. Downtown Rally (DTR), a memorable event at Hayward High School that takes place every October, has seen the senior class win year after year. Many students believed the…
What Is The YEP Credit Recovery Program?
By Jayden Jean-Louis Cyber High and the YEP Credit Recovery Program are for students to have an opportunity to recover credits from classes they have failed during the regular school year. The programs are made to help students complete the work and tests they need in order to stay on track for graduation or meet the…
Is AI A Good Resource To Use In School?
By Mai’loni Thompson Students sometimes think AI can be an easier resource for school because they can quickly get an answer. AI is a fast resource, but it’s not always right. AI can make mistakes too. My friend Dahnay said, “Just because AI gives you an answer does not mean the answer is automatically correct,…
Farmer Pride At Hayward High
By Daisie Rivas When it comes to bringing energy, spirit, and pride to Hayward High, no other group can do it quite like them: Farmer Pride, Hayward High’s very own cheerleaders! Representing all grade levels, there are three cheer teams: Freshman, Junior Varsity (sophomores), and Varsity (juniors and seniors)! These student-athletes work hard to keep…
The Hidden Hayward High Museum
By Elijah Yamanaka Tucked away in the back of our school’s library is a small room packed with decades of Hayward High history, dating as far back as 1923: the Hayward High Alumni Museum. Created by our previous librarian Sheryl Gray in 2014, the museum has expanded from its humble beginnings of a few display…
Introduction To The Hayward High Library
By Camila Torres Whether students are looking for a book, finishing up homework, or just trying to find a quiet place to sit, the library is a place many students walk past during the school day. However, there’s much more to the library than just books. I talked to Hayward High’s librarian, Ms. Walker, to…
Freshmen’s First Impression Of Hayward High School
By Ashley Espinosa A new set of students have officially started a new school year at Hayward High! Our freshmen deserve a warm and memorable welcome for this new and generally nerve-wracking chapter of their lives. I talked to a few, and wanted to get a better insight of their thoughts and their first impressions…