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Fifer's goodbye to P&G

Fifer’s goodbye to P&G

Fifer Matteson May 20, 2026

Dear Hickman Journalism,    I have not had as much time to get to know this program as many of my peers. I was late to this class because I did not think it would be something that I would...

Hickman speech and debate eech and debate shows hard work with their five district awards

The leaders of tomorrow

Fifer Matteson, Reporter April 22, 2026

From Ketanji Brown Jackson to Sonia Sotomayor or Oprah Winfrey and even Pope Leo, Speech and Debate is one thing that many of the world's greatest politicians, activists and public speakers have in common.  Speech...

Hickman High school performed “The Diary of Anne Frank” as their winter play, January 2026.

Art reflecting life

Fifer Matteson, Reporter February 20, 2026

With political tensions, cultural worries and antisemetic views on the rise, it was a surprise to many Hickman students when the all school play was announced this year: The Diary of Anne Frank.  Since...

Hickman freshman Lucie Kent expresses her excitement at being in high cchool, and her enjoyment of high school so far.

Hickman firsts and lasts

Fifer Matteson, Reporter January 14, 2026

As we return after winter break, many students may already be looking ahead to the end of school. With months of classes behind us, and many more ahead, it can feel like students are always waiting for...

Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) and Glinda (Ariana Grande) sit side by side during the song Wonderful.

A musical that changed me: For good

Fifer Matteson, Reporter December 15, 2025

Going into the first part of this movie last year, I kept my hopes low. I am not a theater person, and, despite the enthusiasm of my family, I had no intention of liking Wicked. Now, a year later as the...

A group of Jefferson City High School Students cheers when their school is announced as a candidate for the Officer School Elections

Out of motion and into action

Fifer Matteson, Reporter November 25, 2025

On Friday, Nov. 14, Hickman hosted the Missouri Student Council Districts, a regional conference designed for students involved in Student Council to share ideas and meet others interested in shaping the...

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