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The student news of Bethel Park High School.

Hawk Eye
The student news of Bethel Park High School.

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Tessa Helfer

Tessa Helfer, Staff Writer

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Junior Haley Radcliffe is all smiles as she delves into her summer reading.

Why summer reading is important

Tessa Helfer, Assistant Editor
June 13, 2017
Juniors Haley Radcliffe and Kayla Dell give thumbs up for Journalism class.

Students are encouraged to take Journalism

Tessa Helfer, Staff Writer
June 13, 2017

Talent Tuesday: Molly McDowell takes the spotlight with her singing

Tessa Helfer, Staff Writer
May 30, 2017

Pittsburgh hosts Marathon Weekend

Tessa Helfer, Staff Writer
May 12, 2017

Talent Tuesday: Scooter Hughes demonstrates train noises

Tessa Helfer, Staff Writer
April 11, 2017
Noah Neal and Alaina Cerro show off their styles.

Style of the Week: Noah Neal and Alaina Cerro strut their stuff down BPHS halls

Tessa Helfer, Staff Writer
April 5, 2017
Girl Scout Cookies

Student Voices: What’s your favorite Girl Scout Cookie?

Tessa Helfer, Staff Writer
April 5, 2017
Plastic bottles in the back of a pickup truck, ready for recycling

World Wednesday: The effects of using a reusable water bottle vs. plastic

Tessa Helfer, Staff Writer
March 29, 2017

Video: Unique Talent Tuesday: Lainey Drahusz does the worm

Tessa Helfer and Mikayla Haglund
March 22, 2017

Soothing Song Sunday: “In Your Arms” by Chef’Special

Tessa Helfer, Staff Writer
March 12, 2017
Iceland Holiday Day Nine (The Blue Lagoon, South West Iceland) In the background you'll spot the geothermal power plant which supplies much of the area with hot water as a by-product of the electricity generation process. Which is nice. The Blue Lagoon itself sits in old Lava fields which have been filled with water. And very nice it is too.

News of a trip to Iceland is erupting

Tessa Helfer, Staff Writer
March 1, 2017

Should Valentine’s Day be considered a real holiday?

Tessa Helfer, Staff Writer
February 14, 2017
An empty recycling bin in Mrs. Edmonds' room at BPHS.

Paper recycling at BPHS suspended indefinitely

Tessa Helfer, Staff Writer
February 9, 2017
Talent Tuesday: Noah Gearhart talks technology

Talent Tuesday: Noah Gearhart talks technology

Tessa Helfer, Staff Writer
February 8, 2017
Punxsutawney Phil delivers his predictions on Groundhog Day

Punxsutawney Phil delivers his predictions on Groundhog Day

Tessa Helfer, Managing Editor
February 3, 2017
Soothing Song Sundays: "Man on Fire" by Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros

Soothing Song Sundays: “Man on Fire” by Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros

Tessa Helfer, Staff Writer
January 29, 2017
The benefits of drinking coffee

The benefits of drinking coffee

Tessa Helfer, Managing Editor
January 27, 2017
Thousands participate in Women's March on Pittsburgh

Thousands participate in Women’s March on Pittsburgh

Tessa Helfer, Staff Writer
January 23, 2017

World Wednesday: Florida divers rescue a “hooked” shark

Tessa Helfer, Staff Writer
January 19, 2017

Video: James Gmiter talks football and WVU

Tessa Helfer, Staff Writer
January 16, 2017

Will there be snow this Christmas?

Tessa Helfer, Staff Writer
December 21, 2016
Kam Lach dribbles around a player from South Fayette in a game on Dec. 3, 2016.

Athlete of the Week: Kam Lach talks b-ball

Tessa Helfer, Staff Writer
December 12, 2016

Video: Students talk holidays

Tessa Helfer, Staff Writer
December 5, 2016
Athlete of the Week: Deanna Nagel's bright future as a golfer

Athlete of the Week: Deanna Nagel’s bright future as a golfer

Tessa Helfer, Staff Writer
December 5, 2016

World Wednesday: Wildfires continue to spread west as 14,000 people face immediate evacuation

Tessa Helfer, Staff Writer
November 30, 2016
Junior Paige Ott's super sleek hair is this week's Fantastically Fabulous Feature.

Fantastically Fabulous Feature: Paige Ott’s super sleek hair

Tessa Helfer, Staff Writer
November 18, 2016

Unique Talent Tuesday: Grace Frank shows off her incredible gymnastic skills!

Tessa Helfer, Staff Writer
October 25, 2016
Emily Kramer poses with her tennis racket.

Fantastically Fabulous Feature: Emily Kramer has tremendous ambitions

Tessa Helfer, Staff Writer
October 20, 2016

Unique Talent Tuesday: Natalie Coccagno can open doors with her back

Tessa Helfer, Staff Writer
October 18, 2016

Soothing Song Sundays: “World at Large” by Modest Mouse

Tessa Helfer, Staff Writer
October 16, 2016
Students, staff to give blood

Students, staff to give blood

Tessa Helfer, Staff Writer
October 13, 2016
Over 60 colleges were stationed in the gymnasium.

Over 2,000 attend College Fair at BPHS

Tessa Helfer, Staff Writer
October 5, 2016
One of the seven Hylaeus specie bees that were announced endangered.

World Wednesday: Bees announced as endangered in the US

Tessa Helfer, Staff Writer
October 5, 2016
​Kayla Dell (orange shirt in front) and the Bethettes during a halftime show.

Excitement stirs up for Homecoming events

Tessa Helfer, Staff Writer
September 29, 2016

Soothing Song Sundays: “Banana Pancakes” by Jack Johnson

Tessa Helfer, Staff Writer
May 9, 2016

Athlete of the Week: Delaney Gregorious and her softball skills

Tessa Helfer, Staff Writer
May 2, 2016
Zach Rice's beautiful face is this week's Fantastically Fabulous Feature.

Fantastically Fabulous Feature: Zach Rice and his beautiful face

Tessa Helfer, Staff Writer
April 22, 2016
The newborn baby buffalo frolics in the grass alongside its mother at the South Park Nature Preserve.

South Park Nature Preserve Center welcomes baby buffalo

Tessa Helfer, Staff Writer
April 20, 2016

Video: April Teacher of the Month: Mrs. Smoller

Tessa Helfer, Staff Writer
April 13, 2016

Soothing Song Sundays: “Flapper Girl” by The Lumineers

Tessa Helfer, Staff Writer
April 11, 2016
Sophomore Lexi Karnos and her fantastic eyebrows is this week's Fantastically Fabulous Feature.

Fantastically Fabulous Feature: Lexi Karnos’ eyebrow game is strong!

Tessa Helfer, Staff Writer
April 7, 2016
Inmates at the Stock Island Detention Center care for a tortoise.

World Wednesday: Florida Detention Center also serves as a safe haven for animals!

Tessa Helfer, Staff Writer
April 6, 2016

Unique Talent Tuesday: Thomas Black and his incredible impersonation of the President

Tessa Helfer, Staff Writer
April 5, 2016
Luke Mattola is this week's Athlete of the Week.

Athlete of the Week: Luke Mattola and his big season to come!

Tessa Helfer, Staff Writer
April 4, 2016
Joanna White is this week's "Fantastically Fabulous Feature."

Fantastically Fabulous Feature: Joanna White is making a difference in the community!

Tessa Helfer, Staff Writer
March 31, 2016
Athlete of the Week: Kayte Zeiler is an athlete x2!

Athlete of the Week: Kayte Zeiler is an athlete x2!

Tessa Helfer, Staff Writer
March 16, 2016

Students and staff talk favorite cereal

Tessa Helfer, Staff Writer
March 7, 2016

Soothing Song Sundays: “Things That Stop You Dreaming” by Passenger

Tessa Helfer, Staff Writer
March 7, 2016

Podcast: Mr. O’Neal discusses his poem “I Am Black”

Tessa Helfer, Staff Writer
March 1, 2016

Mr. Allemang and students discuss Journalism

Tessa Helfer, Staff Writer
February 18, 2016
​​​Christine was "all smiles" when she found out she was nominated for this week's Fantastically Fabulous Feature.

Fantastically Fabulous Feature: Chrissy Dunlap has some mad makeup skills!

Tessa Helfer, Staff Writer
February 4, 2016

“Go Green or Go Home” World Wednesday: Keep the tigers safe

Tessa Helfer, Staff Writer
February 3, 2016
Michaela Isenberg is this week's Unique Talent Tuesday.

Unique Talent Tuesday: Michaela Isenberg can hit those notes!

Tessa Helfer, Staff Writer
February 2, 2016
Jason Montgomery is this week's Athlete of the Week.

Athlete of the Week: Jason Montgomery and his wrestling adventures

Tessa Helfer, Staff Writer
February 2, 2016

Soothing Song Sundays: “King and Lionheart” by Of Monsters and Men

Tessa Helfer, Staff Writer
January 31, 2016

Teacher of the Month: Mr. Short

Tessa Helfer, Staff Writer
January 29, 2016

Hawks Speak: How do you feel about the school’s new soap?

Tessa Helfer and Bailey Sims
January 27, 2016

Unique Talent Tuesday: Katie Zoldo’s flaring nostrils

Tessa Helfer, Staff Writer
January 26, 2016
Athlete of the Week: James Gmiter is the next football star

Athlete of the Week: James Gmiter is the next football star

Tessa Helfer, Staff Writer
January 25, 2016

Soothing Song Sundays: “Compass” by Zella Day

Tessa Helfer, Staff Writer
January 24, 2016
Timothy Nuss featuring his rockin' glasses.

Fantastically Fabulous Feature: Timmy Nuss and his rockin’ glasses!

Tessa Helfer, Staff Writer
January 21, 2016
Turtle mistaking plastic bag for food

“Go Green or Go Home” World Wednesday: The perils of plastic bags and how we can take action

Tessa Helfer, Staff Writer
January 20, 2016

Unique Talent Tuesday: Angelo Maskelunas is the next musical prodigy

Tessa Helfer, Staff Writer
January 19, 2016
Members of the girls' tennis team. From left to right: Emily Wagner (junior), Jessica Fanning (junior), Kayla Veith (junior), Emily Kramer (junior), and Cameron Happe (junior).

Athlete of the Week: Kayla Veith has outstanding tennis talent!

Tessa Helfer, Staff Writer
January 18, 2016

Soothing Song Sundays: “First Day of My Life” by Bright Eyes

Tessa Helfer, Staff Writer
January 17, 2016
Eleni Kozleuchar poses with Hawk Eye staff writer Tessa Helfer.

Fantastically Fabulous Feature: Eleni Kozleuchar’s voluminous eyelashes

Tessa Helfer, Staff Writer
January 14, 2016

“Go Green or Go Home” World Wednesday: How the students at BPHS take care of their planet

Tessa Helfer, Staff Writer
January 13, 2016

Students talk about Tech

Tessa Helfer, Staff Writer
January 12, 2016

Unique Talent Tuesday: Jason Montgomery and his pig noises

Tessa Helfer, Staff Writer
January 11, 2016
Riley Gloeckl is all smiles as she poses for a pic for the first ever "Athlete of the Week."

Athlete of the Week: Riley Gloeckl’s dance and baton lifestyle

Tessa Helfer, Staff Writer
January 10, 2016

Soothing Song Sundays: “Stealing Cars” by James Bay

Tessa Helfer, Staff Writer
January 10, 2016
Darcy Popoleo shows off her long, strawberry blonde hair.

Fantastically Fabulous Feature: Darcy Popoleo’s hair measures exactly 64 inches

Tessa Helfer, Staff Writer
January 7, 2016
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Teacher of the Month: Mr. Allemang

Tessa Helfer, Staff Writer
November 23, 2015
Mr. Bill Hosking, World War II veteran, poses for a pic with his family.

World War II veteran speaks to students and staff

Tessa Helfer, Staff Writer
November 18, 2015
Students and staff are encouraged to celebrate National Corduroy Day

Students and staff are encouraged to celebrate National Corduroy Day

Tessa Helfer, Staff Writer
November 10, 2015

BPHS students share opinion on dress code

Tessa Helfer, Staff Writer
October 20, 2015
Students and staff pose in blue on Blue T-shirt Day.

[Photo] Students and staff wear blue to show support for anti-bullying

Kara Brunner, Staff Writter
October 20, 2015
Mr. Tobias and his German students pose for a pic on Blue T-shirt Day.

[Photo] R.E.A.C.H. presents Make a New Friend Week and Stand up for Others Day

Joanna White, Staff Writer
October 16, 2015
Students dance at Homecoming

Students dance at Homecoming

Tessa Helfer, Staff Writer
October 1, 2015

One Direction releases a new song, “Infinity”

Tessa Helfer, Staff Writer
September 23, 2015
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