Nighthawk News

12/26/2024

When it's time to start UN-decorating for Christmas, remember that your tree can have new life on the beach! Learn more in this piece from Kirra!

By Kirra Cox, Features Editor Every year, as the Christmas season winds to a close, millions of Americans are left with decorated trees still shining in their living rooms. Out of the nearly 30 mil…

12/21/2024

If you haven't visited any – or all! – of the restaurants participating in the "12 Bars of Christmas," there's still time! Isla visits with some of them in this story, where you can learn more about the fun tradition!

By Isla Molton, Staff Writer Twelve local restaurants have been decking the halls this December with the “12 Bars of Christmas,” a festive tradition that brings the community together with everythi…

12/20/2024

Old Christmas movies or modern? Why not both?!

Staff writer Summer Newton gives you six films to check out over break, whether you’re looking for a classic riddled with nostalgia or something newer that you’ve maybe missed!

Got your own favorite? Share it in the comments!

12/06/2024

Nighthawk News staff is sharing what we are thankful for this season !!!

12/05/2024

Nighthawk News staff is welcoming FFHS to share what you are thankful for this season !!!

12/04/2024

It's time for Good Guys vs Cancer! Haley shares info about the tournament here. See you at the gym tonight ... and tomorrow, and Friday, and Saturday!

By Haley Scarborough, Social Media Editor When December rolls around on the Outer Banks, most folks know what time it is: Good Guys vs Cancer Basketball Showcase time. The four-day event combines a…

11/13/2024

We hope you've found your copy of the fall edition of Nighthawk News Magazine out in the community. You also can read through a PDF version at the link below.

This edition of the newspaper would not be possible without the tremendous support of our community partners who advertise with us. Please let these businesses know how much you appreciate their support of the student-journalists at FFHS when you pay them a visit!

Mama Kwan's Tiki Bar & Grill
Shipwrecks Taphouse & Grill
Bad Bean Baja Grill
Steamers Restaurant & Catering
Goombays Grille & Raw Bar
Southern Shores Realty - Outer Banks
Southern Bank
Coastal Carolina Vacations and Sales
Gabe Contristan OBX Services
Beach Haven Suites on Airbnb

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11/13/2024

The fall edition of Nighthawk News Magazine is out in the school and in the community. We hope you enjoy this collection of news, features, opinions and sports produced by the 22 students in the newspaper program at FFHS! Click on the link for a beautiful PDF version of our print paper if you'd like to enjoy it on your electronic device!

Nighthawk News Magazine is the student-run publication of First Flight High School on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. This 36-page edition was produced by 22 students in grades 10-12 in the FFHS journalism program. Questions or comments? Please reach out to adviser Steve Hanf at hanfst@daretolear...

11/08/2024

Newspaper and yearbook students are enjoying sessions at the national high school journalism convention … and also having fun in the City of Brotherly Love!

06/23/2024

Five members of the Nighthawk News and Shorelines Yearbook staffs joined adviser Steve Hanf at UNC Chapel Hill this week for the NC Scholastic Media Association Summer Institute. This annual statewide conference brings together students from the mountains to the sea for three days of journalism instruction. Awards also are announced from the 2023-24 school year, with FFHS students combining for 22 awards from more than 600 entries submitted across the state.

Nighthawk News Magazine was named All-North Carolina and earned a Tarheel Award as one of the best print publications in the state, earning first-place honors in photography, advertising, graphics, design and editorial content. Nighthawk News ranked second in feature and sports writing, and third in news coverage.

Individual winners for the newspaper contest were:

1st Place, Review Writing, Kat Gregg
1st Place, Personality Profile, Ashleigh Haney
1st Place, Cover Design, Annie Heath
1st Place, Feature Photo, Kate Wasniewski

2nd Place, News Article, Kirra Cox
2nd Place, Personality Profile, Kirra Cox and Lana Walters
2nd Place, Feature Photo, Betty Morales Bravo

3rd Place, Cover Design, Foster Guns
3rd Place, Review Writing, Betty Morales Bravo
3rd Place, Sports Article, Ella Ogburn

Honorable Mention, Inside Spread Design, Kirra Cox
Honorable Mention, Feature Photo, Kat Gregg
Honorable Mention, Feature Article, Kat Gregg and Lana Walters
Honorable Mention, Staff Editorial, Kate Wasniewski

Shorelines Yearbook was named All-North Carolina and also earned a Tarheel Award as one of the best yearbooks in the state, ranking second in theme development and photography, and earning honorable mention in coverage.

Individual winners for the yearbook contest were:

1st Place, Theme Photo, Nellie Hall
1st Place, Sports Photo, River Sanchez

2nd Place, Theme Spread Design, Foster Guns and Ruby O'Connor
2nd Place, Theme Copy, Ruby O'Connor

3rd Place, Sports Spread Design, Kat Gregg and Josh Mouser
3rd Place, Sports Photo, Anna Rogers

Honorable Mention, Caption Writing, Violet Adams, Nellie Hall and Schuyler Wilson
Honorable Mention, Feature Spread Design, Kat Gregg

Hanf served as the instructor of the Newspaper Division at the camp.

06/07/2024

First Flight High School Class of 2024 Graduation Commencement Live Stream from the Warren C Judge, lll Memorial Field in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina.

06/06/2024

Locals and visitors alike will be looking forward to the annual Soundside Fun Fair, which opens tonight and runs through June 9. We'll see you there!

By Nellie Hall, Shorelines Yearbook As the days get longer and the ocean warms, school is finally out and summer begins. A big part of summer for local students and visitors is the Soundside Fun Fa…

06/05/2024

The countdown to graduation is on! Photo Editor Kat Gregg caught these moments from last week's Senior Walk. Enjoy!

Photos by Kat Gregg/Nighthawk News

06/04/2024

We hope you've picked up a copy of the 2024 Summer/Senior Edition of Nighthawk News Magazine! If not, be looking for your print copy at shops up and down the beach – we'll also have plenty on hand Friday at graduation. Click the link for a beautiful high-resolution PDF version as well!

We had a lot of fun celebrating the Class of 2024 with profiles and features while also reporting on other great news, features, opinions and sports – everything from drug shortages and the housing crisis to a great conversation with "Jesus Guy," who took time away from waving his flag at the Colington intersection to chat with us!

As always, Nighthawk News would not be possible without our wonderful group of advertisers! Special thanks to:

Airmakers, Inc. of Kill Devil Hills
Atlantic Dance
Black Pelican Seafood Company
BLVD Ice Cream Co.
Coastal Carolina Vacations and Sales
Creechrealtyobx
Dragonfly Picture Framing & Gallery, Surfside Plaza, Nags Head
Duck Surf Rescue
Island Bookstore - OBX
Miller's Waterfront Restaurant
NC Coast Grill & Bar
Outer Banks Orthodontics
Red Sky Casual Dining & Cocktails
Southern Bank
Southern Shores Realty - Outer Banks
Steamers Restaurant & Catering
Viva Mexican Grill
John R. Wallace Sports Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Nags Head
Waveriders Coffee, Deli & Market
Will Gregg -VanderMyde Team Coldwell Banker in Kill Devil Hills, NC

Nighthawk News Magazine is the student-produced newspaper of First Flight High School on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. This quarterly publication was pitched, reported, written and designed by the sophomores, juniors and seniors in the newspaper classes advised by Steve Hanf. Contact info can b...

05/11/2024

Here's a fun reminder video from our Shorelines Yearbook friends about reserving your copy of the 2024 book before next Friday's distribution party! Don't miss Shorelines students on Instagram and TikTok if you also enjoy our Nighthawk News social media accounts!

04/10/2024

The Spring 2024 Nighthawk News Magazine is out in the community at a variety of spots from Manteo to Duck. You can't miss the hot pink "Mean Girls" cover, and while we had a lot of fun celebrating the successful StageKraft production, there's plenty of other great news, features, opinions and sports to check out! You also can enjoy this lovely PDF version on your computer. As always, we couldn't make Nighthawk News without our wonderful group of advertisers! Special thanks to:

American Pie
Black Pelican Seafood Company
Island Bookstore - OBX
Southern Shores Realty - Outer Banks
Creechrealtyobx
Four Seasons Pools & Spas
Will Gregg -VanderMyde Team Coldwell Banker in Kill Devil Hills, NC
Southern Bank
Coastal Carolina Vacations and Sales
Southern Shores Pizza & Deli
Outer Banks Orthodontics

Nighthawk News Magazine is the student-produced newspaper of First Flight High School on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. This quarterly publication was pitched, reported, written and designed by the sophomores, juniors and seniors in the newspaper classes advised by Steve Hanf. Contact info can b...

03/22/2024

Senior Annie Heath talks with friends and teachers about the impact of Gwen Botson as the FFHS and OBX community mourn her passing:

By Annie Heath, Editor-in-Chief Gwen Botson possessed many traits. People knew her to be radiant, hilarious, strong and loving. A standout surfer and lacrosse player. A one-of-a-kind friend and a s…

02/05/2024

In the press release about the hiring of Joe Tyson to be our new principal, DCS quoted from our staff editorial!

In the latest edition of the student-led publication, The Nighthawk News, the editorial staff endorsed Tyson for Principal in an opinion piece, stating "Assistant Principal Joe Tyson checks off all the boxes for what we want in a principal. Tyson’s constant presence in the halls and enthusiastic interactions with students — and staff members — help create a learning environment students want to come to every day.”

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Joe Tyson as the principal of First Flight High School. Congratulations, Mr. Tyson!
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