Pax Venit. Peace has come. This theme drove hundreds to attend the annual Hillcrest Christmas Concert. The tradition carries more than nostalgia for Christmas concerts as the year winds down.

In the 1940 Hillcrest Yearbook, Beatrice Buness and Amy Rude wrote about the important traditions, especially banquets, at Hillcrest Academy.

“It was a great night of basketball,” Coach Clark said, beaming from the challenge her girls were giving Hancock, the 2022 state champion. “I was so proud of how hard the girls competed.”

The Lady Comets start the season on the road this year, behind a strong set of returners and a pair of electric newcomers that will build on successes in girls sports at Hillcrest this year.

The best part of attending Hillcrest’s rendition of Irving Berlin’s White Christmas may be singing with the cast at the end. Based on the 1954 movie, starring Bing Crosby, the Hillcrest performance is not only reminiscent of the film but has comedic elements and on-par vocal performances from Hillcrest’s cast that bring the show to an elevated plateau.

What’s the point of school? Plenty of students and parents ask this question each year. Finding the right school increases a family's chance of success both in the future and in facing current challenges. Schools are a resource for families to form foundations for their children. Knowing this, there are two important realities parents and students need to interact with as they consider what school will support their family.

How many times have you attended a Christmas concert? If you’re like most, you’ve heard your favorite holiday songs performed by your favorite artists. But there’s another kind of concert many attend because it is an integral part of their family tradition and actually is beneficial for their health — the Hillcrest Christmas concert.

A local business owner visited Hillcrest last week. What she said to President Hoganson reflects a need students have in building faith and what makes many students love building their faith at Hillcrest.

Hillcrest girls sports hosted a fall season to remember.