Growler Story Ideas by Brian Murphy https://padlet.com/bmurphy154/hkuzprewrgrja8e Here's our collection of potential story ideas for you to cover. en-us 2023-09-05 19:13:05 UTC 2026-04-02 15:10:16 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-uploads.storage.googleapis.com/1785836080/8933164011235acbae1669c171e0c7d1/HancockHS_Mascot__1_.png Zeka (Valentina) Suljic, Junior bmurphy154 https://padlet.com/bmurphy154/hkuzprewrgrja8e/wish/3590080200 Zeka just transferred here from Bayless. (I always find the story of "the new kid" to be fascinating. She is a junior in my Advisory. She goes to Tech for some crazy cool pharmaceutical program. The bus to Tech picks her up a 5:15am every morning. She works weekends at Church's Chicken.

]]> 2025-09-17 15:11:28 UTC https://padlet.com/bmurphy154/hkuzprewrgrja8e/wish/3590080200 We need more clubs at this school. bmurphy154 https://padlet.com/bmurphy154/hkuzprewrgrja8e/wish/3590434871 2025-09-17 18:56:15 UTC https://padlet.com/bmurphy154/hkuzprewrgrja8e/wish/3590434871 Allysa Evans - Freshman (She's a baker) bmurphy154 https://padlet.com/bmurphy154/hkuzprewrgrja8e/wish/3590441874 2025-09-17 19:02:17 UTC https://padlet.com/bmurphy154/hkuzprewrgrja8e/wish/3590441874 Mr. Williams crazy healthy lifestyle bmurphy154 https://padlet.com/bmurphy154/hkuzprewrgrja8e/wish/3590451421 2025-09-17 19:09:51 UTC https://padlet.com/bmurphy154/hkuzprewrgrja8e/wish/3590451421 Tiger Tutoring bmurphy154 https://padlet.com/bmurphy154/hkuzprewrgrja8e/wish/3590457167 2025-09-17 19:14:24 UTC https://padlet.com/bmurphy154/hkuzprewrgrja8e/wish/3590457167 Changes we'd/I'd like to see in TLT bmurphy154 https://padlet.com/bmurphy154/hkuzprewrgrja8e/wish/3590470245 2025-09-17 19:26:09 UTC https://padlet.com/bmurphy154/hkuzprewrgrja8e/wish/3590470245 The Lunch Lady who's been here for 40 years bmurphy154 https://padlet.com/bmurphy154/hkuzprewrgrja8e/wish/3590470912 2025-09-17 19:26:48 UTC https://padlet.com/bmurphy154/hkuzprewrgrja8e/wish/3590470912 New Teacher: Miss Nortman bmurphy154 https://padlet.com/bmurphy154/hkuzprewrgrja8e/wish/3590473700 2025-09-17 19:29:06 UTC https://padlet.com/bmurphy154/hkuzprewrgrja8e/wish/3590473700 New Teacher: Miss Bywater bmurphy154 https://padlet.com/bmurphy154/hkuzprewrgrja8e/wish/3590473859 2025-09-17 19:29:17 UTC https://padlet.com/bmurphy154/hkuzprewrgrja8e/wish/3590473859 How does social media affect us (kids at HHS)? bmurphy154 https://padlet.com/bmurphy154/hkuzprewrgrja8e/wish/3638037119 https://hhsblueprint.com/32821/features/13-going-on-30-maturity-in-the-digital-age/

]]> 2025-10-17 18:39:38 UTC https://padlet.com/bmurphy154/hkuzprewrgrja8e/wish/3638037119 Do a story on our Food Pantry here in the high school. bmurphy154 https://padlet.com/bmurphy154/hkuzprewrgrja8e/wish/3675997719 You may remember the above story we read. With SNAP benefits being halted due to the government shutdown, has our food pantry seen an increase in traffic? Are people even aware that we have this? How many families do we serve?

]]> 2025-11-10 20:30:09 UTC https://padlet.com/bmurphy154/hkuzprewrgrja8e/wish/3675997719 Our Meals-on-Wheels programe bmurphy154 https://padlet.com/bmurphy154/hkuzprewrgrja8e/wish/3675998544 See Miss Herman for more information.

]]> 2025-11-10 20:31:05 UTC https://padlet.com/bmurphy154/hkuzprewrgrja8e/wish/3675998544 What new music are you listening to right now? bmurphy154 https://padlet.com/bmurphy154/hkuzprewrgrja8e/wish/3676001201 2025-11-10 20:33:48 UTC https://padlet.com/bmurphy154/hkuzprewrgrja8e/wish/3676001201 College Admissions / Scholarships bmurphy154 https://padlet.com/bmurphy154/hkuzprewrgrja8e/wish/3744599791 It's that time of year. Interview Mrs. Branch and some seniors. See Mr. Murphy to discuss this story more, if it interests you.

]]> 2026-01-08 17:00:30 UTC https://padlet.com/bmurphy154/hkuzprewrgrja8e/wish/3744599791 Student Jobs bmurphy154 https://padlet.com/bmurphy154/hkuzprewrgrja8e/wish/3744601468 Always an interesting story to cover. Where do our kids work? Do they love their job? Hate their job? How many hours a week do they work? How hard is it to keep up with work, school, and still have a social life?

]]> 2026-01-08 17:02:00 UTC https://padlet.com/bmurphy154/hkuzprewrgrja8e/wish/3744601468 What's for Lunch? bmurphy154 https://padlet.com/bmurphy154/hkuzprewrgrja8e/wish/3744604386 Interview students about their go-to's for lunch.

]]> 2026-01-08 17:04:24 UTC https://padlet.com/bmurphy154/hkuzprewrgrja8e/wish/3744604386 Health Classes bmurphy154 https://padlet.com/bmurphy154/hkuzprewrgrja8e/wish/3744606401 Write a story about how learning health in school impacts students positively. (Idea from Mary M). Primary source would be Mrs. Kloeppel.

]]> 2026-01-08 17:06:37 UTC https://padlet.com/bmurphy154/hkuzprewrgrja8e/wish/3744606401 How do teachers feel when they teach their past students' kids? bmurphy154 https://padlet.com/bmurphy154/hkuzprewrgrja8e/wish/3744608874 This is a good one!

]]> 2026-01-08 17:08:55 UTC https://padlet.com/bmurphy154/hkuzprewrgrja8e/wish/3744608874 Is the ban on electronics working? bmurphy154 https://padlet.com/bmurphy154/hkuzprewrgrja8e/wish/3744611006 Le'Asia / Sophia found this in a https://lhstoday.org/ story.

]]> 2026-01-08 17:11:03 UTC https://padlet.com/bmurphy154/hkuzprewrgrja8e/wish/3744611006 PAWS / Online Classes bmurphy154 https://padlet.com/bmurphy154/hkuzprewrgrja8e/wish/3744614212 Explain what these are for the uniformed. Miss Bywater would be a primary source for this one.

]]> 2026-01-08 17:14:14 UTC https://padlet.com/bmurphy154/hkuzprewrgrja8e/wish/3744614212 Feature a South Tech kid bmurphy154 https://padlet.com/bmurphy154/hkuzprewrgrja8e/wish/3744617409 Do a feature on a kid that goes there. What do they study? What do they want to do with it?

]]> 2026-01-08 17:17:49 UTC https://padlet.com/bmurphy154/hkuzprewrgrja8e/wish/3744617409 Class Selection bmurphy154 https://padlet.com/bmurphy154/hkuzprewrgrja8e/wish/3744732447 We are a small school, and as such, we don't have a lot of different class offerings. Do some research in other schools; you can likely find their course offerings listed on their websites. What are some classes that you think would be cool to offer here?

]]> 2026-01-08 18:55:43 UTC https://padlet.com/bmurphy154/hkuzprewrgrja8e/wish/3744732447 HUMANS OF HANCOCK bmurphy154 https://padlet.com/bmurphy154/hkuzprewrgrja8e/wish/3744746200 Everyone's got a story. Everyone's got a passion. Find someone, anyone, and write a feature on them.

]]> 2026-01-08 19:10:09 UTC https://padlet.com/bmurphy154/hkuzprewrgrja8e/wish/3744746200 Hi STEP bmurphy154 https://padlet.com/bmurphy154/hkuzprewrgrja8e/wish/3749894225 This is the drug and alcohol awareness club. They present lessons to the middle school. Those presentations are about to happen. Mrs. Jenny Kloeppel is the teacher in charge.

]]> 2026-01-13 19:58:15 UTC https://padlet.com/bmurphy154/hkuzprewrgrja8e/wish/3749894225 Mean Girls - The Musical bmurphy154 https://padlet.com/bmurphy154/hkuzprewrgrja8e/wish/3769479608 The cast is set:

Cady Heron – Kylee McNail
Regina George – Leah Kelly
Janis Sarkisian – Charlie McDowall
Damian Hubbard – Nick Urbanowicz
Gretchen Wieners – Emma Case
Karen Smith – Sayde Tyra
Aaron Samuels – Adam Obrachta
Ms. Norbury / Mrs. George – Abbie Robinson
Mr. Duvall – Kristian Taylor


Interview any of them, as well as Miss Bywater and/or Mr. Greenberg about this upcoming performance.

]]> 2026-01-29 16:08:00 UTC https://padlet.com/bmurphy154/hkuzprewrgrja8e/wish/3769479608 Graduation Requirements bmurphy154 https://padlet.com/bmurphy154/hkuzprewrgrja8e/wish/3839923615 What does it take to graduate at HHS? How many credits? What classes?


What about all the other requirements like these tests (WorkKeys, ASVAB, Accuplacer, CPR Training).


This could be a good informational news piece that is timely as we get to the end of the school year.

]]> 2026-03-25 19:26:51 UTC https://padlet.com/bmurphy154/hkuzprewrgrja8e/wish/3839923615 Feature an HHS Musician bmurphy154 https://padlet.com/bmurphy154/hkuzprewrgrja8e/wish/3849342312 Talk to Mr. Greenburg. Who are some of HHS's best musicians / singers? Do a feature on one of these prominent individuals.

]]> 2026-04-01 15:02:57 UTC https://padlet.com/bmurphy154/hkuzprewrgrja8e/wish/3849342312 HHS Baseball bmurphy154 https://padlet.com/bmurphy154/hkuzprewrgrja8e/wish/3849342942 Preview an upcoming game. Recap a previous game (if you were there). Feature one of the more prominent players.

]]> 2026-04-01 15:03:29 UTC https://padlet.com/bmurphy154/hkuzprewrgrja8e/wish/3849342942 Feature an AP Artist bmurphy154 https://padlet.com/bmurphy154/hkuzprewrgrja8e/wish/3849344069 We did one of these last year and it one Best of SNO! Talk to Mrs. Leyes-Woods. Who is/are the most prominent HHS artist(s)?

]]> 2026-04-01 15:04:20 UTC https://padlet.com/bmurphy154/hkuzprewrgrja8e/wish/3849344069 Band Concert - May 1st bmurphy154 https://padlet.com/bmurphy154/hkuzprewrgrja8e/wish/3849344674 Go to the event and cover it. We can talk more about this in a Think Sheet conference, if you are interested.

]]> 2026-04-01 15:04:54 UTC https://padlet.com/bmurphy154/hkuzprewrgrja8e/wish/3849344674 HHS Girls' Soccer bmurphy154 https://padlet.com/bmurphy154/hkuzprewrgrja8e/wish/3849345324 Preview an upcoming game. Recap a previous game (if you were there). Feature one of the more prominent players.

]]> 2026-04-01 15:05:28 UTC https://padlet.com/bmurphy154/hkuzprewrgrja8e/wish/3849345324 College-Bound Seniors bmurphy154 https://padlet.com/bmurphy154/hkuzprewrgrja8e/wish/3849346498 Pick a few of our more prominent seniors who are headed to college. Where are they going? What are they doing to prepare? We can talk more about specifics in a Think Sheet conference.

]]> 2026-04-01 15:06:41 UTC https://padlet.com/bmurphy154/hkuzprewrgrja8e/wish/3849346498 Is AI getting out-of-hand at HHS? bmurphy154 https://padlet.com/bmurphy154/hkuzprewrgrja8e/wish/3849347052 We can talk more about this in a Think Sheet Conference.

]]> 2026-04-01 15:07:15 UTC https://padlet.com/bmurphy154/hkuzprewrgrja8e/wish/3849347052 Student Life: What are your favorite non-school related activities outside of school? bmurphy154 https://padlet.com/bmurphy154/hkuzprewrgrja8e/wish/3849347513 2026-04-01 15:07:45 UTC https://padlet.com/bmurphy154/hkuzprewrgrja8e/wish/3849347513 Fashion at HHS bmurphy154 https://padlet.com/bmurphy154/hkuzprewrgrja8e/wish/3849348240 What's trending in terms of clothes/brands at HHS these days?

]]> 2026-04-01 15:08:26 UTC https://padlet.com/bmurphy154/hkuzprewrgrja8e/wish/3849348240 Students and Overconsumption bmurphy154 https://padlet.com/bmurphy154/hkuzprewrgrja8e/wish/3849349128 How carefully do students spend their money?

]]> 2026-04-01 15:09:17 UTC https://padlet.com/bmurphy154/hkuzprewrgrja8e/wish/3849349128 Ice Cream Shop Reviews bmurphy154 https://padlet.com/bmurphy154/hkuzprewrgrja8e/wish/3849349849 The weather is warming up! What is the best ice cream store and/or sno cone stand to hit up in St. Louis?

]]> 2026-04-01 15:10:00 UTC https://padlet.com/bmurphy154/hkuzprewrgrja8e/wish/3849349849 Students must take safety training more seriously. bmurphy154 https://padlet.com/bmurphy154/hkuzprewrgrja8e/wish/3849350104 2026-04-01 15:10:19 UTC https://padlet.com/bmurphy154/hkuzprewrgrja8e/wish/3849350104 Student Slang bmurphy154 https://padlet.com/bmurphy154/hkuzprewrgrja8e/wish/3849351396 What slang words / phrases are trending these days at HHS?

]]> 2026-04-01 15:11:37 UTC https://padlet.com/bmurphy154/hkuzprewrgrja8e/wish/3849351396 Future of the HHS Music program as two teachers are leaving. bmurphy154 https://padlet.com/bmurphy154/hkuzprewrgrja8e/wish/3849351833 2026-04-01 15:12:06 UTC https://padlet.com/bmurphy154/hkuzprewrgrja8e/wish/3849351833 Write a feature on the Contemporary Issues class taught by Mr. Allen bmurphy154 https://padlet.com/bmurphy154/hkuzprewrgrja8e/wish/3849352372 We can talk more about this in a Think Sheet Conference.

]]> 2026-04-01 15:12:39 UTC https://padlet.com/bmurphy154/hkuzprewrgrja8e/wish/3849352372 Prominent HHS Duos & Friendships bmurphy154 https://padlet.com/bmurphy154/hkuzprewrgrja8e/wish/3849353699 See Edina (unless you are Edina). We can also talk more about this in a Think Sheet Conference.

]]> 2026-04-01 15:13:38 UTC https://padlet.com/bmurphy154/hkuzprewrgrja8e/wish/3849353699 Are 2016 vibes making a comeback in 2026? bmurphy154 https://padlet.com/bmurphy154/hkuzprewrgrja8e/wish/3849354188 2026-04-01 15:14:04 UTC https://padlet.com/bmurphy154/hkuzprewrgrja8e/wish/3849354188 The Tattoos of HHS bmurphy154 https://padlet.com/bmurphy154/hkuzprewrgrja8e/wish/3849354521 Self-explanatory, but we can talk more about this in a Think Sheet Conference.

]]> 2026-04-01 15:14:25 UTC https://padlet.com/bmurphy154/hkuzprewrgrja8e/wish/3849354521 Change at HHS bmurphy154 https://padlet.com/bmurphy154/hkuzprewrgrja8e/wish/3849355032 What is something that bothers you, big or small, that you think needs to change at HHS?

]]> 2026-04-01 15:14:59 UTC https://padlet.com/bmurphy154/hkuzprewrgrja8e/wish/3849355032 Write a piece ranking the best snacks bmurphy154 https://padlet.com/bmurphy154/hkuzprewrgrja8e/wish/3849356266 2026-04-01 15:15:47 UTC https://padlet.com/bmurphy154/hkuzprewrgrja8e/wish/3849356266 NHS Inductions are happening soon. bmurphy154 https://padlet.com/bmurphy154/hkuzprewrgrja8e/wish/3849357004 Who got in? How does one get in? What does it mean to be a member of the National Honors Society?

]]> 2026-04-01 15:16:24 UTC https://padlet.com/bmurphy154/hkuzprewrgrja8e/wish/3849357004 Feature HHS athletes who play multiple sports together (and have done so for some time) bmurphy154 https://padlet.com/bmurphy154/hkuzprewrgrja8e/wish/3849358161 We can talk more about this in a Think Sheet Conference. Also, see MacKenzie. This was her idea.

]]> 2026-04-01 15:17:18 UTC https://padlet.com/bmurphy154/hkuzprewrgrja8e/wish/3849358161 HHS Summer Vacation Spots bmurphy154 https://padlet.com/bmurphy154/hkuzprewrgrja8e/wish/3849358339 2026-04-01 15:17:29 UTC https://padlet.com/bmurphy154/hkuzprewrgrja8e/wish/3849358339 Prom is coming up bmurphy154 https://padlet.com/bmurphy154/hkuzprewrgrja8e/wish/3849359345 Write a feature on the effort it takes (on behalf of the staff and committee who put it on), as well as the effort (and money) it takes for a student to do it right!

]]> 2026-04-01 15:18:26 UTC https://padlet.com/bmurphy154/hkuzprewrgrja8e/wish/3849359345 HHS Carpool Buddies bmurphy154 https://padlet.com/bmurphy154/hkuzprewrgrja8e/wish/3849360004 We can talk more about this in a Think Sheet Conference. I'm sure there are some good/funny stories out there.

]]> 2026-04-01 15:18:59 UTC https://padlet.com/bmurphy154/hkuzprewrgrja8e/wish/3849360004 Feature the Aviation class (Mr. Grage) bmurphy154 https://padlet.com/bmurphy154/hkuzprewrgrja8e/wish/3849360460 We can talk more about this in a Think Sheet Conference.

]]> 2026-04-01 15:19:22 UTC https://padlet.com/bmurphy154/hkuzprewrgrja8e/wish/3849360460 Feature the PLTW classes bmurphy154 https://padlet.com/bmurphy154/hkuzprewrgrja8e/wish/3849360684 We can talk more about this in a Think Sheet Conference.

]]> 2026-04-01 15:19:32 UTC https://padlet.com/bmurphy154/hkuzprewrgrja8e/wish/3849360684 Take-Out Recommendations bmurphy154 https://padlet.com/bmurphy154/hkuzprewrgrja8e/wish/3849361603 What are the best places around here for take-out food?

]]> 2026-04-01 15:20:19 UTC https://padlet.com/bmurphy154/hkuzprewrgrja8e/wish/3849361603 Feature HHS Siblings (or twins!) bmurphy154 https://padlet.com/bmurphy154/hkuzprewrgrja8e/wish/3849362223 2026-04-01 15:20:45 UTC https://padlet.com/bmurphy154/hkuzprewrgrja8e/wish/3849362223 HHS Track bmurphy154 https://padlet.com/bmurphy154/hkuzprewrgrja8e/wish/3849363985 Preview an upcoming meet. Recap a previous meet (if you were there). Feature one of the more prominent athletes.

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