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Youth pastor Roger Koonce gave a positive message to the HHS students as he spoke about not judging yourself based on the opinions of others and about finding people around you that can be trusted when times are rough.
Therapist Jennifer Gregg gave HHS students information about preventing suicide and preventing bullying. This assembly was presented as part of the Jason Flatt Law (suicide prevention) and the Jamari T. Williams Act (anti-bullying).
Motivational speaker John Williams spoke to the HHS students about focusing on the dreams they have for their lives. He told the students that each one of them is enough to accomplish what he or she wants to do in life and to not let the past dictate the future.
Fox 6 Sports reporter Christina Chambers spoke to the students about the importance of setting goals for yourself and pursuing those with passion.
Journalist Blake Ells spoke to the HHS students about the challenges and rewards of his career. He encouraged the students to work hard to see that their ambitions become reality.
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During this year's Veterans' Day Assembly, MAJ Johnathan E. Poarch, Commander of the 175th Cyber Protection Team, spoke to the students about his service in the military and the role that service members' families play in the lives of our enlisted men and women.
Judges Rusty Turner (Left) and Gregory Nicholas spoke to the Freshmen as part of the "Make Wise Choices" program. The judges want students to understand how the decisions that they make today can have an impact on their future and how important it is to avoid life-changing mistakes.
Think2Change founder Brian Earley spoke to the HHS students about how each person is more than than his or her story and that our future does not have to be determined by our past.
Coach Marla Townsend, former UAB softball coach, spoke to the HHS students about being the best version of themselves that they can be. She encouraged them to be passionate about academics, work, and life. She spoke of how important it is for each person to have the work ethic to make him or her successful.
Clay Tankersley spoke to the students of HHS about the importance of living selflessly and considering others before yourself. He encouraged the students to be kind to each other and told them that one small act of kindness or friendship can have a tremendous impact on someone else's life.
Students from Freeport High School in Freeport, Illinois, recently visited HHS as part of a performance tour of the South. The students performed part of their live show, which combines music, drama, video, and crowd interactions.
Dr. Lynn Jackson, HHS alumnus, Army veteran, and orthopedic/spine specialist spoke to the students about 6 things he would tell the high school version of himself if he could.
Blake McMeans spoke to the students about the dangers of drinking and driving.
Sean Fuller, the drummer for the band Florida-Georgia Line, spoke to the HHS students about 13 ways they could improve their lives.
Veteran Will Harris spoke at the Veterans' Day Assembly on November 8th, 2017.
HHS graduate Ivan Fields spoke to the students about the importance of character and having a good support system.