The award-winning voice of North Cobb High School in Kennesaw, Georgia.

The Chant
The award-winning voice of North Cobb High School in Kennesaw, Georgia.

The Chant
The award-winning voice of North Cobb High School in Kennesaw, Georgia.

The Chant
Melissa Hines

Melissa Hines, Reporter

Hey, I am Melissa Hines. I love writing poetry, songs, and stories, but recently I have started writing newspaper articles! I am so excited to be a part of North Cobb High School’s The Chant Staff! I also love singing and have a music blog called Music With Melissa.
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One part of being in a band is filming music videos. Recently Hines filmed a music video for the band’s upcoming single.

Country strong

Melissa Hines, Reporter, Photographer
May 21, 2015
The lunch program introduced new items today, iced coffee and iced tea.“The coffee was fantastic, but the sweetness was a little overwhelming,” said sophomore Kat Shambaugh.

[Photo] New cafeteria items

May 4, 2015
Gabriel's food and desserts have been recognized many times in Atlanta Magazine’s Best of Atlanta, including the famous decadent chocolate cake.

[Photo] Gabriel’s at the Old Mill serves classic Southern delicacies in the heart of downtown Acworth

Arsheen Kour, Reporter
April 22, 2015
NBA playoffs start Saturday April 18th at 12:30 pm.

[Photo] NBA Playoffs: The Chant predicts who will achieve greatness

Emmett Schindler, Sports editor
April 17, 2015
After their final performance for the season at the region championships the NC Winter Guard took a picture with their coaches.

Winter guard moves from AA to A in surprising and strategic move

Melissa Hines, Reporter, Photographer
April 16, 2015
From right to left: senior Cameron Hines, senior Sam Fulkerson, sophomore Emmett Schindler, junior Adam Kovel, and junior Andrew Lubbers reunite with their former Newspaper mentor and friend Sam Fulkerson.

[Photo] Perfect for prom, “Cancer sucks, rent a tux” fundraiser helps Relay for Life

Judy Stubblefield, Photo Editor-in-Chief
March 12, 2015
Cameron gives Anabel advice for her senior year. “Stay focused and do not procrastinate. Senior year is exciting, but important,” said Cameron Hines.

Seniors real talk: So you think junior year is hard? Wait ’til senior year

Melissa Hines, Reporter, Photographer
March 11, 2015
A few NC students took time out of their school day to go and read books to children at three elementary schools. Here they are pictured at Big Shanty. “I think that them reading to children is a great, selfless act that gives the children a chance to interact with high school students that are great role models for their future,” said Sarah Sutley

[Photo] National Read Across America Day connects high schoolers with new readers

Sophia Mapua, Reporter
March 9, 2015
The boys soccer team went straight from the snow to the beach, doing crab walks and hoping for warm weather.

[Photo] Snow days cause trouble for school sports

Adam Kovel, Managing editor
March 5, 2015
During an interview with Ms. Kovel, Arsheen Kour displays fear and nervousness. “Interviews in general are nerve wracking because you are so exposed and worried about making sure you give off a good impression,” says Kour.

Job hunting? These interview tips and tricks can help you get hired

Melissa Hines, Reporter, Photographer
February 27, 2015
Staffers wildly disagree over this year's best and worst films.

Oscars Roundtable: The Chant staffers predict winners and losers for Academy Awards Sunday

Emmett Schindler, Kayley Rapp, Fatima Elfakahany, Sophia Mackey, Anabel Prince, Melissa Hines, and Carli Troutman
February 20, 2015
Watch out! In the counseling office it is not raining men, it is raining Hearts! “Those hearts were hard to hang and we were worried they would fall, but it was all worth it. They look great,” senior Amelia Seay said.

Valentine’s day guidance office vs. attendance office decor war

Arsheen Kour and Melissa Hines
February 9, 2015
How can two tests determine my future?

How can two tests determine my future?

Melissa Hines, Reporter
February 5, 2015
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[Photo] NFL Super Bowl: Sports commentator roundtable makes final predictions

Cameron Hines, Adam Kovel, Andrew Lubbers, and Emmett Schindler
January 27, 2015
Victoria Wright focuses on learning and playing her viola music. While the conductor focuses on a different section, Victoria happily reads over and edits a classmate’s AP Lang paper.

When students transcend the term “well-rounded”

Melissa Hines and Arsheen Kour
January 23, 2015
The North Cobb ROTC of 2000 celebrates with spirit after winning a competition. #tbt

[Photo] Throwback Thursday

January 15, 2015
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