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Hoary

By: Katherine Albuquerque, Editor
April 25, 2022
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The hoary owl landed on my windowsill.

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(adjective)

So old or so familiar as to be dull or gray or white with or as if with age.

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The hoary owl landed on my windowsill.

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Katherine Albuquerque, Editor
Katherine Albuquerque is a senior at Colonia High School and a second-year journalism student. People know her by her nickname, Katie. She’s a member of the Black Student Union and is a part of the National Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society, and Rho Kappa. Moreover, she enjoys volunteering as much as possible, since she loves giving back to the community. During her free time, you can find her listening to music, reading a book, hanging out with friends, and wondering where she’s going to travel to next. She hopes to have a career that allows her to go all over the world and discover new cultures. Albuquerque is enthusiastic about being an editor for The Declaration. 

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