Interact Club promotes interaction, volunteerism
Rabiya Salman, Staff Writer
September 29, 2017
Filed under Clubs, News, Showcase
Students at HEHS are making a tremendous difference to their community while they have fun and learn as while volunteering with the Interact Club. The...
National Honor Society seeks scholars, community-minded students
Cody Mui, Staff Writer
September 11, 2017
Filed under Clubs, News, Student Life
It has already been a month since school started, and that means that clubs and activities are also ready to get rolling. The Hoffman Estates Chapter of the National Honor Society is no exception. First and foremost, NHS is looking forward to welcoming all new prospective members. Applications have...
Driving simulator offers real-life opportunity
Rabiya Salman, Staff Writer
February 7, 2017
Filed under Clubs, News, Showcase
Operation Click recently held a driving simulator event at the basketball game, which was a blast for students as they had a chance to virtually "drive a car." A steering wheel was used to navigate through the streets that appeared on the television screen, almost as if they were playing a game...
New Club: Health Occupations Students of America is ready to compete
Mihir Patel, Staff Writer
September 14, 2016
Filed under Clubs, Student Life
The Health Occupations Students of America Club had its first meeting on Wednesday, August 31, and it was nothing short of a success. So many students with a passion to go into the health care industry attended, to the point where a lot of them were forced to stand outside the classroom beca...
Hoffman’s BPA members compete, gain real-world skills, and make connections
Barathkumar Baskaran, Staff Writer
March 3, 2016
Filed under Clubs, People of HEHS
Business Professionals of America is a club that encompasses a wide range of events ranging from Java Programming to Extemporaneous Speech with several events focusing on business-related topics. Shreyas Gandlur ('16) is the president of BPA and participates in Java Programming and Parliamentary Procedure...
Debating with passion
Joslyn Garcia, Staff Writer
November 20, 2015
Filed under Clubs
Inside the depth of the world history room, the debate team has managed to maintain a well-rounded group of individuals that are potential trophy holders. “The team this year has been an easy turn out,” says Simisola Adedunni, a member for the debate team for two years now. “I think every year...
Sci Fi club encourages members to “accept your inner nerd”
Alyse Leonard, Staff Writer
November 20, 2015
Filed under Clubs
Sci Fi club: a place where nerds come together to share their passions right under the roof of Hoffman Estates High School. "Sci Fi club's a place where we watch great Sci Fi TV shows together and share our geekiness," said Noelle Davis, a senior in club. Not only does Sci Fi club cater to fans of...
HEHS clubs and activities have entered a season of giving
Anbar Zaheed, Staff Writer
November 18, 2015
Filed under Clubs, News, Showcase
‘Tis the season of giving here at Hoffman Estates High School. From the months of October to December, clubs and activities keep their hands busy with charitable acts. On Saturday, October 24, 2015, Cupcakes for a Cause was held to raise money for the HEHS Special Olympics. Karisma Parekh (’16)...
Homecoming hall decorating unites HEHS students, staff
Harpreet Auby, Staff Writer
October 15, 2015
Hallway decorating is one of the big events that occurs during homecoming week. An abundance of clubs, activities, and sports come out to decorate the hallway. The theme this year was Under the Big Top, and this theme was one filled with fun and a plethora of colors. Students really enjoyed decor...
Social Studies club will travel beyond HEHS to learn history
Denise Morales, Staff Writer
September 30, 2015
The Social Studies Club is a great place to be if students want to interact with the world around them. Members of the club will have the opportunity to visit museums, local historical sites, as well as spend time visiting Medieval Times and watching movies. There also will be fundraising opportunities....
Healthcare club offers real-world opportunities
Anbar Zaheed, Staff Writer
September 27, 2015
Filed under Clubs
Have you ever seen students wear bright red sweatshirts that read Healthcare Club across the front and wondered what the club was all about? You may have assumed that the club focuses on all aspects of health and nutrition; however, that is not the case. Healthcare Club was created to assist and give...
PALS raises spirits, money through its annual candy gram fundraiser
Jacquelyn Folmar, Staff Writer
September 27, 2015
Filed under Clubs, News, Showcase
PALS (Peers and Leadership) raised money for the club's community service outreach through its annual candy gram sales at Parent Open House on September 10. Natalie Tindle and Jasmin Chung, otherwise known as the Chungle in the English department, run the club. "[Selling candy grams] is a win-win. The pare...
