Poetry Power empowers individuality
Jodee Capati, Lead Reporter
December 4, 2018
Filed under News, People of HEHS, Showcase
Poetry Power has been created in honor of National Poetry Month, yet a few are aware of it. It is an event meant for both students and staff to gather and celebrate their love for poetry. Karissa Kalnas, last year’s winner, joined Poetry Power last year as a sophomore and was surprised and proud...
The amusing, unforgettable fall play
Katelynn Nguyen, Staff Writer
November 8, 2018
Filed under News, Showcase, Student Life
Audiences who see this year’s fall play “Mimes and Zombies and Kittens - Oh My!” will walk away with an unforgettable experience filled with laughter and amusement. The play opened November 8 and runs through November 10. The Hoffman Estates High School Theatre is presenting a unique play that...
iCompete Mentors: changing the future hawks for the better
Jodee Capati, Lead Reporter
November 4, 2018
Filed under Clubs, News, People of HEHS, Showcase
iCompete was established in 2012 and originated from the Palatine Park District/High School. John Ulrich and Barbara Nocula, both Hoffman teachers, were asked to create a similar program by former principal, Jim Britton. The program is focused on helping elementary students from John Muir through conn...
HEHS Band’s “Sounds of the Stadium” Concert: from bleachers to center stage
Jodee Capati, Lead Reporter
November 4, 2018
Filed under News, People of HEHS, Showcase
Our very own HEHS Band is known for performing at bleachers, both in the gym and at Garber Stadium, and I got to witness their performance up close during their concert. 138 HEHS Band members, along with 28 color guard members, performed on October 17, 2018 in the main gymnasium of HEHS. Drum M...
What keeps HEHS running from day to day?
Kyung Ae Prevost, Adele Shirkey, and Farzana Dawood
October 5, 2018
Filed under News, People of HEHS
Students may come to Hoffman Estates High School everyday and not realize just who keeps this school running. Adults who work as janitors, student supervisors, and bus drivers do a lot of work that goes unnoticed in a student’s day to day schedule. “I get all of the buses ready every morning for all of the dri...
Homecoming kick-off assembly energizes HEHS community
Jodee Capati, Staff Writer and Photographer
September 25, 2018
Variety, talent SOAR at this year’s Variety Show
Jodee Capati, Staff Writer
September 25, 2018
Filed under News, Showcase, Student Life
I had the opportunity to see Hoffman Estates High School SOAR at this year's Variety Show. Producing this show takes an effort on the part of students and staff. From September 20-22, Directors Jason Stevens, English, Erika Bromley, English, Juan Medina, art, and Christina Ordonez, technology office, wor...
HEHS HoCo: the inspiration, the theme, and the events
Jodee Capati, Staff Writer
September 25, 2018
Filed under News, Showcase, Student Life
Hoffman Estates High School’s Homecoming theme is all about superheroes & villians, with or without the capes. Last year, Student Council wanted to have the advantage of planning ahead for this year’s homecoming. Through the help of the freshmen, sophomores, and juniors who are in Student C...
Hoffman Drumline set to bring talent from field to stage
Jodee Capati, Staff Writer
September 19, 2018
Filed under News, Showcase, Student Life
Eleven HEHS students are ready to do more than just beat drums and crash cymbals as they “march” their way onto center stage at this year's Variety Show. Starting tomorrow, Hoffman Estates High School is once again holding a Variety Show to let the students share their unique and interesting talents to the ...
Reflections of a successful season
Sarah Hazenfield, Staff Writer
May 17, 2018
Filed under News, People of HEHS, Sports
The freshman boys volleyball team had a very successful season. Their record was 4 wins, 6 losses for conference, and they scored third place in two of their tournaments. The boys had a lot of positive energy and a hard-working attitude. Q: Why did you choose to join volleyball? Vasquez: It seemed...
Students’ guide to D211’s Career Expo
Emily Hunt, Staff Writer
April 2, 2018
Filed under News, Showcase, Student Life
Are you thinking about applying to college or for a job one day? Do you have some free time on your hands now, or will have some this summer? Are you looking to gain some experience in a specific career area? If any of these questions apply to you, then the D211 Career Expo is for you. “It's a great...
Photo story: the music that brings the musical to life
Fiona Holloman, Staff photographer
March 1, 2018
Filed under News, People of HEHS, Showcase
The pit orchestra musicians practice with a wide variety of percussion instruments used in the musical, Once On This Island. The instruments that are shown include the congas, bongos, cabasa, cymbals, woodblock, and maracas. (Left-right) John Emiliano, Christina Wood, Brendan Gates, Haley Dellac...
