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...
This year’s musical, Once on this Island, will engage and entertain
Vanessa Garcia, Staff Writer
February 28, 2018
This year’s musical is one not to be missed. It will capture audiences with its score, characters and universal story line Once On This Island is a special story centered around how “love is more powerful than any obstacle,” said Zoe Elerby, a cast member. “It brings the audience back to ...
What is the secret to success? HEHS cheerleaders might have figured it out
Sarah Hazenfield, Staff Writer
February 24, 2018
Hard-work, extensive training, and traditions all made this competition season very successful for the Hoffman Estates High School cheerleading team. “The team was more like a family and had such a close bond," said Angela Kleich, freshman. "We had great accomplishments even after switching to an...
Hoffman’s BPA sets sights on advancing in competition
Emily Hunt, Staff Writer
February 22, 2018
For every year since Business Professionals of America has been a club at Hoffman Estates High School, individuals have placed at State competitions and have earned their chance to compete at the National level. The team's continued success has been the result of focus and hard work. “I wanted to...
Early start time: real life preparation or harmful to student health?
Erik Searle, Staff Writer
February 2, 2018
Sunny Park wakes up at 6:15, and gets ready for the day. She leaves the house at 7:00, having barely eaten breakfast and sustaining herself entirely on coffee before getting in her car and driving off. This sounds like a standard day for a career motivated person in the working world right? Except...
Practicing towards perfection
Kaylee Pryble, Staff Writer
January 17, 2018
Filed under News, People of HEHS, Showcase, Student Life
They say practice makes perfect, and the Hoffman Estates High School music students are definitely practicing towards perfection. “I originally started on the piano and took classical lessons, but it personally wasn’t my thing,” said senior Grant Le. “What really got me interested in music...
Got stress?
Jade Ogunmodede, Staff Writer
December 22, 2017
Maddie Johnson, a senior in high school, has a job and has to work a double shift. She also has school tomorrow. She has three finals to study for...
Poetry Power to empower Hawks to share, appreciate original poetry
Jodee Capati, Staff Writer
December 4, 2017
Filed under News, People of HEHS, Student Life
Poetry Power is an open mic event that allows both students and staff to share their personal poetic writing. “We (staff) inspire the students, and the students inspire us as well,” said Therese Loncaric, special education department, who created the event last year along with Terri Berkowitz...
Fall play Radium Girls premieres this week
Sarah Hazenfield, Staff Writer
November 8, 2017
Filed under News, Student Life
It’s that time of the year again. This year the drama department brings you a play with a little history involved. It’s called Radium Girls. The story takes place between 1918-1928 in New Jersey, when the element radium was very popular, hence the name. People w...
HEHS students score front row seats at Hamilton
Rabiya Salman, Staff Writer
November 4, 2017
Filed under News, Showcase, Student Life
Thanks to the Gilder Lehrman foundation, Hoffman Estates High School U.S. History students had the opportunity to see the Broadway musical, Hamilton, on October 19th. Gilder...
