NHS’ first-ever “Pies 4 Smiles” is a huge success
Jodee Capati, Lead Reporter
April 25, 2019
For the past few years, National Honor Society chooses to host its “Dunk Tank” fundraiser for a specific purpose. This year, NHS chose to create a “Pies 4 Smiles” fundraiser, where four teachers were nominated to get “pied” in their faces by selected students. “We kind of collaborated...
HEHS’ Theatre presents Charlotte’s Web, a play about friendship
Jodee Capati, Lead Reporter
April 24, 2019
This year's spring play, Charlotte’s Web, combines comedy and tragedy as two characters befriend one another and save each other from the feelings of being forgotten and gone. English Teacher and Director Denise Gilbert chose this story as this year’s spring play because she found it to be an...
Rotary International treats students to a youth leadership retreat
Jodee Capati, Lead Reporter
April 17, 2019
What makes a good leader? I mean, we all have different definitions of what “good” is. Heck, I could ask three students, and they could all give me various meanings to the word “good.” So, I’ll rephrase… “How do you become a successful leader?” Eleven Interact Clubstudents took part...
Resource officer already making an impact at HEHS
Unique Figueroa, Staff Writer
March 18, 2019
This Hoffman Estates High School detective wants to help people and make an impact on students’ lives. “My role in the school is to ultimately keep the school safe, but to also be someone’s outlet,” said Richard Rebmann, HEHS school resource officer. “I want to hopefully make an impact on...
HEHS gymnasts’ trip to State Series creates confidence for entire team
Mikala Janicki, Staff Writer
March 18, 2019
The state series for Hoffman Estates High School girls gymnastics was not necessarily about the destination but the journey and impact it has had on the team. “Everyone started the season concerned about how they could do their part, which is a great concern to have,” said David Calisch, head...
HEHS takes first place at Building STEAM event
March 11, 2019
Hoffman Estates High School took first place at the Building STEAM event held Thursday, February 21st. Hoffman's creative students put a lot of work and imagination into their piece, From Peace to Chaos, and it truly showed. “My goal was to create something that had never been seen before out of th...
Who’s WHOSSICAL in the musical?
Jodee Capati, Christopher Ramirez, and Bu-turab Ahmed, Staff Writers
March 6, 2019
This year’s musical is a well-known classic to people who believed in their imagination and people who have limitless creativity. This year’s musical focuses on the fictional characters that brought different perspectives about life. This year’s musical is the Seussical. What’s What? When we look at the p...
Rube Goldberg team is going to Nationals
Abby Frank, Staff Writer
February 28, 2019
The HEHS Rube Goldberg team took first place at the Rube Goldberg competition held Saturday, February 23, and now they’re going to Nationals. “It’s been a great experience. I didn’t think about winning as being the goal,” said Shraddha Zina, sophomore. “I’m obviously glad we did win...
Detective Allen leaves lasting impression on HEHS students, staff
Jodee Capati, Staff Writer
January 25, 2019
Officer Allen ended her three-year contract with HEHS on January 18. During Allen's time at HEHS, she formed multiple relationships with the students, staff, and parents. “[My boss] told me I’d be a good fit here,” Allen said. “I built a lot of close relationships because of my personality...
Poetry Power empowers individuality
Jodee Capati, Lead Reporter
December 4, 2018
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...
iCompete Mentors: changing the future hawks for the better
Jodee Capati, Lead Reporter
November 4, 2018
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
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...