Commentary: HEHS Homecoming Court 2017
Alyvia Moore, Staff Writer
October 3, 2017
Filed under People of HEHS, Showcase, Student Life
Homecoming week is an excitement-packed couple of days that students look forward to from the first day of school. Each day is accompanied with a sporting event, hallway decorating, and spirit theme dress-up days for students. With this year's theme, "Decades," our school was transformed into a beautiful...
The Animation King
Eric Zurick, Staff Writer
May 23, 2017
Filed under News, People of HEHS
Going up on stage, seeing all of the people who support you, despise you, and seeing the reward you rightfully deserve. Shane Cloherty, a sophomore in Hoffman Estates High School, won first prize at Sight & Sound Film Festival sponsored by Tribeca Art College and won first prize in animation. He...
The plight of women in Pakistan
Shivani Vyas, Staff Writer
May 23, 2017
Filed under People of HEHS, Student Life, Uncategorized
Domestic violence, lack of education and childhood marriage: these scenarios seem extreme to American women but represent a way of life for those in Pakistan. As early as 10, women are pressured to think about their future: marriage. Since in Pakistan fairness is considered beautiful, parents force...
Actor profile: Peter Pan prepares to propel audiences to Neverland
Kaylee Pryble, Staff Writer
April 18, 2017
Filed under People of HEHS, Showcase, Student Life
A. Gierczak will be playing Peter Pan, the lead character, in the upcoming HEHS production of Peter Pan. This acting role “...is fun and not serious. [It is] very lighthearted, something both the cast and audience would really enjoy.” Gierczak, who gained stage experience in the productions...
Living up to society’s ideal
Shivani Vyas, Staff Writer
April 4, 2017
Filed under People of HEHS, Student Life
In society little girls often are told early on to look pretty or to behave a certain way to fit the society’s ideal of what it means to be female; this can only become more of an issue once those little girls become high school students. In high school girls learn to realize their potential and...
Elective classes offer students choice, potential focus for future
Shykera Lampley, Staff Writer
April 2, 2017
Filed under People of HEHS, Student Life
High school electives have been a student favorite since they were created. High school electives not only give students a choice on the classes they may want to take, but high school electives also give students a broader view of the different careers they can get into. “I think high school electives...
Dress up or not to dress up
Natalie Pethes, Staff Writer
April 2, 2017
Filed under News, People of HEHS
The idea of Formal Tuesdays, which was recently introduced through a SOAR lesson, has both students and teachers considering how the initiative might impact HEHS. “My coach says that dressing formally uplifts our moods throughout the day,” said Jessica Hagen, a current senior cross-country and...
Pursuit of kindness
Jacob White, Staff Writer
March 23, 2017
Filed under People of HEHS, Student Life
Junior Alison Naranjo is a living breathing example of an ideal friend. An independent introvert, Naranjo is passionate, caring, reliable, and a strong person. She is always available to help someone out of a dilemma and offer open-minded feedback. “I like to help people and I would like to become...
Tennis coach brings sunshine to the court
Emily Fenn, Staff Writer
March 23, 2017
Filed under People of HEHS, Showcase, Sports
Greg Rouse, the boys and girls varsity tennis coach as well as special education teacher, is undeniably a funny, kind, and sympathetic person. He has taught his fellow coaches and players valuable lessons. What the tennis players will probably remember most about him is how he calls everyone ‘sunsh...
A balancing act
Jacquelyn Folmar, Staff Writer
January 13, 2017
Filed under News, People of HEHS
Colin Maher, senior, earned the Scholar Award for his outstanding GPA throughout his years of high school, balancing learning with a love for sports. Since his youth, Maher has always aspired to be the best he can be. From the pitch to the classroom, he has given it his all in everything he does....
Senior achieves a prestigious award due to her hard work, dedication
Jodee Capati, Staff Writer
November 23, 2016
Filed under People of HEHS, Showcase, Student Life
Determination is what usually leads people to succeed in life, no matter how challenging the obstacle. Jalaj Haryani, senior, gave her best to earn the Tennis Award with a GPA of 4.0 during the fall season. Saying that she was happy is an understatement since it was a mixture of being excited an...
A musical talent in our midst
Cody Mui, Staff Writer
November 22, 2016
Filed under News, People of HEHS, Showcase, Student Life
There is a new musician in town and he’s reaching out farther than ever. Grant Le is a musician who’s climbed up further and further to share his talent and musical expression with audiences. “I started playing music when I was about 6, with piano being my first instrument. I didn't start viewing...
