The Voice

The Voice

The Voice

Kate Urosevich performing as Rona Lisa Peretti in the Fr/Soph musical Putnam County Spelling Bee (Courtesy of K. Urosevich).

Lights, camera, Kate!

By Mawa Iqbal
January 31, 2017

It’s her and the stage. The spotlight shines on her face highlighting every detail of her makeup while blinding her view of the audience. It felt hot....

Junior Jack Filpi drumming out, surrounded by his other fellow percussionists (R. OSullivan).

Drumming to his own beat

By Courtney Thomas
January 24, 2017

In sixth grade, junior Jack Filpi joined band to pursue his love of music; he started out on the tuba. That following February though, Filpi was concussed,...

Building a future in computer science

Building a future in computer science

By Lucas Modzelewski
December 20, 2016

More than 28 hours, over $2,100, and a fair amount of learning and tinkering. It’s a lot for a high school student, but senior Chester Bischoffer does...

Students wrap presents for the Adopt-a-Family wrapping day in the commons. (S. Faheem)

Give the Gift of Adopting a Family

By Danielle King
December 14, 2016

Just like any other day in the noisy commons area at Huntley High School, students sit around the large circular tables chatting about their homework,...

Castro with her sash and crown (Courtesy of T. Castro).

Not so average teen

By Danielle King
October 26, 2016

Taylor Castro is like any normal teen. She goes to school, gets good grades, hangs out with friends, and is on the Poms Dance Team. In her free time, she...

Young Artist Proves his Success

Young Artist Proves his Success

By Bri Governale
October 10, 2016

icking up his pencil, senior Noe Martinez begins to draw the first idea that pops into his head. He has a steady hand as he traces straight lines onto...

Junior Pooja Mangukiya poses on the deck of her new Talamore house (Courtesy of P. Mangukiya)

Goodbye Detroit, Hello Huntley!

By Mawa Iqbal
September 22, 2016

he was no stranger to the big move, although the first time wasn’t exactly a walk in the park. Packing up tidbits from her early childhood into suitcases...

Photo courtesy of B. Bala

Playing in perfect pitch

By Natalie Trzeciak
May 23, 2016

e feels the soft vibration of the strings beneath his fingertips. His mind is focused on the music, on every changing chord. The atmosphere the audience...

Ayemoba and her siblings at her sisters graduation, where they learned of the surprise trip.

Around the World

By Alex Landman
May 23, 2016

chool was finally out and unlike most kids, the next morning she did not get to sleep in.  Her parents surprised her and her siblings with a trip around...

Walsh in the hospital after getting hit in the face with a softball. (Courtesy of Q. Walsh)

Dazed, Confused, and Bruised

By Alex Landman
April 25, 2016

fter an eight hour car ride to softball nationals in Ohio, freshman Quinn Walsh wanted nothing more than to step onto the field.  She put on her eye black,...

The score sheet of the Glenbard Invitational, showing Henderson as first place for varsity and shows her personal record (Courtesy of S. Henderson).

Taking a Shot

By Alex Landman
March 18, 2016

t the end of the track and field season last year, she made a promise to herself for the next season, a promise she told herself she would keep.  As for...

A Greener Diet

A Greener Diet

By Maggie McGee
March 10, 2016

For most people, living without a diet including juicy grilled steaks, chicken nuggets from McDonald's, classic ball park hot dogs, and famous Philly cheese...

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