The Voice

Unclear

By Palak Patel
September 23, 2014

ophomore Hailey Hill places her books on her desk and sits in her seat with a certain grace. The chatter of incoming students surrounds her as she focuses...

“Last call for the 400 meter dash!" That’s her cue. Senior Tina Driscoll makes her way over to her designated lane and starts to warm up for the race that most girls on the team consider to be one of the hardest.

The track to recovery

By Rachel Brands
April 16, 2014

Most people can't fathom why anyone would want to run for fun. Other people, like Rebecca Cords, can't imagine having a different hobby.

Everyone can cheer

By Adam Reckamp
February 6, 2014

In May 2012, Huntley High School varsity cheerleader Lexi Gardocki approached the Huntley Cheer Association with an idea for a new cheer team, a special needs cheer team. The board agreed to the idea and Gardocki set out to form the team.

The one and only man

By Jaclyn Polit
January 30, 2014

“H-U-N-T-L-E-Y!” chant the shrill voices of the color guard. All voices are at high octaves and feminine, all bodies are dressed up in skirts, and faces are adorned with makeup, all except for one. One voice chants a smooth bass, distinctively male. One person dresses in a suit. That voice and uniform make up Huntley’s one and only male color guard member, sophomore Nick Stanek.

Physics from New Mexico to Switzerland

By Danielle Rivera
January 25, 2014

Andrew Johnson is currently teaching Conceptual Physics and AP Physics C in Huntley High School. He also does lectures at Waubonsee Community College every Tuesday and Thursday evening as a side job. For those fortunate enough to have had him as an instructor, you are well aware of what a respectable individual he is. As of right now Johnson’s life seems to be revolving around school mostly, but that doesn’t seem to bother him at all because he loves what he does.

Home for the Holidays

By Hannah Rosso
December 18, 2013

She hates Starbucks. Headphones in, she collapses into an oversized brown leather chair. Her music is playing just loud enough for those nearby to get a listen. It is something upbeat.

One in a million

By Chris Sawalski
December 12, 2013

On Jan. 6, 1998, a little miracle was born in Seoul, the capital of South Korea. His mother was only 21 years old at the time, and his father was nowhere to be found.

Never too late to start

By Jaclyn Polit
December 6, 2013

“I want to hear your ki’ai! Louder! Turn into your punch!” bellows a dark-haired, 5-foot-5-inch man.

The lone player

By Cullen Walsh
November 20, 2013

Tony Dipaulo eases himself into a chair. The piano keys beneath his fingers humbly await his command. A single sheet of paper guides him.

Making the most of life

By Kyle Sommerfield
November 7, 2013

English teacher Kay Meyer isn’t content with being a spectator. That’s why she responded so fervently when her nephew asked her about her recent activity, deciding to plan an adventure for every month.

A Serbian adventure

By Laura Pilat
October 16, 2013

In a small town outside the city of Belgrade, Serbia, there is a tiny condo with a park just across the street. This is where sophomore Gabriella Veljkovic and her family of four planned on staying.