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Jennifer M. Kearns, Class of 2010, passed away in a car accident Wednesday evening. (Chieftain Yearbook 2010)

Obituary: Jennifer Meghan Kearns

February 26, 2012

Jennifer Meghan Kearns, 19, of Huntley, died Wednesday in an auto accident. Visitation will be Tuesday from 3 to 8 pm Tuesday at Bethany Lutheran Church,...

Giving up the universe

Giving up the universe

By Kayla Garcia
February 26, 2012
For most of the science teachers at Huntley High School, just teaching science is all they have known, but for physics teacher Amanda Henk, it has been so much more.
Capturing bliss

Capturing bliss

By Megan Wilson
February 26, 2012
While Kate Duchene is driving to her next job, she feels nervous and stressed for what is to come. She steps out of the car and gathers her equipment. Sighing deeply, she rings the doorbell and waits while a flood of memories comes back to her. Duchene did not think that she would become a photographer, but rather an actress on stage.
Atheletic Director Bruce Blumer is introduced at Boys basketball Senior Night (M. Krebs).

The blooming of a new era

By Marek Makowski
February 23, 2012

Athletic Director Bruce Blumer’s room is filled with plenty of things to see. Look to the right and you see photos of various Huntley High School...

The desire to give

The desire to give

By Ashley Knipp
February 23, 2012
Walking into the Grafton Township food pantry was stepping out of the fishbowl of high school, and reaching out to the real world.
The refferre lays on the ground along with senior Josh Symbal and his opponent during state finals at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. (K.Summerville).

Josh Symbal places fifth at state wrestling competition

By Tamara Funke
February 20, 2012

Going into his senior season, Josh Symbal had a goal set for himself to become a two-time state qualifier for Huntley High School. This past Saturday...

Junior Roger Alverado manages the team proudly on and off the court (M. Krebs).

The boy behind the team

By Tom Heagney
February 19, 2012

On a Tuesday night, Valentine's Day, the sophomore Huntley boys basketball team finds itself down by three points, with one second remaining in overtime....

Junior Bryce Only attempts to shoot against two Barrington team players during the senior night game (M. Krebs).

Boys basketball routs Barrington in close game

By Tom Heagney
February 19, 2012

In front of a packed gym and a Comcast camera crew, the Huntley boys basketball team outlasted Barrington in a defensive slugfest on Saturday night,...

Huntley Red Raider player fights for the shot against two Dekalb Barbs players (M. Krebs).

Girls basketball takes loss in regional final in stride

By Marek Makowski
February 17, 2012

Huntley’s entire season was mirrored in Thursday night’s loss in the Dekalb 4A Regional Championship to the Dekalb Lady Barbs. Click here to view...

Words Hurt Week and GSA Coffeehouse to unite demographics

Words Hurt Week and GSA Coffeehouse to unite demographics

By Joe Cristo
February 16, 2012

“We want people to know we aren’t the ‘gay club,’” said junior Tiare Gutierrez. “We’re a support team.” Huntley High School is one...

Huntley Red Raiders player attempts to score against the Jacobs Golden Eagles (M. Krebs).

Huntley advances to regional finals with win over Jacobs

By Marek Makowski
February 15, 2012

Huntley went back to winning on Tuesday night. Click here to view the HHS vs. HJD photo gallery The team, which has stressed a balanced offense and...

REVIEW: The Vow is barely different than other chick flicks

REVIEW: “The Vow” is barely different than other chick flicks

By Yazmin Dominguez
February 14, 2012

A romantic but heart quenching plot line, ideal role fitting actors, a charming urban setting, and a true story. All these elements combined make for a...

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