The Voice

Small stature, big heart

Spanish teacher Valerie Hacker inspires her students to learn Spanish while also forming long-lasting relationships.

By Taryn Rainey, Floating Editor
December 17, 2024

Walking through the world language hallway, it is regular to see bright-colored decorations and welcoming smiles from teachers. However, one teacher has...

Rosa embodies the Raider Way

Senior Abby Rosa channels her positive energy into her role as a Raider Nation leader.

By Irene Banerjee, Editor-in-Chief
December 7, 2024

As football season wrapped up at Huntley High School in October, this year’s Raider Nation Leaders have done an impeccable job leading the student section...

Painting Dreams

Senior Elle Assumpcao presents her artistic talents.

By Jadyn Sola, Floating Editor
December 2, 2024

Staring at the gleaming kitchen wall, a burst of inspiration ran through her. She hurriedly armed herself with the paint and pencils her parents had bought...

A promising new poetry palette

With the idea sparking at a sleepover, Ricki Alvarez and her friends founded the Dead Poets Society club

By Sofia Bondi
November 6, 2024

Standing atop the desks stood the Dead Poets Society members. Junior Ricki Alvarez begins reciting the quotation with the members following along. “I...

Covalent bonds through co-teaching chemistry

Leah Drennan and Kaitlin Mueller create a healthy teaching environment as they co-teach chemistry through friendship

By Dominic Morales
November 5, 2024

Teachers have stressful jobs. Managing lessons, grading, and teaching lessons all roll together into a tough gig. Making friends with each other can help...

Lauren Teeter: passionate educator and creator

Lauren Teeter creates a positive environment with both her classroom aesthetic and bubbly personality

By Raniia Myrzalieva
November 5, 2024

Lauren Teeter has been an educator for 14 years. With the last 11 at HHS, she teaches regular and blended English III and instructs Harmony Yearbook and...

Episode 1 – Reader Recommends

Join Sara Przybylko as she shares her views and opinions on the book "Daisy Jones & The Six."

By Sara Przybylko
November 3, 2024

Opening the page of a fresh new book with no expectations of anything incredible, readers are quickly proven wrong. They are instantly transported back...

A writer’s journey

Ever since seventh grade, sophomore Tyler Barrus has been writing short stories and self-publishing his pieces online.

By Carrie Willig, Social Media Manager
October 25, 2024

Everyone has a hobby they get lost in doing. Whether it’s being a movie fanatic or baking desserts during free time, we all have that one specialty...

Leading the Raider Way

Senior Abigail Rybicki continues her role in Student Council as its 2024-25 school year president

By Daniel Przybylko
October 20, 2024

Walking into your third-hour class, you get seated and slowly divert your attention to the bellwork given to you on your way in. As you’re processing...

New director, new growth

Tyler Guthrie becomes the new HHS band director, helping the band grow their abilities and talents.

By Lilly Cascone, Writer
October 3, 2024

On a hot and sunny August day, around lunchtime, the Huntley Marching Band participates in a fun activity during their long day of band camp. Before releasing...

APUSHing forward

Jenna Gaudio works to challenges and creates new relationships as the new AP US History teacher.

By Taryn Rainey, Floating Editor
September 27, 2024

Many AP US History students will walk past room C211 and expect to see Todd Swartzloff teaching a class in a room with very few decorations outside of...

The Face Behind the Photos

Jesus Serrano's independent photography career immediately hits off after starting in August and having only two months of photography experience.

By Sofia Bondi, Floating Editor
September 25, 2024

An intense focus is glazed across his face as he squats to the floor with his Nikon 5100 camera, attempting to get the perfect angle for the perfect shot....