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Skilled on the board

Josh Thorstenson leads a group of kids who take strategy to the next level
By Savanna Reynolds
December 13, 2022

Many people in society tend to overlook chess, saying that it is too hard or that it is a boring game. But the Chess Team shows that this game is anything...

The Henricksen family comes to support the HHS basketball games. (E. McCoy)

Henricksen’s new position

Henricksen continues coaching at Huntley for his 10th year.
By Emma McCoy
December 12, 2022

Walking into the new school year, Clayton Henricksen, was ready to begin his 10th year at Huntley High School. He is the girls varsity assistant basketball...

Toni Klein and her three kids spend the morning together. (Courtesy of Toni Klein)

Klein’s journey

Toni Klein discovered her passion for helping and is now amazing school counselor
By Anna Karpinski
December 8, 2022

Toni Klein sits in her flower-covered office located in the West Pod, sipping her iced tea and waiting for another student to come in for their appointment....

Gidelski playing football with his team. (Courtesy of Lucas Gidelski)

Playing football and fighting cancer

Freshman Lucas Gidelski fights T-cell lymphoblastic lymphoma.
By Luma Acevedo
November 29, 2022

Funny, outgoing, athletic, talented. Those are only some of the words that friends and family use to describe freshman football player Lucas Gidelski. Gidelski...

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Honoring Our Vets Collection Event, 11/13/2022

By Grace Watt
November 18, 2022

On November 13, Huntley hosted an Honoring Our Vets Collection event which included a speech to remember all our veterans and honor them for all they have...

Ava Burns and Meenakshi Swaminathan at one of their many meets of the Speech Team season.

What it is like being a captain

Ava Burns and Meenakshi Swaminathan on leading the Speech Team
By Sarah Christenson
November 17, 2022

As she prepares herself for her seven and a half minute speech, she must battle the nerves that rush through her body and swarm her head. As she faces...

Huntley High School students photographed with Senator DeWitte at Judson University.

Fowler takes students on a new political experience

Youth Advisory Council allows students to speak with Senate staff and learn more about the political world
By Sandra Skiba
November 17, 2022

Rennee Fowler invites her AP Government and Politics classes on a trip to Judson University in Elgin for the Youth Advisory Council. Youth Advisory Council...

Pahl measures the temperature of the soil in his ecocolumn during his AP Environmental Science class.

In his element

Junior Billy Pahl makes the decision to jumpstart his future by graduating one year early
By Abby Panier
November 17, 2022

Thump.  The plastic crackles as junior William “Billy” Pahl carefully situates his group’s ecocolumn on the lab table. Eyeing the green shoots...

Ella Doughty standing in her uniform, holding her tennis racket, smiling brightly for a picture.

Going above and beyond

Ella Doughty, a freshman on varsity, shows her commitment to the team in many ways.
By Emma Christenson
November 15, 2022

The tennis ball hits the court chronologically, bouncing off the racket back and forth. Her breath is heavy, focusing on what move to make next. Her hair,...

Taylor demonstrates her skills and dedication to gymnastics while on the bar.

Handstands and hard work pay off

Gymnast Katie Taylor is passionate about what she does and wishes to take her skills to a higher level.
By Sophie Thompson
November 7, 2022

By the end of the day, a majority of the students at Huntley High School are waiting for the clock to hit 2:26 p.m. in excitement for their freedom after...

Krivosik is passionate in leading his students through conducting the band.

Conducting the way for students’ success

HHS band director Kevin Krivosik shows enthusiasm and devotion through his teaching.
By Maya Hiermann
November 7, 2022

Every morning at 7 a.m. for five days a week, Kevin Krivosik arrives at school, ready to inspire future musicians. He grabs his baton and leads his students...

Williams and Clover the horse jumping over an obstacle.

Ride to success

Sophomore Abbie Williams and her horse compete all over the state
By Jadyn Sola
November 6, 2022

Seeing her mother’s friend ride a horse, sophomore Abbie Williams decided that she too wanted to horseback ride. Since then, horseback riding has become...

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