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The Voice

The student news site of Huntley High School in Huntley, Illinois

The Voice

The student news site of Huntley High School in Huntley, Illinois

The Voice

Carrie Willig

Carrie Willig, Social Media Manager

Carrie Willig is the social media manager for her second year in a row! It is her second year on The Voice staff. In her free time, Carrie loves to read, spend quality time with family, hang out with friends, and watch Disney movies. She’s so excited to make the 2023-24 school year another great year!

All content by Carrie Willig
The members of Harmonics, all taking a photo to celebrate their last performance of the season.

I know the end

On March 15, Huntley High School’s competitive show choir group, Harmonics, traveled to the Wheaton Warrenville South Choral Classic competition.
By Carrie Willig, Social Media Manager
April 10, 2025

Tan Capezio's heels clomp against the checkered tiled floors. Hairspray is doused onto brown, voluminous, curled hair. Vibrant pink lipstick is applied...

After becoming friends, Glinda (played by Ariana Grande), holds Elphaba (played by Cynthia Erivo) after placing a pink flower in her hair.

A wickedly good movie

The movie musical “Wicked” was released on Nov. 22, starring Ariana Grande-Butera as Glinda and Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba.
By Carrie Willig, Social Media Manager
December 6, 2024

“Pink goes well with green.” I am not talking about a flower or a fruit, only of course the smash box office hit, “Wicked.” The movie, released...

Tyler Barrus’ Amazon page, where anyone can purchase his many short stories in paperback copies.

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...

Senior Vinuthna Depala tosses the tennis ball high into the air, preparing to serve it.

Get the ball in, get the ball deep

On Thursday Sept. 19, the varsity girls tennis team took down Hampshire High School at a home match.
By Carrie Willig, Social Media Manager
September 22, 2024

As the blazing sun begins to set over a small, grassy hill, a neon green dot whizzes through the air. Back and forth it flies, forcibly causing the engaged...

Casey Popenfoose stands amongst his family and gives a passionate speech about his late father, Joel Popenfoose, a previous coach of HHS track and field.

Running for a legacy

On March 15, HHS boys track and field hosted the Coach Popenfoose ABC Invite to honor Joel Popenfoose and his legacy
By Carrie Willig
March 18, 2024

Swoosh. A flash of blue whizzes by, leaving the strands of your hair blowing away from your face. Was it a bird? A plane? Tap, tap, TAP, TAP, tap. No....

Members of varsity RDT mid-trick, wowing the crowd behind them with their dazzling moments and vibrant outfits.

Hip-hop to the top

On Jan. 20, Huntley attended the IHSA dance sectionals at Jacobs High School to determine which top six teams will make it to the IHSA State Championship.
By Carrie Willig
January 25, 2024

On Saturday, Jan. 20, Jacobs High School welcomed hundreds of dancers, family members, and friends alike to their main gym. The gold and brown school colors...

On stage stand the three florist shops - Countryside, Huntley Floral, and Renee’s of Ridgefield - and commentator Judie Altman, showcasing the latest arrangement.

Planting seeds of hope within Huntley

On Nov. 15, the Huntley Area Lions Club hosted its 10th annual Flower Show to celebrate the power of nature and the community that resides amongst it.
By Carrie Willig
November 17, 2023

On Wednesday, Nov. 15, the Huntley Area Lions Club hosted its 10th annual Flower Show in the HHS Performing Arts Center. The night was to celebrate the...

 With the new gender-neutral rule, administrators won’t just be handing out one crown and one tiara anymore.
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Royally new rules to the crown and court

As administrators put in place the new gender-neutral Homecoming Court rule, many students and staffers debate whether the change was necessary or not.
By Carrie Willig
October 8, 2023

The rainbow-colored lights are strobing across the vast dance  floor, filled with sparkling dresses of all colors at Prom. The DJ is blasting the top...

Catch Us in the Kitchen

Catch Us in the Kitchen

By Kathleen Nash and Carrie Willig
January 22, 2023