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Hitting Every Note

By Palak Patel
May 28, 2015
Sophomore Natalie Trzeciak sits, perched on the edge of her seat, her hands drumming an impossible rhythm. She can feel her hands getting clammy. She hates that. It makes the bow harder to hold and it makes her posture poorer.
Math Team travels to Champaign to win state title

Math Team travels to Champaign to win state title

By Palak Patel
May 4, 2015
The Math team makes memories while trying to win at state
Andrea Cruz on the left, Sukaina Sajanlal, a lcose friend of Cruz, on the right (Courtesy of Cruz).

A New Chapter

By Palak Patel
March 29, 2015
Once upon a time, sophomore Andrea Cruz wrote five pages in about four hours.
Sophomore Kassidy Mahoney on the right, at the Chicago Classic Karate Tournament in March, 2014.

Kicking Down the Impossible

By Palak Patel
February 18, 2015
She concentrated on her breath. In and out. The familiar mat moved beneath her feet. Or maybe her feet were moving. She could no longer tell.
Payton Kerley, Annaliese White, and Matthew Rodriguez perform a trio piece playing their clarinets (P. Patel).

Interview with a musician – Peyton Kerley, Annaliese White, Matt Rodriguez

By Palak Patel
February 3, 2015

Huntley Voice Staff writer Palak Patel interviews Payton Kerley, Annaliese White, and Matthew Rodriguez about their musical passion for playing the clarinet.

Senior Night ends with big win against Crystal Lake South

Senior Night ends with big win against Crystal Lake South

By Palak Patel
January 25, 2015
Senior Ricky Vigil takes a deep breath, his arms pumping forward and his eyes following his opponent’s every move. He came in with an aggressive mindset, ready to put years of practice into a single move. Darting on his feet, he looks for an opportunity to go in and take his opponent down. Vigil ignores the stinging pain that follows the curve of his spine and focuses on pinning and winning.
Taylor Velez  strikes a pose for her modeling agency.

Miss Beauty Queen: Taylor Velez

By Palak Patel
November 20, 2014
She walked on the stage of the National American Miss Pageant, her hopes held high and her head held even higher. She walked on, her heart fluttering with anticipation and her stomach twisting with a mix of dread and a strange sort of excitement.
Joshua performing on stage.

Outspoken

By Palak Patel
November 14, 2014
He could still hear the soft chatter of the audience, even though there was a thick red curtain between him and the rest of the world. He took a deep breath and screwed his eyes shut, once more reciting the lines he already had etched in his memory. He could feel his blood move under his skin. He could feel his heart beat. The curtains opened. The light basked him in its glow. The stage was his. And he spoke.
Interview with a Musician - Joey White

Interview with a Musician – Joey White

By Palak Patel
October 29, 2014

Staff writer Palak Patel interviews student Joey White about his passion for music and his talent of playing the piano. White also treats viewers with...

Interview with a musician: Lexie Ziolkowski

Interview with a musician: Lexie Ziolkowski

By Palak Patel
October 7, 2014

Staff writer Palak Patel interviews junior Lexie Ziolkowski about her passion for singing. Ziolkowski showcases her musical talent by singing "For...

Sophomore Hailey Hill.

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...

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