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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
Taryn Rainey

Taryn Rainey, Floating Editor

Taryn Rainey is a floating editor for The Voice, it is her third year on staff. In her free time, she plays travel softball for the Chicago Cheetahs and golfs. She likes to read, normally Percy Jackson, and to listen to music.

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Cord at graduation representing students' participation in clubs.

The purpose of the cord

Though some clubs may not receive cords, students should focus on the purpose of the club instead of receiving awards
By Taryn Rainey, Floating Editor
April 30, 2025

Students spend four years waiting for graduation. The time to walk across the stage adorned with the cap, gown, HHS stole, and the many cords or medals...

Cindy Fitzgerald getting her head shaved in the Marlowe Middle School gym.

The battle against cancer

On Feb. 28 and March 1, Huntley hosted the “Battle of the Bald” for St. Baldrick’s to help with childhood cancer research.
By Taryn Rainey, Floating Editor
March 4, 2025

There’s a faint buzzing through the Marlowe Middle School gymnasium as friends sit on the bleachers and laugh. Green sweatshirts and hoodies litter the...

The Weeknd’s album cover features him screaming as he is pushed up against the screen, almost alluding to the violence and death in his songs.

Hurry up, listen

The Weeknd releases his new album “Hurry Up Tomorrow” on Jan. 31 which deals with love, identity, and death.
By Taryn Rainey, Floating Editor
February 3, 2025

From “Can’t Feel My Face” in 2015 to “Blinding Lights” in 2019, The Weeknd has released hit after hit and amassed 119.8 million monthly listeners...

Valerie Hacker sharing the instructions for her Spanish I students’ review.

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...

The dashboard of AP Classroom where students can access practice tests for online practices to mimic the new test format.

APplying to the change

This year, 28 AP tests are moving to hybrid or online tests using Bluebook; however, this has a strong impact on how students and teachers are preparing for the tests
By Taryn Rainey
November 6, 2024

It is May.  Graduation is right around the corner, finals are looming over everyone, and Prom has made it almost impossible to focus. However, for...

Jenna Gaudio leads a group discussion about the American Revolution from her podium.

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...

Khan Academy’s digital platform and course for studying for the Digital SAT.

Incentivizing the future

Huntley introduces the incentive program for SAT studying in order to push students to raise their scores on the PSAT and SAT.
By Taryn Rainey
April 29, 2024

The SAT marks the start of the third quarter of school, and one of the most stressful parts of a junior’s year between AP and honors classes, sports,...

Fruin as Juliet’s mother in “Romeo and Juliet” kissing Juliet’s dead body in the high school’s production.

Directing center stage

Senior Kylee Fruin loves acting but even more so sharing her love through directing musicals and plays.
By Taryn Rainey
February 28, 2024

The theater is filled on opening night.  The excited audience quiets their conversations as the lights dim.  Then, the curtain rises.  But...

The posters for Percy Jackson captures his demigod powers and his newfound strength.

Meet seaweed brain

The new “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” show on Disney+ has attracted many new and old fans with its release.
By Taryn Rainey
December 26, 2023

“I didn’t want to be a half-blood.  Being a half-blood is dangerous. It’s scary. Most of the time, it gets you killed in painful nasty ways.” This...

The BlueBook application’s home screen where students can find practice tests or activities

SAT in front of a screen

The SAT is moving online along with more changes that will either be helpful or hurtful.
By Taryn Rainey
October 20, 2023

It is Thursday Oct. 12, and the Junior Class is squished into the upper circle and east wing to take the PSAT. But this year, something is different; everyone...

Santino Bedolla, top right, in uniform sitting with his euphonium and in uniform.

Marching in to the lead

As the new band leaders are chosen, sophomore Santino Bedolla takes on new opportunities to grow and lead as a Low Brass Section leader
By Taryn Rainey
April 18, 2023

Sophomore Santino Bedolla lifts his euphonium up to his mouth, as he finds his mark before his cue. Marching band is meticulous, but he has found a deep...

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Taryn Rainey