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...

Celebrating LatinX and Hispanic culture

After one year, the Spanish Honors Society continues to promote cultural awareness at different events.

By Irene Banerjee
February 9, 2023

When most students think of Spanish, they mainly think of the Spanish year-long language classes taught at HHS because many take them throughout their...

Hacker hacks the system of being a great teacher

After traveling to many countries, Hacker is able to help her Spanish students connect more to the culture

By Maggie Armstrong
November 8, 2021

As the sound of the first-period bell on a Monday morning jolts the students awake, they rub their eyes and take out their pencils, dreading the school...

Dual Language Program seeks enrollment for 2020-2021 school year

By Sarahi Barcenas
February 25, 2020

District 158 Dual Language Program is looking to enroll new applicants for the 2020-2021 year and further inform about the program to families who are...

Taking Spanish up a Step

By Courtney Thomas
April 1, 2015

he started as a substitute teacher at Huntley High School. Then she got hired as a teacher. She has taught spanish two and three for years now. But...

Electives showcase opportunities in a fair

By Megan Wilson
January 31, 2014

Inside the frigid west gym of Huntley High School, stood tables covered in flyers, posters, and in some cases, sparkling lights. Each table trying to draw in kids of all ages to come and see what they have to offer. The new opportunities are endless when the electives fair takes over.

Spanish club designs mural

By Rachel Brands
November 13, 2013

Spanish Club is one of the many new clubs starting after school, and held a meeting this Tuesday, Nov. 12. The club was created by co-presidents Holly Baldacci and Alexis Adams.