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Homestead High School's student newspaper

The Epitaph

Homestead High School's student newspaper

The Epitaph

Homestead High School's student newspaper

The Epitaph

CASC meetings focus on developing students’ leadership skills, Park said. (Photo courtesy of Evangeline Park)

CASC Education Policy club aims to change legislation

By Annika Abraham June 1, 2025

Although students may not realize it, they have the power to influence future educational policy, junior Evangeline Park, California Association of Student Councils education policy club president, said....

Students listen intently as Cuan presents a Bible passage.

Footprints club impacts lives through religion

By Annika Abraham May 31, 2025

When entering a Footprints club meeting, students can find themselves immersed in Bible passages, friendly chatter and the gentle strums of a guitar. The club, centered around sharing Christianity,...

After reflecting on his relationship with his mother, Fischer said he designed a series of linoleum stamps titled “Nozomi.”

A step up in the world of art

By Selina Wang May 27, 2025

Art has been a part of Robin Fischer’s life for as long as he can remember, Fischer, a senior, said. Over years of experimentation, with different mediums and styles, Fischer said his love for the subject...

The NAHS had done several events similar to French Cafe Night last year for painting, but on a much smaller scale, Chang said.

Students serve up coffee, croissants at French Cafe Night

By Ella Chan and Helen Tam February 9, 2025

On Jan. 31, the cafeteria was filled with the smell of baked goods, jazzy tunes and the buzzing chatter of students at French Cafe Night. In collaboration, the French National Honor Society, National Music...

Liu (right) said being a part of science olympiad taught her important lessons about her work ethic. (Photo courtesy of Lucia Liu)

Science olympiad triggers members’ personal development

By Alan Zhang December 18, 2024

In science olympiad, sophomore Naveen Badrinath said the main goal is to win competitions through scoring well on tests. The club’s competitive nature drives members to develop skills and habits beyond...

The team developed a new climbing mechanism for their robot which debuted at Chezy Championships, Freitag said. (Photo courtesy of Julia Geofferey)

Robotics team’s talent shines bright

By Maya Dutt, Alicia Liste, and Catherine Yang November 3, 2024

After a rough start at 41st place out of 43, robotics Team 670 finished first in the highly competitive Chezy Championships held at Bellarmine College Preparatory from Sept. 27-29, business lead, sophomore...

Class of 2028 first entered HHS during HOP, which allowed them to tour the campus.

New students HOP into the new year

By Isabela Guilardi October 27, 2024

Entering high school is a new experience for all new students, freshman Ankineh Kevorkian said. Sometimes the transition can be hard, Kevorkian said, but with help from other students, incoming freshmen...

Lee said that as a new officer, she hopes to involve everyone in FBLA and have a fun year.

FBLA officers learn to take leadership

By Ella Chan and Helen Tam October 17, 2024

Excited to begin a new chapter, the latest FBLA officers are eager for a great start to the school year, vice president of written competitions, sophomore Dorie Lee said. In her new role, Lee said she...

Chau said she gains inspiration from pictures while listening to music.

Art helps paint new perspectives

By Selina Wang October 10, 2024

Art is present everywhere in different forms, art club president, senior Kevin Chang said. As for the traditional type of drawing, it is often a relaxing hobby and greater purpose can be found in it, Chang...

From the Cold War to COVID-19: a journey through HHS history

From the Cold War to COVID-19: a journey through HHS history

By Maya Dutt, Annie Guo, and Olivia Levesque Ouellette October 7, 2024

This year, HHS has started its 64th year of serving the community, superintendent Graham Clark said. Although HHS was founded under the military economy of the Cold War, the school has adapted to serve...

PTSA informs parents about their services at Back to School Night.

PTSA works hard, creates opportunities for students, parents

By Jason Lai October 6, 2024

Over the summer, PTSA planned many events and organized programs for the school year, PTSA president Manuela Silveira said. In the summer mailer packet PTSA sent out, information detailing their initiatives...

The Rose Parade will act as a shaping experience for new members and seniors alike, drum major, senior Linda Chang said.

Preparations blossom for band director’s final parade

After their last performance in 2018, Homestead marching band will perform at the highly prestigious Rose Parade again this year, drum major, senior Linda Chang said. The parade, which takes place on Jan....

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