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The Epitaph

Homestead High School's student newspaper

The Epitaph

Homestead High School's student newspaper

The Epitaph

School used to feel like a place of growth, but now, it feels like a rundown factory that pumps test-taking students out of it.

Stressful tests are not preparatory, necessary

By Mackie Vu December 18, 2024

In elementary school, I remember running to school in the cold, foggy mornings from my family’s car, eagerly awaiting the concepts and conversations I would make that following day. However, since then,...

Students learn about the marketing process through the Maker’s Fair.

Principles of business hosts Maker’s Fair

By Olivia Levesque Ouellette, Mackie Vu, and Kaylin Yi December 17, 2024

Twenty-eight groups of students from principles of business sold handcrafted or personalized merchandise at the annual Maker’s Fair, which took place on Dec. 6 in the quad, business teacher Graeme Logie...

Grossman said that the induction helped him relive his days in high school. (Photo courtesy of Chris Grossman, photo by Catherine Yang)

Athletic director inducted into hall of fame

By Aashka Nagarkar, Mackie Vu, and Catherine Yang November 20, 2024

Athletic director Chris Grossman was inducted into Monte Vista High School’s Hall of Fame along with the rest of the 1998 championship baseball team on Sept. 29. Grossman played on the baseball team...

The construction of the football field forced the team to move to the baseball field, Sealy said.

Runners return to field

By Aashka Nagarkar, Malar Raguraman, Mackie Vu, and Selina Wang November 12, 2024

After two months of construction, the stadium reopened for sports who normally practice there, including cross country, head coach Kenrick Sealy said. This year is the second time the field has...

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....

As part of the task force, English teacher James Aguirre said he hopes his role will make high school safer and more welcoming for LGBTQ+ students.

LGBTQ+ force prompts policy

By Malar Raguraman, Mackie Vu, and Jonathan Xue August 19, 2024

To address the needs of LGBTQ+ students across California, English teacher James Aguirre was selected to be a part of the new LGBTQ+ Statewide Advisory Task Force on July 26, Aguirre said. The task force,...

Caires said the girls have a close bond which helps them get through the season.

Varsity softball hits a line drive to CCS

By Maya Dutt, Malar Raguraman, and Mackie Vu June 2, 2024

After a season of struggles, girls varsity softball overcame several obstacles and qualified for CCS championships, varsity coach Chris Caires said. The team’s strength and determination through hardship...

Junior Elizabeth Thornburg said she enjoys working on the final project for American studies, especially with teammates she chose.

A gradebook grand finale

By Elena Shim and Mackie Vu May 27, 2024

Many classes on campus are ending the year with final projects instead of exams, including American studies, contemporary literature and AP computer science.   American studies: Dive American...

Gymnast Luna Cheng (right) assists gymnast Katy Pan (left) with flexibility. Cheng said club gymnastics routines and practices tend to be more strict than school gymnastics.

Balancing two worlds of club and school gymnastics

By Sanah Arya, Mackie Vu, and Evelyn Wang April 19, 2024

With several of the school’s gymnastic team members participating in both club and HHS gymnastics simultaneously, they have had to learn how to adjust to the differences between the two, sophomore Luna...

The current volleyball team prepares to block the hit from the alumni team. 2007 graduate, alumnus Ryan Dedrick and varsity captain Scott Moore both said playing against each other is rewarding skill-wise.

Boys volleyball alumni play against current players

By Mackie Vu, Catherine Yang, and Veronica Zhao March 4, 2024

Alumni are an integral part of the school community, providing a network of support and experience, varsity boys volleyball head coach Danny Chan said. The annual alumni game — which took place on Feb....

K-pop group TWS’ music romanticizes the high school life I wish I could have, emanating the feeling of running through the halls of their schools and laughing with one another. (Photo from Pledis Entertainment)

New K-pop group gives industry a breath of fresh air

By Mackie Vu February 7, 2024

At the beginning of 2024, I found friends and family carrying out their New Year resolutions — whether they involved going to the gym or spending more time alone. However, I spent the new year anxiously...

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