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The Epitaph

Homestead High School's student newspaper

The Epitaph

Homestead High School's student newspaper

The Epitaph

‘Light the Night’ unites campus

By Katelyn Pan November 4, 2017

Every year, HHS Cancer Society participates in “Light the Night,” an event by Leukemia and Lymphoma Society that raises funds for the organization. “[The event] is held at the Avaya Stadium,”...

Students unite against bullying

By Batool Al-Jabiry October 27, 2017

To celebrate National Bullying Prevention Month, students participated in the second annual Unity Day at HHS. Students and staff were encouraged to wear orange to school to spread the message of support,...

Students came from across the district to learn how to write better resumes

BAYCO Resume Building Workshop provides support

By Brandon Welty October 26, 2017

T he BAYCO (Bay Area Youth Career Opportunities) Resume Building Workshop took place on October 14 at FHS. Students from all five schools in the FUHSD district were invited to attend to learn...

HHS participates in Great California Shakeout

By Thomas Denome October 19, 2017

Following the daily bulletin on Thursday, HHS participated in the Great California Shakeout, a worldwide earthquake drill that occurs yearly on Oct. 19. Dean Steven Puccinelli came on the loudspeaker to...

STEM fair offers beneficial information to students

By Gianella Ordonez October 13, 2017

The Silicon Valley STEM College and Career Fair took place this past weekend on Sunday. Many students and parents attended to learn about various colleges, programs and careers in STEM. Colleges...

Low air quality forces students indoors

By Thomas Denome October 12, 2017

Smoke drifting over the San Francisco Bay from wildfires up in Napa and Sonoma counties caused a sharp drop in air quality around HHS on Wednesday. According to AIRNow, Air Quality Index (AQI) in the San...

HHS holds annual lockdown drill

By Thomas Denome October 10, 2017

HHS’ annual “run, hide, defend” drill was held during fifth period on Tuesday. The drill lasted from approximately 1:15 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. Dean Steven Puccinelli said the drill was generally successful...

Banned Book Week on Campus

Banned Book Week on Campus

By Tanner Leone September 29, 2017

The week of Sep. 24 is National Banned Book week according to the American Library Association. The objective of the week is to celebrate the reading of books which have been challenged both in the past,...

‘The Life of a Mustang’ will premiere on Friday, May 12, at 7 p.m. in the HHS Cafeteria. Image courtesy of Johnny Kobori

The Life of a Mustang, on screen

By Lily Hartenstein May 10, 2017

Every year, the IDC representatives from every school in the district must each give a presentation to the Board of Trustees about the activities and events from the school year, according to HHS IDC Representative...

Photo by Rachel Hildebrand. Curry with Nuestro’s signed shoes after practice today

Community, GS Warriors show support for Nuestro family

By Shauli Bar-On and Rachel Hildebrand May 10, 2017

Sophomore Kimberly Nuestro passed away over the weekend from a medical condition, according to an email from principal Greg Giglio. Nuestro was wearing her favorite player, Stephen Curry’s number...

Bikes can be suspended by the station so repairs can be made. Photo courtesy of Larry Dean.

Bike repair station donated to campus

By Rachel Hildebrand May 8, 2017

A joint effort between community organization Walk-Bike Cupertino, the Rotary Club and administration has cumilinated in the purchase of a bike repair station available to students and community members...

A half-eaten rotten banana is among one of the many old food items librarians have found

Food in the library a growing issue

By Lily Hartenstein May 2, 2017

The HHS library is a place for studying, printing, reading and hanging out out with friends. It is not a place for eating lunch or any other food, as one of the rules of entering the location is that food...

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