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The Epitaph

Homestead High School's student newspaper

The Epitaph

Homestead High School's student newspaper

The Epitaph

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...

Establishing a tight community and strengthening the team’s mindset is the main goal of the cheer season, Rose said.

New cheer coach steers team back on track

By Isabela Guilardi, Jason Lai, Kevin Miao, and Veronica Zhao August 28, 2024

After three months without a head cheer coach, 2016 HHS alumni Laura Rose stepped into the role on July 18, following the resignation of the previous coach, Rose said. Due to a lack of applications for...

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...

Senior Katie Liu poses with senior Romi Sokol before cheering for the Homecoming football game.

Saying farewell to sports

By Anushruti Nagarajan June 2, 2024

Whether it be due to time pressure, mental health or other commitments, seniors often find it difficult to continue their high school sports, former cheer team flyer, senior Katie Liu said. She quit the...

Varsity girls softball coach Chris Caires (right) said he has helped assistant coach Bryan Devert (left) adjust to high school softball coaching.

New JV softball coach takes the bat

By Maya Dutt June 2, 2024

After half a season without a JV coach, varsity girls softball coach Chris Caires asked for help coaching the girls softball team, leading to Bryan Devert joining the team as assistant coach for JV girls...

Aside from aiming to win, new badminton coach Jack Ip (right) said he hopes to instill a love for the sport in players.

Fresh coach sets fresh record

By Annie Guo, Evelyn Wang, and Jonathan Xue April 29, 2024

Birdies whistle and the swings of rackets fill the gym as new badminton coach Jack Ip takes up the mantle of responsibility. Ip said he became the team’s coach because he already knew many of the varsity...

Upperclassmen take leadership during games to lead the team to success, middle blocker Jack Rohloff said.

Upperclassmen step into predecessors’ shoes

By Ella Chan, Kevin Miao, and Annabelle Yip April 19, 2024

Last year’s seniors made up most of the previous varsity team, bringing unmatchable spirit and energy, middle blocker Jack Rohloff said. But after they left, it became up to the current varsity team...

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...

First baseman and pitcher Avinash Lohitsa said working on the mental side of the game and communication has helped the team improve.

Varsity baseball off to a hot start

By Andrew Fekete and Aviv Matas April 12, 2024

Varsity baseball has improved significantly since last year, outfielder and pitcher Logan Christianson said. This is largely a result of stronger team chemistry and a larger emphasis on team bonding, he...

Badminton captain Jenny Lyu said one of her goals is to make it to the upper leagues, which helps her stay motivated.

Athlete of the Month: Jenny Lyu

By Andrew Fekete April 5, 2024

While playing singles on the badminton court can be nerve-wracking, junior Jenny Lyu said it is her nerves that motivate her to pull through. Just like the tension motivates her, Lyu encourages her teammates...

 Freshman Owen Chau said he believes the absence of a JV team is fair due to the skill required to play golf.

Varsity or bust

By Ella Chan, Jonathan Xue, and Annabelle Yip March 5, 2024

Boys golf, unlike other sports, only has a varsity team. Given the increasing interest in joining the golf team, many less experienced golf players were cut from the roster of 12, senior Wyatt Hook said. The...

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