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The Epitaph

Homestead High School's student newspaper

The Epitaph

Homestead High School's student newspaper

The Epitaph

Fekete (right) said he hopes the staff’s hard work does not go unnoticed. 
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Gratitude beyond the field

By Isabela Guilardi and Elena Shim November 8, 2025

This year, coach Shawn Hook is bringing a new tradition to the football program. By creating a time where players can express their gratitude for teachers and staff, Hook said he wanted to push his players...

JV field hockey supports players new to the sport and helps improve their skills over the season, Keith said.

JV field hockey scores big with large roster

By Elina Li, Saachi Nangare, and Alan Zhang October 29, 2025

Each year, participation in JV field hockey has continued to increase, this season’s team being the largest in coach Sydney Keith’s four years of coaching, she said. “A lot of our girls are...

Sealy provides snacks for his runners to refuel after workouts.

Athletes win big with healthy lifestyles

By Krist Ferreria and Julia Song October 28, 2025

For student athletes, it is especially important to balance their nutrition in addition to their academic and athletic needs, varsity water polo player, junior Trace Lucero said. Maintaining a good diet...

Lucero lobs the ball over Gunn's defensive line, scoring a goal.

Game Review: Varsity boys water polo suffers narrow defeat of 11-13 against Gunn Titans

By Sanjeet Jayaseelan October 28, 2025

Despite putting up a tough fight, varsity boys water polo lost a close game to the Gunn High School Titans, with a final score of 11-13 last Tuesday. After a strong yield on the ball and a quick...

Carson said he encourages his younger brother, Kyle, to be a strong leader on the JV football team.

Sibling quarterbacks support each other on the field

By Sachin Chandran, Adam Orrin, Luna Zoë Pitl, and Advay Ranade October 19, 2025

Taking on a team sport can often create a familial bond between teammates. However, brothers senior Carson Chang and sophomore Kyle Chang take this one step further, leading the varsity and JV football...

Tedesco is always on time, has a positive attitude and leads by example, Fleming said.

Junior Olympian captains girls water polo team

By Isabela Guilardi, Ethan Tan, and Kaylin Yi October 16, 2025

For the fourth time in her high school career, varsity girls water polo team captain, senior Sofia Tedesco has qualified for the water polo Junior Olympics. At the tournament, Tedesco will play against...

Pablo said players must feel comfortable with each other to develop stronger skills.

New JV girls volleyball coach takes the court

By Alexander Cao, Elena Shim, and Catherine Yang October 10, 2025

After the departure of previous coach Allison Inanoria, Roland Pablo took the position of JV girls volleyball head coach in August, Pablo said. “I thought it would be a good opportunity for me...

As team captain, Tang helps new players work on their form.

Girls golf navigates larger team size

By Jason Lai, Kanmani Raguraman, and Julia Song September 30, 2025

The varsity girls golf team has doubled in size compared to last year, increasing from seven to 14 players, head coach Don Gibbs said. This increase has boosted team morale and sense of community, Gibbs...

Sonn gaining the first few yards of the game.

Game Review: Inaugural flag football game ends 18-26

By Sanjeet Jayaseelan September 7, 2025

Despite putting up a tough fight, girls flag football lost their inaugural game 18-26 against the Gunderson High School Grizzlies on Sept. 3. Win or lose, the players put their best effort into the game,...

Sonn gaining the first few yards of the game.

Girls flag football debuts as fall school sport

By Maya Dutt, Jason Lai, Kanmani Raguraman, and Catherine Yang September 2, 2025

HHS is the fourth FUHSD school to add flag football after it became a state-sanctioned sport in 2023, Nurnberg said. The sport could not be added last year because field renovations placed significant...

Despite setbacks, the team has pushed through and is looking forward to a better season next year, Bonvechio said.

A swing and a hit toward the future

By Sachin Chandran, Adam Orrin, and Malar Raguraman May 28, 2025

After a hard-fought spring season, the varsity boys golf team finished with no players qualifying for CCS, coach Kyle Bonvechio said. “We fell short of our goal,” Bonvechio said. “[However,]...

Huang said that while he plays individually at both school and external tournaments, the support of his school teammates creates a more exciting atmosphere.

Two sides to tennis

By Brian Ling, Ethan Xue, and Jonathan Xue May 26, 2025

In addition to playing tennis for the school team, many players also decide to test their skills in broader local and national tournaments, varsity singles player, sophomore Aaron Huang said. Although...

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