Homestead High School's student newspaper

The Epitaph

Homestead High School's student newspaper

The Epitaph

Homestead High School's student newspaper

The Epitaph

Despite injured athletes, the varsity boys water polo team has improved their scores and playing style, senior Alex Snook Manchon said.

Splashing into a new season

By Zeinab Rakhshandehroo, Brevin Reed, and Lindsey Steel October 29, 2022

Having to tread water for over half an hour while dodging aggressive opponents, water polo players must combine strength, endurance and speed in their intense games, junior, boys varsity water polo co-captain...

SUCCESSFUL BIKE RIDE: Despite a low turnout, members of the community came together to enjoy a relaxing bike ride after school.

Bicycling club holds staff and student bike ride

By Annabelle Yip October 27, 2022

At the end of the first ever bike week, a week intended to incentivize more students to bike to school, the bicycling club held a staff and student bike ride through the surrounding streets after school.  Bicycling...

To Will Hamburger (fourth from the left), cross country brings to mind soreness, self-motivation and strategy.

Heading into the new season full sprint

By Christine Kim and David Lin October 15, 2022

The start of the new school year marks the beginning of fall sports including cross country, where new freshmen are also able to join and participate. One freshman runner, Will Hamburger, has quickly paved...

Golf unites athletes and fosters improvement.

From newcomers to professionals

By Joss Broward, Nathan Gu, Brian Ling, and Lindsey Steel October 13, 2022

For those looking to try a new activity in high school, one sport gained the attention of several athletes: golf. While some sports require dedication from a young age, golf is welcoming toward newcomers...

CHANGING OF SEASONS: From freshman to senior year, Lucas Pickles said he has improved tremendously, developing strong relationships with his team and coach.

A full circle journey

By Karuna Chandran October 12, 2022

Sports are an integral part of many high schooler’s lives, with every season marking a new beginning. Senior, water polo captain Lucas Pickles has been a part of the team since his freshman year when...

Just Keep Treading

Just Keep Treading

By Annabelle Yip October 7, 2022

Colen said her favorite part of volleyball are the friendships and the fun she has with her team.

Serving for the team

By Seoyoung Hwang, Mackie Vu, Amber Birrell, and David Lin October 7, 2022

Ever since girls varsity volleyball captain, senior Audrey Colen, was in first grade, her life has revolved around the sport, devoting 14 to 20 hours total each week to playing highschool or club volleyball....

Gingembre (not pictured) said the powerful connection between teammates fosters a welcoming environment for playing.

Individual but united

Tennis is often seen as a no-contact sport with a small number of players on court, but the girls varsity tennis team understands the sport’s complexity, and the bond they share with the sport and each...

Playing water polo has been a valuable life experience that has helped her become part of a community, Vambenepe said.

Persevering through difficulties in the pool

By Keshav Kumar, Evelyn Wang, Faith Watters, and Veronica Zhao October 5, 2022

For many high school athletes, playing a sport involves more than practice and games. For girls varsity water polo player, senior Elise Vambenepe, it means a strong community and personal fulfillment.  Vambenepe...

The dance team starts off the year with two new members and a new coach.

Equestriettes return stronger with a new coach and dancers

By Seoyoung Hwang and Evelyn Wang October 2, 2022

For the upcoming season, the Equestriettes have acquired a new dance coach, Kelly Gilfillan, who has brought a sense of passion and community to the dance team.  Teaching the dance team has always...

Though in the name of equality, France’s bill promotes bigotry and prejudice in sports.

Neutrality or injustice?

By Zeinab Rakhshandehroo October 1, 2022

Sports are a global connection, an activity anyone can participate in. Ideally free from prejudice and discrimination, sports are meant to be open to all – no matter their race, gender, socioeconomic...

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