Homestead High School's student newspaper

The Epitaph
Homestead High School's student newspaper

The Epitaph
Homestead High School's student newspaper

The Epitaph
Nicole Kim

Nicole Kim, Editor-in-Chief

Nicole is currently a senior and is excited to serve as an Editor-in-Chief this school year. Having been on The Epitaph for three years, Nicole loves the collaborative environment and the opportunity to tell important stories. Outside of the paper, Nicole is a captain of the varsity water polo team and a member of FBLA. When not struggling to finish homework, Nicole loves to try new foods, go for a swim, read and spend time with friends.
All content by Nicole Kim
Cross country members socialize before a practice.

Running for friends and fun

By Annie Guo, Alicia Liste, and Nicole Kim
October 7, 2023
Students gather to watch cheer perform during welcome back week.

Senior walk-in moved to homecoming rally

By Saira Ahmed, Nicole Kim, and Rajiv Venkatesh
October 6, 2023
From enthusiastic performances and a beautiful venue to funny moments and fan reactions, “Bittersweet Daze” is a concert I will never forget.

Cavetown’s ‘Bittersweet Daze’ tour comes to Bay Area

By Saira Ahmed and Nicole Kim
July 25, 2023
Members of the HHS Bhangra team perform the exuberant dance style while wearing colorful traditional clothing. “I think this event is a way that we can show pride in our Indian culture,” Bhangra team member, junior Aaditya Raj said. “Its a way for all of us to come together and celebrate it. Showcasing all these teams and giving them a chance to perform is really something special.

Sapnay photo gallery

By Saira Ahmed, Nicole Kim, and Rajiv Venkatesh
May 23, 2023
Varsity baseball players cheer after winning their senior night game on May 10.

Two home fields: club versus school baseball

By Nicole Kim and Nicole Pimenta Innecco
May 22, 2023
Marvel released WandaVision and Loki in 2021 following the events of “Avengers: End Game”. These shows found popularity, but their connection to the greater Marvel Cinematic Universe is as of now unclear. (Photo from Comic Book)

Welcome to the new saga: a misdirected Marvel Cinematic Universe

By Nicole Kim
May 8, 2023
Students gather on April 26 to shop at a thrift store full of clothes donated by other students.

A week of green

By Nicole Kim and Mackie Vu
May 5, 2023
With complimentary food provided, members watch AYM’s presentation during a Friday lunch.

Shedding light and building community

By Nicole Kim and Mackie Vu
April 19, 2023
The differences among us club hosts their Santa smoothie social to raise awareness for different disabilities and form bonds within the school community.

Sharing differences together

By Nicole Kim and Mackie Vu
April 12, 2023
HHS placed first in Bay Section, with 75 students proceeding to the State Leadership conference.

[Photo] FBLA members advance to statewide competition

By Lindsey Steel
March 8, 2023
With a paintbrush in hand, participants paint the pot for the succulents they get to bring home and foster.

Building bridges between art, science

By Nicole Kim and Mackie Vu
February 7, 2023
Pride club officers serve students who look to purchase baked goods such as cookies and cinnamon rolls.

Community for a cause

By Nicole Kim
December 18, 2022
As drama club spends a lot of time preparing for the play, Varma said they are a close-knit group that she enjoys being around. “Drama club especially is a really amazing community to be a part of,” Varma said. “And once you become a part of it, everyone loves you.”

“Ghostlight” photo gallery

By Niyatee Jain, Nicole Kim, Brian Ling, Gabriela Salazar, and Annabelle Yip
November 19, 2022
NON-STOP NOISE: Renovations of buildings cause noise and obstacles to students and staff.

Construction continues at HHS, fueled by efforts to modernize campus

By Rajiv Venkatesh, Brian Ling, Oybek Kasimov, Nicole Kim, Seoyoung Hwang, Amber Birrell, and Christine Kim
August 28, 2022
FOOD DISTRIBUTION EFFORTS: PTSA parents, teachers, board members pack food food from the Nov. 10, 2021 food pantry.

Lack of PTSA student involvement is a missed opportunity

By Nicole Kim
May 30, 2022
Sophomore Gabby Fourkas shoots a free throw during a game against Palo Alto high school.

JV Girls Basketball Photo Gallery

By Nicole Kim, Lindsey Steel, and Erin Loh
March 17, 2022
LOVE FOR MUSIC: Wurts said he has enjoyed music his whole life, and his talent of having perfect pitch has contributed to that love.

Q&A with Marcus Wurts

By Nicole Kim
March 6, 2022
FEAR OR LOVE: Jon, played by Andrew Garfield, is forced to ask himself questions about life.

How ‘tick, tick… Boom!’-ed its way to be 2021’s best movie musical

By Nicole Kim
January 27, 2022
NO GOALS HERE: Katy Perry blocks a ball during a scrimmage against the JV boys team.

Soccer through a lifetime: Katy Perry

By Nicole Kim, Aiko Charon, and Zeinab Rakhshandehroo
December 12, 2021
TIME FLIES BY: Adele’s new album is a culmination of her life experiences as she grows older

‘30’: mature heartbreak, separation, delicate love

By Nicole Kim
November 30, 2021
Sophomore Elisa Floyd participated in Job Shadow Day.

Looking back on Job Shadow Day

By Nicole Kim
November 30, 2021
TWITTER ACCOUNT SUSPENDED: President Trump’s twitter account was permanently suspended on Jan. 8.

Social media censorship is legally correct, ethically questionable

By Nicole Kim
November 16, 2021
SATURDAY MORNING COLLECTION: members of the Homestead community drop off canned foods, peanut butter and other non-perishable food items.

PTSA, ASB organize food drive, distribution

By Nicole Kim
November 13, 2021
SENIORS LAST GAME: Varsity field hockey players smile after playing their last game at Homestead

Seniors say goodbye to field hockey with senior night sendoff

By Keshav Kumar, Nina Vasquez Cruz, and Nicole Kim
November 4, 2021

Behind the Scenes with Marching Band

By Nicole Kim and Seoyoung Hwang
October 25, 2021
DISC Graphic: Graphic used to represent DISC personality tests

The misleading problems with personality tests

By Nicole Kim and Harshitha Vijayakumar
October 1, 2021
JOURNALISM PRESS CONFERENCE: Superintendent Polly Bove answers questions about the future of advisories and how the district plans to educate students about social injustices.

Students, administration reflect on advisory

By Nicole Kim, Raymond Ranbhise, Christine Kim, Seoyoung Hwang, Dan Penalosa, Amber Birrell, and Joss Broward
September 17, 2021
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