Homestead High School's student newspaper

The Epitaph
Homestead High School's student newspaper

The Epitaph
Homestead High School's student newspaper

The Epitaph
Rajiv Venkatesh

Rajiv Venkatesh, Junior Arts and Culture Editor & Copy Editor

Rajiv is a junior who is the Junior Arts & Culture editor for the Epitaph. In his second year on the Epitaph staff, he is looking forward to telling the stories of the Homestead community. Rajiv enjoys reading, running, and hanging out with friends in his spare time. He loves to learn new things and to explore new places.
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Senior, co-software lead Justin Hwang said the team’s 9-1 record in qualifying rounds gave them the right to choose the other teams in their alliances, groups of three teams that compete together. HHS’ position as alliance leader makes its historic victory even more impressive, Hwang said.

Robotics brings home the win

December 13, 2022
Students present their programming projects to the rest of the club. Flappy Fish is one of the projects. It is a remake of the classic Flappy Bird game.

Programming club projects build engagement, necessary teamwork skills

November 21, 2022
Just as in Agrawal’s first year on the team, her final game stretches on for hours until it reaches the fifth and final set. As the set begins, both teams vie for the chance to win this shorter, 15-point set and take the game home.

Photo gallery: Varsity girls volleyball’s final game ends in narrow loss to Lynbrook

November 20, 2022
OVER THE HILL: Agrawal said shared difficulties help bring the team together, such as in the game against the formidable St. Francis team, where the team worked together to give their opponents a tough fight.

You’re (not) on your own, kid

November 20, 2022

Diwali with the Epitaph

October 30, 2022
CHANGING OF SEASONS: From freshman to senior year, Lucas Pickles said he has improved tremendously, developing strong relationships with his team and coach.

[Photo] A full circle journey

October 12, 2022
BEST FOOT FORWARD: Lu said the team is off to a good start, completing a base for the robot, as well as holding workshops and an open house event.

Rejuvenating the robotics team

October 7, 2022
WELL-LOVED CLASSICS: Platt includes a variety of covers in the show, including classic songs such as Fleetwood Mac’s “Go Your Own Way.”

Ben Platt’s ‘Reverie’ tour is live music at its finest

September 14, 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

August 28, 2022
LOW-STRESS CONFERENCE: Sophomore Pranav Gunhal said South Bay MUN was a great way for officers to experience chairing committees, and for delegates to wrap up the year with a fun, relaxing conference.

Model UN caps off year with conference

May 19, 2022
Boys Junior Varsity Tennis Goals

Boys Junior Varsity Tennis’ Goals

April 7, 2022
Junior Hetal Kurani said being an officer has taught her how to be an effective mentor.

Finding a voice

April 5, 2022
Senior Gefei Ma prepares for his final match of the season and his high school career.

The guts and bones of wrestling

March 21, 2022

Sustainable steps can help save the environment

March 9, 2022
HHS’ Science Bowl team has been on a journey to improve together and now they are passing down their knowledge to others.

The cycle of knowledge

January 31, 2022
Clubs on the horizon

Clubs on the horizon

December 14, 2021
HOURS OF PRACTICE: Lin said that the team practices on Monday and Thursday for three hours and on Saturday for eight hours.

Is it a sport?

December 1, 2021
FUHSD has implemented a variety of procedures for the grade conversion process.

FUHSD adapts learning recovery options for students

October 1, 2021
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