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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...

Working hard is important, but finding a good place to say “enough” is crucial.

Real talk

By Lia Klebanov December 21, 2022

As much as I hate to admit it, I have become a workaholic. For those who do not know, it is a disease that plagues us students who work 24/7 and there is no cure for the inevitable burn-out- at least that...

There are a lot of things that could have gone differently throughout my high school career, but looking back, I’m grateful for the path that I did take for the experiences I acquired are irreplaceable.

Off the Record: a reflection with my 14-year-old self

By Shreya Partha April 12, 2022

Would I be able to make friends? Would people like me? Why are there so many people here?  Entering the large gym as a timid 14 year old, I had prepared myself mentally for every scenario — a few...

California law requires new bell schedule with 8:30 a.m. start time

By Naomi Baron December 14, 2021

Governor Gavin Newsom signed Bill No. 328 in 2019 prohibiting high schools from starting classes before 8:30 a.m. and middle schools from beginning instruction before 8:00 a.m. The bill will come into...

EASY 'A' STIGMA: APES covers vital information for our future that all students should be educated on and respect.

APES: the most important science class to take in high school

By Naomi Baron June 20, 2021

I saw a TikTok that went viral in the beginning of this school year that made a joke about AP Environmental Science. The video poked fun at the class by saying APES students’ homework is to draw a polar...

New teachers, administrators join HHS staff

New teachers, administrators join HHS staff

By Lia Klebanov and Erin Loh November 16, 2020

Liz Angel From activities to athletics, to communication and technology and finally to AP exams and leadership, AP Secretary Lizbeth Angel is always juggling a wide variety of tasks.  Angel, a new...

Teen driving: in-depth

Teen driving: in-depth

By Jane Park June 15, 2020

Permit to License: A Simple Guideline for Teen Drivers Getting a driver's license has long been a rite of passage for teens. For many, driving is the first step toward independence. It is important...

HHS will be moving the final semester grading system from letter grades to a binary credit/no credit system, according to an email and a frequently asked questions document sent to students and parents on Saturday, April 11. Here are some highlights from that email.

HHS announces it will be moving to credit/no credit for remainder of semester

By Naomi Baron April 17, 2020

HHS, along with every school in the district will be moving the final semester grading system from letter grades to a binary credit/no credit system, according to an  email and a frequently asked questions...

Social media should not be an acceptable campaign platform for those running in a school election.

HHS ensures candidate qualifications trump popularity

By Naomi Baron April 17, 2020

Student council elections are meant to elect the most qualified candidate — not the most popular. But based on the way other schools nearby run their elections, they are clearly missing the point. HHS...

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