Challenges

Everyone has a story. Everyone has a challenge. Take a step back and look around. Did you know that the girl next to you in study hall had to put her dog down last night? Did you know that the boy sitting in front of you in AP Calculus juggles a job, a sport, and a rigorous schedule? Challenges come in different shapes and sizes, but everyone has felt them at some point or another. What are your challenges? What have you overcome? Tweet your challenge with the tag #WhatIsYourHHSChallenge?

Charlotte Doering, sophomore, begins her second year at Homestead. Doering chose to attend HHS, unlike her older sisters, who attend DSHA. “It’s challenging having different schedules than my sisters,” Doering explained.

Sean Reynolds, senior, helps lead the student section at Homestead football games. Reynolds has been an active football fan throughout his four years at Homestead. “The most challenging part of leading the student section is trying to get everyone to listen and do the cheers,” Reynolds shared.

Nick Ziebell, senior, rides a bike around the Highlander Walkway during his study hall. Ziebell started football in August and is now working hard to balance his job, sport, schoolwork and college application. “The most challenging part of varsity football is the amount of time you have to put into it,” Nick shared.

Bryce Counsellor, senior, starts his fourth and final year at Homestead. Looking back, Counsellor fully dove into life at Homestead by starting his freshman year on the football team. Contemplating his future, Counsellor said, “It is challenging trying to figure out what I have to do with my life.”

Mr. James Davies, Oceanography teacher, points at his native country on the globe. Davies recently moved to the United States from Wales to be with his wife. According to Davies, “Driving on the other side of the road” has been the most challenging part of moving.

Alyssa Boyer, freshman, begins her high school journey by studying hard. Boyer started school on Tuesday and immediately noticed differences between Homestead and Steffen, the middle school she previously attended. “[Homestead] is a lot bigger and there are a lot more people. The longer classes make it difficult to keep attention,” Boyer explained.

Kayla Wilson, sophomore, thinks towards graduation. Wilson spent freshman year looking forward to her future years at Homestead. “The most challenging is knowing that I have three more years here,” Wilson said.

Mr. Chris Fox, Homestead teacher and swim coach, sports his favorite teams’ shirt. Fox led the junior varsity team to multiple conference wins. “The most challenging part of coaching girls is their emotions and feelings,” Fox said.

Mrs. Kaitlin Nelson, math teacher, poses in front of her Algebra lesson. Nelson married about a year ago. “The fact that [the name changing process] is still not even done and the process of telling everybody are the biggest challenges,” Nelson laughed.

Mr. Mitchell Hahn, math teacher, rests in his new desk chair looking forward to his first teaching position at Homestead. Hahn previously bought classroom materials to make a good first impression. “For me, I would think the hardest part was coming and not knowing anyone. However, it has been extremely welcoming,” Hahn explained.