The student news site of Homestead High School in Mequon, Wisconsin.

The Highlander Online
The student news site of Homestead High School in Mequon, Wisconsin.

The Highlander Online
The student news site of Homestead High School in Mequon, Wisconsin.

The Highlander Online
Abbi Passey

Abbi Passey, Staffer

Abbi Passey is a senior. She is extremely adventurous, bubbly, and always eager to help out. She is also absolutely addicted to words and food. Passey reports stories and takes photos of various events and people. If you have any interesting stories, or know of someone who does, email her- [email protected]!

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Cole De Stefanis and Gonzalo Morales, seniors,

Annual Fútbol vs. Football event fights back against cancer

Sasha Milbeck and Abbi Passey
May 20, 2017
Michael Gebhardt, junior, tries to steal the ball from his opponent at a previous game against Brookfield.

Boys lacrosse conquers West Bend

Abbi Passey, Staffer
May 5, 2017
Reflecting on Trump's first 100 days

Reflecting on Trump’s first 100 days

Abbi Passey, Staffer
April 28, 2017
Lindsey Schimpf, sophomore, attempts to gain possession of the ball.

Girls lacrosse comes out victorious in first game of the season

Abbi Passey, Staffer
April 5, 2017
Boys lacrosse beats Brookfield in first game of the season

Boys lacrosse beats Brookfield in first game of the season

Abbi Passey, Staffer
March 30, 2017
Henrichs poses next to the Michigan State logo while on a campus visit.

Henrichs takes his athletics and academics to the next level

Abbi Passey, Staffer
March 22, 2017
Cayer and Clark recognized as Presidential Scholar nominees.

Seniors recognized as Presidential Scholar nominees

Abbi Passey, Staffer
March 18, 2017
Sandlow poses with her new puppy, Ernie.

Sandlow scores a personal ‘World Series’ win

Abbi Passey, Staffer
March 15, 2017
While in Jamaica, Murphy plays with one of the young kids.

A future of service: Murphy pursues volunteer work

Abbi Passey, Staffer
February 22, 2017
Check poses with teammate and friend, Ally Wang, freshman.

Check finds passion through dance

Abbi Passey, Staffer
February 15, 2017
Kramer reflects on his time at camp

Kramer reflects on his time at camp

Abbi Passey, Staffer
February 1, 2017
Wilson competes for titles at a snowboarding event.

Freshman Friday: Sydney Wilson

Abbi Passey, Staffer
January 27, 2017
Gao and Khan pose with their awards after winning 2nd place overall.

Debate triumphs at state

Abbi Passey, Staffer
January 23, 2017
Horter poses with his friend.

Freshman Friday: John Horter

Abbi Passey, Staffer
January 20, 2017
Mikhailenko poses for a picture after winning the singles Sweet Sixteen Championship.

Mikhailenko plays her heart out

Abbi Passey, Staffer
January 18, 2017
Gouverneur poses for a picture of him in Chicago.

Gouverner enjoys his time at Homestead

Abbi Passey, Staffer
January 11, 2017
Panella stands next to Whitewater's baseball stadium sign.

Committing to play in college

Abbi Passey, Staffer
January 4, 2017
Garcia poses with his sister.

Adapting to a new place

Abbi Passey, Staffer
December 28, 2016
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Mr. Subach

Abbi Passey, Staffer
December 19, 2016
Boyer smiles for a picture with her friends from Younglife.

‘A party with a purpose:’ Boyer shares memories earned through Younglife

Abbi Passey, Staffer
December 14, 2016
Meer does a solo at half-time at a basketball game.

Meer dances her way through high school

Abbi Passey, Staffer
November 28, 2016
Charlie Bowen, freshman, smiles for a picture.

Freshman Friday: Charlie Bowen

Abbi Passey, Staffer
November 18, 2016
Highlanders prepare to take on Monona Grove. Monona ended up winning with a final score of 35-6.

Football season ends after loss to Monona Grove

Abbi Passey, Staffer
November 12, 2016
The girls varsity tennis team hug after winning state. The girls were undefeated throughout their entire season. "I couldn't have been more happy to have won state with my teammates," Helen Watkins, junior, said.

Girls varsity tennis team wins state championship

Abbi Passey, Staffer
October 23, 2016
Season 13 of Grey's Anatomy returns with a bang. Staffers will dissect the season and analyze the show during the coming season.

Dissecting Grey’s Anatomy: “Both Sides Now”

Abbi Passey, Staffer
October 21, 2016
Season 13 of Grey's Anatomy returns with a bang. Staffers will dissect the season and analyze the show during the coming season.

Dissecting Grey’s Anatomy: “I Ain’t no Miracle Worker”

Abbi Passey, Staffer
October 8, 2016

Football BlackOut from Sasha Milbeck on Vimeo.

Varsity football defeats Nicolet

Abbi Passey, Staffer
October 1, 2016

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Dissecting Grey’s Anatomy: Reviewing the second episode

Abbi Passey, Staffer
September 30, 2016
Alyssa Boyer, junior, and Bridget Brown, freshman, embrace after winning a point. The duo played two doubles in conference. "I love the competition and I love the rush each point gives," Boyer said.

Girls varsity tennis team wins conference tournament

Abbi Passey, Staffer
September 29, 2016

Through our Eyes

Abbi Passey and Caitlin Geurts
September 21, 2016
The girls varsity tennis team smiles after a victory. So far, the tennis team has been undefeated and is ranked first in the state. "I'm looking forward to playing some great matches with my partner and hopefully going undefeated [this weekend,]" Bridget Brown, freshman, said.

Girls varsity tennis team beats conference rival

Abbi Passey, Staffer
September 9, 2016
Anthony Kennin, senior goalie, helped the Highlanders to a 13-6 finish on the season and won the Player of the Year award from the Wisconsin Lacrosse Federation.

[Photo] Kennin named Wisconsin Lacrosse Federation Player of the Year

Erin Connolly, Web Editor
June 7, 2016
Loving her job

Loving her job

Abbi Passey, Humans of Homestead; Photographer
May 10, 2016
Once-in-a-lifetime experiences

Once-in-a-lifetime experiences

Abbi Passey, Humans of Homestead; Photographer
May 4, 2016
Jumping over hurdles

Jumping over hurdles

Abbi Passey, Humans of Homestead; Photographer
April 28, 2016
Dancing her heart away

Dancing her heart away

Abbi Passey, Humans of Homestead; Photographer
April 20, 2016
Honored to share skills in Hawaii

Honored to share skills in Hawaii

Abbi Passey, Humans of Homestead; Photographer
April 18, 2016
Loving lacrosse

Loving lacrosse

Abbi Passey, Humans of Homestead; Photographer
April 13, 2016
Sharing music in Spain (part 2)

Sharing music in Spain (part 2)

Abbi Passey, Humans of Homestead; Photographer
April 8, 2016
Sharing music in Spain

Sharing music in Spain

Abbi Passey, Humans of Homestead; Photographer
April 6, 2016
Homestead was named an AVID Site of Distinction for the 2016-2017 school year.

[Photo] Homestead named AVID Site of Distinction

Anna Kreynin, Web Editor
April 5, 2016
Traveling and teaching

Traveling and teaching

Abbi Passey, Humans of Homestead; Photographer
April 4, 2016
Live to run

Live to run

Abbi Passey, Humans of Homestead; Photographer
March 24, 2016
Influenced by Art Janov

Influenced by Art Janov

Abbi Passey, Humans of Homestead; Photographer
March 22, 2016
Things left in England

Things left in England

Abbi Passey, Humans of Homestead, Photographer
March 16, 2016
Starting young

Starting young

Abbi Passey, Humans of Homestead; Photographer
March 15, 2016
Traveling the world

Traveling the world

Abbi Passey, Humans of Homestead; Photographer
March 14, 2016
Concussed

Concussed

Abbi Passey, Humans of Homestead; Photographer
March 11, 2016
Laughin' in Cancer's Face

Laughin’ in Cancer’s Face

Abbi Passey, Humans of Homestead; Photographer
March 7, 2016
Riding and spiking

Riding and spiking

Abbi Passey, Humans of Homestead; Photographer
March 3, 2016
Shoulder-checked

Shoulder-checked

Abbi Passey, Humans of Homestead; Photographer
March 2, 2016
Snowmobiling since sixth grade

Snowmobiling since sixth grade

Abbi Passey, Humans of Homestead; Photographer
March 1, 2016
South African Roots

South African Roots

Abbi Passey, Humans of Homestead; Photographer
February 25, 2016
Young and talented

Young and talented

Abbi Passey, Humans of Homestead; Photographer
February 24, 2016
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[Photo] Risky but rewarding: The intensity of high school sports continues to rise

Chelsea Rowe, Intro Reporter
February 24, 2016
In the near future

In the near future

Abbi Passey, Humans of Homestead; Photographer
February 22, 2016
Most embarrassing moments

Most embarrassing moments

Abbi Passey, Humans of Homestead; Photographer
February 17, 2016
Paying it forward

Paying it forward

Abbi Passey, Humans of Homestead; Photographer
February 16, 2016
Taking opportunities

Taking opportunities

Abbi Passey, Humans of Homestead; Photographer
February 15, 2016
Swimming & learning

Swimming & learning

Abbi Passey, Humans of Homestead; Photographer
February 9, 2016
On fire!

On fire!

Abbi Passey, Humans of Homestead; Photographer
February 8, 2016
Keeping up with the Oates siblings

Keeping up with the Oates siblings

Abbi Passey, Humans of Homestead; Photographer
February 5, 2016
Beauty time!

Beauty time!

Abbi Passey, Humans of Homestead; Photographer
February 4, 2016
Bruner free safety, and the rest of the Highlander defense comes off the field after stopping their opponents.

[Photo] Best friends to continue football careers together

Gaby Geiger, Sports Team Editor
February 3, 2016
Inspire(d).

Inspire(d).

Abbi Passey, Humans of Homestead; Photographer
February 1, 2016
Roses-- Not Always a Girl's Best Friend

Roses– Not Always a Girl’s Best Friend

Abbi Passey, Humans of Homestead; Photographer
January 28, 2016
Feeling Glad to Be Home

Feeling Glad to Be Home

Abbi Passey, Humans of Homestead; Photographer
January 27, 2016
Dynamic Duo

Dynamic Duo

Abbi Passey, Humans of Homestead; Photographer
January 25, 2016
Gym class: the land of Godfrey

Gym class: the land of Godfrey

Abbi Passey, Humans of Homestead; Photographer
January 21, 2016
Dancing it off

Dancing it off

Abbi Passey, Humans of Homestead; Photographer
January 20, 2016
If His House Were Burning Down...

If His House Were Burning Down…

Abbi Passey, Humans of Homestead; Photographer
January 19, 2016
Question and answer with Homestead's cutest couple

Question and answer with Homestead’s cutest couple

Abbi Passey, Humans of Homestead; Photographer
January 15, 2016
Her Roots

Her Roots

Abbi Passey, Humans of Homestead; Photographer
January 14, 2016
Music Moves Her to Tears

Music Moves Her to Tears

Abbi Passey, Humans of Homestead; Photographer
January 13, 2016
Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity

Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity

Abbi Passey, Humans of Homestead; Photographer
January 12, 2016
Exploring Europe

Exploring Europe

Abbi Passey, Humans of Homestead; Photographer
January 8, 2016
Classic Comedy

Classic Comedy

Abbi Passey, Humans of Homestead; Photographer
January 6, 2016
Happiness marks the spot in Mexico

Happiness marks the spot in Mexico

Abbi Passey
January 5, 2016
Closing Her Gap.

Closing Her Gap.

Abbi Passey, Humans of Homestead; Photographer
January 4, 2016
Josh Mueller and the rest of the offense line run out onto the field in a matchup against the Milwaukee Lutheran Red Knights.

[Photo] Mueller decides on Iowa State

Gaby Geiger, Sports Team Editor
December 22, 2015
From Peer to Patriot

From Peer to Patriot

Abbi Passey, Humans of Homestead; Photographer
December 21, 2015
Thanks to that Silly, Stupid Horse...

Thanks to that Silly, Stupid Horse…

Abbi Passey, Humans of Homestead; Photographer
December 16, 2015
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