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
Abigail Maxey

Abigail Maxey, Co-Editor-in-Chief

Abigail has been in publications for two years and is currently a senior. In her free time, she enjoys creative writing, playing guitar, and spending time with family and friends. She is super excited to continue pursuing journalism this year and to expand on her skills in design and photography.

All content by Abigail Maxey
Jake Yasonik, Class of '20, presents his award-winning science project.

The aroma of success

Abigail Maxey, Co-editor-in-chief
February 24, 2023

Much Ado About Nothing: 2023 Field Trip

Abigail Maxey and Lutece Wasko
January 27, 2023
Annamarie Strehlow, Class of ‘09, embarks on the final leg of the triathlon World Championships in Kona.

Defeating the iron giant

Abigail Maxey, Co-editor-in-chief
October 25, 2022
New staff at Homestead share their initial impressions of the school and what they look forward to this year.

[Video] School welcomes several new staff members

Abigail Maxey, Co-Editor-in-Chief
September 20, 2022
While writing her story, Santoleri also designed the cover of The Fields We Fled To.

First drafts to finishing touches

Abigail Maxey, Staffer
May 9, 2022
Members of the ensemble practice their choreography in the Black Box.

Theater prepares for spring play

Abigail Maxey, Staffer
April 25, 2022
Difficulties arise for educators during the pandemic and leave an impact on the future of education.

The Great Resignation: Pandemic leaves mark on education

Abigail Maxey, Staffer
April 20, 2022
Students gather for a photo after their workout at CycleBar.

Cycling into prom season

Abigail Maxey, Staffer
April 11, 2022
Staff members at Homestead reveal interesting facts about themselves among untrue statements.

Get fooled by teachers on April Fools Day

Abigail Maxey, Staffer
April 1, 2022
There are many sights to see and places to visit in Milwaukee.

Spring into the city: Stay-cation ideas for spring breakers

Abigail Maxey, Staffer
March 18, 2022
Lara Khmelevsky, Spanish teacher, (right) poses in front of a bridge in Prague, Czechoslovakia.

Going above and abroad

Abigail Maxey, Staffer
March 15, 2022
Stories sit on display shelves inside of Homestead’s Inquiry Wing.

Book bans rise in recent months

Abigail Maxey, Staffer
March 3, 2022
Linda Dean, administrative assistant, works behind her computer where she shared information with the school.

Administrative Assistant leaves school

Abigail Maxey, Staffer
February 4, 2022
Angelina Cicero, English teacher and department chair, poses with her favorite books.

English teachers reveal their favorite reads

Abigail Maxey, Staffer
January 12, 2022
Nathan Gruenwald, senior, observes Rebecca Yang, senior, present her project during the AP Research preliminary showcase.

AP Research students share their progress

Abigail Maxey, Staffer
December 21, 2021
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