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
Bella Milbeck

Bella Milbeck, Staffer

Bella Milbeck is a freshman at Homestead and it's her first year writing for Highlander Publications. At school, Bella plays tennis, participates in Humanitarian Club, forensics, student council, Kosher Food club and French club. In her spare time, she loves to read, take pictures and write poetry. Bella is looking forward to future years at Homestead and can't wait to see where her Publications path takes her!

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Zack Zens poses for a picture .

Freshman Friday: Zack Z. Zens

Bella Milbeck, Staffer
June 2, 2017

[Video] Teachers try out fidget spinners

Erin Carley and Bella Milbeck
June 2, 2017
Sam Griswold, sophomore, and his father.

Getting down and dirty

Bella Milbeck, Staffer
June 1, 2017
Sydney b. Children's Boutique serves clients with a broad range of children's apparel and toys.

Hidden Gems of Thiensville: Sydney b. Children’s Boutique

Bella Milbeck, Staffer
May 27, 2017
Ms. Kelly Denk discusses remaining true to oneself.

Reflecting on the past

Bella Milbeck, Staffer
May 24, 2017
Becca Chavin, senior, reflects on her time in BBYO.

Jewish beginnings: Chavin reflects on her time in BBYO

Bella Milbeck, Staffer
May 17, 2017
A wide variety of records are available at Star Records.

Hidden Gems of Thiensville: Stardust Records

Bella Milbeck, Staffer
May 13, 2017
Parents and school authorities have been concerned about students being exposed to the graphic content in the Netflix show "13 Reasons Why."

Glamorizing suicide

Bella Milbeck, Staffer
May 11, 2017

Hidden Gems of Thiensville: Wooden Goose Cafe

Bella Milbeck, Staffer
May 6, 2017

Hidden gems of Thiensville: Glaze!

Bella Milbeck, Staffer
April 30, 2017
Seth Amland, freshmen, plays cello for Homestead.

Freshman Friday: Seth Amland plays his way through freshman year

Bella Milbeck, Staffer
April 26, 2017
Boys huddle before starting their matches.

Photo gallery- Varsity boys tennis start off conference against Grafton

Bella Milbeck, Staffer
April 19, 2017
Tucker Gabriel and Sydan Parker, seniors, get ready to receive the ball.

Connor Mason, junior, serves the ball.

William Clark, senior, getting ready to start the point.

Sydan Parker, senior, serves the ball.

Tucker Gabriel, senior, serves the ball.

Robert Baranko, junior, gets ready to return a point.

Michael Morway, sophomore, plays two singles against Grafton.

Tucker Gabriel and Sydan Parker, seniors, get ready to play one doubles against Grafton

Eric Mullins, senior, plays one singles against Grafton.

Connor Mason, junior, gets ready to play varsity singles against Grafton

Varsity boys in line up getting ready to play.

Varsity tennis boys get ready to play against Grafton High School

Hidden gems of Thiensville: Falafel Guys

Bella Milbeck, Staffer
April 8, 2017
Ethan Fuller, freshman, gets ready to ski with the Homestead ski team.

Freshman Friday: Ethan Fuller

Bella Milbeck, Staffer
April 7, 2017

Hidden Gems of Ozaukee County: Mila’s European Bakery

Bella Milbeck, Staffer
April 1, 2017
The girls huddle while performing their team cheer.

Girls varsity tennis team wins sportsmanship award

Bella Milbeck, Staffer
March 29, 2017
Miranda Grisa and Zach Ginkel, seniors, partner dance the salsa. The salsa is a dance that is mixed with basic steps and saucy turns.

Vibrant clubs add new dimension to school experience

Bella Milbeck, Staffer
March 24, 2017
Boys track and field team prepares to hurdle.

Photo gallery: Boys track and field home meet

Bella Milbeck, Staffer
March 22, 2017
Jackson Rush, followed by Luke Starsky and Maxwell Fuehrer, freshmen, run the mile.

Jackson Rush, freshman, runs the mile against Arrowhead.

Brenton Levy, sophomore, sprints.

Anthony Kimm gets ready to participate in a relay.

David Klein, freshman, and Ryan Boehlke, sophomore, run sprints.

Charlie Bowen, freshman, hands of the baton to a member of his relay team.

Boys track team anticipates successful season

Boys track team anticipates successful season

Bella Milbeck, Staffer
March 16, 2017

[Video] LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION: Ginkel mirrors his own life as he stars in Fiddler On the Roof

Bella Milbeck and Sasha Shapsis
February 7, 2017
Tyler Gao and Tyler Brown, sophomores, and Dylan Bradley, freshman, (middle) pose for a picture. Bradley met Brown and Gao through swimming.

Bradley swims into freshman year

Bella Milbeck, Staffer
February 3, 2017
Orchestra students rehearse for their performance.

Students perform in the annual band, orchestra and choir showcase

Bella Milbeck, Intro Staffer
January 11, 2017
Grant Taebel and Adam Sadoff, juniors, talk during the band concert.

Mr. John Emanuelson, orchestra teacher, conducts the orchestra during the annual showcase.

Aaron Rosenberg, senior, performs in the orchestra concert.

Megan Soyka, freshman, plays the cello during the annual Mequon-Thiensville School District music showcase.

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