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
Blair Martin

Blair Martin, Assistant Editor

Blair Martin is currently a senior at Homestead High School. She’s beyond psyched about continuing her work in the pubs lab and using the lessons she learns for years to come as she pursues a career in journalism! Outside of school Blair can be found running, watching new tv shows + movies, practicing her viola, and hanging out with pals.

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Last year’s ski team proves their strong bond on and off the hill by goofing around at their final race.

[Photo] Ski team reflects on last season while preparing for the slopes

Rita Ferrero, Staffer
December 13, 2022
The Music and Me

The Music and Me

Blair Martin, Assistant Editor
June 7, 2022

The Final Note

Blair Martin, Assistant Editor
June 7, 2022

Senior Week 2022

Blair Martin, Assistant Editor
June 6, 2022
The Highlanders enjoy a spirited shower during a fall football game.

Photos of the Year: 2021-2022

Blair Martin, Assistant Editor
June 6, 2022
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Gallery Night attendees enjoyed the art and each other's company.

Gallery Night honors passionate artists

Blair Martin, Assistant Editor
May 27, 2022
Eva Brandenburg, sophomore, Peyton Berryman, senior, and Julia Gaskin, junior, line up for their hurdle race.

[Photo] Sprinting to success

Will Doerr, Staffer
May 9, 2022
Mac Lawless, senior, watches as her teammates handle the ball.

[Photo] Girls lacrosse proves there’s no ‘I’ in team

Zoe Mueller, Staffer
April 29, 2022
Clare Kunschke, Andrew Heinz and Ginou Tiako smile during class together.

Acceptance not Awareness: How worldwide changes have impacted MTSD’s approach to Autism Spectrum Disorder

Blair Martin, Assistant Editor
April 27, 2022
The girls huddle to discuss a game plan during their home game against Whitefish Bay.

[Photo] Girls soccer starts off on a high note

Will Doerr, Staffer
April 25, 2022
Wan, Schmidman, and Wang grin at the competition's final event in New York City.

Senior mathematicians achieve international success

Blair Martin, Assistant Editor
April 11, 2022

Journey to Eau Claire: Forensics State 2022

Blair Martin, Assistant Editor
April 7, 2022
The senior class posses for a group picture at the sunrise event.

Senior sunrise shines light on Class of ’22’s journey

Blair Martin, Assistant Editor
March 28, 2022
Movies everyone should see in their lifetime: The Academy Awards

Movies everyone should see in their lifetime: The Academy Awards

Blair Martin, Nicholas Schueller, and Annie Brown
March 24, 2022
The Homestead girls volleyball bench cheers on teammates during a game.

[Photo] Explaining the effect of extracurriculars on teens

Sasha Djurasovic, Staffer
March 2, 2022
African American students from Homestead's past and present whose stories impact the school's future.

Black History Month Blooms

Blair Martin, Assistant Editor
March 1, 2022
Madison Fitzgibbon and Natalie Mueller share a laugh in between plays. The duo attributed their success as teammates to their close relationship. "We bonded so well together over the years and have gotten so close," Fitzgibbon said.

[Photo] Age is just another number

Mark Hartlieb, Staffer
March 1, 2022
Winter sports teams excel

Winter sports teams excel

Blair Martin, Assistant Editor
February 23, 2022
From Auditions to Standing Ovations: How Cinderella Came to Be

From Auditions to Standing Ovations: How Cinderella Came to Be

Blair Martin, Assistant Editor
February 23, 2022

Behind the Curtain: Showtime

Blair Martin, Assistant Editor
February 21, 2022

Donors “give love” at annual blood drive

Blair Martin, Assistant Editor
February 12, 2022
The girls celebrate their win against Cedarburg and Grafton on Jan. 4, 2022.

[Photo] Regaining strength from adversity

Emma Lemler and Delaney Buzzell
February 11, 2022
The Homestead Varsity Dance team performs their Jazz routine “All for Us” at the Falls Invite Jan. 15.

[Photo] Redefining family

Rachel Heitz, Will Doerr, and
February 7, 2022
Semaj Harris and her team cheer on the varsity boy basketball team at their game against Nicolet.

[Photo] Cheer team works for a successful season with new coaches

Summer Rilling and Olivia Boehlke
February 7, 2022

Behind the Curtain: January

Blair Martin, Assistant Editor
February 4, 2022
The AP Literature and Composition students pose with their favorite books.

AP Literature students organize book drive

Blair Martin, Assistant Editor
January 18, 2022
Seniors smile for the first football game of the 2021 season.

[Photo] Seniors share their favorite high school memories

Will Doerr and Rachel Heitz
January 11, 2022
Thomas O'Leary, junior, releases his egg from five meters off of the ground

AP Physics students embrace cherished traditions

Blair Martin, Assistant Editor
January 6, 2022
Kate Judd, junior, gazes up and watches her classmates' eggs take flight.

Jeff Patterson and Ashley Meulemans help Quinten McLaughlin, junior, prepare for her egg drop.

Alexander Vlasik, senior, stays afloat despite structural issues.

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Behind the Curtain: December

Blair Martin, Assistant Editor
January 1, 2022
Lucy Gonzalez, senior, talks to Head Coach Betsy Vielgut.

[Photo] Gymnastics reacts to setback going forward

Delaney Buzzell, Staffer
December 22, 2021
Nathan Gruenwald, senior, observes Rebecca Yang, senior, present her project during the AP Research preliminary showcase.

[Photo] AP Research students share their progress

Abigail Maxey, Staffer
December 21, 2021

[Video] Behind the Curtain: Auditions

Blair Martin, Assistant Editor
December 7, 2021
Rebecca Yang, Olivia Kleyman, Sophia Ho and Sarah Li tweak their toys in the PLTW lab.

Making a change

Blair Martin, Assistant Editor
November 16, 2021

Girls cross country returns to spirited roots

Blair Martin, Assistant Editor
November 9, 2021
The cast dramatically poses for their pre-show photo call. "Everybody's energy was very positive and we all had high spirits throughout the whole process," Hannah Kendzor, senior and assistant director said.

Behind the curtain of the fall play

Blair Martin, Assistant Editor
October 31, 2021
Despite setbacks throughout the season, players like Sydney Burner, sophomore, were able to find success.

[Photo] Girls tennis overcomes early obstacles to continue success

Annie Brown, Editor-in-Chief
October 29, 2021
Maria Pramenko, Whitney Krueger, Grace Thao and Nora Raasch embrace each other during senior night. "I’ve been able to click with a lot of people on the team, which is really helpful on and off the court," Pramenko said.

Girls volleyball kept their heads high amidst setbacks

Blair Martin, Assistant Editor
October 27, 2021

[Video] Homecoming 2021 Recap

Blair Martin, Assistant Editor
September 27, 2021
As time passes, fewer and fewer students display school spirit.

[Photo] School spirit is dead; long live school spirit

Annie Brown, Editor-in-Chief
September 27, 2021
The red lot is one of six lots students can park in---but it comes with a price.

Parking comes with a price tag

Blair Martin, Staffer
June 1, 2021
Flick Chicks Podcast: S1: E2

Flick Chicks Podcast: S1: E2

Blair Martin, Staffer
May 28, 2021
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