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
Breanna Ruppel

Breanna Ruppel, Staffer

Breanna Ruppel, a sophomore at Homestead High School, is a dedicated student. She is delighted by the chance to advance her writing skill; planning to, throughout the next three years, utilize the courses and opportunities Homestead offers. Outside of school, Breanna enjoys nature photography, traveling, climbing, character design, and writing.

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Mikayla Haen shares her plans for this year.

Game-changing pastime

Breanna Ruppel, Staffer
June 11, 2021
Alexandra Berryman participates in a production.

The show goes on

Breanna Ruppel, Staffer
June 10, 2021
Some Wisconsin schools are beginning to loosen or eliminate various pandemic restrictions and safety measures.

Some Wisconsin schools relaxing safety protocols

Breanna Ruppel, Staffer
June 2, 2021
Highlanders compare their current versus past selves.

Then versus Now

Breanna Ruppel, Staffer
May 25, 2021
Homestead students’ artwork submissions for the Homestead Gallery Walk will be displayed soon.

Students’ artwork starring in upcoming gallery walk

Breanna Ruppel, Staffer
May 16, 2021
With a generous supply and waning demand, Wisconsin has begun to pull back on vaccine orders.

Wisconsin pulling back vaccine orders

Breanna Ruppel, Staffer
May 16, 2021
Variants of the SARS-CoV-2 virus have been identified in Wisconsin.

Variants of coronavirus emerging in Wisconsin

Breanna Ruppel, Staffer
May 10, 2021
Many festivals and fairs taking place this year are to look different compared to pre-pandemic years.

Some festivities to return this summer

Breanna Ruppel, Staffer
May 9, 2021
Growing numbers of Wisconsin citizens are receiving the COVID-19 vaccines.

Vaccinations paving way to herd immunity

Breanna Ruppel, Staffer
April 26, 2021
Students share their vaccination stories

Students share their vaccination stories

Breanna Ruppel, Staffer
April 26, 2021
Students who decided the learn remotely cite health reasons for their choice.

Some students choose to remain virtual to finish year

Breanna Ruppel, Staffer
April 13, 2021
Many Wisconsin communities and businesses are beginning to resemble a more ‘normal’ lifestyle.

‘Normalcy’ growing in Wisconsin communities

Breanna Ruppel, Staffer
March 29, 2021
Restaurants have adapted their ordering options to help customer safety during the pandemic.

Best of curbside pickup

Breanna Ruppel, Staffer
January 27, 2021
COVID-19 has taken a dramatic hit on the economy, but many businesses and facilities are learning to adapt.

Local businesses and facilities cope with pandemic

Breanna Ruppel, Staffer
January 11, 2021
Teamwork makes the dream work

Teamwork makes the dream work

Breanna Ruppel, Staffer
December 17, 2020
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