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
Hannah Kennedy

Hannah Kennedy, Editor in Chief

Hannah Kennedy is a senior at Homestead and serves as editor in chief of Highlander Publications. She is going to study journalism in college at the University of Maryland in the fall and pursue journalism as a career. When not in the pubs lab, Hannah can be found cooking, working out, traveling, or making YouTube videos. She is so excited to be on the publications staff!

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Seniors discuss college map

Seniors discuss college map

Hannah Kennedy, Katie Price, Lexi Buzzell, Olivia Van Laanen, and Francesca De Martino
June 6, 2021
The gap in interpersonal gun violence between suburban and urban areas continues to increase.

Mequon versus Milwaukee: The disparities in gun violence between suburbs and cities

Hannah Kennedy, Editor in Chief
May 21, 2021
The growing memorial sits outside on the Highlander Walkway for students to remember Jacob Howard.

Students and staff remember late classmate Jacob Howard

Hannah Kennedy and Sofia Grbic
May 18, 2021
The news of Dixi D'Amelio disrespecting her personal chef takes the internet by storm.

Yes, cancel culture should be canceled

Hannah Kennedy, Editor in Chief
May 12, 2021
Should cancel culture be canceled?

Should cancel culture be canceled?

Hannah Kennedy and Katie O’Hagan
May 12, 2021
Angie Mason, English teacher, hikes through the Arizona desert.

Adventuring around the world

Hannah Kennedy, Editor in Chief
May 11, 2021
Jack Lavalle, senior, prepares to pass the ball in Tuesday's game against Franklin.

Boys lacrosse wins their first game of the season

Hannah Kennedy, Editor in Chief
April 28, 2021
Shelby Dixon teaches an orchestra class at Homestead in early 2001.

Conception to perfection: One man’s vision starts Homestead orchestra program from scratch

Hannah Kennedy, Editor in Chief
April 26, 2021
Theadora Krueger, senior, chases after a loose ball on the field.

Girls lacrosse takes on DSHA in first home game of the season

Hannah Kennedy, Editor in Chief
April 20, 2021
Boys baseball practiced socially distant in the summer of 2020.

[Photo] Spring sports season begins

Katie O’Hagan and Alex Wypiszynski
April 14, 2021

Students internationally share their COVID-19 stories (1 Year Later)

Hannah Kennedy, Editor in Chief
March 31, 2021
The Highlander Walkway overlooks the parking lot where police had been present the night before.

Domestic violence incident leads to police presence

Hannah Kennedy, Editor in Chief
March 30, 2021
Megan Gehl, senior prepares to get her blood drawn on Friday afternoon.

Students and faculty give back at blood drive

Hannah Kennedy and Reilly West
March 1, 2021
Charlie Millard, freshman, wrestles at the sectionals tournament in Hartford, Wisc.

Freshman Millard places fourth at state wrestling tournament

Hannah Kennedy, Editor in Chief
February 14, 2021
Allison Lauber de Garza and Genaro Garza pose at their wedding.

Love has no limits

Hannah Kennedy, Editor in Chief
February 13, 2021
Ariana Halaska, senior, poses during her floor performance.

Girls gymnastics photo gallery

Hannah Kennedy, Editor in Chief
January 6, 2021
HMTP dog treats for sale at the Feedbag Pet Supply in Mequon.

Local businesses team up with Homestead program to fundraise

Hannah Kennedy, Editor in Chief
December 17, 2020
Hannah Kennedy, senior, takes a photo in her journalism class.

What the First Amendment means to me

Hannah Kennedy, Editor in Chief
December 15, 2020
Bella Magee, junior, practices before the state meet with a kick board.

Girls swim performs at state meet

Hannah Kennedy and Ainsley Feigles
November 17, 2020
Theadora Krueger smiles as she signs her commitment paper to play lacrosse at Davenport University.

Seniors commit on national signing day

Hannah Kennedy, Editor in Chief
November 12, 2020
Homestead High School will now follow scenario C from the Responsible Return Operating Plan.

Homestead students plan to return to school

Hannah Kennedy, Editor in Chief
November 6, 2020
Nathan Corbett, senior, sets up a pass in a game against West Bend East.

Seniors say goodbye to boys soccer

Hannah Kennedy, Editor in Chief
October 29, 2020
Homestead High School will now follow scenario C from the Responsible Return Operating Plan.

Temporary school closure starts tomorrow for Homestead High School

Hannah Kennedy, Editor in Chief
October 26, 2020
The girls cross country team poses with their masks on after qualifying for state.

Girls cross country headed to state

Hannah Kennedy, Editor in Chief
October 25, 2020
Paige Wallner, senior, shows off her sticker after she voted on Oct. 20.

Young voters turn out for 2020 presidential election

Hannah Kennedy, Editor in Chief
October 21, 2020
The debate team will have a virtual start this year.

Debate team prepares for competition season

Hannah Kennedy, Editor in Chief
September 27, 2020
The boys soccer team won their first home game against West Bend East.

Boys soccer celebrates win for first home game

Hannah Kennedy, Editor in Chief
September 18, 2020
Girls varsity volleyballl celebrates in a team huddle after scoring a point against West Bend East Wednesday night.

[Photo] Fall sports begin for student athletes

Rachel Starsky, Staffer
September 18, 2020
The girls volleyball team celebrates together after scoring a point in their first home game.

Girls volleyball wins first home game

Hannah Kennedy, Editor in Chief
September 17, 2020
Homestead High School has recorded its first student case of COVID-19.

First student COVID-19 case documented at Homestead

Hannah Kennedy, Editor in Chief
September 15, 2020
Drew Braaten and Zack Zens, class of 2020, attended the DECA state competition last year.

DECA adjusts to virtual setting

Hannah Kennedy, Editor in Chief
September 14, 2020
Homestead High School will now follow scenario C from the Responsible Return Operating Plan.

MTSD announces on-campus instruction available Sept. 8

Hannah Kennedy, Editor in Chief
September 1, 2020
Homestead High School will now follow scenario C from the Responsible Return Operating Plan.

MTSD to start school year virtually

Hannah Kennedy, Editor in Chief
August 18, 2020
Protesters in Milwaukee walk in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement.

Local protests support Black Lives Matter and aim to make change

Hannah Kennedy, Assistant Editor
June 11, 2020

Celebrating the legacy of two retiring teachers

Hannah Kennedy, Assistant Editor
May 30, 2020
Be The Light ceremony was held to celebrate seniors.

Be The Light

Hannah Kennedy, Assistant Editor
May 23, 2020
The motivational poster was created by art student Shelly Chang.

“Adopt-A-Senior”: Teachers supporting students

Hannah Kennedy, Assistant Editor
May 21, 2020
Left, Serena Said, senior,and family celebrate Ramadan together. Top right, Smeeah Haider-Shah shares a classic dish. Bottom right, the holy book of the Quran.

How some of the Homestead community is celebrating the holy month of Ramadan

Hannah Kennedy, Assistant Editor
May 17, 2020
As some people work from home and others are out on the frontlines, employees' work has changed dramatically.

Q & A with essential business workers

Hannah Kennedy, Assistant Editor
May 4, 2020
The 3D printers from Homestead are being used to make respiratory device parts.

Teachers use 3D printers to make change

Hannah Kennedy, Assistant Editor
April 25, 2020
[Left to right]: Joe Taylor, Anna Strehlow (pictured center of her photo) and Tiffany Skiba share their stories about life on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Life on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic

Hannah Kennedy, Assistant Editor
April 21, 2020

Students share what social distancing looks like around the world

Hannah Kennedy, Assistant Editor
April 8, 2020
Nguyen stands outside a market in Vietnam.

Staying connected to her culture

Hannah Kennedy, Assistant Editor
March 21, 2020
Chiara Guadagna, an 18 year old living in the Lombardy region of Italy at the height on the coronavirus, explains her life on lockdown.

Coronavirus: Life in the quarantined Lombardy region

Hannah Kennedy, Assistant Editor
March 9, 2020
Kim Zaiss gives a speech about her battle with cancer at Relay for Life.

Relay for Life raises money at annual school event

Hannah Kennedy, Assistant Editor
March 2, 2020
The ski season came to an end, and assistant editor, Hannah Kennedy, recapped the experience.

Ski team season comes to an end

Hannah Kennedy, Assistant Editor
February 11, 2020
Climate change and its local impact is a top global conversation.

Considering the factors of climate change

Hannah Kennedy, Assistant Editor
February 6, 2020
Assistant editor, Hannah Kennedy, reflects on her year abroad in Ireland and the transition back.

Ireland: the year that changed my life

Hannah Kennedy, Assistant Editor
January 24, 2020
The Mequon Thiensville School District looks to hire a second student resource officer in February 2020.

Student resource officer hired

Hannah Kennedy, Assistant Editor
January 23, 2020
The Mequon Thiensville School District looks to hire a second student resource officer in February 2020.

Second student resource officer to start in district

Hannah Kennedy, Assistant Editor
January 16, 2020

Juniors commit for college athletics

Hannah Kennedy, Assistant Editor
January 3, 2020
Ms. Manal Roumani works at her desk as a computer science teacher.

From Diepolz to Damascus to the Dairyland: Roumani reflects

Hannah Kennedy, Assistant Editor
December 13, 2019
Trump announced that he will bar journalists from Bloomberg News from reporting at his events.

Trump bars journalists from presidential events

Hannah Kennedy, Assistant Editor
December 9, 2019
James Davies, science teacher, recalls his life in Wales before he moved to the USA.

Davies recalls his Welsh life

Hannah Kennedy, Assistant Editor
November 15, 2019

Seniors reflect on their final season in fall sports

Hannah Kennedy, Assistant Editor
November 15, 2019
Fostering children leaves a life long impact on both the children and the families.

43 lives in 10 years: The impact of fostering

Hannah Kennedy, Assistant Editor
November 2, 2019

[Video] Reggie Dabbs visits for Red Ribbon Week message

Lexi Buzzell and Christina Zingale
October 24, 2019
Mr. Recht reacts to a meme from a Homestead meme page.

Memes: Harmless fun or life lesson?

Hannah Kennedy, Assistant Editor
October 23, 2019
Jack Kamarainen, senior, spikes the ball in the second set.

Senior night for boys volleyball

Hannah Kennedy, Assistant Editor
October 15, 2019
The new gate was installed near the tennis courts to provide security and safety in the back lot of school.

New gate part of school security measures

Hannah Kennedy, Assistant Editor
October 9, 2019
Hollywood Homecoming Week

Hollywood Homecoming Week

Hannah Kennedy, Assistant Editor
October 2, 2019
Q & A with new faces at Homestead

Q & A with new faces at Homestead

Hannah Kennedy and Annie Brown
September 16, 2019
After a children’s parents go through divorce, they must learn how to adjust to the separate lives that they live.

Children: The unintended victims of divorce

Hannah Kennedy and Kate Wade
March 6, 2018

How to: Be single on Valentine’s day

Hannah Kennedy, Staffer
February 14, 2018
Second hour AVID classes participate in a socratic seminar to discuss the controversial Logan Paul video.

DEAR LOGAN PAUL

Hannah Kennedy, Staffer
January 24, 2018
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