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
All content by Lada Avrunina
Many emotions were felt during the last four years: both good and bad and I wouldn't give them up for the world.

Frozen Heart: Saying goodbye to an unexpected love

Lada Avrunina
May 24, 2016
Bean-Boozled: teachers tempt fate

Bean-Boozled: teachers tempt fate

Margaret Martin and Lada Avrunina
April 13, 2016
New innovation in eye tracking software has endless opportunities to improve student learning.

Eye See You: How eye tracking software can influence education

Lada Avrunina
March 23, 2016
While the origins of softball have been long disputed, the main aim of the game withstands and the focus on teamwork never wanes. The girls softball team finished the regional finals game at 11-1, coming out on top.

Highlanders strike out Bulldogs in regional finals

Lada Avrunina
June 2, 2015
The new thriller prequel comes out June 5th

Insidious: Chapter 3 is thrice as terrifying

Lada Avrunina
May 21, 2015
Set in the 1950's, the play Arabian Nights performed by the Homestead Tech Theatre group is sure to impress.

1,001 Arabian nights: Stories to remember

Lada Avrunina
May 5, 2015
A few upcoming dates to further understanding of certain concepts.

Katie Wegman, sophomore, studies for exams. Last year, she worked very hard in her classes and wants to continue doing well in school. "It is important to review a lot before exams," Wegman explained.

[Photo] Students study for exams

November 21, 2014
This magically movie-turned-musical has enchanted families for 18 years. It will be performed until Dec. 7, 2014.

Hakuna Matheatre

Lada Avrunina and Lauren Bartlett
November 20, 2014
Isabelle Scaffidi, freshman, laughs with her friends during Mr. Dan Benson's Freshman Physical Education class. At first, she was nervous about the swimming unit because she was afraid she would be late to her next class. “We get out at a pretty decent time,” Scaffidi said.

[Photo] Swimming through freshman year

November 18, 2014
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[Photo] Teaching with energy

November 11, 2014
'Tis the season to receive presents

‘Tis the season to receive presents

Rachel Novak and Mary Kate Simon
November 5, 2014

Scholarships: The guide to unlocking the application process

Lauren Bartlett and Lada Avrunina
November 5, 2014
Cheating is expressed in many forms, from plagiarism to writing down answers and equations on parts of the body that can be easily hidden.

Students share the realities of cheating

Rachel Novak, Mary Kate Simon, and Sydney Crivello
October 27, 2014
Andrew White pitches his way through Homestead

Andrew White pitches his way through Homestead

Rachel Novak, Sydney Crivello, and Mary Kate Simon
October 24, 2014

Highlanders top Blue Dukes

Mary Kate Simon and Hannah O'Leary
October 17, 2014
The might highlander bleed red.

The Super Highlanders stomp over conference leaders in Homecoming game

Mary Kate Simon, Rachel Novak, and Sydney Crivello
October 11, 2014
Jordan, nicknamed "Jord", is all smiles in his fifth hour study hall.

Freshman Friday: Jordan Haddad juggles his new life at Homestead

Rachel Novak, Sydney Crivello, and Mary Kate Simon
October 10, 2014
The Homestead junior and senior girls face off Oct. 8, 2014 at 5 p.m.

Powder Puff Exposed

Madina Jenks, Ava Wolff, and Lada Avrunina
October 8, 2014
Illustration by Janae Brown

Chickens may peck their way into Mequon

Erin Connolly, Mary Kate Simon, and Janae Brown
September 26, 2014
Homestead girls walk the fashion hallway

Homestead girls walk the fashion hallway

Katie Starsky, Sydney Roeper, Beth Emery, Madina Jenks, and Lada Avrunina
September 18, 2014
Apple releases iOS 8 to iPhone users

Apple releases iOS 8 to iPhone users

Mary Kate Simon and Erin Connolly
September 17, 2014
Swimmers dive into new season

[Video] Swimmers dive into new season

Katie Starsky, Sydney Roeper, Beth Emery, Madina Jenks, and Lada Avrunina
September 10, 2014

‘Humans of Homestead’ give themselves advice

Janae Brown, Mary Kate Simon, Melanie Poindexter, and Erin Connolly
September 9, 2014

Poll: What’s the hardest transition coming back to school?

Melanie Poindexter, Mary Kate Simon, Erin Connolly, and Janae Brown
September 9, 2014
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