The student news site of Homestead High School in Mequon, Wisconsin.

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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
Ava Wolff

Ava Wolff, Photographer

[caption id="attachment_943" align="alignnone" width="419"] Ava Wolff is senior and a yearbook designer for Highlander Publications. She is a fun person who likes to try new things every once and a while. She loves to read and ride her bike in her free time. She enjoys being outdoors in the summer swimming. You can find her on Twitter and Pinterest looking at things going on around the world and seeing what people are pinning onto their boards.[/caption]

 

 

 

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The new ski club offers an alternate way for students to enjoy the slopes during the winter months in Wisconsin.

New ski club offers opportunities to enjoy Wisconsin winter

Ava Wolff, Staffer
January 19, 2017
Ms. Evelyn Lauer, Huffington Post writer and author, speaks to Homestead writers about why she writes.

Evelyn Lauer addresses Homestead’s aspiring writers

Elizabeth Huskin
May 27, 2016
Nicole Martin, Class of '15, displayed cookies representing her time at Homestead at her graduation party last summer.

[Photo] Graduation party season to commence

Tori Cayle, Magazine Designer
May 16, 2016
Colectivo Coffee is a very popular coffee shop in Mequon right now. http://media.jrn.com/images/119078784_colectivomequon.jpg

Explore new places with the Mequon Town Center

Ava Wolff
May 6, 2016
Kasich to end his presidential bid

Kasich to end his presidential bid

Elizabeth Huskin
May 4, 2016
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MAY 03: Republican presidential candidate, Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) announces the suspension of his campaign as wife Heidi Cruz looks on during an election night watch party at the Crowne Plaza Downtown Union Station on May 3, 2016 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Cruz lost the Indiana primary to Republican rival Donald Trump. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Cruz drops out, leaving Trump the Republican nomination

Elizabeth Huskin
May 4, 2016
The smell is strongest in the pool hallway.

Unknown stench raids the halls of Homestead

Elizabeth Huskin, Carly Kleiman, and Maggie Martin
May 2, 2016
12 times Spongebob Squarepants explained senior year

12 times Spongebob Squarepants explained senior year

Elizabeth Huskin
April 27, 2016
The team poses for a victory picture.

Girls soccer stays undefeated in tournament

Elizabeth Huskin, Yearbook Editor
April 19, 2016
Do's and Don’ts of Prom: A simple guide to having the best night

Do’s and Don’ts of Prom: A simple guide to having the best night

Elizabeth Huskin
April 14, 2016
Renovations take over Homestead

Renovations take over Homestead

Ava Wolff
March 23, 2016
Haddad travels into freshman year

Haddad travels into freshman year

Elizabeth Huskin, Yearbook editor
March 4, 2016
Reading buddies will help create relationships and tighten the community. "I'm looking forward to reading with these kids," Michael Fehrenbach, junior, said.

Social Responsibility Team launches new ‘Reading Buddies’ program

Elizabeth Huskin
March 2, 2016
Gaby Geiger, senior, scrolls through the UW-Madison Class of 2020 page. Geiger found her roommate on this page, and says, "Her name is Kelly. I love her. We're best friends."

The roommate search: A new form of speed dating

Elizabeth Huskin, Yearbook Editor
February 5, 2016
Carly Fiorina, 2016 GOP candidate, is one of two women running in the presidential race.

Fiorina faces discrimination in the media despite excellence

Elizabeth Huskin
January 13, 2016
Jumping into the new year, Lauren Bartlett, senior, takes the Polar Bear Plunge. The plunge occurred on Jan. 1 at Bradford Beach in Milwaukee. "I was really excited and actually pretty nervous beforehand, but afterward it wasn't nearly as bad as I thought it would be," Bartlett said.

[Photo] Polar Bear Plunge kicks off the new year

Cassie Shaurette, Photographer
January 4, 2016
Freshman Friday: Ben Kleiman slides into Homestead

Freshman Friday: Ben Kleiman slides into Homestead

Elizabeth Huskin
December 25, 2015
Molly Riebau, senior, helps a younger student with design. Riebau taught the basics of creating an infographic.

Highlander Publications holds first ‘Open Lab Night’

Elizabeth Huskin
November 23, 2015
Freshman Friday: Emma Fox flips into ninth grade

Freshman Friday: Emma Fox flips into ninth grade

Elizabeth Huskin
November 21, 2015
Storm clouds form during the sixth inning as the Chicago Cubs bat against the Chicago White Sox on June 21, 2011 at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago, Illinois.

Facing defeat: The depressing life of a Chicago Cubs fan

Elizabeth Huskin
October 23, 2015
Freshman Friday: Kimmy Hartlieb swims into ninth grade

Freshman Friday: Kimmy Hartlieb swims into ninth grade

Elizabeth Huskin
October 9, 2015
Jack Quinlevan, junior, tips ball over the net.

Homestead boys volleyball falls to conference rival Germantown

Elizabeth Huskin
September 22, 2015
Freshman Friday: Annie Thomas splashes her way into high school

Freshman Friday: Annie Thomas splashes her way into high school

Elizabeth Huskin
September 11, 2015
Students get ready to start biking.

Swim, bike, run: Triathlon gym class competes in sprint triathlon

Elizabeth Huskin
June 4, 2015
Senioristis spreads through the halls this trimester.

Disease spreads through the halls of Homestead

Elizabeth Huskin
June 3, 2015
Abigail Passey, sophomore, holds a friend's hand for comfort during the blood drive.

Every drop counts: Homestead hosts annual blood drive

Elizabeth Huskin
May 27, 2015
Freshman Friday

Freshman Friday

Nicole Martin
May 15, 2015
Freshman Friday

Freshman Friday

Nicole Martin
May 8, 2015
Happy Mother's Day!

Guide to the perfect Mother’s Day gift

Elizabeth Huskin
May 7, 2015
Jack Warshauer, Connor Scholtus and Thomas Deguire pose after becoming Eagle Scouts

Eagle Scouts soar to new heights

Elizabeth Huskin
April 29, 2015
Bella Stechschulte, senior, poses after winning Excellent for feature writing. This was Stechschulte's first convention. "During the write off I thought I would never win an award because writing the article was so hard. When my name was called I was shocked but also very excited," Stechschulte said.

[Photo] Highlander Publications staffers jet to Denver

Bella Stechschulte, Photographer
April 21, 2015
Charlie Maleki, senior, hits a shot at Ozaukee Country Club during the 2014 season. Maleki is excited for his senior year with the team after four years on varsity. "I've had a great four years of experience, and this team especially should have a strong year," Maleki noted.

[Photo] The homeslices tee off

Erik Skaar, Sports Reporter
April 13, 2015
Nikita Piranyi (middle), freshman, celebrates her older sister Manisha's, graduation from Homestead last spring.

Freshman Friday: Piryani navigates the world and the halls of Homestead

Nicole Martin
April 10, 2015
Ciao, Wisconsin and Bonjour, Europe: Homestead students take on Italy and France for spring break

Ciao, Wisconsin and Bonjour, Europe: Homestead students take on Italy and France for spring break

Elizabeth Huskin
March 24, 2015
The boys basketball team circles up during a timeout in the first round of playoffs. "Overall it was a good win and we hope to continue our success tonight against Arrowhead," Jake Lapin, senior, said

Boys varsity basketball outplays Sussex-Hamilton

Nicole Martin
March 7, 2015
The girls varsity ski team poses after the state meet.

Varsity ski season comes to a close

Elizabeth Huskin
February 23, 2015
Let the battle begin: Capture the flag

Let the battle begin: Capture the flag

Sydney Roeper
February 4, 2015
Submitted Photo.

Freshman Friday: Lindsey Bjornstad swims her way through her freshman year

Nicole Martin
January 30, 2015
The ACT: A new kind of game

The ACT: A new kind of game

Elizabeth Huskin
December 16, 2014
Freshman Friday: Julian Stechschulte slides his way through high school

Freshman Friday: Julian Stechschulte slides his way through high school

Elizabeth Huskin
December 12, 2014
Katie McCarthy, freshman, kayaks in the Pacific Ocean. Submitted Photo

Freshman Friday: Katie McCarthy journeys through high school

Nicole Martin
December 5, 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
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[Photo] Seven tips for surviving Black Friday

Sydney Roeper and Erin Connolly
November 20, 2014

Homestead stops Cedarburg to advance to round 4 playoff action

Hannah O’Leary
November 8, 2014
Freshman Friday: Sasha Milbeck aces her way through freshman year

Freshman Friday: Sasha Milbeck aces her way through freshman year

Nicole Martin
November 7, 2014

Scholarships: The guide to unlocking the application process

Lauren Bartlett and Lada Avrunina
November 5, 2014
Submitted photo

Highlander swims his way into his future

Emily Shore
November 5, 2014
Enter the magical wonderland

Enter the magical wonderland

Anna Kreynin, Emily Shore, and Janae Brown
October 21, 2014

Varsity tennis takes on individual state

Maggie Hadcock and Elizabeth Huskin
October 21, 2014
Milwaukee Bucks shoot for a winning season

Milwaukee Bucks shoot for a winning season

Elizabeth Huskin
October 20, 2014

Freshman Friday: Rachel Truttmann journeys through high school

Katie Starsky, Lauren Bartlett, and Chloe Herzog
October 17, 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
Freshman Friday: Maggie Wiencek aces Homestead

Freshman Friday: Maggie Wiencek aces Homestead

Elizabeth Huskin, Emily Shore, Lauren Bartlett, and Ava Wolff
September 26, 2014
Homestead goes gold in support of pediatric cancer research

Homestead goes gold in support of pediatric cancer research

Nicole Martin and Emily Shore
September 26, 2014
Photo by Lee Celano/Getty Images

Saluting Highlanders who’ve served

Lauren Bartlett, Elizabeth Huskin, and Emily Shore
September 23, 2014
Submitted photo from Jackson Katz

Freshman Friday: Jackson Katz skates his way into a new school

Nicole Martin, Ava Wolff, Emily Shore, Lauren Bartlett, and Elizabeth Huskin
September 19, 2014
Instagram season kicks off

Instagram season kicks off

Elizabeth Huskin and Emily Shore
September 12, 2014
Challenges

Challenges

Nicole Martin, Elizabeth Huskin, Emily Shore, Lauren Bartlett, and Ava Wolf
September 7, 2014
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Highlanders outsoar Warhawks

Anna Kreynin, Carly Kleiman, Nicole Martin, and Katya Mikhailenko
August 29, 2014
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