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
Sasha Shapsis

Sasha Shapsis, Co Editor-in-chief

Sasha Shapsis is a senior at Homestead, and this is her third year on Advanced Publications. In room 405, she’s busy indexing yearbook, taking photos, and writing articles about what’s happening in school. She’s excited to be co editor-in-chief this year, and can’t wait to see what the future of publications brings her.

All content by Sasha Shapsis
Protesters in Milwaukee walk in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement.

[Photo] Local protests support Black Lives Matter and aim to make change

Hannah Kennedy, Assistant Editor
June 11, 2020

Senior Take- Episode 8

Ava Wojnowski and Sasha Shapsis
May 14, 2020
Lance Scholze, social studies teacher, Sally McComis, study hall supervisor, Sara Kamoske, math teacher, and Eric Ebert, principal, practice social distancing during the cap and gown pickup.

Class of 2020 cap and gown pickup

Sasha Shapsis, Co Editor-In-Chief
April 27, 2020
Senior Take- Episode 6

Senior Take- Episode 6

Ava Wojnowski and Sasha Shapsis
April 22, 2020
The district has approved the $55.7 referendum in order to improve the conditions of MTSD schools.

$55.7 million referendum approved

Sasha Shapsis, Co Editor-In-Chief
April 20, 2020
Jack Wypiszynski, senior, kneels down near a map to point out his results on Gerrymandering in Wisconsin's State Assembly Compared to a Redrawn Map.

AP research students present at final showcase

Sasha Shapsis, Co Editor-in-Chief
February 28, 2020

Senior take- Episode 5

Sasha Shapsis and Ava Wojnowski
February 5, 2020

Senior Take- Episode 4

Ava Wojnowski and Sasha Shapsis
January 22, 2020
Grace Mueller, senior, looks for the ball as she plays defense.

Girls basketball secures win over Nicolet

Sasha Shapsis, Co Editor-in-Chief
January 18, 2020

Senior Take- Episode 3

Ava Wojnowski and Sasha Shapsis
January 15, 2020

Senior Take- Episode 2

Ava Wojnowski and Sasha Shapsis
January 8, 2020

Senior Take- Episode 1 (TikTok)

Ava Wojnowski and Sasha Shapsis
December 18, 2019
Grace Mueller and Mia Patel, seniors, walk back on defense.

Girls basketball earns last-second win

Sasha Shapsis, Co Editor-in-Chief
December 7, 2019
Student journalists across the country are trained to practice ethical journalism in their journalism courses.

Student scoops national press on Ukraine story

Sasha Shapsis, Co Editor-in-Chief
October 21, 2019
Ethan Schlesinger, senior, and Lelia Mohsenian, junior, perform as James and Mrs. Ladybug this past weekend in Homestead's production of James and the Giant Peach.

[Photo] A peachy performance

Rachel Starsky, Staffer
October 21, 2019
The clothing for the club includes a short and long sleeved shirt with the logo on the front.

New club changes aims to cast larger net of support

Sasha Shapsis, Editor-in-chief
September 8, 2019
Principal Bowers announces resignation from Homestead

Principal Bowers announces resignation from Homestead

Ava Wojnowski and Sasha Shapsis
July 24, 2019
India Wilkerson and Brooke Bell share a laugh while performing a spoken word

[Photo] Students open up at “Unplugged” event

Annie McCormick, Staffer
June 10, 2019
Kaitlin Limbach, junior, works on spanish during the final weeks of her junior year.

Juniors move on to senior year

Sasha Shapsis, Assistant Editor
May 31, 2019
Sample meme from @262.hhs.meme

Thanks for the “meme”ories

Sasha Shapsis, Assistant Editor
May 1, 2019
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[Photo] The bloody story of Macbeth

Annie McCormick, Staffer
April 29, 2019
Photo Gallery: Varsity Girls Lacrosse

Photo Gallery: Varsity Girls Lacrosse

Sasha Shapsis, Assistant Editor
April 4, 2019

[Photo] Successful start for girls soccer

Annie McCormick
April 1, 2019
Fighting cancer at Relay for Life

Fighting cancer at Relay for Life

, Sasha Shapsis, Drew Bosley, and Annie McCormick
March 26, 2019
The Figg family poses together for a photo during the event.

[Photo] Celebrating Cheryl Figg

Kate Wade, Staffer
March 19, 2019
Dr. Charlene Gaebler (left) and Sue Martin (right) observe another speaker.

[Photo] Vaping Awareness Summit raises awareness among parents and students

Cate Myer and Annie McCormick
March 15, 2019
David Schmich, senior, participates in the blood drive by donating his red blood cells.

[Photo] Saving Lives: One pint at a time

Madison Westreich, Staffer
February 20, 2019
Bella Gabor, senior, plays the lead role of Ariel in The Little Mermaid.

Under the sea with ‘The Little Mermaid’

Sasha Shapsis, Assistant Editor
February 10, 2019
Juniors dance at the winter formal.

[Photo] Students attend new winter formal

Lexi Buzzell, Staffer
January 13, 2019
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