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
Rachel Starsky

Rachel Starsky, Editor-in-Chief

Rachel Starsky is a senior at Homestead High School. In room 405, she is often found designing yearbook or writing sports articles. In her free time, she enjoys dancing on the Homestead varsity dance team, playing soccer, and hanging out with friends. Next year, she will be attending Marquette University to study speech pathology. She looks forward to pursuing her passion of writing through Publications during her final year at Homestead.

All content by Rachel Starsky
PLTW student enjoys a fun project on the first day of school.

[Photo] Photos of the Year: 2021-2022

Blair Martin, Assistant Editor
June 6, 2022
Tom Fugate, economics teacher and former football coach, celebrates after claiming a state championship title for Homestead High School.

Economics teacher inducted into Wisconsin Football Coaches Hall of Fame

Rachel Starsky and Will Doerr
April 21, 2022
Joseph Eisner, junior, and Mia Tsuchihashi, sophomore, await Mr E's next move.

[Photo] After many changes, the orchestra returns in person

Lutece Wasko, Staffer
February 7, 2022

Annual senior dinner celebrates graduating class

Rachel Starsky, Editor-in-Training
June 8, 2021
Talented female athletes are often left behind and unacknowledged by the very systems that are supposed to support them.

[Photo] Off the field, female athletes lose

Annie Brown, Assistant Editor
May 29, 2021

Meet Me in a Minute: Will Doerr

Rachel Starsky, Editor in training
May 27, 2021
Zach Sprinkmann, senior, serves the ball to his teammate before the tournament.

Boys tennis season springs into action

Rachel Starsky, Editor in training
May 16, 2021
Bella Magee, junior, and her teammates laugh mid-game while competing against Port Washington.

[Photo] Girls softball rolls with the pitches

Blair Martin, Staffer
May 16, 2021
Caitlin O'Brien, freshman, fights for the soccer ball at the girls first game of the season.

[Photo] Girls soccer takes on Dukes in first game of the season

Francesca De Martino, Staffer
May 5, 2021
Ryan Gettlefinger, senior, jumps the final hurdle in the 100-meter sprint.

Track invites new and veteran athletes to team

Rachel Starsky, Editor in training
April 29, 2021
Linda Dean in the attendance office operates the school phones for daily announcements.

[Photo] A new and unexpected sound: The new PA system

Alex Wypiszynski, Staffer
April 29, 2021
Cate Hering, junior, prepares to race with her teammates at a competition prior to COVID-19.

Student-athletes stay afloat during the time of COVID-19

Rachel Starsky, Editor in training
April 27, 2021
Theadora Krueger, senior, chases after a loose ball on the field.

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

Hannah Kennedy, Editor in Chief
April 20, 2021
Spring look book

Spring look book

Rachel Starsky, Editor-in-Training
March 30, 2021
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Check out the spring look book wear you can find the newest fashion for this spring season.

Jadelyn Burris, senior, reflects on her dance journey .

Finding confidence through the beat

Rachel Starsky, Staffer
January 13, 2021
Orchestra students practice their instruments during class.

[Photo] Being a music student during COVID

Ainsley Feigles, Staffer
December 18, 2020
Which Thanksgiving food are you?

Which Thanksgiving food are you?

Rachel Starsky, Staffer
November 20, 2020
Bella Magee, junior, practices before the state meet with a kick board.

[Photo] Girls swim performs at state meet

Hannah Kennedy and Ainsley Feigles
November 17, 2020
Alanna Devorkin, co-founder of All Star Health Center, shares her passion behind creating a health center for those with special needs.

Making a difference one step at a time

Rachel Starsky, Staffer
November 17, 2020
McKenna Marotta, senior, joins Walsworth virtually as they host their yearbook convention.

Highlander Publications attends Walsworth Elite weekend

Rachel Starsky, Staffer
October 17, 2020
Girls varsity volleyballl celebrates in a team huddle after scoring a point against West Bend East Wednesday night.

Fall sports begin for student athletes

Rachel Starsky, Staffer
September 18, 2020
Teachers and staff gather to honor the graduating class of 2020 with a #BeTheLight Parade.

Homestead honors graduating class with a #BeTheLight parade

Rachel Starsky, Staffer
September 11, 2020
Alyssa Fitzsimmons, sophomore, reflects on her favorite sports season at Homestead.

Twice the experience

Rachel Starsky, Staffer
June 5, 2020
Kate Griswold, junior reflects on her past three seasons on the Homestead dance team.

Memories on and off the field

Rachel Starsky, Staffer
June 4, 2020
Zach Goldberg, sophomore reflects on the most important lessons Homestead has taught him.

Effort is success

Rachel Starsky, Staffer
May 27, 2020
Willy Doerr, sophomore, looks back on the most important lesson he has learned at Homestead.

Lessons of motivation

Rachel Starsky, Staffer
May 26, 2020
Emily Grant reflects on her favorite memories of high school.

More than just a game

Rachel Starsky, Staffer
May 21, 2020
Chloe Diamond states the importance of teamwork when performing.

Best in show

Rachel Starsky, Staffer
May 20, 2020
Quarantine Activities

Quarantine Activities

Emily Padgett and Rachel Starsky
April 28, 2020
Will Vierling steps up to the plate at a Homestead varsity baseball game.

Humility and home runs

Rachel Starsky, Staffer
April 19, 2020
Making media social during pandemic

Making media social during pandemic

Ariel Leykin and Rachel Starsky
April 5, 2020
Freshman Friday: Daniel Carlo

Freshman Friday: Daniel Carlo

Rachel Starsky, Staffer
January 10, 2020
Freshman Friday: Will Farrell

Freshman Friday: Will Farrell

Rachel Starsky, Staffer
December 20, 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.

A peachy performance

Rachel Starsky, Staffer
October 21, 2019
Freshmen gather at dinner before coming to their first Homecoming dance.

Freshmen choose emojis to describe their first homecoming dance

Rachel Starsky, Staffer
October 4, 2019
Chris Golden, senior, receives the ball from Jack Gruen, freshman, after the opposing team scores.

Boys soccer battles Bay but surrenders undefeated title

Rachel Starsky, Staffer
September 26, 2019
Girls varsity tennis takes part in a successful weekend

Girls varsity tennis takes part in a successful weekend

Rachel Starsky, Staffer
September 15, 2019
Highlanders' highlights of the week

Highlanders’ highlights of the week

Rachel Starsky, Staffer
September 7, 2019
Varsity dance team anticipates upcoming season

Varsity dance team anticipates upcoming season

Rachel Starsky, Staffer
June 12, 2019
Freshmen share their favorite looks for the spring season

Freshmen share their favorite looks for the spring season

Rachel Starsky, Staffer
May 28, 2019
Anna Lalonde, senior, is welcomed by her team with her parents on her side celebrating senior night.

Girls varsity lacrosse recognizes seniors

Rachel Starsky, Staffer
May 24, 2019
Oliver Sewart, Sophomore, gives a double thumbs up for teacher appreciation week.

[Photo] Teacher Appreciation Week

Hannah Halaska, Staffer
May 20, 2019
200/500 commons to evolve into flexible classroom space

200/500 commons to evolve into flexible classroom space

Rachel Starsky, Staffer
May 17, 2019
Lacrosse for a cure

Lacrosse for a cure

Rachel Starsky, Staffer
May 12, 2019
AP exam weeks arrive nationwide

AP exam weeks arrive nationwide

Hannah Halaska and Rachel Starsky
May 9, 2019
Junior stars in Donate Life Wisconsin video

Junior stars in Donate Life Wisconsin video

Rachel Starsky, Staffer
May 1, 2019
Chicks with sticks

Chicks with sticks

Rachel Starsky, Staffer
March 26, 2019
Zack Zens, junior, delivers his speech at SHIFT’s annual HomesTED Talks.

HomesTED Talks held after finals

Kate Wade and Rachel Starsky
March 15, 2019
Students must be protected over guns; stress is increasing rapidly due to school shootings.

[Photo] Gun Violence: Stress on American teens

Avery Bersell, Staffer
December 6, 2018

A Star in the Making: Lauren Hagerty

Arianna Aldape and Rachel Starsky
October 18, 2018
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