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
Caitlin Geurts

Caitlin Geurts, Reporter

Caitlin Geurts is a senior and this is her fourth year on staff. She is beyond thrilled to be diving into many different aspects of journalism this year. You can typically find Caitlin in the art wing during school, or irish dancing outside of school. Caitlin is very excited to make this year her best, after all we now have Advanced Publication bagel Tuesdays.

All content by Caitlin Geurts
Hannah Morzak, American Idol and The Voice songwriter/ storyteller, speaks to a young member of the audience.

Wisconsin artist Hannah Mrozak brings inspiration to local teens

Caitlin Geurts, Assistant Editor
May 5, 2018
Katrina Cravy, moderator, speaker, coach, and author, welcomes the audience and thanks them for coming.

Community gathers for evening of mental health conversation

Caitlin Geurts, Assistant Editor
May 4, 2018
I painted three murals for the STEM lab

I painted three murals for the STEM lab

Caitlin Geurts, Assistant Editor
March 26, 2018

I survived my last St.Patrick’s day as an Irish Dancer

Caitlin Geurts, Assistant Editor
March 19, 2018
Students hold up signs to memorialize the 17 students who died at the Parkland shooting.

[Photo] Students participate in national walkout

Sasha Milbeck, Editor-in-Chief
March 14, 2018
Malika Dakawa, freshman

Students and staff inspire at Homestead TED talks

Caitlin Geurts, Assistant Editor
March 12, 2018
School district releases statement regarding school walkouts

School district releases statement regarding school walkouts

Caitlin Geurts, Assistant Editor
February 28, 2018
I tried listening to podcasts instead of music, and I am blown away

I tried listening to podcasts instead of music, and I am blown away

Caitlin Geurts, Assistant Editor
February 27, 2018
Sturgeon Bay teens found with guns, ammunition, drugs after leaving Homestead High School

Sturgeon Bay teens found with guns, ammunition, drugs after leaving Homestead High School

Caitlin Geurts, Assistant Editor
February 15, 2018
Caitlin Geurts in action at the Women's March.

I went to the women’s march, and this is what I saw

Caitlin Geurts, Assistant Editor
January 22, 2018

[Video] I attempted the Speedo run

Caitlin Geurts, Assistant Editor
January 17, 2018
The new Kohler Credit Union branch is located within the field house.

Homestead welcomes new Kohler Credit Facility

Caitlin Geurts, Assistant Editor
January 11, 2018
Elisa Carranza, senior, won a Gold Key in Drawing and Illustration, with this piece titled "Emma."

Homestead artists recognized in Scholastic Art and Writing awards

Caitlin Geurts, Assistant Editor
January 10, 2018
Olivia Rossman, junior, swings on the high bars. As a captain, she felt very passionately about the relocation.

Gymnasts adjust to practice relocation

Caitlin Geurts, Assistant Editor
January 8, 2018

[Video] I tried the internet fad ‘Baby Foot’ and was blown away

Caitlin Geurts, Assistant Editor
December 11, 2017
This was not a photo obtained from the investigation. This photo is to demonstrate the means by which students used to cheat on the AP Physics 1 exam.

Breaking news: AP Physics test re-scored due to cheating

Caitlin Geurts and Frances MacKinnon
December 8, 2017
Several classrooms were escorted from their classrooms as the canine unit inspected the remaining personal belongings.

Breaking News: Drug search places school on administrative hold

Caitlin Geurts, Assistant Editor
December 5, 2017
In the dressing room, after the class was told their results.

One Act sweeps state

Frances Mackinnon and Caitlin Geurts
November 21, 2017
Caitlin Geurts, senior, bangs her head on her desk contemplating the loss of her teachers this trimester.

I’ve lost four teachers in the past two months

Caitlin Geurts, Assistant Editor
November 20, 2017
Drama club students protest in the 900 hundred wing outside of the parent meeting on Nov. 14.

Students protest absence of drama teacher

Sasha Milbeck, Caitlin Geurts, and Frances Mackinnon
November 15, 2017

[Video] I joined the gymnastics team for a day, and it was awesome

Caitlin Geurts, Assistant Editor
November 13, 2017

[Video] Seniors say goodbye to the sport they love

Caitlin Geurts, Assistant Editor
November 9, 2017

[Video] I tried meditating for a week, and it changed me

Caitlin Geurts, Assistant Editor
November 6, 2017

[Video] I tried wearing pajamas for a week, and it was really embarrassing

Caitlin Geurts, Assistant Editor
October 30, 2017

[Video] I attended a varsity football practice during playoff week, and it was scary

Caitlin Geurts, Assistant Editor
October 23, 2017
At the moment, this is home to co-curricular robotics, every day after school.

STEM lab furthers innovative renovations

Caitlin Geurts, Assistant Editor
October 19, 2017

[Video] I tried saying hi to everyone in the hall, and it was a complete disaster

Caitlin Geurts, Assistant Editor
October 16, 2017

[Video] Seniors travel back to 1999

Caitlin Geurts, Assistant Editor
October 9, 2017
Caitlin Geurts, senior, dressed up for all 6 days of homecoming fun.

Blog post: I tried going all out for homecoming week

Caitlin Geurts, Assistant Editor
October 9, 2017
The dance team forms a dynamic triangle with synced choreography to end their routine.

Photo gallery: Homecoming pep rally

Caitlin Geurts, Assistant Editor
October 7, 2017
Sam Laferriere, senior.

Photo gallery: AP art students explore the theme of technology

Caitlin Geurts, Assistant Editor
October 4, 2017

Welcome to our HOMEstead: New teachers 2017

Caitlin Geurts and Maddie Westreich
October 2, 2017
The girls volleyball team gathers together to size up the competition.

Girls volleyball serves up a win against Whitefish Bay

Caitlin Geurts, Assistant Editor
September 20, 2017

A view of Highlander Nation from the stands

Caitlin Geurts, Assistant Editor
September 15, 2017

One year wiser: New teachers reflect on their first year

Reilly Albert and Caitlin Geurts
June 6, 2017
Beta Theta Phi is the fraternity that housed the 18 frat brothers being charged with various crimes in relation to the death of Tom Piazza.

Tragedy strikes: 8 fraternity brothers at Penn State to face murder trial

Caitlin Geurts, Staffer
May 31, 2017
Meet the candidates: French Election

Meet the candidates: French Election

Caitlin Geurts and Thais Marques
May 6, 2017
Ginger Schwarz, junior, runs towards the goal.

Girls lacrosse overtakes USM

Caitlin Geurts, Staffer
May 5, 2017
William Clark, senior, gets ready for the ball that is fast approaching him.

Photo gallery: Boys varsity tennis

Caitlin Geurts, Staffer
May 3, 2017
Segebrecht encourages one of her batters.

Girls softball welcomes new coach

Caitlin Geurts, Staffer
April 19, 2017

Promposals 2017

Caitlin Geurts and Talia Eiseman
April 5, 2017
Sara Kalkhoff, junior, puts on her face mask to prepare for another round of catching.

PHOTO GALLERY: Girls softball falls to state champs of ’16

Caitlin Geurts, Staffer
March 30, 2017
Arnie. "Painting Leonardo DiCaprio as one of my favorite characters that he played made me realize my potential as an artist. I was able to capture his true essence," Brancaccio said.

AP artists: A league of excellence

Caitlin Geurts, Staffer
March 29, 2017
"Penelope," done in acrylic paint, was completed by Painting 3 student Caitlin Geurts. In the painting program, students are encouraged to make pieces that mean something to them and are relevant to world issues. "I made this piece about the Earth and about how truly special it is," Geurts said.

Why the #flatearth movement is totally legit

Caitlin Geurts, Staffer
March 21, 2017
Freshman Friday: Katie Lennie

Freshman Friday: Katie Lennie

Caitlin Geurts, Staffer
March 17, 2017
Leo Garcia, junior, plays defense against Cedarburg.

Varsity boys basketball falls to Cedarburg

Caitlin Geurts, Staffer
January 21, 2017
Moana: A must-see

Moana: A must-see

Caitlin Geurts, Staffer
January 19, 2017

Freshman Friday: Katie Dulle

Caitlin Geurts, Staffer
December 2, 2016
Caitlin Geurts, junior, watches Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life on Netflix.

Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life review

Caitlin Geurts, Staffer
November 29, 2016
Ginger and Renee Schwartz, juniors, are identical twins. The real question is, are they telepathic?

Testing twin telepathy

Caitlin Geurts, Staffer
November 16, 2016
Tristi March, girls gymnastics coach, teaches beam drills. The entire team has been looking forward to the new coaches. "The coaches are super fun and they have big plans for the season. I am excited to see what they all have planned," Natalie Ceelen, junior, said.

Girls gymnastics welcomes new coaches

Caitlin Geurts, Staffer
November 10, 2016
Drew Bosley, sophomore, took second place at the meet. Bosley ran at the state meet last year and greatly improved his time. "The team worked hard and trained for nine months just to run this race and all the hard work paid off. I am so proud of my teammates," Bosley said.

Boys cross country team excels at state meet

Caitlin Geurts, Staffer
October 31, 2016
Ben Timme, freshman, is pictured here with his Honors English 9 teacher, Mrs.Rauch. Freshman Friday has quickly become a tradition within publications. "Mrs.Rauch is a great teacher; she makes an environment that we all want to learn in," Timme said.

Freshman Friday: Ben Timme

Caitlin Geurts, Staffer
October 28, 2016
Lauren Burghardt, senior, plays Sylvia, a dog that is witty and charismatic. This play ran for three days and three shows. "Performing Sylvia in front of an audience was an amazing feeling," Renee Schwartz, junior, said.

Drama club puts on Sylvia: A dog play

Caitlin Geurts, Staffer
October 24, 2016
Miranda Grisa and Zach Ginkel, seniors, partner dance the salsa. The salsa is a dance that is mixed with basic steps and saucy turns. "It brought a fun and upbeat atmosphere to the class," Luke Grohman, senior, said.

Latin dance club adds a whole new flavor to Homestead

Caitlin Geurts, Staffer
September 30, 2016
Ashley Wendt, freshman, has finally became a member of the #mightyhighlanders family. Last year, she was stuck in middle school but this year, she is enjoying her newfound freedom. "The amount of freedom you have in high school...I love it," Ashley said.

Freshman Friday: Ashley Wendt spikes her way into freshman year

Caitlin Geurts, Staffer
September 23, 2016

Through our Eyes

Abbi Passey and Caitlin Geurts
September 21, 2016
Sami Nickerson, junior, was the leading diving at the North Shore Conference diving relays. Knickerson and her partner took first place.

Girls diving conference relay clinches gold

Caitlin Geurts, Staffer
September 12, 2016
I-Wing 2 is connected to the IMC or known as I-Wing 1. The class that was previously in here was using it to study AP Calculus. Sam Judd, junior, said that"It makes learning more exciting" because "there are so many different ways to interact with this space."

[Photo] Homestead I-Wing: A whole new world

Kate Price, Staffer
September 12, 2016
This is I-Wing 2, a space much like the third, used for exciting classroom learning. A math class was just leaving this room, making sure to clean and tidy the space. Sara Kalkhoff, junior, said, "The space is so nice that we almost don't want to mess it up. It is so nice to have a space that motivates you to learn."

This piece by Miller showcases a water scene with many more intricate birds.

Meet the AP artist: Tanya Miller

Caitlin Geurts, Magazine Designer
March 7, 2016
In this, Rolfs depicts a cat yawning. She uses bolder, thicker brush strokes in combination with the thinner whiskers to create a real juxtaposition.

Meet the AP Artist: Sarah Rolfs soars

Caitlin Geurts, Magazine Designer
February 26, 2016
“The hikers mountain landscape is called a reverse silhouette and was a super original, fun piece to do. I traced hiker silhouettes and transferred them onto a mountain landscape. I then filled the surrounding areas in with black and developed an astronomy-based layer on the top,” Ward said.

Meet the AP artist: Anna Ward paints with a passion

Caitlin Geurts, Magazine Designer
February 9, 2016
"This piece displays the physical way of holding onto a dream. My inspiration for this piece came from a very interesting image that I found online. This piece was an exploration of white charcoal and a continuation of the theme of helping the ones who need help. In other terms, by holding onto your dreams, you are getting a step closer to that final destination of yours. You’re getting closer to what you truly want. To give people a visual of that can help them strive towards it a little more,” Zinger

Meet the AP Artist: Adam Zinger

Caitlin Geurts, Magazine Designer
January 26, 2016
Used with permission from Getty Images. Winter is upon us and the only way to beat the cold is to go out and face it.

A to Z Winter in Wisconsin

Caitlin Geurts, Magazine Designer
January 12, 2016
Chloe Marotta, sophomore, is hopeful that her shot will go in the basket. Once the ball went in, another point went to Homestead. “Our coach pushes us a lot, and how hard we work in practice really shows how we play in the game,” Marotta said.

Chloe Marotta: A family legacy continues

Caitlin Geurts and Katelyn Meer
December 17, 2015

Homestead teachers react to emojis

Sasha Milbeck, Caitlin Geurts, and Fotoula LaGalbo
December 15, 2015
It's a bird, it's a plane, it's toilet paper

It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s toilet paper

Caitlin Geurts, Intro Reporter
October 16, 2014
Members of the boys hold their roses for their parents/guardians on Parents Night. “I think the key is people who are willing to sacrifice and put the team first,” Coach Dorn exclaimed.

End of boys soccer season nears

Caitlin Geurts, Intro Reporter
October 7, 2014
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