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
Erin Connolly

Erin Connolly, Lead Web Editor

Erin Connolly, self-diagnosed grammar freak, is a senior barely hanging on to her sanity. Three sports and three AP classes later, Erin can often be found recuperating on the couch after a long day. With what little free time she has, she enjoys hanging out with her family and stressing about college. Click here to see Erin's work.

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Anthony Kennin, senior goalie, helped the Highlanders to a 13-6 finish on the season and won the Player of the Year award from the Wisconsin Lacrosse Federation.

Kennin named Wisconsin Lacrosse Federation Player of the Year

Erin Connolly, Web Editor
June 7, 2016
Alex Burns, senior, crosses the finish line ahead of everybody in the girls 4x100 meter relay.

Girls track takes home title of North Shore Conference Champions, boys place second

Erin Connolly, Web Editor
May 18, 2016
The Harleys, Giersch, Clark and Caitlin Geurts, sophomore, represent Homestead at a meet.

Forensics to compete at national tournament

Erin Connolly, Web Editor
April 25, 2016
The athletes from the Class of '15 pictured at last year's Pancake Breakfast.

Fifth Annual Pancake Breakfast will honor future college athletes

Erin Connolly, Web Editor
April 21, 2016
Leah Gholson, junior, takes a breather after her event. Gholson was the starting runner for her relay on Thursday. “I really just do track for the fun of it,” Gholson said.

Girls track looks to start outdoor season strong

Erin Connolly, Web Editor
April 13, 2016
My teammates and I color coordinated our Crocs to match our team colors for game days.

Don’t knock the Crocs

Erin Connolly, Web Editor and Croc Enthusiast
March 17, 2016
New Voices of Wisconsin aims to protect student journalists' rights

New Voices of Wisconsin aims to protect student journalists’ rights

Erin Connolly, Web Editor
February 29, 2016
From My Eyes: Ball is Life

From My Eyes: Ball is Life

Erin Connolly, Web Editor
February 25, 2016
Emma Contardi, junior, and Drew Wagner, sophomore, are just some of the cancer survivors who lead the first lap of Relay for Life 2016. "Being honored at Relay for Life is a big deal to me. It makes me feel so appreciated that so many people are participating in something so near and dear to my heart," Contardi said.

Relay for Life fights back against cancer

Erin Connolly, Web Editor
February 17, 2016
Lindsey Schimpf (far left) and Paige Weir (fourth from left) try out the sleds with their new friend Gabbi.

Shaping a positively accessible Milwaukee

Erin Connolly, Web Editor
February 11, 2016
Mequon Police Chief Steve Graff speaks during a news conference about the arrest of the suspect and the consequences of his actions.

Whatsgoodly threat contained quickly, suspect faces serious legal consequences

Erin Connolly, Web Editor
January 27, 2016
A hoax call for a shooting on Range Line Road on Monday, Jan. 25 placed three Mequon schools on lockdown and closed Range Line Road while police investigated. The call turned out to be a prank, and the caller will be identified and charged by Mequon police.

Prank call for shooting locks down Mequon schools

Erin Connolly, Web Editor
January 26, 2016
Hanging from several blank walls, college banners color the halls with school spirit. But do they also contribute to the pressure put on students to go to college? Photo by Erin Connolly

College pressure weighs too heavily on Homestead students

Erin Connolly, Web Editor
January 12, 2016
Flick from "A Christmas Story" sticks his tongue to a flagpole after a triple dog dare. Photo used with permission from Creative Commons

Quiz: How well do you know Christmas movies?

Erin Connolly, Web Editor
December 25, 2015
Mrs. Kari Lutter, assistant principal at Watertown High School, will begin her job as the new Homestead assistant principal on Jan. 22.

Homestead hires new assistant principal

Erin Connolly, Web Editor
December 11, 2015
Sarah Sullivan, sophomore, takes in the sights and sounds of the Homecoming parade as a part of color guard.

From My Eyes: Wavin’ Flag

Erin Connolly, Web Editor
December 1, 2015
As the ball approaches Anna Kreynin, senior, she prepares to return it to her opponent. Kreynin reflected on her four years of tennis and prepares to move on after Homestead.

From My Eyes: Ace it

Erin Connolly, Lead Web Editor
November 4, 2015
Eight years later, Martin and Hershel enjoy a playful bond as horse and rider.

From My Eyes: Horsin’ around

Erin Connolly, Lead Web Editor
October 20, 2015
From My Eyes: Between the pipes

From My Eyes: Between the pipes

Erin Connolly, Lead Web Editor
October 11, 2015
The Class of '16 gathers together on the flying 'H' after a triumph over the juniors in the annual powder puff football game.

Seniors dominate juniors in Powder Puff football game

Erin Connolly, Lead Web Editor
September 28, 2015
Cole Simpson and Adam Hobbs, seniors, celebrate a goal against the Brookfield Stars with the Highlander bench.

Homestead hockey skates through triumph and defeat

Erin Connolly
March 4, 2015
Photo from Creative Commons

Quick and easy breakfast ideas to grab and go

Erin Connolly
February 27, 2015
An AVID 10 idea about waste awareness grew into a campaign for water bottle filling stations, such as the one above, at Homestead fronted by Katie Gebhardt, sophomore, as she sold these custom Highlander water bottles to help raise money. "Originally AVID tried to raise money and awareness for this," Gebhardt said. "My mom told me about it and I thought it was such a great idea."

Awareness campaign brings bottle filling station to Homestead

Erin Connolly
February 11, 2015
8 things to look forward to in 2015

8 things to look forward to in 2015

Erin Connolly
January 14, 2015
Snow starts to fall on the Highlander Walkway Thursday afternoon. The AccuWeather app displayed a chilly RealFeel of 20 degrees below zero, and the snow is expected to last until at least 6 p.m., according to the Weather Channel. Photo by Erin Connolly

Arctic chill sends temperatures plummeting

Erin Connolly
January 8, 2015
Once the toys reach Kapco, they are sorted in the hallways and collection rooms. "The entire area is filled with about a quarter million board games and enough dolls to populate a small city. It is really spectacular," Matt Gresham, junior, said.

Kids give to kids, spreading holiday cheer with toys

Erin Connolly
December 9, 2014
Seven tips for surviving Black Friday

Seven tips for surviving Black Friday

Sydney Roeper and Erin Connolly
November 20, 2014

Meet the AFS students

Erin Connolly and Sydney Roeper
November 4, 2014
Highlanders support fight against childhood cancer

Highlanders support fight against childhood cancer

Erin Connolly and Sydney Roeper
October 23, 2014
Road workers work on the sanitary lift station at the intersection of River Road and Mequon Road during the week of Oct. 6, 2014.

Construction on Mequon Road causes delays, unsafe circumstances

Erin Connolly and Sydney Roeper
October 9, 2014
Illustration by Janae Brown

Chickens may peck their way into Mequon

Erin Connolly, Mary Kate Simon, and Janae Brown
September 26, 2014
Apple releases iOS 8 to iPhone users

Apple releases iOS 8 to iPhone users

Mary Kate Simon and Erin Connolly
September 17, 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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