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
Rita Ferrero

Rita Ferrero, Staffer

Rita Ferrero, a current sophomore at Homestead High School, is eager to pursue her interests in writing as a first-time staff member of the Highlander Publications. Aside from journalism, you’ll find her with friends, on the tennis courts or enjoying any time she can outdoors, especially with her dog, Tory. As a student, she coordinates Homestead’s Spanish Club and is a member of both the National Art Honors Society and Homestead’s art magazine, Soliloquy.

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Principal Eric Ebert poses with his secretary Nancy Kress.

Offices face change as longtime assistants retire

Rita Ferrero, Greer Patten, and Mackenzie Miller
May 21, 2024
Mary and Ted Kellner pose after their donation to another Wisconsin university, Cardinal Stritch.

Mequon locals spark positive change for UW Madison educators

Rita Ferrero, Staffer
May 7, 2024
A periodical cicada sits on a branch after hatching.

Rare cross of cicada hatches worsens noise concern for this summer

Rita Ferrero, Staffer
May 6, 2024
Staff and students watch the solar eclipse out on the football field during their fifth hour.

Solar eclipse sparks science initiative

Rita Ferrero, Staffer
April 16, 2024
Songs that speak to seniors' plans are typically embedded in their Spotify or Apple Music playlists.

“You’re gonna go far!”

Rita Ferrero, Staffer
March 5, 2024
Quiz: Your match based on the men of the month

Quiz: Your match based on the men of the month

Rita Ferrero, Staffer
February 12, 2024
Band teacher, Charlie O'Brien, poses with his medal after completing the Boston Marathon.

From teachers to trailblazers

Rita Ferrero, Staffer
January 19, 2024
Olivia LaFond, senior, reads a lab for her second trimester class, AP Biology.

Mid-year check-in: How are students feeling about the rest of the year?

Rita Ferrero, Staffer
January 8, 2024
Hannah Martyn (left), Grace Martyn (right), sophomores, complete homework.

Academic Pressure: The push to be perfect

Rita Ferrero, Staffer
January 5, 2023
Last year’s ski team proves their strong bond on and off the hill by goofing around at their final race.

Ski team reflects on last season while preparing for the slopes

Rita Ferrero, Staffer
December 13, 2022
Humans of Homestead

Humans of Homestead

Rita Ferrero, Staffer
December 9, 2022
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