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World language students test for mastery
World language students test for mastery
May 14, 2025
Hoover High sophomore Amelia Lawrence works on her final exam for Health Science focusing on pleural effusion.
Career readiness program broadens student prospects
May 12, 2025
Salah Green recites poetry to students in the library during fifth period.
An ode to Poetry Palooza
April 29, 2025
Spring show serves songs, sweets
Spring show serves songs, sweets
April 22, 2025
Students playing chess in the library during their study period.
Checkmate and chess mates
April 15, 2025
Dozens of people at the Taste of Homewood event
Taste of Homewood showcases local flavor
March 19, 2025
Fifth grade students from Hall-Kent ride the hovercrafts they've assembled.
Elementary students build hovercrafts, learn basic physics
March 18, 2025
A cook carefully pours hot chili into sample cups, giving attendees a taste of the recipe. Attendees have the opportunity to vote on the "People's Choice Award" for their favorite entries.
The Exceptional Foundation hosts 21st annual Chili Cook-Off
March 5, 2025
Banner placed at entrance welcomes guests to the festival. The Friends of Shades Creek presented and organized the event.
21st annual Salamander Festival celebrates conservation
January 28, 2025
ourHOME social event hosted to welcome members and families.
New ourHOME club introduced to HHS
November 12, 2024
Colton Cox moves debris during a previous mission trip in Colombia. This summer he'll embark on another service journey to Spain.
Senior to cross seas, continue family tradition of service
May 12, 2025
Voices, Buckets Raised: national trend brings mental health awareness
Voices, Buckets Raised: national trend brings mental health awareness
April 28, 2025
Prom traditions encompass senior spirit
Prom traditions encompass senior spirit
April 15, 2025
Social media exposure amplifies teen nicotine use
Social media exposure amplifies teen nicotine use
April 10, 2025
Senior Assassin is a game where students eliminate opposing teams with a water gun. Homewood students use Snapchat to take videos of their wins and access the locations of their targets.
‘Assassin’ game bonds seniors, sets up new tradition
March 14, 2025
Coach Jason Harlow guides the Lady Hornets to victory over Mountain Brook during the 6A state championship semifinal. He made regional playoffs with Chelsea all seven years of his tenure with the program.
New girls basketball coach eager for off-season work
May 20, 2025
Head football coach Ben Berguson remarks on the achievements of his players' tenure with his program. Seniors Marvin Patrick and Kylen Newell will go on to play football for colleges in the state of Alabama.
Patriots take sports to next level
May 15, 2025
Seniors contribute enrichment toys to the Greater Birmingham Humane Society. Donations were collected by the organization at halftime.
Cats, dogs win at Lakeshore Derby
April 10, 2025
Charles Stone competing in the 800 meter
Stone places first at Adidas Track Nationals
April 9, 2025
Photo creds: Patrick Ingram
Esports team fosters teamwork, competition
March 19, 2025
Op Ed: Exploring the nuances behind AI in the classroom
Op Ed: Exploring the nuances behind AI in the classroom
April 29, 2025
Op Ed: Sustainable changes for a healthier life
Op Ed: Sustainable changes for a healthier life
April 28, 2025
Op Ed: HHS needs a drafting class
Op Ed: HHS needs a drafting class
April 25, 2025
Featured image courtesy of Canadian online publication The Walrus.
Op Ed: Let’s finish exploring Earth before we venture farther into space
April 25, 2025
Op Ed: Quitting Caffeine
Op Ed: Quitting Caffeine
April 25, 2025
The Patriot Playbook Episode 2 – Woods Ray
February 17, 2023
The Patriot Playbook Episode 1 – It’s a Sports World
February 10, 2023
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Ada McElroy

Ada McElroy, Campus and Sports Editor

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Front desk phenom more than secretary

Front desk phenom more than secretary

Ada McElroy, Campus&Sports Editor
April 9, 2025
Show choir returns from making history in L.A.

Show choir returns from making history in L.A.

Ada McElroy, Campus&Sports Editor
March 20, 2025
Photo creds: Patrick Ingram

Esports team fosters teamwork, competition

Ada McElroy, Campus&Sports Editor
March 19, 2025
Patriots softball leading off with strong season start

Patriots softball leading off with strong season start

Ada McElroy, Campus&Sports Editor
March 6, 2025
Behind the curtain: stage crew aids in show choir success

Behind the curtain: stage crew aids in show choir success

Ada McElroy, Campus&Sports Editor
February 25, 2025
Setting the trends: what students are wearing

Setting the trends: what students are wearing

Ada McElroy, Campus&Sports Editor
January 27, 2025
52nd Miss Heritage winner crowned

52nd Miss Heritage winner crowned

Ada McElroy, Campus&Sports Editor
December 11, 2024
Competition cheer earns impressive state finish

Competition cheer earns impressive state finish

Ada McElroy, Campus&Sports Editor
November 22, 2024
Photo creds: Patrick Ingram

Faculty boosts camaraderie through fantasy football

Ada McElroy, Campus&Sports Editor
November 13, 2024
Swim team dives into new season

Swim team dives into new season

Ada McElroy, Campus&Sports Editor
October 16, 2024
Graphics guru designs Homewood's halls

Graphics guru designs Homewood’s halls

Ada McElroy, Campus&Sports Editor
October 1, 2024
From course selection to courtside calls

From course selection to courtside calls

Ada McElroy, Campus&Sports Editor
September 11, 2024
New Care Closet caters to student needs

New Care Closet caters to student needs

Ada McElroy, Campus and Sports Editor
August 29, 2024
New season, new era for Patriots Volleyball

New season, new era for Patriots Volleyball

Ada McElroy, Campus and Sports editor
August 21, 2024
Kittinger at West Point summer camp

Kittinger to attend West Point

Ada McElroy, Intrigue Editor
April 30, 2024
Filling their buckets with Goodies: Homewood's new toy store

Filling their buckets with Goodies: Homewood’s new toy store

Ada McElroy, Intrigue Editor
April 15, 2024
HWD Strong program promotes fitness for faculty

HWD Strong program promotes fitness for faculty

Ada McElroy, Intrigue Editor
March 20, 2024
HHS alumna takes over volleyball

HHS alumna takes over volleyball

Ada McElroy, Intrigue Editor
March 14, 2024
Meet new HHS college counselor

Meet new HHS college counselor

Ada McElroy, Intrigue Editor
February 14, 2024
Homewood's Emma Brooke Levering was the overall winner in the 6A state championship run in Oakville on Saturday. [BY DEANGELO MCDANIEL]

Levering Awarded 23-24 Gatorade Player of the Year

Ada McElroy, Intrigue Editor
February 7, 2024
Boys tennis team at 2023 state match. Photo Cred: Terrance Cobb

Tennis teams ready for a successful season

Ada McElroy, Intrigue Editor
January 26, 2024
In for 2024: "Ins-and-Outs" lists

In for 2024: “Ins-and-Outs” lists

Ada McElroy, Intrigue Editor
January 5, 2024
Girls team in the start of their race. Photo Creds: Ashley Bussey

Cross country finishes season strong at state

Ada McElroy, Intrigue Editor
November 17, 2023
Certificate of award from College Board. Photo Creds: Dr. Latta Johnston

College Board recognizes excellence at HHS

Ada McElroy
November 1, 2023
Photo Creds: Catherine Smith

Team Homewood program boosts leadership in sports

Ada McElroy, Intrigue Editor
October 13, 2023
HHS prepares for upcoming testing, E-Days

HHS prepares for upcoming testing, E-Days

Ada McElroy, Intrigue Editor
September 27, 2023
Patriot Peer Connections mentors and mentees get to know each other during their session in August. (Photo contributed by Ganae Gaines)

Athletics mentoring program pairs upperclassmen, freshmen

Ada McElroy, Intrigue Editor
August 30, 2023
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