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Show choir returns from making history in L.A.
Show choir returns from making history in L.A.
March 20, 2025
Back row, from left to right: RJ Teter, Sam Ernest, Foster Laird, Luke Binet, Oliver Trolard, Colton Cox, Charley Chewning, Dr. Joel Henneke. Front row, from left to right: Chandler York, Margo Brandrup, Alejandra Briceno, Emma Berthiaume, Ruby Reeves, Emma Brooke Levering.
Homewood’s National Merit success continues with 13 finalists
March 17, 2025
Senator Doug Jones speaking with HHS students during his study talk.
“It’s not all about you”: Senator Doug Jones talks service
March 11, 2025
Students line up to pledge the Immersion Oath at the beginning of the Convention. Each person was given a Tahitian lei to symbolize their commitment to speaking French all day.
Exploring the islands: A day at French Convention
March 1, 2025
AP Computer Science teacher Fred Major monitors his students' online activity during class time.
HHS rolls out one-to-one Chromebook policy
February 27, 2025
Despite their vibrant colors and having their own leash, the HHS passes often go missing.
Missing hall pass found in Costa Rica
April 1, 2025
Samford announces Walmart development plans
Samford announces Walmart development plans
April 1, 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
Henneke's hair plugs: breaking the stigma
Henneke’s hair plugs: breaking the stigma
April 1, 2025
The NCAA Men's and Women's Division I Basketball tournaments are one of the most watched sports competitions in the United States. Fans of the game create bracket projections of who they think will win.
March Madness inspires spin-off tournaments
March 21, 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
Symbolic representation of the possible dismantlement of the Department of Education, and FASFA.
Department of Education faces shutdown threat
March 5, 2025
From left to right: Wesley Cook, Ava Chiesa, and Cecily Daughtery working concession stands at varsity baseball game.
Diamond Dolls: baseball’s unseen MVPs
February 24, 2025
Photo creds: Patrick Ingram
Esports team fosters teamwork, competition
March 19, 2025
(From left to right) Jack Lowery, Sawyer Bennett, Kaman Rouse, Andrew Woods and Alex Wahl competing at the North River yacht club in Tuscaloosa
Golf tees off with high hopes for new season
March 7, 2025
Patriots softball leading off with strong season start
Patriots softball leading off with strong season start
March 6, 2025
Senior Ada McElroy competing in the 4x400 meter relay at the 2024 state championship.
Outdoor track’s expectations high following indoor championship
March 5, 2025
The competition cheer team practices their stunts on the practice field of Walt Disney World Resort in Florida.
Competition cheer makes first national appearance
February 20, 2025
Seniors offer course selection advice
Seniors offer course selection advice
February 28, 2025
A representation of PDA, students holding hands in the hallway.
It’s Valentine’s Day, get your PDA on!
February 14, 2025
Cast of "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" performing during the final dress rehearsal.
Theater department exudes talent in hilarious musical
November 15, 2024
The infamous Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte.
Fall’s greatest debate: pumpkin spice
November 7, 2024
Patriots abroad: interactive map of band’s Ireland trip
April 11, 2024
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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All content by Marin Poleshek
Seniors James Merchant (right) and Luke McLendon (left) perform alongside each other in the 2022 halftime show.

Drumming duo takes stage for last time

Marin Poleshek, Managing Editor
May 8, 2023
Members of the drumline perform "Dowels" at the 2022 percussion showcase (photo by Matt Davis).

Drumline prepares for year’s most popular performance

Marin Poleshek, Managing Editor
May 8, 2023
Moran waves goodbye to her mother at the airport (photo by Ashe Moran).

Moran fulfills dream, studies abroad in Germany

Marin Poleshek, Managing Editor
April 26, 2023
Mitchell overlooks the mountains during a trip to JH ranch (photo by Julia Mitchell).

The journey of a lifetime: Mitchell pursues international travel experience

Marin Poleshek, Managing Editor
April 14, 2023
Javelin athletes get in a few warm up throws before competing (photo by Marin Poleshek).

Track and field hosts annual Homewood Invitational

Marin Poleshek, Managing Editor
March 22, 2023
Second period improv students participate in a music-based exercise (photo by Marin Poleshek).

Improv takes to the stage for debut competition

Marin Poleshek, Managing Editor
March 14, 2023
This year's National Merit finalists pose outside the entrance to HHS (photo by Michael Keim).

National Merit competition honors six Homewood seniors

Marin Poleshek, Managing Editor
March 8, 2023
Creative Writing III students pose with their Scholastic certificates (photo by Amy Marchino).

HHS students triumph in annual Scholastic Awards

Marin Poleshek, Managing Editor
February 23, 2023
Etheridge commits to run at UNA on National Signing Day

Roaring forward: Etheridge to run at UNA

Marin Poleshek, Managing Editor
February 17, 2023
Harrell takes in the mountain views at the Academy's Colorado Springs campus (photo by April Harrell).

Soaring to new heights: Harrell to attend Air Force Academy

Marin Poleshek, Managing Editor
February 7, 2023
The best of both worlds: Tricorne collaborates with the Menagerie

The best of both worlds: Tricorne collaborates with the Menagerie

Marin Poleshek, Managing Editor
February 1, 2023
Brandrup pushes to the finish during an indoor swim meet (photo by Adele Brandrup).

The race for inclusivity: Brandrup to swim at Montevallo

Marin Poleshek, Managing Editor
January 20, 2023
A bustling Pizitz Food Hall offers a wide variety of restaurant stands to explore (photo by The Pizitz).

10 dates for less than $10

Marin Poleshek, Managing Editor
January 9, 2023
Roberts dances in the 2021 performance (photo by Maddie Roberts).

The grand finale: Roberts prepares for final Nutcracker

Marin Poleshek, Managing Editor
December 5, 2022
The Forge team poses after their most recent tournament (photo by Mark Reed).

Forging a path: Reed brings ultimate to HHS

Marin Poleshek, Managing Editor
November 29, 2022
The girls' and boys' state teams pose with their runner-up trophies (photo by Josh Donaldson).

Double trouble, cross country teams place second in state

Marin Poleshek, Managing Editor
November 8, 2022
The 2021 team celebrates after last year's state meet (photo by Josh Donaldson).

Cross country prepares for final sprint

Marin Poleshek, Managing Editor
November 3, 2022
The 2021 competition team after their 5th place State Championship finish (photo by Rachel Loughney).

Competition cheer rallies into second season

Marin Poleshek, Managing Editor
October 31, 2022
Depleted shelf on the "Feminine Hygiene" aisle at the Brookwood Village Target (photo by Marin Poleshek).

Changing the menstruation conversation

Marin Poleshek, Managing Editor
October 13, 2022
Hispanic Heritage Month display in the HHS library (photo by Marin Poleshek).

Students reflect on Hispanic Heritage Month through poetry

Marin Poleshek and Luke McLendon
October 4, 2022
Marchino's 2022 Creative Writing II class posing with their Scholastic awards (photo by Amy Marchino)

New chapter for Homewood creative writing

Marin Poleshek, Managing Editor
September 22, 2022
The 2022 Starlet team gathering before the Homecoming Parade (photo by Jennifer Ayers)

Shining a light on the Starlets

Marin Poleshek, Managing Editor
September 20, 2022
Conboy demonstrates a lab to his fifth-period Physical Science class.

Newest cross-country coach starts off on right foot

Marin Poleshek, Managing Editor
August 30, 2022
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