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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
Front desk phenom more than secretary
Front desk phenom more than secretary
April 9, 2025
Students collaborate in Major's class on their computer science work.
AP Cybersecurity, Art History added to HHS course selection
April 4, 2025
Show choir returns from making history in L.A.
Show choir returns from making history in L.A.
March 20, 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
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
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
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
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
(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
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
Op-Ed: Caught between cultures
Op-Ed: Caught between cultures
April 25, 2025
Op-Ed: Appreciate the depth, commitment of cheerleading
Op-Ed: Appreciate the depth, commitment of cheerleading
April 24, 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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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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