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Community gathers for monthly party at Alabama Outdoors for their 50th anniversary. Alabama Outdoors hosts the first Friday of every month to promote local companies and volunteer opportunities.
“Party on the porch” event gives back to community
September 11, 2025
A phone sits on a table as a light shines from above. Homewood's compliance with the FOCUS Act mandates that all students keep their phones in their backpacks from 8 a.m. to 3:10 p.m.
Homewood navigates device free classrooms
September 3, 2025
Latin teacher Jacob Linder prepares a test for his students. During the 25-26 school year, homework and classwork do not mathematically impact students' grades in PowerSchool.
Gradebook changes shift focus to student mastery
September 3, 2025
A sign warns people about sitting on a broken auditorium chair. Homewood plans to majorly renovate the auditorium for the first time since 1972.
Auditorium renovations to begin in September
September 2, 2025
World language students test for mastery
World language students test for mastery
May 14, 2025
Some of the first riders reach the first out of five rest stops. The first stop 10 miles in, with 90 miles to go.
Pedals and pickle juice: Columbiana’s century ride in pictures
September 9, 2025
Senior audience listens to Sepsas about the trains in Inca. The Inca empire developed an extended road system that elongates up to 2 million square kilometers, including bridges, staircases and tunnels.
World traveler, author shares his journeys with community
August 22, 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
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
Junior setter Mollie Brown high fives her teammate during practice. The team is currently 8-5 overall.
Volleyball preparation yields favorable results
September 4, 2025
A Homewood Athletics yard sign advertises the revitalized leadership program. Athletes are encouraged to use these signs to build a network where students learn and grow together.
Athletics department focuses on leadership program
August 27, 2025
Varsity football players enter a huddle during practice. Head coach Ben Burgeson credits his faith in the team to their collaboration on and off the field.
Football gears up for new season
August 21, 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
Wednesday Wear is a new segment featuring popular clothing trends and fashion pieces curated by our staff.
Introducing: Wednesday Wear
September 10, 2025
Singer-songwriter Laufey poses for a promo of her concert movie “Laufey’s A Night at the Symphony: Hollywood Bowl.” Her album "A Matter of Time" debuted at No. 1 on four Billboard album charts. (Christina House / The Los Angeles Times)
Laufey pivots to pop jazz with new sound
September 5, 2025
Our Tricorne staff includes talent excited to tackle this year's news cycle.
Editor’s Note: Embrace change
August 23, 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
The Patriot Playbook Episode 2 – Woods Ray
February 17, 2023
The Patriot Playbook Episode 1 – It’s a Sports World
February 10, 2023
The Student News Site of Homewood High School

The Homewood Tricorne
The Student News Site of Homewood High School

The Homewood Tricorne
Miyelani Mathebula

Miyelani Mathebula, Community Editor

All content by Miyelani Mathebula
Our Tricorne staff includes talent excited to tackle this year's news cycle.

Editor’s Note: Embrace change

Miyelani Mathebula, Editor
August 23, 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

Miyelani Mathebula, Community Editor
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

Miyelani Mathebula, Community Editor
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

Miyelani Mathebula, Community Editor
March 14, 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

Miyelani Mathebula, Community Editor
March 1, 2025
Sophomore Ashe Moran competes in the girls footrace.

Citius, Altius, Fortius: striving for greatness at Latin Olympiad

Miyelani Mathebula, Community Editor
February 17, 2025
Boys varsity celebrates winning the 6A state championship in Huntsville. The team beat Spanish Fort 3-1.

Boys, girls soccer anticipate new season

Miyelani Mathebula, Community Editor
February 13, 2025
Junior John Martin participates in the high jump at State. He placed third in this event and achieved his season best by clearing 6 feet (1.83m)

Indoor track wins state titles

Miyelani Mathebula, Community Editor
February 4, 2025
The varsity basketball teams being introduced at the Hoopscoming pep rally.

[Photo] Sadie Hawkins Dance revamped

Jackson Gardner, Staff Writer
January 24, 2025
Hepp brothers grace the stage with the bowling teams at HHS winter sports media night. Currently they are on the quest to qualify for the regional tournament in January.

Hepp brothers coach bowling teams to success

Miyelani Mathebula, Community Editor
December 19, 2024
The alma mater being sung at the pep rally before the football game against Fort Payne. This year the song is scheduled before Jam to give it the respect it deserves.

Reflecting, history of the HHS alma mater

Miyelani Mathebula, Community Editor
December 13, 2024
Hardy Smith and Charlie Herring playing varsity soccer while in high school. Both served as soccer captains that helped win state championships in 2021 and 2024.

“Homewood Duo” reflects on playing for Rhodes Lynx

Miyelani Mathebula, Community Editor
November 21, 2024
Kindness Club organizes First Responder’s Banquet

Kindness Club organizes First Responder’s Banquet

Miyelani Mathebula, Community Editor
October 4, 2024
Kelly Roth and several of her students display Homewood's shoe donations. The shoes will travel to Trak Shak and then be shipped to Atlanta.

Environmental Science classes host successful shoe drive

Miyelani Mathebula, Community Editor
September 18, 2024
A stack of AP subject textbooks and an ACT prep book sit on a shelf. Many students at Homewood require these books to prepare for their exams.

AP, ACT unveil digital adjustments

Miyelani Mathebula, Community Editor
September 6, 2024
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