Highlander Senior Magazine 17

the homestead highlander senior issue

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What’s Inside: Family bonds formed over four years

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Homestead High School, 5000 W. Mequon Road

Inside

2017 staff Editors-in-Chief Sasha Milbeck, Hannah O’Leary, Carly Rubin

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WE’RE ALL IN 17 TOGETHER

Designers Sasha Milbeck, Carly Rubin, Hannah O’Leary, Caitlin Geurts, Frances McKinnon, Reilly Albert, Abbi Passey

PREDICT 17

Writers & Photographers Sasha Milbeck, Carly Rubin, Hannah O’Leary, Caitlin Geurts, Frances MacKinnon, Reilly Albert, Talia Eisman, Bella Milbeck, Erin Carley, Thais Marques, Abbi Passey, Mackanzie Kurtin

COMMI7MENT

Advisor Rachel Rauch

KEEP 17 CLOSE

Principal Brett Bowers

Superintendent

TWEET 17

Demond Means

Printer American Litho

WE’VE BEEN THROUGH I7 ALL LOOK BACK AT 17 ADD I7 ALL UP SCHOOL SPIRI7 I WON’T FORGET I7 LEAVING I7 BEHIND

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We’re all in 17 together Abbi Passey, Hannah O’Leary, Cary Rubin

Sasha Milbeck

Throughout these past years, we as a senior class have made an immense impact on Homestead High School. Whether it was winning state championships, acing standardized tests or just staying behind to clean up after a messy football game, we set a precedent of what it means to be mighty.

We have seen, accomplished and experienced so much. We survived the haunted Kindergarten bathrooms at Range Line, conquered each other’s snow forts at recess, feasted upon cafeteria pizza, painted our second-grade crush’s name on our faces at the school carnival: the list goes on and on.

As we matured, so did our times together. We were (questionable) victors in the Greek Olympics, dunces and dukes at the medieval banquet, and patriots, exploring the ins and outs of our nation’s capital. Middle school came and went, as did friends and clothing trends. Gauchos and

Thais Marques

the seniors on staff say goodbye to the class of 2017

ponchos soon turned to leggings and crop tops: we knew it was time for high school.

Walking through the Highlander Walkway for the first time, we had no idea what we were getting ourselves into. Our eyes were big, but our backpacks were even bigger. Though, as time went on, we became more familiar with our red-brick surroundings. We learned that Vicki must be avoided at all costs, that contrary to popular belief there are no elevators in this school and that when Highlander Publications wants something from you, they aren’t going to take no for an answer.

On that note, we would like to say thank you. Thank you, Class of ‘17, for the countless quotes and pictures. Thank you for responding to our emails and Facebook messages. The work we do, the products we produce, would be nothing without your help and support. It has been an honor documenting our class’s accomplishments

over the years.

Lastly, thank you to the Publications program and staff. Our high school experiences would have been drastically different without you in them. The lessons we have learned from all of you went above and beyond the classroom norm. Publications has equipped us with the skills to plunge head first into our futures.Thank you for these last four years. It’s been an incredible journey.

-The seniors of Highlander Publications

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PREDICT‘17

Hannah O’Leary

CAITY HESSLING will live out of a van.

Daniel Kim

will become the commander in chief of the Korean Army.

BRIAN GEMAS will marry a smokin’ hot southern country wife.

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ROBBIE MORWAY

will raise a nice liberal Jewish family.

will be on Dancing with the Stars.

Sophia Angelier Mitchell Larson will end up having 90 cats.

Clare Murphy will be a famous artist.

will move to Seattle and start a radio talk show where he gives relationship. advice.

Jake Zehms

will ascend into a higher plane of existence and become pure energy.

Lily Higgins

will continue to grow.

Jorge Perez

will be a famous chef, better than Gordon Ramsay.

Thomas MilleR

will end up telling every girl he meets that he placed fifteenth at cross country state.

LILY McCANN

will be the most spontaneous person ever.

Jack Henrichs will become a NFL offensive lineman.

CHARLOTTE DOERING

will teach tennis lessons at Milwaukee Country Club.

Katya Lorman

will live at the top of a penthouse in Miami and somehow be rich while laying out all day and clubbing all night.

FrANK MARTIN

will live alone in the mountains of Wyoming herding sheep.

RaCHEL SHORT will have 19 kids and counting.

Luke Grohmann

will work for National Geographic as a world famous wildlife photographer.

Skylar pak

will marry an NBA player.

Abbi passey

will raise six ginger, Mormon children who all have ADHD.

Charlie Rennicke will become Dr. Doofenshmirtz after graduating college.

Hannah O’Leary

NATHAN SCHIMPF will bring back Vine.

Jake Westreich’s shorts will become so short that one day that will be only a single thread loosely adorning his waist.

Tori cayle

Charlie Vobroucek

will still be dating Leslee.

will turn into a middle toe.

will take over Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s job.

Katie Cao

David Giersch

will write a series of grammar self-help books.

will be the first female president.

ANSLEY LAEV will move to India, get married and never return to the United States.

ZACH GINKEL

will be cast as a West Side Story back-up dancer.

ZACH GINKEL will be cast as a West Side Story back-up dancer.

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Information compiled by Lexi Lipkowitz and the Highlander staff Sasha Milbeck and Carly Rubin

As the class of 2017 transitions from high-school to other endeavors, the Highlander staff has compiled the post-high school plans of each graduating senior who responded to our requests. In less than a month, the graduating seniors will turn the pages on the next chapter of their lives. Next year, the class of 2017 will be represented in 99 colleges, 31 states and over ten countries. We as a staff wish the best of luck to the graduating class as they pursue their future plans.

Alabama University of Alabama Bella Bernacchi Katherine Glueckert Alexandra Halloran Arizona Arizona State University Zara Gallas northern arizona university Cade Marshall Bowman university of arizona Tucker Gabriel Lauren Grant Katya Lorman Jahayla McGraw california california institute of the arts Matthias Wong university of san diego Riley Truttmann university of southern california Joe Lappin

Colorado colorado state university

Full sail university Andrew O’Brien

Tori Cayle Joshua Churchill Kira Dayton Avery McKeegan Grace Nemcek

university of florida

University of colorado boulder Grace Karegeannes McKenna Seefeld University of colorado Denver Maxwell Potter district of columbia georgetown university Lily McCann florida florida atlantic university Logan Kramer florida gulf coast university Emma Contardi

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Lynn university Galina Haugh Andrew Buchanan Kaylyn Goddard Nikolas Gouverneur university of miami Annie Kleynerman

DePaul University Kevin Berridge Lonnae Hickman Mikaela Hoard film connection institute Reece Colegrove loyola University Derrick Karas Northwestern University

Georgia university of georgia Caroline Birmingham

Yibo Pan Carly Rubin Nathan Schimpf

idaho brigham young university Abbi Passey

Nicholas DeStefanis

illinois bradley university Caleb Eisenberger columbia college chicago Sarah Verespej

quincy University

university of chicago Miranda Grisa Indiana indiana university Charlotte Doering Emily Mayer Stephanie Metzendorf John Reardon

rose-hulman institute of technology Samuel Tucker university of notre dame William Clark David Giersch Lauren Klein Mitchell Larson Serena Zacharias Valparaiso University Sydan Parker iowa Drake University Sophia Angelier Grinnell College Sophia Bern Iowa State University Matthew Eisner Joseph Knuth Sari Lewinsky Skylar Pak University of Iowa Julia Cullen Sara Kamarainen Claire O’Brien Maeve Ryan Eric Simonsen kansas University of kansas Lillian Higgins Madeline Ruvin Trevor Shahrokhi Sierra Wadood

kentucky Western Kentucky University Derrick Watkins Massachusetts boston college Katherine Gebhardt Harvard university Katherine Cao Michigan albion college Grace Beauchamp Ross Waddell calvin college Noah Cummisford college for creative studies Trevor Perlewitz michigan state university Phineas Charles Jack Henrichs Minnesota Bemidji State University Frank Martin crown college Mabree Lillestolen Macalester College Zahara Spilka st. thomas university Rachel Lentz

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Irina Abasova Jordan Benson Bryce Christiaansen Lief Erlandson Itzel Fimbres Dana Fretty James Guskov Jennifer Harley Alexandra Heth Elizabeth Jambor Karen Leonhardt Tiffany Liu Angeline Moyer Sophia Nelson Emma Neusen Braxton Orosz Josie Schaut Calista Thorson Alexa White Vermilion Community College

Montana Montana State University Catherine Hessling Anna Lauenstein university of montana Natalie Brancaccio Nevada University of NevadaLas Vegas Treyvon Key New York colgate university Garrett Mitman ithaca college Nicole Platz pace university Eleanor White pratt institute

Tyler Albright Missouri Missouri Valley College Anne Schlageter saint louis university Anne Gresham Romina Sapozhnikov

Josh Lookatch State University of New York at Purchase Zach Ginkel The New School College of Performing Arts Phillip Zuccaro

southeast missouri state university Katherine Wegmann university of missouri William Buenz Matthew Simonsen

North Carolina North Carolina Wesleyan College Eamonn Eckert

University of Minnesota- Duluth Martha Jorgensen

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Ohio college of wooster

Vermont University of vermont

milwaukee area technical college

University of WISCONSINMADISON

Claire Davidson

Timothy Allen

Miami University Meredith Clark Sydney Crivello Hugh Jones

Virginia Virginia Institute of Technology

Jackson Buraczewski Dylan Moser Anthony Pangallo Desmond Roberson Rachel Schutkin Jacob Watkins

Daniel Adix Emily Boehlke Rachel Botshtein Lauren Burghardt Rebecca Chavin Meghan Costigan Robert Crowley Erin Dauchy Holly Dooge Tricia Engel John Erpenbeck Ravi Gajipara Kate Gorlinski Talia Gottlieb Olivia Hahn Niki Heidarian Jayne Henry Calum Joubert Donguk Kim Stephen Klug Jordan Kolsky Alex Krol Ansley Laev Thomas Lamers Allison Levin Jennifer Lietz Rena Liu Lyssa McGauran Brionna McLeod Katherine Mikhailenko Thomas Miller Gonzalo Morales Robert Morway Shefali Mukerji Eric Mullins Hannah O’Leary Emma Patch Antonio Pulito Charles Rennicke Jack Sabinash Isabel Schack

University of Cincinnati Omar Hill University of Dayton Abigail Schneeberger Brigid West Oregon university of oregon Alexandra Van Grunsven David Willman Pennsylvania Franklin & Marshall college Christopher Eckhardt

Maureena Ma Washington University of washington TJ O’Connor Wisconsin concordia university Brendan Bell Alexander Cayer Shelby Decker Austin Jeffery Madeline Kaplin David Schoessow edgewood college Jack Lyneis

rhode island st. andrews prepatory school

Empire beauty school

Jack Quinlevan

LaVita Hollis

Tennessee vanderbilt university Bethany Ford

marquette university Isabella Broderson Amanda Krahn Marcel McWilliams Benjamin Starsky

Texas Baylor university Justin Albright Trinity university Charlton Hanson

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milwaukee school of engineering Cole Albright Sam Gianakos Lucas Grohmann university of wisconsineau claire Will Auchter Dawson Dahlberg Charlie Lewis University of WISCONSINGREEN BAY Max Pasher Rachael Short University of WISCONSINLACROSSE Sydney Aiello Drew Crabbe Angela Denk Michael Fehrenbach Christopher Greeley Emily Harley Charles Mortensen Collin Reiels Sophia Sullivan Jakub Timm

Sarah Severson Elliana Sileno Kristina Smeshko Amos Tamanji Kathryn Tye Charles Weir Mary Weitzer Jacob Westreich Jakob Zehms University of WISCONSINMILWAUKEE Jacob Boehlke Makenzie Christenson Nigel Dampeer Valentina DominguezGonzalez Jason Hartmann Valerie Her Matthew Klimkosky Sarah Kohlbeck Brandon Lindstedt Nancy Martinez Ramirez Kayla Matocky Jordan McClone Katelyn Meer Marcus Messer Michael Miller Leib Milshteyn Timbriel Paris Emily Polk Sofia Ryvkin Andrew Scheer Kyle Schneider Alexis Shutic University of WISCONSINOSHKOSH Morgan Bayer Brittney Frazier Alison Greisch Pationce Bennett

University of WISCONSINPLATTEVILLE Jessica Schoessow University of WISCONSINRIVER FALLS Cally Kashou University of WISCONSINSTEVENS POINT Anna Cherubini Jacob Miller Miles Murray Jack Rapala Eric Zoeller University of WISCONSINSTOUT Christian Loukopoulos Timothy Rodd University of WISCONSINWASHINGTON COUNTY Mitchell Mallouk University of WISCONSINwhitewater Hunter Allen Cassidy Buffoni Molly Burger Khoi Do Jenna Dorf Brian Gemas Aaleeyah Gholson Jeremiah Howard Matthew Oates Joseph Panella Megan Rakow Kayla Wilson Kayli Wilson

vici beauty school Haley Carney Becca Yenter viterbo college Ava Wolff canada queen’s university Alexis Lipkowitz Scotland university of st. andrews Eirene Kulutbanis OTHER working/Apprenticeship Benedict Beck Zion Bullock Hector Martinez Year off Noah Schimpf Emma Zander Jessie Zupke returning to Bangledesh Mehzabin Chowdhury returning to denmark Mathilde Jensen returning to spain Claudia Osses Gonzalez us army Jacob LaBelle world race Clare Murphy (gap year then Regis University)

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KEEPING I7

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Best friends going to the same college Rebecca Chavin Kate Gorlinski

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How did you become friends?

How did you become friends?

How did you become friends?

RC & KG: We became friends in sixth grade because we had the exact same schedule. Also, our little sisters, Megan and Ashley, are best friends so we were destined to become buddies too!

ML & LK: Debate!

AS & KM: We both went to Oriole Lane for Elementary school and were in the same class in second grade. But then we went to different middle schools and didn’t talk. We reunited through AVID and other classes we shared.

What’s your best memory with each other?

RC: We went to New York together for a photography camp.

KG: The first time Becca ever came over to my house. We made a music video to Waka Waka and recorded it on our iPods. That’s when we first saw each other’s crazy sides!

What is your biggest BFF pet peeve?

RC: Kate is randomly allergic to the best foods. One time we got cupcakes and her face turned red because of the chocolate. Now we can’t even get ice cream together because she’s lactose intolerant.

You have to always be on the lookout for the bad food!

KG: Becca is a terrible speller.

But she also loves her puns. Is it a typo or is she trying to be funny? The world will never know...

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How long have you been friends?

ML: We’ve been friends for two years.

LK: Too long.

Do you plan on staying close in college?

ML & LK: Of course. Especially since we’re both going to Notre Dame.

what’s your best memory with each other?

ML: Winning the Badgerland Debate Tournament as partners this year.

LK: Cheesecake party in Salt Lake City, Utah, after a debate tournament.

what is your biggest bff pet peeve?

ML: Lauren uses too many emojis while texting sometimes.

LK: Mitchell doesn’t understand the true value of the emoji.

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What’s your best memory with each other?

AS: During the summer, we would just get in the car, put the windows, turn on our favorite music and just drive.

KM: Definitely getting to spend every waking moment of my life with her.

What is your biggest BFF pet peeve?

AS: Katelyn is incredibly organized when it comes to planning.

I am very laid back when it comes to figuring out the details and she is the complete opposite.

Whether that be planning outfits out months in advance or making lists of what we need for our dorm room this upcoming fall.

KM: When she’s on her phone.

It’s so annoying.

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Bella Milbeck Abbi Passey Although senior year is coming to an end, the memories will last a lifetime. The senior girls on the varsity basketball team have been together for as long as they can remember.

“My favorite memories from basketball have been created through the team dinners and sleepovers,” Emma Contardi said.

Despite how demanding the sport is, the girls found ways to relax off the courts.

“I will always remember Emily Polk’s amazing dance parties, the bus rides home from games, team dinners and lunch in Coach Deb’s room,”

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“I’ve learned a lot from my teammates, both within the sport and outside of it.

I learned a lot of different skills on the court from my teammates during basketball season, but I also learned how to be a better friend and teammate. Another thing I learned is how important it is to stay positive and work through challenges. Learning this allowed me to be more successful in and out of season,” Contardi said.

While there was much adversity, there were also many victories.

“We had a winning season which was absolutely a dream come true, especially for my senior year,” Bayer said.

Off the court, the girls accomplished several goals as a team. The girls created lifelong friendships and timeless memories.

“Having a core group of friends who share the same outlook on school and sports as I did was the greatest thing to Morgan Bayer said. have my freshman year. It helped me The girls fought relentlessly transition into high school a lot better,” throughout their years playing at Contardi said.

Homestead to conquer an abundance Collaboration, communication and of obstacles. teamwork played the biggest part in “Although growing together as a shaping the team into successful players. team was always amazing, it was also Teamwork helped the girls work better sometimes a struggle,” Bayer said. together and play as one, rather than just Growing together and learning as individuals. from each other was a critical com“You can’t do everything by yourself, ponent of their success as a team, as and you have to come together to accomwell as individuals. plish your goals,” McLeod said.

“I learned to depend on the others for help, which meant sometimes re- Pictured: Brionna McLeod, Emma lying on them to overcome obstacles,” Contardi, Holly Dooge, Emily Polk and Brionna McLeod said.

Morgan Bayer

Abbi Passey When did you start playing football?

Andy Scheer: I started playing flag football when I was 4 or 5, but it was in Cardinal youth football where I grew a passion for the game. Most of the guys on the team this past season started there, and it’s amazing to think that after eight seasons we are still playing the game we love, together.

How have you grown as a team through the years?

Jake Westreich: Our team definitely has grown together and become a huge family through these last eight years. Our class is as close as any I have seen in the past. To improve, we had to lift, run, watch, film and work tirelessly at technique as individuals and a team during practice.

What things will you miss the most about playing?

You guys often call each other “family”, why?

Jacob Miller: Family means “forget about me, I love you.” It means that you put your brothers’ needs before your own. You take care of them before you take care of yourself. You better the team, while bettering yourself.

To be able to do that, you need to love your brothers, like a family.

Calum Joubert: The one thing I’ll miss the most isn’t winning or the games, but the time off the field, the team dinners, the laughs we all shared. I’ll miss what we did for the community and my brothers I got to spend time with on and off the field. Most people may miss being under the lights on Fridays, but I miss those weekly practices where I got to improve with my friends and brothers of the team.

What’s your favorite memory?

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Scheer: Our last home game, a level four playoff game against Whitefish Bay, where we came back to win 27-24. Speaking for the rest of my teammates, especially the seniors, this was probably the greatest moment in our football careers as well. It was a true testimony of grit, perseverance, willpower and brotherhood, all wrapped together as one. We rallied back late in the game as a team and as a family. It is a moment I will never ever forget.

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Pictured: Calum Joubert, Andy Scheer, Jake Westreich and Jacob Miller

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Carly Rubin How long have you three known each other?

Mitchell Larson: I have known William since third grade and Katie since fourth grade.

William Clark: Ditto as Mitchell.

Katie Cao: I met both Mitchell and William when I moved to Mequon in fourth grade.

the brain gang

What does it mean to be smart in your opinion?

ML: To be smart is to be curious of the world and to have the ability to understand the world.

WC: The paradoxical awareness that the more you learn, the more you realize how much you have yet to learn.

KC: Being smart is overrated. What’s far more valuable is being interested in the world.

Which of you is the smartest?

ML: I think we are all smart in our own ways. It’s hard to say who is the smartest because it varies from field to field. For instance, if you have a question about calculus-based economics, I’m your man.

WC: “The ancient Oracle said that I was the wisest of all the Greeks. It is because I alone know that I know nothing.” –Socrates KC: It’s not me (haha).

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What is the nerdiest thing about you?

ML: I have an affinity for lists. I have ranked my favorite mathematicians, literary movements, scientific laws, Adele songs, you name it.

WC: I have spent time rhetorically analyzing the music videos of my favorite songs.

KC: I get fixated on the little things that interest me. I love discussing abstract concepts with friends.

What is the key to achieving your level of brain function?

ML: Good memory.

WC: Being passionate for learning. Always ask “why” and “what if.”

KC: Lots of sleep. Just kidding. I never sleep.

Pictured: William Clark, Katie Cao and Mitchell Larson

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Frances Mackinnon Carly Rubin Submitted Photo

What was your first experience with AVID? Logan Kramer: Freshman year, on our first day of AVID we were all waiting outside of Mr. Ciurlik’s classroom for about half the period. It turned out that the school got our lunches mixed up so he didn’t know we had class. It was hilarious. After he showed up, he introduced himself, we did an ice breaker and the bell rang.

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the avid family

What was it like working with the same kids for so many years?

Jen Zortman: Having the opportunity to work with the same cohort of students has allowed for us to be a relational capacity that is second to none. Mr. Ciurlik and I have the opportunity to know each of our AVID students through their coursework and their college application process. We are able to help them with situations that involve their academics but also life.

What is your favorite AVID Memory?

Claire O’Brien: Going to tour Chicago junior year and spending the whole day together and becoming so much more close with them.

How has being in AVID affected you?

Kevin Berridge: Many people see AVID as just a class and focus on how it has helped academically. I do agree it has transformed my grades and work ethic; however, I believe it has had a bigger impact on my personality more than my academics.

How has AVID prepared you for college and the future?

Emma Contardi: AVID has helped me prepare for college and my future in a lot of different ways, personally and educationally. Before AVID, I was unorganized and unmotivated to do homework, especially extra work. Now because of AVID, I am way more organized, motivated, and I got into college. They focus a lot on working towards goals, some of which have changed my mindset about myself, my work and my future.

Pictured: The Class of ‘17 Avid Family

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family drama

Erin Carley Frances Mackinnon Submitted Photo They are known for singing.

They are known for dancing.

They are known for acting.

They are the Drama Family.

From stage crew to makeup and costume design and back to acting, Drama Club has brewed a wonderful family within the senior class. These seniors all joined at different times, but found the same amazing network of close-knit friends through it. Throughout their high school career, there were twelve main-stage shows, all of which many of the seniors took part in.

The fluidity of the club is part of what built this family;

everyone intermixes and connects through their love for theater, regardless of what division of the club they are a part of. Lily Higgins explains that she originally joined Drama Club as a costumer her freshman year and then made her way to become an actress.

Every show, every tradition, every memory holds a special place in the hearts of the drama family. Higgins recalls a memory from “The Tempest” in which, “during tech week, which is the week before the opening of the show, we would all go around ‘pranking’ each other

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in participating in what we called prank week.”

Within every show, there are little traditions that strengthen both the skills of and the bonds within this family.

Katherine Glueckert expresses her love for the warm-ups before each show: “They are a great way to get pumped for a show and are really special for the cast.

Especially the book. A small passage is read from this one book each opening night to remind the actors why we do what we do.”

From rehearsals to the PATS awards ceremony at the end of the year, memo-

ries are constantly being built. Emma Zander recalls “this year’s One Act class winning 10 awards at state after three years of a brutal creative process for the seniors” as a dear memory with some of the family.

The spirit, success and support of the Drama Club seniors will always be with them. The relationships formed will never be forgotten. Glueckert explains, “It’s the acceptance of the people in drama that really make it the special place that it is.”

Pictured: Seniors of Sylvia: a Dog Play.

the string family

Carly Rubin Frances Mackinnon Reilly Albert The music programs at Homestead have been bringing students together, united by the common bond of music, for years.

The programs have allowed students to share their talents, as well as create lifelong friendships.

When did you decide to join orchestra?

Becca Chavin: I started in fourth grade, when most people started, because I wanted to play an instrument. I stuck with it because it was super fun, though I wasn’t that good.

What was your first experience with orchestra at Homestead?

Sophia Bern: In fourth grade when we were preparing for the district festival concert with Mr. E. I barely knew the names of the strings, and could not imagine myself as a fifth grader let alone a future Homestead graduate.

How has being in orchestra affected your high school experience?

Lauren Klein: In orchestra, usually the people that are really invested take it every trimester, so you’re with the same people a lot. Because you’re with them in a class every day for a year. It’s a really fun expereince to play music with everybody. There is a sense that you’re all working together to form a piece of music that you’re presenting.

e s r a e h 7 e I R Pictured: Sophia Bern, Rebecca Chavin and Lauren Klein

In what ways is orchestra at HHS a family?

BC: Unlike any class, since we have it for three trimesters, we’ve all become super close. We’ve been on vacation together, we’ve seen each other a lot after school, and everyone is just super friendly and nice.

What life lessons has orchestra taught you?

BC: You have to be persistent and keep trying.

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SENIOR SPOTIFY PLAYLIST Hannah O’Leary

When looking back at our four years of high school, we often associate music with significant moments in our life. From the Harlem Shake craze that overtook eighth grade to singing All I Do is WIn after a football win, music reminds us all of great moments in life.

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That’s What I Like

Get Lucky

Thrift Shop

Anaconda

Hotline Bling

Watch Me

Lean On

Happy

Panda

All About That Bass

Ho Hey

Turn Down for What

Stressed Out

Blurred Lines

Lemonade

Radioactive

All I Do is Win

We Can’t Stop

Take Me to Church

Cups (Pitch Perfect)

Royals

Cheerleader

Harlem Shake

Trap Queen

Gangnam Style

Fetty Wap Daft Punk

Nicki Minaj Silento

Pharell Williams Meghan Trainor

DJ Snake and Lil John Robin Thicke

Imagine Dragons Miley Cyrus

Anna Kendrick OMI

Fetty Wap

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Bruno Mars

Macklemore Drake

Major Lazer & DJ Snake Desiigner The Lumineers Twenty One Pilots Beyoncé

DJ Khaled Hozier Lorde

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Hitting the scene during senior year, jean skirts are all the rage among trendy high school girls. Unbvelievably versatile and incredibly cute, there is no better way to dress up a casual T-shirt or dress down a sheer blouse.

greasy (grē ’sē) adj. an object or situation that is cool or daring ratchet (răch’ īt) adj. very bad or unpleasant rowdy (rou’dē) n. a rough, disorderly crowd, specifically referring to a student section

- Emily Mayer

boujee (bōō’jē) adj. a perspon, place, or thing that is definitively high class extra (ĕk’stre) adj. excessive, dramatic behavior

JOGGERS To look comfy and cute, throw on a pair of your favorite joggers. It is all too easy to strike the balance between stylish and sporty while maintaining a comfortable air of nonchalance.

Do not be afraid to step out of the box and try these trendy new pants.

- Olivia Hahn

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“Whether they’re a pair of classic Converse or sporty Adidas, nothing says ‘Homestead girl’ like white shoes with a matching white Starbucks cup.”

-Bethany Ford

“People finally realized that Chacos are cool.”

-Grace Beauchamp

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from the polls...

Add 17 all up

What year did seniors ‘peak’?

seniors by the numbers Talia Eiseman

Reilly Albert

Thais Marques

Graduating seniors!

4

Seniors experienced state championships

65

Got scholarships from Homestead.

3

Seniors are taking a gap year

20

344

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56% Senior 36% Junior

6% Sophomore 2% Freshmen

What class gave seniors the most senioritis?

Science Fine Arts

3% Electives 4% Langauge 6% Math 13%

4% English 11%

2% ALL of them 6% Social Studies

Seniors will be going Did seniors ever to college in state have a high school next fall relationship?

Will be going to college out of state next year

129

25 Seniors saw

conference championships won

Will play sports for a college team

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78 Yes

64%

36% No

Percent of seniors took an AP test this year

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Abbi Passey

Sasha Milbeck

“The best part is getting the football team hyped and repping Homestead.”

- Sam Gianakos

“My goal as student section leader is to have the loudest and craziest student section in the state.”

- Matt Klimkosky

“I ran the flag because every senior class does their own thing. So, I thought I might as well do it and everyone liked it so I continued doing it.”

- Justin Albright

“Football season is the best season. I love cheering on Homestead, the best school in the state.”

- Ellie Sileno

Pictured: Justin Albright, Ellie Sileno, Matt Klimkosky, Sam Gianakos, Sydney Crivello, Andy Buchanan, Meghan Costigan, Talia Gottlieb, Jack Sabinash, Emma Contardi, Lexi Lipkowitz, Grace Beauchamp, Sarah Severson, Stephanie Metzendorf, Lyssa McGauran, Robbie Morway, Skylar Pak, Grace Karegeannes Photos by: Sasha Milbeck, Thais Marques, Abbi Passey, Carly Rubin, Tori Cayle and Emma Zander

SENIOR STUDENT SECTION

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Caitlin Geurts, Frances Mackinnon and Carly Rubin

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I WON’T FORGET

Submitted photos

Sasha Milbeck

Seniors reflect on their favorite memories from their years at Homestead

“When I moved back to Mequon and was able to reunite with my best friend, Valerie Her.”

“When I was the dead body in a funeral in Latin class and the people said very nice things about me and wheeled me around the school.”

- Nancy Martinez Ramirez

“When I realized I wanted to major in psychology due to taking both AP and regular Psychology.”

- Braxton Orosz

“When I won Homecoming queen. It was a collection of all my happy moments that I’ve had with my classmates. It was so exciting and meant so much to me.”

- Meghan Costigan

- Jordan Kolsky

“When I opened up my email the summer before my junior year and saw that we had to read Silent Spring, but nobody did, except for me.”

- Maureena Ma

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“When Eirene Kulutbanis accidentally left the popcorn in the microwave in AP Biology and the microwave blew up.”

- Stephanie Metzendorf

“When I accidentally splashed water on Maggie Wigdale, class of ‘16, and I thought about transferring after.”

- Annie Gresham

“When Mr. Bowers tried to get John Legend to come to our school by tweeting at him and showing all his music videos. @JohnLegend, if you’re out there, please still come to our school.”

- Joe Knuth

“When I played in the last volleyball game of my senior year. It was so memorable and fun to be with my teammates for the last time.”

- Caity Hessling

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“Mr Heibler, Thanks for teaching us about environmental science while also telling stories of bigfoot, ghosts, fly fishing, giving impressions of animals from deer to birds and giving us one of the most fun classes for our senior year.”

“THE MISFIT TOYS”

IZZY SCHACK

“Goodbye Dane, We will miss you as we go our separate ways. We have loved sharing lots of memories and good times with you. There will be many collegiate pictures of doggos sent your way next year. Visit often. We love you.”

“I’d like to say goodbye to the school that has brought me the happiest and best memories. After attending three different high schools, Homestead is where I feel most at home. Thanks for everything, Homestead!”

Jacob Watkins “I want to thank Mrs. Nowak for showing me the true creative capability I have.

All I have to do is just take my time. Thank you for making my four years at Homestead truly memorable.”

Lisa Jambor, Jayne Henry, Katie Tye, Katya Mikhailenko “Dear Mr. Ordinans, Despite the fact you don’t believe in half points, are incredibly particular and stubborn, and never fail to make fun of one of us every single day, you taught us calculus, and we became friends while doing it! We know we’ll always be your favorite ‘math squad’ and we’re expecting a ceiling tile dedicated specifically to us. Thanks for everything.”

Lexi lipkowitz “I want to say goodbye to my little sister, Erin. She’s been there for me through everything and being apart next year is going to be so hard. Can’t wait to see all the great things she accomplishes this year, and I want her to know that my dorm will always be her dorm too.”

Tori Cayle Abbi passey & Hannah O’Leary

“Goodbye to half of our little pubs family.

We will miss our lunch bunches, political debates, book clubs and crashing ten-year-old birthday parties. You will always have a home in 405. We love you guys,” Love, Frances Mackinnon and Sasha Milbeck.

“Thank you for spending countless hours stressing over Spanish and how long our Snapchat streak has been for the past three years. I'll miss you so much next year but I'm just a plane ride away. You're gonna kill it next year, and I can't wait to see the amazing things you do.

Love you lots, Lauryn.”

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