The Scratching Post

Painting a picture of Sneha Akurati

Erin Kim, Staff Reporter

December 10, 2018

The fine bristles of the brush swirl in hues of blue paint, adding splashes of color to the white brick of the Vernon Hills High School hallway. Listening intently to TED Radio Hour, Sneha Akurati (12) ...

Akurati paints a VH Unite mural in the Fine Arts hallway.
Bharathi Pragada

Painting a picture of Sneha Akurati
International students adjust to life at VHHS

Hala Abdelrazek, Staff Reporter

October 12, 2018

Welcoming new students from around the world VHHS is known for its diverse student body and staff. The high school houses students from multiple countries, ethnicities and cultures. In addition to French, Spa...

Keija Li sits in front of a school mural. This summer, she moved from China to Vernon Hills.
Catalina Cowell

International students adjust to life at VHHS
VHHS administration plans for addition

Katy Brennan, Editor-in-Chief

October 12, 2018

This fall, Vernon Hills High School once again welcomed the largest freshman class in school history. With enrollment at an all-time high of approximately 393 Freshmen, Vernon Hills High School admini...

D128 administration commissioned a report by Demographer Dr. Kasarda predicting enrollment at VHHS. Currently, VHHS enrollment is consistent with trend three, illustrated by the red line.
Maxwell Gordon

VHHS administration plans for addition

October 12, 2018

This year, the phone procedure has been reinforced in many departments, specifically the math and English departments as the two departments have been experimenting with reinforcing it since last year. These reinforcements...

Two new reps join Board of Education

October 12, 2018

VHHS administration approves new logo

October 12, 2018

New teachers swing open those VHHS doors

October 12, 2018

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Features

Fine arts students showcase their talents

Clarissa Sison, Staff Reporter
December 10, 2018

Alice Zhang Her heart filled with excitement when she received the news of a paid opportunity that allowed her to share her love for music to someone from across the world. While being one of many...

Mulcrone brothers blow away Vernon Hills with energy plan

Anjali Parande, Staff Reporter
December 10, 2018

Walking through the VHAC, the Mulcrone brothers envision the future of Vernon Hills’ renewable energy. They imagine the wind turbines standing tall, capturing the high winds of the area to power the...

Ms. Childers spreads positivity at VHHS

Rachel Chung, Features Editor
October 12, 2018

The period bell rings its shrill tune. Students hastily gather their belongings and rush out of the classroom. As they pool out into the hallway, they toss back a warm “Bye, Ms. Childers!” As she...

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Opinion

No Hat For You!
Since the inception of VHHS, the school has had a no hat/cap policy. Students who wear any head covering, unless granted a religious or medical except...
Lack of spirit disappoints students
New start time is a dream come true
Turning a setback into a stage tech career
We can overcome the NRA

The Scratching Post

Painting a picture of Sneha Akurati

Painting a picture of Sneha Akurati

International students adjust to life at VHHS

International students adjust to life at VHHS

VHHS administration plans for addition

VHHS administration plans for addition

Opinion