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Features
Dr. Young to be next VHHS principal
February 13, 2025
Maya Wadhwani, Content Editor
Dr. Andrew Young knew he wanted to become an educator by the time he was in the second grade. He explained how he “always had a knack for helping people,” which made teaching feel like a natural career...
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Sports
Senior season: class of 2025 competes one last time
February 12, 2025
Layla Schumacher, Content Editor
As the winter season ends, so do the athletic careers of many seniors. Four years of high school culminating in one last game, meet, match, or competition. Seniors have to process leaving both their...
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News
Illinois congressman visits VHHS history fair
February 12, 2025
Isabele Reis, Design Editor
On Friday, Jan. 24, Rep. Brad Schneider (D-Ill) paid a visit to the National History Fair showcase hosted in the LMC. Schneider talked to students, shook hands and browsed different projects on display. “[VHHS...
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Opinion
Hot take: The Winter Dance is better than Homecoming
February 12, 2025
Aanya Gupta, Editor in Chief
The Winter Dance is better than Homecoming. Yes, I know. It’s a hot take. But, before you leave this page faster than some seniors left Homecoming, hear me out. We can all agree that the magic...
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School nurse shares information about Norovirus

February 13, 2025

According to a survey of 82 students, 7.3% of respondents have had norovirus, and 36% of respondent’s lives have been directly affected. The spread of the virus among the student body contributed to an increase in absences,...

Students respond to temporary TikTok ban

February 13, 2025

Gourmet Foods students run restaurant for day

December 16, 2024

Students, staff discuss presidential election results

December 16, 2024

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Sports

Varsity dance team reflects on ‘24-‘25 season

Kayla Cooper, Staff member

February 12, 2025

VHHS’s dance team has been very successful this season with their performances, placements and sportsmanship. “All the athletes have been locked in since day one. Everyone...

VHHS celebrates 25 Years of Winter Sports

January 22, 2025

Girls’ wrestling pins the charts at #1

December 19, 2024

Student Spotlight: The Kit Outreach

November 13, 2024

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Features

Seniors consumed by senioritis, lose motivation

Reva Malhotra, Content Editor
February 13, 2025

We’ve heard of flu season before, and ever since the pandemic, we have to look out for Covid-19, as well. However, it’s important to be aware of the rapidly spreading ‘senioritis’ that affects...

Science Olympiad team calibrates for success

Harshitha Srikanth, Staff member
February 12, 2025

Science Olympiad is a science-focused competitive club that has been at VHHS for seven years, and it includes 23 science-focused events every year. Science Olympiad Assistant Coach and Science Teacher...

Nail artists paint to perfection

Diya George, Staff member
February 12, 2025

Nails tend to be very expensive when getting them done at a salon. However, some students at VHHS have found a solution to this problem: doing their nails themselves. Gabriela Dell’ Aquila (10), a...

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