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April 29: Community members demand the D128 Board to listen to the community
May 17, 2024
Isabele Reis, Staff Member
On April 29, 17 community members addressed the Board of Education regarding district spending, support for teachers, and how community members’ pleas are being addressed by the Board. During public...
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Sports
Ready, set, go: seniors continue their sports in college
May 10, 2024
Maya Wadhwani, Content Editor
As the school year is coming to a close, and seniors commit to post-secondary plans, some athletes have chosen to pursue their athletic careers in college. As of April 13, the following senior athletes...
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Opinion
Mis raíces: Senior reflects on cultural influences throughout school career
May 9, 2024
Evelin Rodríguez, Staff member
Gringo or Gringa is a term in Spanish used to describe a white foreigner. Born in America to Mexican immigrant parents, at a young age, I was made aware of the dissonance between Mexicans and...
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Opinion
Exit music (for Highschool)
May 9, 2024
Charlie Collier, Staff member
During sophomore year, more often than not, I spent my passing periods walking alone. I had developed routines to maximize how long I could stay out of class without ever being late: up the stairs, down...
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Aanya Gupta, Editor in Chief

May 10, 2024

This year, VHHS will be recognizing 155 honor graduates for their hard work demonstrated through their academic excellence. These students have maintained a cumulative 4.0 weighted GPA or higher over the course of their first...

April 15: Community members express dissatisfaction with district communication, planning

April 24, 2024

March 18: Community members express concerns to D128 Board of Education

March 20, 2024

Students exhibit passion projects at World Language Showcase

March 14, 2024

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Sports

VHHS athletes head out as spring blooms

Saskia Molina Gamez, Staff member

March 14, 2024

As they trade in textbooks for gloves and cleats, the Baseball and Softball teams gear up for spring break. The softball and baseball teams go on yearly spring break trips...

Up for the challenge: Water polo players share their passion

March 14, 2024

VHHS plays intramural basketball

February 1, 2024

Bowlers strike new connections

December 11, 2023

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Features

Seniors trail unique paths after high school

Isabele Reis, Staff Member
May 17, 2024

A school newspaper’s job is to represent and serve their community. The Scratching Post is committed to cultural diversity and representing the various identities at VHHS. Thus, we have included a part...

Prom Odyssey: VHHS students take on A Night in Greece

Saskia Molina Gamez, Staff member
May 9, 2024

Picture this: Ancient Greece decorations, glittering prom dresses, chattering voices, mosh pits. This year, VHHS took on a Grecian theme and was held at the Renaissance Hotel in Schaumburg. Tickets...

Senior tradition brings class together, raises concerns

Ruhi Subramanian, Content Editor
May 9, 2024

Maybe you’ve seen the mermaid floaties on a teen’s arms when shopping in the grocery store. Perhaps your eye caught someone wearing swimming pool goggles while simply walking to their car. With...

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