Collector of rubber ducks
by Eli Frommes Hailey Fay loves Baked Beans. Their teacup chihuahua by that name has been leaned upon during some of their hardest times. “I have one dog her name … Continue reading
The competitive ‘insti-gamer’
by Luke Brewer Matthew Pritt never backs down. He will always try to beat someone, even if they’re better than him. As a kid, Matt’s Dad would beat him in … Continue reading
Staying calm and taking action
by Genevieve Van Drunen From a young age, Natalie Evelyn Adelmann has been on a stage. Whether for ballet, hip-hop, jazz dance or for a theater production like “Hairspray,” she … Continue reading
A proud nerd
by Matthew Pritt “I actually like being called a nerd” Once used as a derogatory stereotype describing a pimple-covered, socially awkward, Dungeons and Dragons-obsessed teenager, the word “nerd” has evolved … Continue reading
Driven by the story
by Charlotte Price Karidja Monjolo wants to know what makes people tick. Since taking psychology in her junior year at West Chicago Community High School, Monjolo been fascinated with the … Continue reading
Being heard even when hearing is hard
by Emily Ziajor Julissa Fuentes has a massive appreciation for music. She plays the violin, but wants to learn plenty of other instruments such as the guitar and piano. Fuentes … Continue reading
Snapping pictures and taking names since 2007
by Natalie Adelmann Genevieve originally never thought of photography as anything more than a hobby and had no set career path early in life, frequently bouncing between future careers; being … Continue reading
Emily Ziajor: Her culture and hobbies
by Julissa Fuentes Emily Ziajor is proud of her Polish culture and stands her ground for what she believes is important. “My culture is extremely important. It’s a fundamental aspect … Continue reading
Of mismatched socks and mission trips
by Hailey Fay Eli Frommes, a 16-year-old student journalist, is McHenry’s local “Silly goofy little dude.” Frommes tries to distinguish himself by his mismatched sock collection, preferring fun patterns. He … Continue reading
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