Sarah Gerovac
This year Hamilton’s Battle of the Books placed third out of 58 other teams at the state competition! Read on to learn about their victory!
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Charger Robotics: Join the Team
Maddie Tharp, Sarah Gerovac, Katie Palmer, Emilie Fuhr
Charger Robotics is one of the most rewarding clubs you can participate in at Hamilton High School. Keep reading to discover why you should consider joining!
Community Spotlight: Future Educators Club
PK
Do you enjoy working with children? Do you find a particular subject fascinating? Are you up for something challenging, always changing, and rewarding? If you answered yes to any of these questions, keep reading to discover why you should join Hamilton’s Future Educators Club.
Not in DECA? What the HECKA?
Aayush Iyengar
Joining Hamilton’s DECA chapter may be one of the easiest and most rewarding decisions you make in your entire life! Read this article to discover all of the benefits that you will experience if you choose to join!
Bitcoin Isn't the Future, but Cryptocurrency Is
James Strasburg
With all this talk about Bitcoin being the future of currency, there’s a valid question to ask: why Bitcoin?
Fear, Death, and Insurrection: An Attack on U.S. Democracy
Bronwyn Rhoades
The events of January 6th were those of a country with no morals, no democracy, and a leader who refuses to accept proven facts. What really happened that day, and what does it mean for our country?
Community Spotlight: Club Unique
Grace Pagel
Club Unique is a student organization at Hamilton that aims to promote diversity throughout the school and community by celebrating and embracing new cultures and ways of thinking.
Legendborn: A Legendary Read
Sarah Gerovac
Hamilton’s book club, “A Novel Idea,” just finished another monthly read. Keep reading to hear about December’s exciting book, Legendborn!
Science Club: Under the Mud
Sarah Onysio
On Wednesday, December 4, Hamilton’s Science Club got the opportunity to have a virtual meeting with writer and former Lannon educator, Laureanna Raymond-Duvernell.
The Electoral College: What's The Problem?
Sarah Onysio
In the 2020 Democratic primaries, the Electoral College became a central issue of many politicians' platforms. Why are people growing frustrated with the Electoral College, and how could we fix it?
Community Spotlight: The ARCh Youth Team
Nikki Nair
Learn about the ARCh Youth Team, a volunteer group that teaches children not to bully, informs the community about disorders, and provides a safe space for teens with and without disabilities.
It's a "Novel Idea" to Read a Good Murder Mystery
Sarah Gerovac
In the month of October, Hamilton’s “Novel Idea” book club read Holly Jackson’s novel, A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder.
Students Speak: The Effects of COVID-19 on Education
Nikki Nair
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed everything -- including the way we learn. Seven Hamilton students offered up their perspectives of this school year.
Continuing the Troubadour’s tradition of publishing the class of 2020’s post-grad plans as a part of our final publication!
Dorie Palmer
It’s never too early or late to help your community. Read this article for two student service projects that you can help!
Mental Health During Quarantine
Emma Stuettgen
Read this article to find out how COVID-19 is affecting mental health, and what we can do to better ourselves through this pandemic.
Sammi Nelson
Help show employees at St. Joseph's and St. Luke’s Hospital appreciation during this time by dropping off letters at HHS during locker cleanout! Read this article for more information.
Giving Back: Student Service Projects
Dorie Palmer
Quarantine has taken a hit to many people’s morale and motivation. But one project for AP Language students is still in full swing--service projects! Read this article see what Hamilton students are doing and to find out how you can help.
Mrs. Hasbrook: An Agent for Change
Emily Berger
Only 100 people are chosen each year for the Herb Kohl Education Foundation Teacher Fellowship Program. Hamilton’s very own guidance counselor, Mrs. Hasbrook, was chosen as one of the 2020 recipients! What does this mean? How did Hasbrook receive such an honor? Read this article for more information.
How Students are Responding to Online School
Emma Hartman
Hamilton has been closed since March 16 because of the Coronavirus. This means that students have been learning online from their homes for nearly a month and a half now. Read this article to see what the student response to online learning is like.