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School Buzz

Our School Buzz blog highlights what's going on in local high schools from students' perspectives. Check out our current School Buzz correspondents here. See all currently participating schools here. Note: School Buzz posts are strictly the opinion of the student writers and not necessarily of The Buzz.

Amanda Huttenbach

A New Tune at the Willow Waterhole

By Jason Deng | March 22, 2023
People in this article:
Amanda Huttenbach, Jason Deng
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song performance

Vive la Francophonie! at Awty

By Alina Syed | March 20, 2023
People in this article:
Aine Devins, Elizabeth Hsu, Alina Syed
think tank

Village School Entrepreneurs Shine at Think Tank Pitch Contest

By Aditi Iyer | March 17, 2023
People in this article:
Dante Zain Ilham, Walton Kunu, Shaan Patel
Victoria Vasquez, Gabby Smith

Congé Land: A Sweet Surprise before Spring Break

By Julia Harfenist | March 16, 2023
People in this article:
Victoria Vasquez, Patricia Swenson, Tatum DiSorbo, Donald Cramp, Julia Harfenist, Echo Malinowski Cunningham, Molly Day, Carmon Colon, Megan Toussaint, Gabby Smith
trash from cleanup

Duchesne, STH and IWA Environmental Clubs Cleanup at Woodlands Park

By Tessa Harfenist | March 16, 2023
People in this article:
Mara Catherine Wissinger, Kate Thorne, Andrea GarzaEstebanez, Kiera Gilmour, Carmen Colon, Cecilia Carrasco, Sophia Rivera
mock trial team

Duchesne Mock Trial Champions

By Isabel Fernandez-Cueto | March 1, 2023
People in this article:
Molly Moore, Hannah Thompson, Carolina Balboa, Helen Omanga, Megan Toussaint, Charlottle Waltermire, Isabel Fernandez-Cueto, Kennedy Wolf, Alexis Vazquez, Hallie Villavechia, Ari Pangillian
group roasting marshmallows

Relax, Rejuvenate, and Reflect!

Duchesne’s Class of 2024 Heads to Stoney Creek Ranch for their Annual Retreat
By Tessa Harfenist | February 28, 2023
People in this article:
Kate Thorne, Mikel Jones, Brittany Garcia, Kathy Montgomery, Molly Day, Sophia Rivera, Grace King, Bea Maruri, Natalia Reyes, Blake Blanton, Victoria Carroll, Samantha Yeboah, Tatum DuttonLewis, Angelina Dadoushian, Victoria Cramp, Cecilia Carrasco
St Agnes international food day

International Food Festival: A Spoonful of Culture

By Alexandra Wong | February 28, 2023
People in this article:
Annie Patman, Georgia Skopal, Alexandra Wong
Brides and Dracula on stage

“Dracula”: An Awty Spectacular

By Alina Syed | February 22, 2023
People in this article:
Alina Syed, Camille Olson, Audrey Nguyen, David Bauman

Choreographed By St. John's Students

By Maggie Hester | February 22, 2023
People in this article:
Erin Bray, Addy McKenney, Mia Basu, Kate Lu, Nadiya Naehr, Gabriella Saadia, Ariana Lee, Aspen Collins, Josie Feldman, Ryan Shen, Sue Lyn Roberts, Kai Gomez, Maggie Hester
Dan Ariely, Meredith Wood

Duke Behavioral Economics Professor Dan Ariely Visits Kinkaid

By Eshaan Mani | February 16, 2023
People in this article:
Dan Ariely, Meredith Wood, Eshaan Mani
David Berry

Swimming at Lutheran North

By Caroline Killinger | February 16, 2023
People in this article:
David Berry, Justice Wenz, Caleb Wenz, Caroline Killinger
Second Baptist Flight Night

Second Baptist's Flight Night

By Isabella Ventura | February 13, 2023
People in this article:
Preston Igo, Ava Buehler, Livi Walker, Ella Ryan, Kate Marshall, Emily Bolling, Zeke Bullington, Cole Claypool, RJ Manginello, Reagan Redick, Isabella Ventura
Guys and Dolls crapshooters

Houston Christian's Guys and Dolls

By Donna Xue | February 2, 2023
People in this article:
Susan Allison, Mason Nuño, Bobby Linhart, Tony Stevens, Lauren Jean Townsend
Winter formal

A St. Agnes Winter Formal: A Night in Monte Carlo

By Alexandra Wong | January 23, 2023
People in this article:
Avery Lee, Tess Pacetti, Lilian Lin, Katie Olivero, Alexandra Wong, Vivienne Fuller, Marin Fowler, Henry Meraz
The Spartan Swim Team

The Spartans are Swimming

By Hank Davis | January 23, 2023
People in this article:
Hank Davis, Bryce Oliphant, Kyle Brown, Lowell Moss, Elle Burke, Lindsay Wong, Allison Ortiz, Emma Jackson, Izzy Glover
Christine Chen

20 Years of eMotion

By Melanie Fung | January 19, 2023
People in this article:
Christine Chen, Paris Kent, Sanja Korman, Eric Li, EJ Brotamonte, Jeffery Gao, Viviana Lopez, Melanie Fung
Second Baptist soccer

The SBS Jingle Bell Classic: A Night of Soccer, Perseverance, and Community

By Isabella Ventura | January 17, 2023
People in this article:
Isabella Ventura, Mary Claire Torn
Mrs. Scorsone's AP Physics class

Duchesne’s AP Physics Class on Skates

By Julia Harfenist | January 16, 2023
People in this article:
Julia Harfenist, Arpana Shrestha, Sophia Limbert, Katherine Davidson, Hannah Thompson, Kathryn Thorne, Hannah Barton, Jenan Othman, Echo Malinowski-Cunningham, Alexis Robertson, Alaina Scorsone, Jenna Binstein
Duchesne junior team

Duchesne and IWA Powderpuff at St. Thomas

By Tessa Harfenist | December 29, 2022
People in this article:
Maddie Agee, Alex Schoener, Paloma Figueroa Valenzuela, Ally Allen, Tessa Harfenist
Tom Bendel 1995

STE Welcomes New Headmaster

By Audrey Nguyen | December 21, 2022
People in this article:
Tom Bendel, Laine Williams, Christopher Bendel, Tabitha Bendel, Nicholas Bendel, Jennifer Bendel, Calista Bendel, Shannon Bendel, Todd Bendel
Boston Vaughan, Mia Granados, Coach Jeff Faircloth

‘Tis the Season to Be Serving

Houston Christian’s Interact Club celebrates Christmas at local non-profit SpringSpirit’s Christmas Party
By Diane Weber | December 19, 2022
People in this article:
Diane Weber, Caleb Allen, Coach Jeff Faircloth, Mia Granados
Steve Hawley and students

Westbury Christian's Coach Hawley in Vietnam

By Hannah Groogan | December 16, 2022
People in this article:
Steve Hawley, Hannah Groogan
US history binder

History in Context

A New Approach to Teaching US History in EWS
By Frances Sherman | December 11, 2022
People in this article:
Frances Sherman, Cara Bendayan, Hannah Klaff
actor on stage

STE Theater Production Bonds Cast and Crew

By Elsie Wire | December 8, 2022
People in this article:
Norie Yowell, Felicity Ramsey, Isabella Sanabria, Elsie Wire
soccer team

Houston Christian’s Soccer Seasons Start Off With A Bang

By Riley Warnica | December 1, 2022
People in this article:
Riley Warnica, Lanah Raddatz, Lena Lowry, Gracie Cervantes, Josh Lopez, Carlos Ortiz, Tully Florey
Julia Harfenist, Margot Graham, Sarah Junek,

Duchesne Students Living out Saint Madeleine Sophie’s Mission

By Tessa Harfenist | December 1, 2022
People in this article:
Julia Harfenist, Margot Graham, Sarah Junek, Suzanne Cooke

Memorial High School's First Unity Game

By Alden Farrow | December 1, 2022
People in this article:
Alden Farrow, Elizabeth Morse, Katherine Ferruzzo, David Morse, Juliet Yi
Mckenna Mouton, Addison Mouton

Grandparents Day at Duchesne: Details of the Day

By Isabel Fernandez-Cueto | December 1, 2022
People in this article:
Avery Donovan, Mckenna Mouton, Addison Mouton
Radium Girls performance

Westbury Christian's Radium Girls

By Emily Goldstein | November 24, 2022
People in this article:
Emily Goldstein, Jill Chauvin, Sarah Asteriou, Andrew Archer, Ronnie Blaine, Malaika Lund, Kaitlyn Marley, Madison Shorter, Kayla Rogers


School Buzz Writers

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Michael E. DeBakey High School for Health Professions
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Ahmed Aslam
Carnegie Vanguard High School
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Ellen Baik
Ellen Baik
Memorial High School
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Dani Barg
Dani Barg
The Emery/Weiner School
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Danielle Bartholet
Danielle Bartholet
Incarnate Word Academy
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Rebecca Bi
Rebecca Bi
St. Agnes Academy
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Yonathan Bibi
Yonathan Bibi
Energy Institute High School
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Victoria Carroll
Victoria Carroll
Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart
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Emma Chang
Emma Chang
St. John's School
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Karis Chen
Karis Chen
Bellaire High School
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Rushil Chetty
Rushil Chetty
Strake Jesuit
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Veda Chilakapati
Veda Chilakapati
St. John's School
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Joshua Chin
Houston Christian High School
School Buzz Reporter
Jonathan Chiriboga
Bellaire High School
School Buzz Reporter
Raigan Clay
Raigan Clay
Episcopal High School
School Buzz Reporter
Leah Cororve
Leah Cororve
The Emery/Weiner School
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Melinda Dae
Melinda Dae
St. Agnes Academy
School Buzz Reporter
Zach Daube
Zach Daube
The Awty International School
School Buzz Reporter
Hank Davis
Stratford High School
School Buzz Editor
Gwyneth Delling
Gwyneth Delling
Lutheran North Academy
School Buzz Reporter
Jason Deng
Jason Deng
Bellaire High School
School Buzz Reporter
Anya Edelman
Anya Edelman
Xavier Educational Academy
School Buzz Reporter
Izza Effendi
Izza Effendi
Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart
School Buzz Reporter
Chiderah Emeakoroha
St. Agnes Academy
School Buzz Reporter
Alden Farrow
Alden Farrow
Memorial High School
School Buzz Reporter
Josie Feldman
Josie Feldman
St. John's School
School Buzz Reporter
Isabel Fernandez-Cueto
Isabel Fernandez-Cueto
Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart
School Buzz Co-editor
Orianna Fong
Orianna Fong
Memorial High School
School Buzz Editor
Anna Frederickson
Anna Frederickson
St. Agnes Academy
School Buzz Reporter
Melanie Fung
Melanie Fung
Bellaire High School
School Buzz Reporter
Anna Galan
Anna Galan
Incarnate Word Academy
Emily Goldstein
Westbury Christian School
School Buzz Reporter
Trinidad Gonzalez
Trinidad Gonzalez
Westbury Christian School
School Buzz Reporter
Hannah Groogan
Hannah Groogan
Westbury Christian School
School Buzz Reporter
Laraleigh Hackerman
Houston Christian High School
School Buzz Photo Editor
Julia Harfenist
Julia Harfenist
Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart
School Buzz Co-editor
Tessa Harfenist
Tessa Harfenist
Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart
School Buzz Reporter
Maggie Hester
Maggie Hester
St. John's School
School Buzz Reporter
Preston Igo
Preston Igo
Second Baptist School
School Buzz Reporter
Dj Ijaola
Houston Christian High School
School Buzz Reporter
Reed Ingersoll
Memorial High School
School Buzz Reporter
Aditi Iyer
Aditi Iyer
The Village School
School Buzz Editor
Rebecca Jackson
Rebecca Jackson
St. Francis Episcopal School
School Buzz Reporter
Lilly Jarlsjo
Lilly Jarlsjo
St. Agnes Academy
School Buzz Reporter
Kate-Yeonjae Jeong
Kate-Yeonjae Jeong
Kinder High School for the Performing and Visual Arts
School Buzz Reporter
Matthew Jeong
Matthew Jeong
Kinder High School for the Performing and Visual Arts
School Buzz Reporter
Laura Jones
St. Pius X High School
School Buzz Reporter
Devan Kalra
Devan Kalra
The Awty International School
School Buzz Sports Reporter
Lindsey Karkowsky
Lindsey Karkowsky
The Kinkaid School
School Buzz Reporter
Caroline Killinger
Caroline Killinger
Lutheran North Academy
School Buzz Reporter
Hannah Kim
Hannah Kim
Memorial High School
School Buzz Reporter
Mickie May Levin
Mickie May Levin
Bellaire High School
School Buzz Reporter
Andrew Liu
Bellaire High School
School Buzz Reporter
Laine Lohfink
Laine Lohfink
Memorial High School
School Buzz Reporter
Eshaan Mani
Eshaan Mani
The Kinkaid School
School Buzz Editor
Adriana Martinez
Adriana Martinez
Houston Christian High School
School Buzz Reporter
Sophia Martinez
Sophia Martinez
Westbury Christian School
School Buzz Reporter
Caroline Martinez
Caroline Martinez
Second Baptist School
School Buzz Reporter
Carter McKenna
Carter McKenna
Strake Jesuit
School Buzz Reporter
Suri Mehta
Suri Mehta
St. Agnes Academy
School Buzz Reporter
Ayushi Mohanty
Ayushi Mohanty
Carnegie Vanguard High School
School Buzz Editor
Wellsley Moore
Wellsley Moore
St. John's School
School Buzz Reporter
Bowen Moore
Bowen Moore
Strake Jesuit
School Buzz Reporter
Ava Nair
Ava Nair
The Awty International School
School Buzz Reporter
Audrey Nguyen
Audrey Nguyen
Saint Thomas' Episcopal School
School Buzz Reporter
Chisom Nwabudike
Chisom Nwabudike
The Kinkaid School
School Buzz Reporter
Oliver Oldham
Oliver Oldham
The Kinkaid School
School Buzz Reporter
Sofia Ordaz
Sofia Ordaz
St. Pius X High School
School Buzz Reporter
Tulsi Parikh
Tulsi Parikh
Memorial High School
School Buzz Reporter
Amy Park
Amy Park
Bellaire High School
School Buzz Reporter
Kayla Pearl
Kayla Pearl
Lamar High School
School Buzz Reporter
Gargi Rakhade
Bellaire High School
School Buzz Reporter
Bailey Raymond
Bailey Raymond
St. Agnes Academy
School Buzz Reporter
Irene Roddy
Irene Roddy
Kinder High School for the Performing and Visual Arts
School Buzz Reporter
Haley Saikin
Haley Saikin
The Emery/Weiner School
School Buzz Reporter
Frances Sherman
Frances Sherman
The Emery/Weiner School
School Buzz Reporter
Anika Shethia
Anika Shethia
St. Agnes Academy
School Buzz Reporter
Imry Shrout-Jordan
Lutheran North Academy
School Buzz Reporter
Jasmine Sidhu
Jasmine Sidhu
Michael E. DeBakey High School for Health Professions
School Buzz Reporter
Ruhaan Singh
Ruhaan Singh
Carnegie Vanguard High School
School Buzz Reporter
Athitiya Singhapan
Athitiya Singhapan
Michael E. DeBakey High School for Health Professions
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Hannah Sternberg
Xavier Educational Academy
School Buzz Reporter
Ana Susman
Ana Susman
The Kinkaid School
School Buzz Reporter
Alina Syed
Alina Syed
The Awty International School
School Buzz Reporter
Maggie Veech
Maggie Veech
St. Pius X High School
School Buzz Reporter
Isabella Ventura
Isabella Ventura
Second Baptist School
School Buzz Reporter
Ethan Vinson
Ethan Vinson
St. Thomas High School
School Buzz Reporter
Abby Von Eik
Abby Von Eik
Michael E. DeBakey High School for Health Professions
School Buzz Reporter
Denise Walsh
Denise Walsh
Incarnate Word Academy
School Buzz Reporter
Riley Warnica
Riley Warnica
Houston Christian High School
School Buzz Reporter
Diane Weber
Diane Weber
Houston Christian High School
School Buzz Editor
Jt Wei
Justin Wei
Memorial Private High School
School Buzz Reporter
Alexis Westlake
Alexis Westlake
British International School of Houston
School Buzz Reporter
Mischa Wijesekera
Mischa Wijesekera
Lamar High School
School Buzz Editor
Elsie Wire
Elsie Wire
Saint Thomas' Episcopal School
School Buzz Reporter
Alexandra Wong
Alexandra Wong
St. Agnes Academy
School Buzz Reporter
Donna Xue
Donna Xue
Houston Christian High School
School Buzz Reporter
Danielle Yampuler
Danielle Yampuler
Carnegie Vanguard High School
School Buzz Reporter
Andrew Yang
Andrew Yang
Memorial High School
School Buzz Reporter