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Mason Tilley '25 helps a peer with her geometry homework during third hour.
Peer Tutors Strive to Make a Difference in the EPIC Program
October 8, 2024
Thalia Svec '25 and Eli Foster '25 hold the fundraiser during lunch
Community Inclusion Club Hosts Prank Pot Fundraiser
October 3, 2024
City High's National Merit Semifinalists. Left to right: Owen Ruth, Kaden Huntley, Nina Peterson, and Nicole Peterson
National Merit Semi-Finalists Announced
October 2, 2024
Shortly after auditions, the cast gets together for their second rehearsal
City High Theater Begins Preparing for Diary of a Wimpy Kid
October 2, 2024
High School Mock Trial members advise middle school students as part of the new South East Middle School team
Mock Trial Expands to South East Middle School
October 1, 2024
Shortly after auditions, the cast gets together for their second rehearsal
City High Theater Begins Preparing for Diary of a Wimpy Kid
October 2, 2024
Kenji Radley '25 in ready position during the 2023-24 football season
Marching Band Takes the Field for First Home Football Game
September 6, 2024
Liam Murphy ‘24 holds a piece of his work
Q&A with Student Artist Liam Murphy
May 15, 2024
PERFORMER PROFILE: Brandon Davie
PERFORMER PROFILE: Brandon Davie
April 25, 2024
Yomi Hemley ‘25 and Ian Deleeuw ‘24 perform as Lina Lamont and Don Lockwood in ‘Singin’ in the Rain’
‘Singin’ in the Rain’ Ends Show Run with Sold Out Matinee
April 24, 2024
At the start of the game, the football team from City High rushes onto the field
FOUR IN A ROW
October 9, 2024
Zach Meredith Chips for Birdie on hole 14 at Pleasant Valley Golf Course
City Boys Golf takes down West High, Liberty, and Prairie on Senior Night
October 4, 2024
Joseph Hayek '27 Reading his putt for par on 11th green at Pleasant Valley Golf Course
JV Golf Wins at Pleasant Valley Meet
October 4, 2024
LH Sports Podcast
LH SPORTS POD: City Faces Dav Central HoCo Edition
October 4, 2024
Augie’s Team Wins Annual Powderpuff Games
October 3, 2024
The Pros and Cons of the New Lunch Format
The Pros and Cons of the New Lunch Format
September 25, 2024
Graphic by Jethro Michaelson
It’s Lights Out and Away We Go
September 20, 2024
'Rains In Heaven' Song Review
‘Rains In Heaven’ Song Review
August 29, 2024
STAFF EDITORIAL: Restricting I.V.F. Harms Families
STAFF EDITORIAL: Restricting I.V.F. Harms Families
May 13, 2024
Liverpool Will Win The Premier League
Liverpool Will Win The Premier League
May 10, 2024
'Rains In Heaven' Song Review
‘Rains In Heaven’ Song Review
August 29, 2024
Who’s that doll? It’s Barbie!
Who’s that doll? It’s Barbie!
May 21, 2024
LH ALBUM REVIEW: Super Real Me
LH ALBUM REVIEW: Super Real Me
May 16, 2024
LH ALBUM REVIEW: Youth
LH ALBUM REVIEW: Youth
May 15, 2024
Why Romantic Comedies Are the Best Genre of Movies
Why Romantic Comedies Are the Best Genre of Movies
May 15, 2024
Ramy Makawi for Humans of City High
HUMANS OF CITY HIGH
September 25, 2024
Q&A With Student Senate Vice President Candidate Ethan LaLumiere
Q&A With Student Senate Vice President Candidate Ethan LaLumiere
September 10, 2024
Photo courtesy of Carmen Maria Machado
Q&A With Carmen Maria Machado
September 9, 2024
Due to recent underfunding from the state and declining/flatlining enrollment, the ICCSD has had to make budget cuts
ICCSD Faces Budget Restrictions
June 17, 2024
Black Excellence in Business Form
Black Excellence in Business Form
May 24, 2024
LH Sports Podcast
LH SPORTS POD: City Faces Dav Central HoCo Edition
October 4, 2024
Augie’s Team Wins Annual Powderpuff Games
October 3, 2024
LH Sports Podcast
LH SPORTS PODCAST: Battle for the Boot Recap and Kennedy Preview
September 26, 2024
Drew Nye '25 holds the Boot Trophy over his head to celebrate the win over West High School.
Offensive Explosion Secures the Boot for City
September 26, 2024
Drew Nye and the Little Hawk football team take the field at West High.
Mic’d Up with Drew Nye
September 25, 2024
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Shortly after auditions, the cast gets together for their second rehearsal

City High Theater Begins Preparing for Diary of a Wimpy Kid

Yomi Hemley and Estelle Hartz
October 2, 2024
Kenji Radley '25 in ready position during the 2023-24 football season

Marching Band Takes the Field for First Home Football Game

Estelle Hartz, A&E Editor
September 6, 2024
The original Statue of Liberty now sits in the main foyer

[Photo] Secrets of City High: The Statue of Liberty

Lily Rantanen, Reporter
May 2, 2024
Recycling will soon return to City High

[Photo] Environmental Club Reintroduces Recycling

Lily Rantanen, Reporter
April 26, 2024
Yomi Hemley ‘25 and Ian Deleeuw ‘24 perform as Lina Lamont and Don Lockwood in ‘Singin’ in the Rain’

‘Singin’ in the Rain’ Ends Show Run with Sold Out Matinee

Estelle Hartz, Assistant A&E Editor
April 24, 2024
Concert Choir performs at St. Mary’s Church to conclude the Cathedral Concert

PHOTO STORY: City Choirs Hold Cathedral Concert at St. Mary’s Church

Estelle Hartz, Assistant A&E Editor
April 11, 2024
Symphony Orchestra performs "Paint It Black"

PHOTO STORY: Orchestra Hosts Annual Dessert Concert

Estelle Hartz, Assistant A&E Editor
March 8, 2024
Joel Brown '24 sings in Concert Choir

City Choirs Hold Mid-Winter Concert

Estelle Hartz, Assistant A&E Editor
February 23, 2024
Mara Maas ‘23, Avery Provorse ‘24, and Mary Cate Pugh ‘23 perform as Donna and the Dynamos in last spring’s musical, ‘Mamma Mia’

‘Singin’ in the Rain’ Begins

Estelle Hartz, Assistant A&E Editor
February 8, 2024
LH QUIZ: Which City Staff Member Are You?

LH QUIZ: Which City Staff Member Are You?

Estelle Hartz and Lily Rantanen
January 31, 2024
MESU leadership speaks before the audience at panel with BlackVoicesHeard

MESU Hosts MLK Day Panel

Estelle Hartz, Assistant A&E Editor
January 23, 2024
Matthew Walker, Choir Director, conducts the orchestra and choirs

PHOTO STORY: City Choirs Hold Winter Masterworks Concert

Estelle Hartz, Assistant A&E Editor
January 10, 2024
Avery Provorse ‘24 smiles during the 4th Ave Show

PHOTO STORY: Show Choirs and Jazz Bands Perform at Annual Winter Show

Estelle Hartz and Esther Puderbaugh
December 18, 2023
Symphony Band members smile during applause

PHOTO STORY: City Concert Bands Take the Stage for First Performance of the Year

Estelle Hartz and Esther Puderbaugh
December 14, 2023
Zach Falk ‘25 marches during the 2023 halftime show

Marching Band and Show Choir to Count as P.E. Credit

Estelle Hartz, Assistant A&E Editor
December 6, 2023
‘Begets’ Cast Mini Profiles

‘Begets’ Cast Mini Profiles

Estelle Hartz and Lily Rantanen
October 30, 2023
4th Ave and Charisma seniors pose with their choreographers. Photo courtesy of Avery Provorse.

Show Choirs Begin Rehearsals

Estelle Hartz, Assistant A&E Editor
October 4, 2023
City High Marching Band leads the Homecoming Parade down 4th Avenue

[Photo] Homecoming 2023: What You Need to Know

Wisdom Konu, Executive Editor and Co-Culture Editor
September 21, 2023
Last year’s Jazz Ensemble competes at the Jazz In the Meadows competition

Jazz Band Kicks Off With Auditions

Estelle Hartz, Assistant A&E Editor
September 11, 2023
Concertmaster Tai Caputo '25 smiles after the first part of Symphony Orchestra's set

[Photo] City Symphony Orchestra Premieres New Piece at Final Concert of the Year

Esther Puderbaugh, Website Executive, A&E Editor, and Social Media Co-Editor
May 28, 2023
Daniel Kenyon '26 plays percussion in the band concert.

City Bands Host Senior Recognition and Concert

Estelle Hartz, Assistant A&E Editor
May 15, 2023
Ms. Basile Makes the Important Connections

Ms. Basile Makes the Important Connections

Estelle Hartz, Reporter
May 10, 2023
PHOTO STORY: AP Art Students Hard at Work as the End of the Year Nears

PHOTO STORY: AP Art Students Hard at Work as the End of the Year Nears

Estelle Hartz, Reporter
April 11, 2023
Symphony Orchestra was all smiles after the finale to the concert: a medley of tunes from Phantom of the Opera

[Photo] City High Orchestra Performs 42nd Annual Dessert Concert

Tai Caputo, Opinion Co-Editor
April 4, 2023
Last weekend, members of City's Jazz Bands travelled to Chicago, Illinois.

[Photo] City Jazz Bands Compete in Chicago

Esther Puderbaugh, A&E Editor and Opinion Co-Editor
February 28, 2023
Student teacher Phil Bueche conducts during the winter band concert

[Photo] City Bands Host Winter Concert

Esther Puderbaugh, A&E and Opinion Editor
December 22, 2022
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