![As I move on with the next chapter of my life, I reflect on how the last four years went and what it taught me.](https://www.sequoitmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Grad-Cap-Online-900x512.png)
Things I learned as a senior in high school
My high school experience was nothing short of unique. I went from navigating through half of my experience on Zoom to spending my last full year back in the classroom. While I did not enjoy every moment of it, I learned quite a lot.
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![Sophomore Brooke Devience and freshman Otto Young battle to take the victory in balloon stomp.](https://www.sequoitmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/IMG_9465-900x574.jpg)
German Club celebrates Karneval
On Tuesday, Mar. 1, German Club celebrated Karneval, Germany's take on Mardi Gras. People gather to eat food, listen to music and take part in a variety of activities before Ash Wednesday.
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![English teacher Jessica Barnes poses in her room next to poem How to Never Succumb to Boredom by Regie Gibson.](https://www.sequoitmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/JBarnes-900x711.jpg)
Get to know: Jessica Barnes
New to District 117 this year, English teacher Jessica Barnes is excited to be an addition to the ACHS English Department.
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![The winter Olympics are underway, filled with the greatest winter sport athletes.](https://www.sequoitmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/olympicsmm-900x535.png)
Olympic Games: Winter 2022 in Beijing
The opening ceremony of the Olympics in Beijing took place on Feb. 4, kicking off 16 days filled with 109 different competitive events.
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![Student Democracy member, Nate Knoll listens raptly as students discuss student statistics on creating a more democratic environment.](https://www.sequoitmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/natedemocracy-900x597.png)
Illinois Democracy School group works toward making a difference in civic learning
ACHS is working to renew their status as an Illinois Democracy School. A group of students and staff gather before school to evaluate how the school is doing and draft plans to improve student education and voices.
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![New York Times photographer Nick Hagen captures the mourning of Oxford, Mich. residents.](https://www.sequoitmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Michigan-900x507.jpeg)
Oxford High School: The deadliest school shooting of the year
Fire was opened on Tuesday, Nov. 30 at Oxford High School in Oxford, Mich. leaving four dead and several injured. Students around the country react to this tragic event.
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![Once a pawn a time, the Sequoits chess team won the NLCC conference for the fifth consecutive year.](https://www.sequoitmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/3Y0A6207-900x600.jpg)
Cheque it out: ACHS Chess Team takes first in NLCC Conference
On Saturday, Nov. 13, the Antioch Community High School Chess Team competed in the NLCC Conference at Lakes. They reclaimed their first place trophy for the fifth year in a row, and will be playing in the state tournament in February.
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![The perfect gift idea on its way to be delivered.](https://www.sequoitmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/MeganHarding-11.17.21-FEATURED-e1637162340288-900x598.jpeg)
Christmas gift-giving guide
It can be a struggle to come up with meaningful gifts every year. With Christmas right around the corner, a gift guide is essential to buying the perfect present to put under the tree.
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![Adults put an exorbitant amount of pressure on students to always perform well. Senior Mackenzie Meltzer has to balance all areas of her life, despite the added stress it might create.](https://www.sequoitmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/BethKamman-10.28.21-FEATURED-900x600.jpg)
[Photo] The pressure from above
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![Danielle Katz holds her mothers poem Zwei Schmetterlinge dear to her heart.](https://www.sequoitmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/MeganHarding-Butterfly-Effect-IMAGE1-900x600.jpeg)
If that person were still here
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![ACHS students take advantage of using the new peer tutoring during school hours.](https://www.sequoitmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/MeganHarding-10.5.21-FEATURED-900x600.jpg)
Peer tutoring program creates new resource for students
At the end of September, ACHS launched a peer tutoring program that aims to offer help to students in all subjects.
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![I was humbled by the whole experience. William Zambole accepts Impact Influence Award from US Navy Commander Matthew B. Roy.](https://www.sequoitmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/IMG_2671-e1629948165462-900x602.jpeg)
US Navy honors Antioch Community High School teacher
Teacher William Zambole received the Impact Influence Award from the Navy during the pep assembly on Friday, August 20.
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