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The RoundUp

The Student News Site of Barrington High School

The RoundUp

The Student News Site of Barrington High School

The RoundUp

Welcome to BHS!

Welcome to BHS!

Julia Bassali, Online A&E Editor
Published September 16, 2025

Shaikh Hamdan Junior Shaikh Hamdan transferred this year from CAS in Pakistan to BHS. Q: How have your first couple weeks at BHS been so far? SH: They were fun but a little overwhelming at the same...

Photo courtesy of RyAnn Brown '25 and Hannah Kim '25

Around BHS

Published September 15, 2025

The Club Chooses You! Project Blush With all the current emphasis on self-care, it’s easy to overlook the fact that many people don’t even have access to basic personal hygiene. Project Blush...

Illustration by Anshul Nadendla

Home Sweet Home?

Anshul Nadendla and Ruby Nass
Published May 22, 2025

Jessie* has never been on a family vacation. In third grade, upset that her family never traveled to places like Disney World, Jessie asked her mom why. “That’s when my mom told me we legally can’t,”...

Vintage to Virtual

Vintage to Virtual

Benice Udeogu, Staff Writer
Published April 25, 2025

When World Language and English teacher Mercedes Beltrán was a student at BHS, the halls echoed with the sounds of slamming lockers and chit-chats with no AirPods in sight. Now, the same halls vibrate...

Photo Courtesy of RyAnn Brown '25.

Timeless Love

RyAnn Brown, Online A&E Editor
Published February 12, 2025

The Early Years It all started in second grade. But, they didn’t know it then, of course. Richard ‘Dick’ Schwemm leans back in his chair, a small smile on his face. “We were both born in Sherman...

Photo by Collin Kane.

Finding the Right Fit

Collin Kane, Staff Writer
Published January 7, 2025

Esther Olson is a special education resource teacher for all grade levels. Olson found her niche after student teaching in the Barrington area, bouncing from school to school and grade to grade. This...

Photo by Annie Wu.

How Should I Live?

Annie Wu, Staff Writer
Published December 17, 2024

This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity. Holding a bachelor's degree in philosophy and a master’s in theology, Jon Mihevc has taught junior and senior English classes for more...

Photo by Nilson Hernandez.

New Place, New Chapter

Nilson Hernandez, Staff Writer
Published December 13, 2024

This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity. Q: Do you have any hobbies that you like to do in your free time? BT: I'm an avid backpacker, so I'm hiking into the Grand Canyon next month...

Photo illustration by Macie Spangler.

Scoring Success

Macie Spangler, Staff Writer
Published December 6, 2024

This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity. Antonio Vezzetti, a new Special Education teacher & football coach, sheds light on the importance of inclusive teaching and communicates...

K-Lab Collab

K-Lab Collab

Sasha Kassel, Features Editor
Published November 21, 2024

You may have noticed some younger faces in the halls recently; hopping off the bus for the first time, vying for the title of the line leader and learning the rules of the playground. As kindergarteners...

Photo by Benice Udeogu.

Trading Places

Benice Udeogu, Staff Writer
Published November 19, 2024

This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity. Robin Black-Vannoy shares her invincible journey leading to her role as the Associate Principle of Student Services. Starting as a school psychologist...

Cooking and Baking: A New Kitchen in the Making

Cooking and Baking: A New Kitchen in the Making

LauraAnn Serra, Staff Writer
Published November 17, 2024

A sweet aroma fills the room as a cookie sheet full of hot, gooey chocolate chip cookies comes out of an oven. Culinary students gather around the teacher with their own tray, waiting for the next set...

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