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The Student News Site of Barrington High School

The RoundUp

The Student News Site of Barrington High School

The RoundUp

The Student News Site of Barrington High School

The RoundUp

Nailed It!

Nailed It!

Mia Rao, Staff Writer
Published January 9, 2025

This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity. Aleksandra Bordeinanu has fostered a love for nail art throughout the entirety of her high school career. From the cost saving benefits to...

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...

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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...

Photo by Gaby Rosales.

Running on Creativity

Gaby Rosales, Staff Writer
Published November 12, 2024

This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity. Longtime cross country coach and newly appointed 3D art teacher Thomas Root opens up about his transition to teaching high school students....

Joe Molloy speaks to a colleague in the English department. Molloy has transitioned back to the classroom where he teaches  AP Seminar and junior English classes. Photo by Stephanie Murarous ‘24.

Molloy’s Many Mantles

Anshul Nadendla, Editor-In-Chief
Published October 16, 2023

Joseph Molloy has worked in a variety of roles; from administration to teaching to sports. But there is one thing that Molloy feels no matter what role he’s in: a love for Barrington and its people. Q:...

Teaching dreams turn to reality

Whitney Mall, Staff Writer
Published December 6, 2022

New social studies teacher Mrs. Wickstrom dreamt of being a teacher since the second grade, now those dreams have come true. Q: When did you decide to be a teacher? I decided to be a teacher when...

Special education teacher Tim Holman poses in his classroom.

Boxing into Barrington

Anshul Nadendla, Editor-In-Chief
Published November 9, 2022

Tim Holman is a new special education teacher here. He kick-boxes, loves his job, and has so many unique experiences. Q: What’s your favorite thing about Barrington High School and the community...

Dancing towards her dreams

Dancing towards her dreams

Lucy Shannon, Staff Writer
Published February 2, 2022

Stephanie Naumowicz talks all about how she achieved her goal of becoming a high school teacher and assistant dance director. Stephanie Naumowicz is one of the new English teachers and also the new Orchesis...

Fixing an Apple a day

Fixing an Apple a day

Sabrina Roach, Editor-In-Chief
Published December 6, 2021

Library Tech Assistant Ian Roets sits down to give students the run-down on iPads, his experience with technology and opportunities for students who want to go into (or get into!) technology. Ian Roets...

Turning the pages: A conversation with Mrs. Anderson

Turning the pages: A conversation with Mrs. Anderson

Sela Fosco, Staff Writer
Published November 9, 2021

People often believe that librarians are old, wear a tight low grey bun, and wear their readers at the tip of their nose. But librarian Janet Anderson is not that at all. The strong and charismatic...

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