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The Student News Site of Barrington High School

The RoundUp

The Student News Site of Barrington High School

The RoundUp

From Little League to D1 softball: Senior Ainsley Muno commits to Northwestern University for softball

From Little League to D1 softball: Senior Ainsley Muno commits to Northwestern University for softball

Vidya Madana, Editor-in-Chief
Published November 18, 2022

After picking up a bat for the first time at 6-years-old, senior Ainsley Muno’s life quickly revolved around the thrill of catching a softball and running the field. Muno plays first base on both her...

Sophomore Gabi Phillis prepares to swing at a pitch during the game against Schaumburg. Photo courtesy of Jessica Maggio.

JV softball streak of success

Grace den Ouden, Online A&E Editor
Published April 27, 2022

Contributing to the athletic success of this year, girls JV softball remains undefeated after taking on Schaumburg on April 20. One of the JV1 players, junior Jessica Maggio, was a part of this 15-4...

Photo by barringtoncheer via Instagram

Ongoing cheer tryouts take place after school Monday through Thursday

Laeticia Cerdas, Editor-in-Chief
Published April 26, 2022

As spring sports finish up and the school year starts coming to an end, fall sports prepare for the upcoming school year. Football, tennis, dance, and cheer are holding tryouts in anticipation for the...

Athletic trainers: The ultimate first responders

Athletic trainers: The ultimate first responders

Ryan Majewski, Staff Writer
Published April 1, 2022

Athletic training isn’t for the faint of heart. Athletic Trainer, Russ Schellhase, certainly knows that. Over his years as a trainer, he’s dealt with spine fractures, open fractures with bones sticking...

Laura Mahlum commits to Illinois Wesleyan

Laura Mahlum commits to Illinois Wesleyan

Sophia Jedlewska, Staff Writer
Published March 11, 2022

Student-athletes work hard in the classroom all day and all evening at their sport. Achieving one’s goals is no easy feat, and it takes a lot of sacrifices and requires a lot of hours to be put in. Many...

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...

Virtual athletes: athletic heroes

Virtual athletes: athletic heroes

Grace Den Ouden, Online A&E Editor
Published March 13, 2021

Sports are a good way to stay active, especially for sophomore Emily Mann. However, due to the pandemic she’s had to take some precautions to stay safe, which limit her ability to play basketball ideally. Mann...

Masked student athletes

Masked student athletes

Emily Yang, Staff Writer
Published March 13, 2021

As many states and communities return to sports and practices during the COVID-19 pandemic, athletes have been trying to adapt to this new ‘normal’ on their own. Wearing masks and practicing social...

Rallies and birdies: girls’ badminton starts their new season

Rallies and birdies: girls’ badminton starts their new season

Emily Won, Editor-in-Chief
Published March 8, 2021

Through virtual meetings, distanced tryouts and masked games, the recently formed girls’ badminton team has been playing in scrimmages with other schools and practicing six days a week. Despite the...

Waiting for the ball, Sophomore Tessa Peterson stands ready and in position to receive it. Since being assigned as a catcher in eighth grade, Tessa worked hard and maintained her title as catcher despite the inconveniences thrown her way. “I play on a travel team and so we were able to play all summer with some restrictions,” Peterson said, explaining how she still played in her position today.
Photo by Stacey Wescott

Born on the field, training for life

Laeticia Cerdas, Editor-in-Chief
Published March 6, 2021

It could almost be considered an American tradition for children to take part in athletics from a young age. Those that take part in athletics for most of their academic careers are often practically born...

Chloe Ting: Flabs to abs

Chloe Ting: Flabs to abs

Mia Fischel, Sports Editor
Published March 2, 2021

With spring break coming up, it can be easy to sit back and relax, but it’s also important to stay fit and healthy. Without leaving home or buying a subscription, and with little equipment and room required,...

Finding her rhythm: Q&A with gymnast Gergana Petkova

Finding her rhythm: Q&A with gymnast Gergana Petkova

Vidya Madana, Editor-in-Chief
Published February 28, 2021

   Featured video courtesy of Gergana Petkova

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