Marching to the sound of drums, the PHS class of 2025 began their last year of high school by parading into the building. Other students were greeted by chalk art drawn by the seniors, which adorned the main entrance to the building.
Slideshow: Class of 2025 parades into first day of school
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Casimir Heinritz, Photography Editor
Casey Heinritz is a junior at Palatine High School. Besides writing and taking photos for Cutlass, Heinritz is a tennis player and yearbook photographer. Some of Heinritz's favorite activities are biking, walking his dogs, and cooking. His favorite dish to make is soft tacos. In the future, Heinritz wants to be an electrician. He’s currently taking electronics at PHS.
Grace Wang, Features Editor
Grace Wang is a senior at Palatine High School. Along with being the Features Editor of Cutlass, Wang also is the Editor-in-Chief for Spotlight, 1 Doubles for Girls Varsity Tennis, and captain of the Scholastic Bowl team. Wang spends too much time at school, but in her free time she likes to binge movies, listen to Fleetwood Mac, and cozy up with a book. After high school, Wang is pursuing journalism and design.
Karim Melek, Editor-in-Chief
Karim Melek is a junior at Palatine High School. Along with being the Editor-in-Chief of Cutlass, Melek is involved in many activities, including being the Secretary-General of Model UN, a member of the debate team, and competing in water polo and swimming. Melek has a strong passion for free speech advocacy and serves as a student leader for the SPLC's New Voices program, which protects student journalists. Outside of his busy schedule, Melek enjoys spending time with family and friends. He hopes to pursue law in the future.