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Genevieve Jennings

Genevieve Jennings, Sports Editor

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PHS' Pirates unite to stop Fremd's scorer, #14.

Boys water polo clinch MSL West victory over Fremd on Senior Night

Karim Melek and Genevieve Jennings
May 6, 2025
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[Photo] How the V-Show shines a spotlight on PHS Students

Rachel Carlson, Reporter
April 10, 2025
Roar! Biso, Genevieve Jennings' cat, gets a bit too comfortable on Jennings' bed.

[Photo] Slideshow: Spring Break shenanigans

Cutlass Staff
April 2, 2025
Head Softball Coach, Brent Caroll, reviews techniques with JV & V teams for their upcoming home game on April 1st, against Prairie Ridge.

[Photo] Pirates look ahead after win over Carmel Catholic

Tessa Faltinek, Reporter
April 1, 2025
Girls at Palatine decorated various articles of clothing, inspired by the themes that "keep them going" during the fourth Women's History Month Art Happening.

[Photo] PHS after-school scene: Women’s History Month, sports, and more

Cutlass Staff
March 11, 2025
PHS Jolee Waddington (26) competes in Uneven Bars at 2025 IHSA State Finals Girls Gymnastics on Feb 22. Jolee scores a 9.375 and placed third for Uneven Bars.

[Photo] PHS hosts IHSA State Gymnastics

Tessa Faltinek, Reporter
March 4, 2025
PHS Jolee Waddington (26) competes in Floor Exercise at 2025 IHSA State Finals Girls Gymnastics on Feb 22. Jolee scored a 9.425 and placed fourth for Floor Exercise.

Slideshow: PHS hosts State Girls Gymnastics

Genevieve Jennings, Sports Editor
February 24, 2025
Roger Lane teaches an investing class for students at Palatine High School.

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Strike to Success: A profile of Joseph Molina-Urbina, Palatine’s forward

Genevieve Jennings, Sports Editor
November 21, 2024
Palatine's Cricket Team prepares for first official game on Nov. 14 against Conant High School.

Photos: The Rise of Cricket at PHS

Genevieve Jennings, Sports Editor
November 11, 2024
Palatine Pirates fall to Warren Blue Devils 24-31 on Nov. 1 for 2024 MSL Playoffs.

Photos: MSL Playoffs Palatine vs Warren 24-31

Genevieve Jennings, Sports Editor
November 4, 2024
Palatine Pirates Varsity Football win 30-24 against Barrington Broncos on Oct. 26 and qualified for MSL West Playoffs.

Photos: Palatine Pirates qualify for MSL West Playoffs

Genevieve Jennings and Casimir Heinritz
October 28, 2024
Cam Smith watches a TikTok video about John Pork, a popular internet meme of an anthromorphic pig that originated on TikTok.

[Photo] TikTok is frying your brain

Cameron Smith, Reporter
October 24, 2024
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[Photo] Pirates defeat Vikings in thrilling crosstown game

Karim Melek, Editor-in-Chief
October 14, 2024
Palatine Pirates swim team prepare to do their event against Conant Cougars

[Photo] Girls Swim & Dive look to reach mid-season goals

Kyle Carlson, Reporter
October 7, 2024
Palatine Pirates win with a score of 2-0 to Conant Cougars

Photos: Palatine Pirates girls volleyball takes the win against Conant Cougars

Genevieve Jennings, Sports Editor
September 30, 2024
Ellie Ramirez poses with her debut novel.

[Photo] The story of my books

Ellie Ramirez, Reporter
September 19, 2024
Palatine football's number 11, Trey Widlowski, makes a speech to celebrate the start of football season.

Photos: Palatine football brings home a win for homecoming weekend

Genevieve Jennings, Sports Editor
September 18, 2024
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Kenneth Arndt, a senior associate at Hazard Young Attea & Associates, led the superintendent search public forum at the Palatine High School audiorium on Aug. 20

[Photo] What experts have to say about D211’s superintendent search

Karim Melek, Editor-in-Chief
August 22, 2024
Sophomore Q’uran Clark plays guitar in front of packed stage at Madcats.

Slideshow: Open Mic Night at Madcats

Genevieve Jennings, Sports Editor
August 21, 2024
A Bimini white glass button depicts an image of a Welsh Golden Dragon.

[Photo] Beyond the buttons

Karim Melek, News Editor
May 13, 2024
"We take wrestlers and we maximize their potential. Many wrestlers start wrestling in 9th grade and by the time they are seniors, they are able to compete with their peers," varsity wrestling coach Mr. Rivera said. "Many in the area started wrestling when they were 7, 8 or 9 years old. In addition, what I am proud the most is many Palatine wrestlers like to give back to the program even after they leave. They maintain close connection online. When I ask for donations, many former wrestlers donate money to the program. They are very supportive and have a really good positive experience. Many continue coaching as club coaches or as high school coaches themselves."

Photo Poll: Coach’s corner

Siomara Valdez, Maksymilian Antalovtsi, and Genevieve Jennings
January 22, 2024
“One thing I'm proud of? You know, this year is kind of a work and progress with this group. If kids want to come back and play next year, that’s a big point for me. In the years that I’ve been coaching here, I coach the B level, so not as skilled as the A level,” freshman basketball coach Mr. Lane said. “A big point of prize for me is that if kids want to come back and play next year that’s a sign that hopefully they’ve enjoyed the game. Hopefully they have enjoyed being a player for me, hopefully they’ve learned something along the way.”

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