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Palatine High School's student news site.

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Palatine High School's student news site.

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Mckenna Smith

Mckenna Smith, Sports Editor

Mckenna Smith is a senior at Palatine High School. Mckenna is used to making new packages and videos but wanted to try something new this year with journalism. She can’t wait to see the new possibilities this class holds and all the new fascinating stories she will write. Mckenna is a very goal oriented person who uses these goals for motivation. The by far funniest thing you could learn about Mckenna is her fear of squirrels. 

All content by Mckenna Smith
At halftime, PEP squad, Pirates with Exceptional Pride, performed to Let's Groove by Earth, Wind & Fire.

Pep squad lifts school spirit

Mckenna Smith, Sport’s Editor
April 6, 2023
Senior Jackie Lopez: “The day of break at 11pm I’ll be on a flight to see my whole family in Mexico. So I'm really excited to go see my mom's whole side of the family.”

Photo Poll: What are you most excited to do over winter break?

Damian Trujillo, Katelyn Whitcomb, and Mckenna Smith
December 20, 2022
Player Megan Van Brunt dribbles down the court looking for someone to pass to.

Palatine basketball season update

Mckenna Smith, Sports Editor
December 12, 2022

[Video] Pirate Report Nov 22 2022

November 22, 2022
“For me I feel like the community of fans is so much more kind and understanding than any other concert," Poole said. “I’d say very similarly it’s a very safe space, and also everybody gets into the costumes. Everyone has gotten super dressed up it makes for a great atmosphere," Davis said.

[Photo] How Harry Styles brings his fans together

Tara O’Sullivan, Reporter
November 10, 2022
The Palatine football team runs in to start their game on Friday, October 28.

This week in sports

Mckenna Smith, Sports Editor
October 31, 2022

[Video] Pirate Report – Oct 12, 2022

October 12, 2022
Susan Pearson arrives on her bicycle to teach United States history at Northwestern's Harris Hall.

[Photo] Photo slideshow: High school journalism day at Northwestern

September 30, 2022
Taylor Swift attends the "All Too Well" New York premiere on Nov. 12, 2021, in New York City.

Anything and everything about Taylor Swift’s upcoming album ‘Midnights’

Mckenna Smith, Reporter
September 21, 2022
As the players kick off, the student section shows their spirit by throwing baby powder. Red Ryders passed this tradition on throughout the years.

Red Ryders storm spirit into football student sections

Mckenna Smith, Sports Editor
September 13, 2022
The pep assembly at Palatine High School began with a few words from one of the school's student supervisors (Mckenna Smith 2022).

[Photo] How Palatine High School’s first pep assembly means a new start for the community

Ishika Mishra and Steven Keferlis
August 19, 2022
The pep assembly at Palatine High School began with a few words from one of the school's student supervisors (Mckenna Smith 2022).

[Video] PTV – Culture Fest preview

April 18, 2022

[Video] PTV: The role of women

March 18, 2022
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