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Siomara Valdez

Siomara Valdez, Sports & Photography Editor

Siomara Valdez is a junior at Palatine High School. Valdez is very passionate about photography as it is a hobby of theirs. They are apart of the PHS Marching Band, Soccer and is apart of photography club as well. Some other things they enjoy are digital art. Valdez joined Cutlass in hopes to improve their photography and capture the moment. After high school, Valdez wants to pursue accounting as their career.

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The band plays Loyalty as the football team runs onto the field.

[Photo] Palatine football back to even after bumpy start

September 20, 2023
The red/white scrimmage marks the beginning of the new football season. Im looking forward to spending time with my teammates, Varsity football player Connor May said. My teammates always bring tons of energy and enthusiasm to games creating a competitive and fun environment.

Slideshow: PHS red and white scrimmage kicks off football season

Siomara Valdez, Sports Editor
August 22, 2023
Humans of Palatine: Zach Brown

Humans of Palatine: Zach Brown

Siomara Valdez, Reporter, Photographer
May 11, 2023
ASL club has brought Matt Maxey on as a recurring guest to Palatine High School to garner attention for the deaf community.

PHS recognizes the importance of National Deaf History Month

Siomara Valdez, Reporter, Photographer
May 1, 2023
The Sectional Tournament was held at Stevenson High School to determine which top 2 teams go to state.

[Photo] eSports enthusiastically enters the IHSA arena

April 27, 2023
Palatine cheering after Paige Millstone (#7) makes a goal on the Hersey goalkeeper.

Photo Slideshow: Girls Soccer fall against Hersey

Siomara Valdez, Photographer
April 10, 2023
Freshman Jolee Waddington (#5) running with the ball as she successfully takes it from Hersey.

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The Pirates play a tough match against Hersey High School, with a defeat score of 2-5.

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Palatine senior, Mia Ramirez (#9) having possession of the ball, defending from Herseys defense.

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Palatine’s goalkeeper Kate Latek makes a save against Herseys strikers.

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Marisela Gonzalez uses games in her classrooms to better engage her EL students while they learn English phrases.

[Photo] La mujer que hace todo

March 22, 2023
An Art Happening piece hangs for Womens History Month.

[Photo] PHS celebrates Women's History Month with their own unique events

March 21, 2023
Cocoro Wachi (FHS) on left, senior John Peterson (PHS) on right alongside the rest of the band standing up (concert just ended).

A celebration of music in District 211

Siomara Valdez, Reporter
March 16, 2023
Humans of Palatine: Miles Moctezuma

Humans of Palatine: Miles Moctezuma

Siomara Valdez, Reporter
March 9, 2023
A PHS competitor hugs a coach after a performance in front of IHSA officials and student workers.

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State competitors Riley Strahl and Jolee Waddington walk together during the PHS send-off.

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Coach Scott Hagel spots senior Riley Strahl on vault.

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“All good things must come to an end,” senior Riley Strahl said. “Over the past 15 years of competing in gymnastics I have learned to not put too much pressure on myself and just have fun, and it has paid off.“

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A DGHS gymnast competes in the floor event at the IHSA state competition in the PHS main gym.

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The DGHS team celebrates a successful performance for one of their gymnasts. DGHS won first place for all-around team performance.

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Gymnasts perform on the balance beam in front of judges who assess their abilities at the edge of the performance pad.

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PHS senior Riley Strahl competes on uneven parallel bars finishing with a score of 9.25.

[Photo] Girls state gymnastics gives a “first-class experience” for the community

February 22, 2023
Performers of the Mama Mia male cast dance in swim flippers.

Slideshow: Mama Mia! musical preview

Siomara Valdez, Photographer
February 16, 2023
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[Photo] Alessandra Mireles

February 14, 2023
Chelsis Alarcón-Tercero created this piece of artwork to represent the diverse population that makes up the EL department.

[Photo] El Departamento de EL

February 16, 2023
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During football games, every time PHS’ team would score the band would play a quick tune or Loyalty if there was a touchdown.

[Photo] How marching band orchestrates loyalty

February 2, 2023
Gabija Gricius is a junior at Palatine High School and currently considering a major in interior design.

[Photo] Humans of Palatine: Gabija

December 8, 2022
Gabija Gricius is a junior at Palatine High School and currently considering a major in interior design.

Humans of Palatine: Gabija

Siomara Valdez, Reporter
December 8, 2022
Dance show will be on Thursday and Friday nights.

[Photo] Slideshow: Dance show preview

November 16, 2022
On Thursday, October 20th, the smell of cookies filled the Main Hallway of PHS.

[Photo] Slideshow: Seniors carry on Palatine’s “Most important tradition” – Cookies.

October 21, 2022
Humans of Palatine: Eric Millstone

Humans of Palatine: Eric Millstone

Siomara Valdez, Reporter
October 5, 2022
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