Conant senior’s non-profit organization provides free education
#foogallery-gallery-20857 .fg-image { width: 640px; } Elevated Learning founder Abhay Paidipalli, '23, explains his symbol guide during an SAT prep class. Photo courtesy of Abhay Paidipalli.Elevated...
View ArticlePHOTO GALLERY: “Out Of This World” Homecoming 2022 Assemblies
All photos taken by Maria Rimando #foogallery-gallery-20906 .fg-image { width: 640px; } Conant's teachers and cheerleading team perform the student-teacher routine, a homecoming tradition.Social...
View ArticleClasses to know: Art in Contemporary Society
Art in Contemporary Society students screen print for a class project. Photo courtesy of Luke Jenner. Every year, students are tasked with the difficult choice of selecting their electives for the...
View ArticleNew Student Activity Room fosters unity throughout Conant community
A new room across from the cafeteria has become a center of bustling activity, from ping pong tournaments to “Just Dance” competitions. Officially known as the Conant Student Activity Room, this hub...
View ArticleStreaming platforms exploit fascination with death in new arrivals
Amelie Pineda | Conant Crier Students at Conant are well-acquainted with streaming services that allow them to watch almost anything at any time on their personal devices without restrictions. Often,...
View ArticleBehind the curtain with a Conant Theatre student director
Photo courtesy of Liv Ward Every year, Conant Theatre puts on three major productions: the fall musical, the winter play, and the spring play. For each show, dozens of actors take the stage and...
View ArticleThe Black Student Alliance shares the purpose behind Black History Month...
#foogallery-gallery-21823 .fg-image { width: 500px; } The Black Student Alliance displays their decorations for Black History Month in the main hallway.The BSA's decorations educate the Conant...
View ArticleConant’s singing star of the stage: Emma Schuth
Emma Schuth performs as Anya in Conant Theatre’s 2022 production, Anastasia. (Photo courtesy of Emma Schuth) Theater has always been a part of Conant senior Emma Schuth’s life. You could even say it’s...
View ArticleSigning off: Thank you, Conant Crier
Ella Saputra | Conant Crier As the 2022-2023 school year draws to a close, it’s hard to believe that my four years at Conant and as part of the Conant Crier staff are coming to an end. When I first...
View ArticleSenior class of ‘23 snapshots
Ria Patel | Conant Crier Prom, Senior Breakfast, Graduation. Seniors are almost done with their time at Conant High School, ready to close out their legacy of being high school students. To...
View ArticleGALLERY: CHS Pep Assembly 2023
Hosted by the Student Council, the annual Pep Assembly was an energetic start to the homecoming week. Students participated in inter-class competitions, which included tossing balloons, a ‘magic carpet...
View ArticleGALLERY: CHS Homecoming Assembly 2023
The Homecoming Assembly, on 29 September 2023, showcased Conant’s fall sports programmes. These included Conant Cheer, Charelles, Orchesis, Football, Womens’ Tennis, Womens’ Volleyball, Mens’ &...
View ArticleWhy we can’t eat lunch in the atrium, and possible changes to the Conant...
Jacy Fu | Conant Crier Let’s face it: no one wants to eat in the cafeteria. It is so full, crowded with people who don’t care to clean up after themselves or keep their voices down in respect for...
View ArticleWhat Conant club best fits you?
Are you overwhelmed by the dozens upon dozens of activities that we have here at Conant? Do you want to get involved, but don’t know where to start? Well, look no further because the Conant Crier has...
View ArticleNew Teacher Spotlight: Mr. Schiller
Crier: What are your hobbies? Schiller: I like learning new languages; I think that’s really exciting. I speak Spanish and I’m trying to learn French and Korean right now. I really should stick with...
View ArticleKarla Modelski: Over 30 years of dedication to education
Jessica Pfeifer | Conant Crier For many, there could be nothing worse than having to give a presentation in front of their peers. In fact, over 25% of Americans fear public speaking according to a...
View ArticleLocker convos: what is chess?
Crier sits down with key Chess Team members, Samantha Arnold, Ochiroo Lkhagvajamts, and Pauline Yang, who talk about the rules of the game and the most notable moves on the board. The Crier is rooting...
View ArticleWhat it takes to be a Variety Show performer, and why we should appreciate...
The Variety Show is one of Conant’s most favored and honored traditions. From musicians, to dancers, to comedians, the two-day event is a great opportunity to showcase all the talent our students have...
View ArticleGALLERY: Winter Sports Recognition Assembly 2024
The end of the winter sports season was marked by the annual recognition assembly, with multiple accolades earned by many of Conant’s teams, most notably the three pieces of silverware earned by the...
View ArticleSecurity Spotlight: Mr. Gerlach
Mr. Gerlach holding two walleye from a fishing trip. Kurt Gerlach’s dream job when he was young was to become a police officer, which he accomplished. He was an officer in the Hoffman Estates area for...
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