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The Schaumburg High School student news site

Saxon Scribe

The Schaumburg High School student news site

Saxon Scribe

The Schaumburg High School student news site

Photos taken at the Global Climate Strike in London on Friday 15th March 2019.

Young Voters and the 2020 Election

Lydia Schultz, Scribe Reporter December 2, 2020

It is projected that on January 20th 2021, Joe Biden will be inaugurated as the 46th president of the United States of America. Not only is this the first time in over three decades that an incumbent has...

Performed as a radio play, "The 39 Steps" traces one man's quest to uncover a spy ring.

SHS Theater Turns Back the Clock

Anna Scanlan, Scribe Reporter December 2, 2020

COVID-19 brought our lives to a screeching halt; that doesn't mean we have to give up all of our traditions. Case in point: The SHS Fall Play. Not able to perform in the school theater, The SHS Theatre...

George Floyd's death sparked a wave of protest demanding police accountability.

BLM protests gain traction

Aranjit Lakhen, Editor November 12, 2020

On May 25th, George Floyd, a 46 years old man, was placed in a choke hold for more than eight minutes for allegedly using a counterfeit $20 and died in police custody.  The ensuing backlash resulted in...

Saxon senior Courtney Larsen was crowned National American Miss Illinois Teen.

Senior Captures American Miss Crown

Scribe Staff November 12, 2020

While many have seen their lives put on hold due to COVID restrictions, Schaumburg High School senior Courtney Larsen achieved a decade long goal on September 26 when she was crowned National American...

Dr. Lisa Small leads District 211 into a new decade.

New Superintendent Dr. Lisa Small Faces 2020’s Challenges

Abigail Thomas, Editor-in-Chief October 9, 2020

  During the nationwide pandemic, educators have been forced to rethink how best to instruct students. District 211 now looks to new superintendent Dr. Lisa Small to provide leadership during these...

Emma Davenport stitches masks for MasksNOW, a now national organization.

Scribe Spotlight: Senior Emma Davenport

Nina Han, Scribe Reporter October 9, 2020

A wonderful student, a supportive teammate, and a compassionate sister are just a few roles Emma Davenport plays in her day to day life. She is involved in multiple facets of Schaumburg’s community....

Mr. Brian Harlan replaces Mr. Tim Little as Schaumburg High School's principal.

Welcoming our New Principal, Mr. Brian Harlan

Nrupa Patel, Scribe Contributor October 9, 2020

When Schaumburg High School officially opens its doors for students to return, they will be welcomed by a new face. Mr. Brian Harlan leads Schaumburg High School into a new decade, as the fifth principal...

Coronavirus Officially a Global Pandemic

Coronavirus Officially a Global Pandemic

Abigail Thomas, Assistant Editor-in-Chief March 12, 2020

Today, the World Health Organization declared the coronavirus a global pandemic. What is this virus that has touched almost every person’s life?  At the beginning of 2020, following a December 2019...

The cast of "Love/Sick" rehearses prior to their performance.

SHS Theatre Sick with Love

Anna Scanlan, Scribe Reporter March 12, 2020

There is no down time if you are part of the SHS theater department. Musical preparations are well underway and the cast and crew will continue to work hard at the production until its performances...

The Saxons perform a scale at the IHSA state meet on February 7-8. The team placed 22nd.

Saxons HIT at State Competition

Kate McKinley, Scribe Reporter March 12, 2020

Each year, cheerleading teams are placed into a sectional and have to earn a top 5 spot to move on. This means they have one chance, a 3-minute routine, to prove themselves worthy of a state qualification....

AP Psychology students visit with comfort dogs in Room 200.

Finding Comfort in Man’s Best Friend

Chan Park, Scribe Reporter January 23, 2020

On January 13th, during the 2nd and 3rd hours, as part of  a multi-unit AP Psychology study, Schaumburg High School hosted a visit from two comfort dogs, Tobias and Myra.  Comfort dogs are trained...

Drew Beck and Monica Moreno sell coffee to Ms. Bingham.

Your Morning Coffee Cart

Scibe Staff December 5, 2019

Coffee. Iced coffee. Pumpkin spice coffee. Sugar. Cream. Black. We all have our own tastes when it comes to coffee. Many of us can’t even start our days without it. In addition to the caffeine we need...

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