The Life of Rosa IIdecinda Montalvo
“I had a pretty normal childhood,” said Rosa IIdecinda Montalvo. Now the sous chef at the downtown Ann Arbor restaurant, Isalita Cantina Mexicana, Montalvo was born in Iglesia Vieja, a small town in El...
View ArticleAll Quiet on the Western Front: Senseless Violence for Good Reason
He fell in October, 1918, on a day that was so calm and quiet on the front that the Army Report was limited to the sentence: There was nothing new to report in the West. ─ All Quiet on the Western...
View ArticleSkyline and Pioneer Battle for The PIN
Both Skyline and Pioneer bowling teams have been fighting for the coveted trophy known as “The PIN” since its creation in 2018. Roger Ratkowski, the Skyline Bowling Coach, created “The PIN” to give...
View ArticleHow Serenades are Made: Behind the Scenes of the Popular Skyline Tradition
Skyline High School would not be the same without the repeated sound of All I Want for Christmas is You playing throughout the halls in the wintertime. Whether people are writing silly letters to...
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Naptime Ninjas Nutures Community While Helping Homleess
people don’t have access to any type of shelter during the winter, including homeless shelters. Skyline’s Naptime Ninja Club works to help as much as they can. The club devotes its time to making...
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Lego Fortnite Surprised Me, in a Good Way
The game cover that shows when opening Lego Fortnite. Credit: R. Gattuso/Epic Games Beautiful landscapes, open biomes, and creativity. The Lego game mode in “Fortnite” is worth playing for many...
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Driving On Ice Can Be Scary: Experiences and Tips for Skyline Student Drivers
Gallery • 8 Photos Cars covered after a heavy snowfall. Credit: H. Ghani As the air gets colder and the nights get shorter, the infamous Michigan winter brings puffy coats, fleece-lined boots, and icy...
View ArticleThese Mental Health Centered Books Say What You Can’t Put Into Words
Trigger warning: This article touches on heavy subjects, such as substance abuse, suicidal thoughts, sexual assault, and abuse. Remember, there are many resources available to help you. You should...
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A Review of Skyline Study Spots, Where to Work at in A2
Students often find themselves overwhelmed with homework, busy beyond belief, and stuck looking for a place to power through their obligations. This article covers the good and the bad of Ann Arbor...
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What Are the Most Protective African American Hairstyles?
There are many popular hairstyles among students: slicked back, ponytails, and French braids. For African American students, popular hairstyles also include soft locs, box braids, and knotless braids....
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Why You Should Take Journalism
The 2023-2024 school year is flying by quickly, and course selection is here! Journalism is a great elective option for all students. Signing up for journalism is easy: just add the class in...
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All Rise: Skyline Mock Trial Team Eagerly Awaits Upcoming Competition
On March 2, 2024, the mock trial team will drive to the Monroe County Courthouse to compete in this year’s regionals, with students playing the roles of attorneys and witnesses. “At the competition, we...
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What are the Pros and Cons of Joining a Skyline Magnet?
The Skyline magnet logos. Credit: Dusti Vincent, Ross Dunbar, Robert Shannon and Laura Schaffer. One unique aspect of Skyline’s curriculum is the option to join one of four magnet programs: specialized...
View ArticleWith State Championships Looming, Boys’ Swim and Dive Draws on Strong Start
This season, the Skyline Boys’ Swim and Dive team are off to a good start and currently are 5-6.. “We have a great vibe…. Just starting to get into swimming shape and we are swimming really well in...
View ArticleCieChanski! Skyline’s Lindsay CieChanski Named 2023 UMS/DTE Educator of the Year
The Skyline choir director Lindsay CieChanski (pronounced “see-chan-ski”) has been named the 2023 DTE Energy Foundation Educator of the Year by the University Musical Society (UMS). This award is given...
View Article“Wonka”: A Sweet New Addition to the World of Chocolate
Golden tickets, a huge factory, and tons of chocolate. Have you ever wondered how Willy Wonka started it all and rose to fame? Wonka, the amazing new prequel to the Willy Wonka movies we all know and...
View ArticleOne Skyline Fan’s 2024 Superbowl Review
The Kansas City Chiefs won the 2024 Superbowl, defeating the San Francisco 49ers 25-22 in overtime. The chiefs have now won three Superbowls in the last five years and are the first team to win back to...
View ArticleSkyline Students Share Their Reactions to the Lion’s Crushing Defeat
After 32 years of hard games, the Detroit Lions finally made it one game away from the superbowl. Skyline students are here to share their reactions to the crushing loss. Many words were used. “Sad,”...
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Josie Miller: Humans of Skyline!
Josie Miller (’26) posing with pom. Credit: Ava. “I was inspired to join [pom] because I saw the team perform during football season in my freshman year, and I thought it looked fun and something I’d...
View ArticleSkyline Changes Morning Announcement Time to End of Second Hour
On Jan. 8, 2024, Skyline High School implemented a new policy: the morning announcements moved from the beginning of second hour to the end, at 10:25 a.m. Staff and students have very different...
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