Elle Zebala

Hi! My name is Elle Zebala (she/her). I am a sophomore, and this is my first year on the Evanstonian as a staff writer. I’m excited to grow as a journalist, to work on and publish articles that inform the community, and be a part of this amazing team. Along with the Evanstonian, I am also on the yearbook staff and the tennis team. Outside of school I love to read, travel, sew, babysit, and watch movies.

By Elle Zebala

Students elect next year’s representative in runoff election

Elle Zebala, Staff Writer • April 17, 2026

Following a competitive election that drew eight candidates with a wide range of ideas and priorities, students voted for the student representative who will serve as their voice in the 2026-27 school...

Senior Scholarship program offers up to $5,000 to students

Elle Zebala, Staff Writer • March 20, 2026

As college tuition increases, so does the number of scholarship applicants. With competition amping up, seniors are able to look internally thanks to 36 different ETHS scholarships ranging from $500 to...

Second ever Abilities Summit highlights advocacy, accessibility

Elle Zebala, Staff Writer • February 27, 2026

On Feb. 10, ETHS held the first official Abilities Summit. The summit was created to recognize students with disabilities, IEPs and 504s, but all students were encouraged to attend. ETHS held Abilities...

Evanston maps out future with Envision Evanston 2045

Eliza Edgerton and Elle Zebala • January 23, 2026

Over the past two years, the Evanston City Council, in tandem with the community, has created a 20-year plan: Envision Evanston 2045. The comprehensive document guides the city in its zoning codes, housing,...

New Spanish Senior Seminar allows continued language study

Elle Zebala and Eliza Edgerton • December 12, 2025

Spanish Senior Seminar is part of an expanding catalog of dual-credit courses at ETHS and is offered through a partnership with Lake Forest College. Students receive four transferable college credits,...

Teachers fill gaps through fundraising as school budgets tighten

Eliza Edgerton and Elle Zebala • November 21, 2025

Every year, administrators must balance a complicated budget–a task made more difficult by cuts and delayed federal allocations. This has created an atmosphere of uncertainty around school funding, and...

Racial disparities in AP classes remain an ongoing challenge

Elle Zebala and Eliza Edgerton • October 24, 2025

Over the past several years, ETHS has made many efforts to broaden access to Advanced Placement (AP) classes. According to school data, during the 2023-2024 school year, nearly one third of students were...

Biking in Evanston gets a $3 million boost

Eliza Edgerton and Elle Zebala • September 19, 2025

Like many small cities and Chicago suburbs, Evanston is considered relatively bike-friendly. Biking is a part of everyday life, with social groups centered around the sport, dedicated lanes and infrastructure...