The Evanstonian

Retiring teachers reflect on decades of time at ETHS: Jennifer Baker

Hannah Cervantes, Staff Writer • May 11, 2023

Jennifer Baker, a teacher who has worked at ETHS for 27 years, is retiring at the end of this school year. During her time at the high school, she spent 20 years teaching Special Education classes, then...

Chess team finishes second at state, advancing to nationals

Hannah Cervantes, Staff Writer • February 20, 2023

ETHS is known for many things, from our merciless sports teams to our high academic achievers. Imagine these two powerhouses put into one team. ETHS’s chess team is the highest-winning team in any high...

Honors recital celebrates choir, band and orchestra performers

Hannah Cervantes, Staff Writer • February 7, 2023

On January 24 ETHS hosted its annual Honors Recital, an event hosted by the ETHS music staff. Participants in the school band, orchestra and choir are able to audition for the chance to perform solo or...

Prep for Flying Turkey 5k in motion

Hannah Cervantes, Staff Writer • November 10, 2022

The Flying Turkey 5k has been on Thanksgiving morning in Evanston for the past 10 years, and it has become a popular place for families from all over to come together and have a good time. The community...

Evanstonians talk prevention, support during breast cancer awareness month

Clara Gustafson and Hannah Cervantes • October 14, 2022

When October begins, so does breast cancer awareness month. In Evanston this means events to raise awareness and support for those with breast cancer, those who have beaten it, those working to help those...