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The student news site of Antioch Community High School.

Sequoit Media
The student news site of Antioch Community High School.

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Katie Quirke

Katie Quirke, Tom Tom Staff

Katie Quirke is a senior and this will be her fourth year on staff. Quirke is the varsity field hockey captain, loves Post Malone and is quite funny. In her free time Quirke likes to read and study the dictionary for fun. She also enjoys a good cup of tea.
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Sequoits playing Lakes in a conference game from their 2022 season.

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The Sequoits move onto the IHSA state tournament after their performance at sectionals on Saturday.

[Photo] State-bound: Antioch Dance team will see Bloomington soon

Carter Webb, Sports Digital Director
January 23, 2022
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The 2022 New Year sparks opinions about resolutions.

[Photo] New Year, new me

Grace Semple, Tom Tom Staff
January 21, 2022
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The Trickery Within The Trojan Horse

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Sequoit to Sequoit

[Photo] Sequoit to Sequoit: Friends or Foes

Julia Maton, Lifestyles Writing Editor
December 8, 2021
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Junior Carissa Lozano poses with her pet ferret named Diego.

Antioch’s atypical pets

These Antioch students do not have what most would call a “typical pet.” When most people think of pets, they think of a cat, a dog or maybe even a fish, but those with the unordinary animals are often overlooked.
Katie Quirke, Tom Tom Staff
October 27, 2021
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The thrill of being scared is real, whether it come from haunted houses or scary movies.

[Photo] The reasoning behind the scream

Grace Semple, Tom Tom Staff
October 20, 2021
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[Video] Are the Goodwill bins worth the hype?

Tom Tom staffers Ariana Nikolov, Katie Quirke and Grace Semple visit the Goodwill bins in Sturtevant, Wis. to see if they really are worth the hype.
October 11, 2021
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[Photo] What It Feels Like to be the puzzle piece that never fit

Charlotte Bongratz, Tom Tom Staff
April 20, 2021
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[Photo] What It Feels Like to hate the number on the scale

Julia Galway, Tom Tom Staff
April 20, 2021
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Pictured is a blueberry cobbler made by staffer Katie Quirke. This fresh and sweet treat is easy to make and pairs well with some vanilla ice cream!

How To: Blueberry Cobbler

An easy step by step recipe to make the perfect blueberry cobbler.
Katie Quirke, Tom Tom Staff
April 12, 2021
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Anger comes in waves; at different times, anger may be felt in different ways and capacities.

[Photo] The Difference Between Bipolar Disorders

Alexis Barbosa, Lifestyles Writing Editor
March 16, 2021
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Many people find it a struggle to find ways to stay motivated, these are some quick and easy ways to keep one on the motivational track.

Loss of Student Motivation Amidst Pandemic

Throughout this school year, many students have been struggling to stay afloat and positive during remote learning.
Katie Quirke, Tom Tom Staff
January 19, 2021
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The final product of how the banana bread should turn out. It is a delicious treat during fall or any time of the year.

How To: Banana Bread

Katie Quirke, Tom Tom Staff
November 9, 2020
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Self care and growth can come in many forms, including picking up a new hobby. Senior Ngoc Tran challenged herself to learn how to skateboard regularly practices her skills.

Being Alone, Not Lonely

During the stay-at-home order this past spring, several individuals took this new-found free time as an opportunity to grow as a person.
Katie Quirke, Tom Tom Staff
October 6, 2020
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Antioch Community High School students paid a fee ranging from 90 to 1,400 dollars for an SAT prep class they barely participated in, many students are outranged that there has not been a refund for their wasted money.

[Photo] The Price of a Cancelled Test

Alexis Barbosa, Lifestyles Writing Editor
September 9, 2020
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You can see the layers of the rainbow in the crepe cake. The colors make it look fun and appetizing.

How To: Crepe Cake

A fun twist like crepes to cake makes for a light and sweet dessert.
Katie Quirke, Tom Tom Staff
March 5, 2020
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Sharing a room with my sister is difficult sometimes, but at the end of the day she's my best friend and I wouldn't change a thing about her.

What Sharing A Room With My Sister Is Like

Sharing a room with my older sister is interesting to say the least neither of us are perfect but we make a pretty good duo.
Katie Quirke, Tom Tom Staff
February 27, 2020
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The crew members of Diamond Princess cruises step out on deck with masks on to protect themselves from more exposure to the coronavirus.

Diamond Princess Cruise Line Hit With Coronavirus

Several cases of the COVID-19 virus aboard a cruise ship has caused panic from passengers and crew members.
Katie Quirke, Tom Tom Staff
February 20, 2020
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For many athletes, maintaining a regular workout schedule outside of sports practice is essential for staying in proper shape.

Five Ways to Stay Healthy and Energized

Living a healthy life is important to many.
Katie Quirke, Tom Tom Staff
February 6, 2020
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These Disney characters represent the types of famous movies that are featured in Disney+.

[Photo] ONLINE EXCLUSIVE: The Dirtiest Main Street in the U.S.A.

Kara Galarneau, Tom Tom Staff
January 31, 2020
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Off season training is a must if one wants to excel at sports. Above are few tips to help athletes stay on track off the field so one can be great on the field.

[Photo] How to Stay Healthy During the Off-Season

Avery Krizanovic, Tom Tom Staff
January 30, 2020
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Junior Logan Schlappi struggles managing his school work.

A Workload of Anxiety

Sophomore Hailey Russo and Junior Isabella Demartini share what brings them anxiety and how they are learning to balance their day to day priorities.
Katie Quirke, Tom Tom Staff
January 22, 2020
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New Teacher On The Block

See the development of the amount of pay a new teacher gets compared to the amount of pay they earn at the end of their career.
Sarah Benes, Katie Quirke, and Alexis Barbosa
December 19, 2019
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Reagan M. Sommerfelt

Reagan M. Sommerfelt

For this Sequoit, art became a means to work through tough times and doodling developed her into her own masterpiece.
Katie Quirke, Tom Tom Staff
December 17, 2019
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Junior Emily Lewis registered to vote in the Antioch Communities High School Commons.

[Photo] Voting Registration Opens at Antioch Community High School

Kylar Arias, Tom Tom Staff
November 22, 2019
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Antioch has a pretty dull and boring scene, except for one hot spot everyone seems to love, Vegas. Madison Merrill stands in front of The Vegas cafe before getting a delicious meal.

Life in a Small Town

Small towns can get boring, including our very own Antioch. So here's some insight into small-town life.
Katie Quirke, Tom Tom Staff
November 18, 2019
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The first snowfall hit Antioch early and hard this year on October 31. With winter on the way sequoits talk about how the early snow and cold affects them.

Early Snowfall in Antioch

As the threat of global warming and the polar vortex increase, it may start to affect Antioch residents.
Katie Quirke, Tom Tom Staff
November 14, 2019
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Trillium Yoga is a is up and coming and on the rise for great success

Get to know Trillium Yoga

Trillium Yoga is a local business in Antioch that more people should know about.
Kylar Arias and Katie Quirke
September 9, 2019
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