Crier class of 2019 share their favorite memories
This year’s seniors have contributed to the Conant Crier for years, but it is time to bid farewell to the graduating staff. Many of these senior members have played a key role in...
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With no home, baseball and softball adjusts on the road
Due to renovations on their fields, all baseball and softball teams have had to practice and play all of their games on the road this season. “It’s definitely been an adjustment,” varsity softball head...
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International Fair encourages cultural diversity
Conant’s International Fair (iFair) displayed the diversity of the Conant community through performances and booths with various foods and activities. On April 26, students visited iFair in the gym during their lunch hours. On...
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Team bonding leads to winning culture for girls’ water polo
In the past four seasons, the girls’ water polo team won Conference three times and qualified for State three times. This season, the team is currently 28-2. The team won the Palatine Tournament for...
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HBO’s ‘Game of Thrones’ makes triumphant return in season 8 premiere, ‘Winterfell’
For years “Game of Thrones” fans have been parroting the phrases, “What is dead may never die” and “Winter is coming.” But as we discovered in the show’s penultimate season, winter is finally here—and...
Goffin: Thank you, Conant Crier
I had no idea what I was getting myself into when I wandered into the incubator room on Nov. 30, 2016. At that time, I was hoping to contribute to the Crier in any...
Sophomore water polo player makes national team
Center Noah Lawson, ‘21, was recently named the first player ever from Conant to make the USA Water Polo Youth National B Team, which will compete in Hungary this August. Lawson was chosen for...
Conant feeder schools add boys’ volleyball
For years, the boys’ volleyball coaches at Conant have had to train the vast majority of freshmen on the basic fundamentals of the game when tryouts begin for the season. That might not be...
‘Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile’ presents new perspective on Ted Bundy case
Prior to its release on May 3, “Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile” was criticized for romanticizing renown serial killer, rapist, kidnapper, and necrophile Ted Bundy. With Bundy being played by Zac Efron, known...
Twenty Conant athletes sign ceremonial letters of intent
Twenty Conant athletes signed their ceremonial letters of intent to compete at the collegiate level in their respective sports. Students signed letters to attend, among other schools, the University of Illinois, North Central College,...
Young artist Omar Apollo releases unapologetic EP
Omar Apollo is a young heartthrob straight out of Hobart, Indiana. He appears on most of his single covers holding his stark white electric guitar seemingly ready to play for anyone who walks by. In...
Mother’s Day: Simple ways to show appreciation for your mom
With the fast paced, chaotic nature of the end of the school year, it’s hard to believe that Mother’s Day is this weekend. While there is not much time left, it is still important...
A take on prom cupcakes 2019
This year’s theme for prom is Sweet Escape, and such a theme is perfect for some amazing desserts. However, the dessert for prom was announced to be assorted cupcakes–a simple dessert, but also one...
Former Cougar pitcher finds success after having Tommy John Surgery
After years of dealing with elbow discomfort, a former Cougar pitcher decided to get Tommy John surgery to help stop the pain and return to the mound, where he has found success. Brian Polaski,...
President Trump, serve our national champions quality food
Embed from Getty Images Dear President Donald J. Trump, It was funny the first time. It was hardly funny the second time. It was disrespectful the third time. President Trump, stop serving our national...
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