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US History Students See Hamilton!

On December 4, 2024 the Junior class attended a performance of Hamilton at the Orpheum Theatre in San Francisco. This exciting event gave our 11th grade US History students a unique opportunity to experience some of the core lessons from our country’s Founding Fathers with a unique twist.

Written and composed by Lin-Manuel Miranda, a former history teacher himself, Hamilton tells the story of Alexander Hamilton, one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. The musical follows Hamilton's life from his early years as an orphan in the Caribbean to his death in a duel with Aaron Burr, offering a unique and engaging lens through which we can explore the American Founding Era. Through the combination of modern music and engaging storytelling, Hamilton offers an engaging experience that fosters a deeper understanding of the past and its relevance to the present.

HNHS students gather soil for UC Berkeley global database

The AP Biology and Biology classes are working in collaboration with a UC Berkeley grad student to collect bacteria from soil samples and study bacterial antibiotic resistance. The classes will be working with the study for four days this semester. The data collected will be added to a global database for further environmental studies.

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Holy Names High School, a small Catholic school for young women, provides an academically challenging college preparatory education in a vibrant learning environment. Our diverse community nurtures spirituality, encourages artistic expression, and promotes justice, preparing the next generation for leadership and service.