The Student News Site of Herrin High School

Tiger Tattler
The Student News Site of Herrin High School

Tiger Tattler
The Student News Site of Herrin High School

Tiger Tattler
Mads LaBotte

Mads LaBotte, Writer, Photographer

Mads LaBotte is a senior for the 2023-24 school year. She plans on using her journalism in school while majoring in chemistry during college.

All Work: Mads LaBotte
Braden Davis (10), Mason King (10), Coach James Elliott, Nolen Frost (9), Waylon Hall (11) pose at the end of the race, after beating their coach's record, 34 years later.

[Photo] Running to a Record

Article, Emmarie Bires and Braden Davis
May 1, 2024
New prom trends means that boutiques such as the one pictured have to keep up with what students are interested in all year round.

Prom Trends of 2024: Easter Dress or Classic Dress?

Article, Mads LaBotte and Madisyn Ahne
April 25, 2024
The freshman-sophomore Brain Games team (Tyler Dodson, Maddie Martin, Josie Brandon, and Logan Groves) proudly display their team name for the royal-themed Sectional.

Brains and Brawn

Article, Mads LaBotte, Writer, Photographer
April 25, 2024
Noah Pulley (11) and Cadence Schuyler (12) are ready to view the eclipse with their safety glasses on and their minds open to the wonderful spectacle they are witnessing.

Syzygy Showcase

Article, Mads LaBotte, Writer, Photographer
April 9, 2024
Madame Stanley’s French classes perform the accent dance with their music idol Madame T during International Night at Herrin High School. The students are so thankful to have met her!

Worldly Wonders: Exploring Cultures at International Night

Article, Mads LaBotte, Writer, Photographer
March 29, 2024
Natalie Meneese (11) and Anjalina Warner (12) prepare a patient with the gait belt to move her from the bed to a chair during Med Lab Tech.

Saving Lives One Student at a Time

Article, Mads LaBotte, Writer, Photographer
March 19, 2024
The Fairy Tale of Misfits

[Photo] The Fairy Tale of Misfits Final Curtain

Article, Cadence Schuyler, Writer, Photographer
March 20, 2024
The HHS Mathletes proudly pose with all their awards they earned from Regionals on February 24th.

Easy as Pi

Article, Mads LaBotte, Writer, Photographer
February 26, 2024
The Herrin Girls Bowling Team proudly holds their Regional Champion plaque after winning the IHSA Carbondale Regional tournament at S.I. Bowl.

Back-to-Back Champs

Article, Mads LaBotte, Writer, Photographer
February 20, 2024
With the price of everything going up around Valentine’s day, even the simple gifts such as chocolates and flowers can break the bank.

The Price of Love

Article, Mads LaBotte, Writer, Photographer
February 11, 2024
The boys take a group shot before a phenomenal day in O’Fallon during the IHSA State Tournament.

One Team, Three Plaques

Article, Mads LaBotte, Writer, Photographer
February 5, 2024
Tiger Journalists Mads LaBotte and Nevaeh Thetford decide to see the highly anticipated Mean Girls (2024) movie with high expectations.

Mean Girls Review: Bringing Broadway to the Big Screen

Article, Mads LaBotte, Writer, Photographer
January 29, 2024
With the conclusion of the Miss America competition, everyone is excited to see new and important changes to the world by 2024 Miss America winner Madison Marsh.

Miss America: The Brains Behind the Beauty

Article, Mads LaBotte and Madisyn Ahne
January 26, 2024
This vision board created by Mads LaBotte features multiple common goals for high schoolers for the new year.

Vision Boards: A Glimpse Into the Future

Article, Mads LaBotte, Writer, Photographer
January 16, 2024
Karli Mann (12) jumps to grab the first ball of the game

Lady Tigers Bring the Swish

Article, Aubrey Rash, Dani Patalano, and Mads LaBotte
January 9, 2024
Delaney Restivo (11) throws a shot during practice at Herrin Bowl to perfect her strikes.

Wicked Pins

Article, Mads LaBotte and Cadence Schuyler
December 6, 2023
Feeling hype and cheering loud!

[Photo] How To Be a Fan 101

Article, Ella Holthaus, Writer, Photographer
December 8, 2023
Janiya Harrison (12) does everything to score some points during the Herrin Invitational last week.

Girls Basketball: Go For the Three

Article, Mads LaBotte, Writer, Photographer
December 1, 2023
Kyrese Lukens (11) dodges the opposing team to score more points at the first home Varsity game.

Boys Basketball: Dishin’ and Swishin’

Article, Mads LaBotte, Writer, Photographer
December 1, 2023
Mads LaBotte (12) and her younger sister entertain themselves with their devices of choice.

TV to Tablet: The Gap Between Gen Z and Gen Alpha

Article, Mads LaBotte and Ryleigh Pitman
November 8, 2023
The volleyball teams huddles during their match against Johnston City.

Setting The Bar

Article, Ryleigh Pitman and Mads LaBotte
October 30, 2023
Karli Mann (12) and Jersey Summers (12) go all out, all game, all season.

[Photo] The Final Match

Article, Ryleigh Pitman, Writer
October 27, 2023
The football team huddles up.

[Photo] Clearing The Field

Article, Noah Pulley, Writer
October 27, 2023
Mdas LaBotte (12) takes care of her skin with her cleanser of choice.

Fall Favs: The Dos and Don’ts of Skincare

Article, Mads LaBotte, Writer, Photographer
October 25, 2023
Halloween decorations aren't the only scary part about the fall season.

Sugar Season: The Effects of Seasonal Drinks

Article, Mads LaBotte, Writer, Photographer
October 17, 2023
Blue Bishop (12) wins a push-up contest against Luke Smith (12) after a drawn out battle.

2023 Back-To-School Pep Rally

Article, Mads LaBotte, Photography
October 3, 2023
The senior team cheers as they collect the Powderpuff trophy for the second year in a row.

Battle Between Grades

Article, Mads LaBotte, Writer, Photographer
September 20, 2023
An Eastern Illinois University Representative talks to stedents about the college.

[Photo] Freshman or Senior, A College Application Doesn’t Have To Be Hard

Article, Caden Green, Writer
September 20, 2023
The childrens' lives were broadcasted, but their abuse was not.

8 Passengers: Abuse on Display

Article, Mads LaBotte, Writer
September 18, 2023
Katie Meadows (12) kicks off the new school year during the Fall Meet the Tigers.

Time to Hit the Books

Article, Mads LaBotte, Writer
September 6, 2023
The football team defends the Tiger Territory.

[Photo] The Tiger Football Team Kicks Off a Great Season

Article, Jaci Bethel, Writer
September 1, 2023
Honor Earned

Honor Earned

Article, Mads LaBotte, Writer, Photographer
April 3, 2023
The HHS Math Team smiles after their win durning ICTM Regionals.

Math Maniacs

Article, Mads Labotte, Writer, Photographer
March 6, 2023
Conversation hearts are a classic Valentine's Day candy that are loved for their fun messages.

XOXO: The True Meaning of Valentine’s Day

Article, Mads LaBotte, Writer, Photographer
February 9, 2023
Clayton holds up the shirt that was made by the bowling team, showcasing his one-armed dinosaur.

Striking Out Childhood Cancer

Article, Mads Labotte, Writer, Photographer
February 2, 2023
The bowling girls make a star with their fingers to signify a star frame, one strike per person per frame.

Stars of the Game

Article, Mads LaBotte, Writer
January 26, 2023
Coach Sayler Shurtz talks with is team during a time-out.

[Photo] The Tigers are Taking High School Basketball by Storm With a Commanding Start

Article, Jarret Coleman, Newspaper Editor, Writer
January 26, 2023
The attendees of the Chicago trip smile for a photo with The attendees of the Chicago trip smile for a photo with Calder’s Flamingo..

Christkindlmarket: International Christmas Market Trip

Article, Mads LaBotte, Writer
December 4, 2022
The Tiger football field stands in the foreground of a gorgeous sunset.

Football Fiasco: Public Vs Private School Sports

Article, Jarret Coleman and Mads LaBotte
November 20, 2022
A Glimpse Into Joji's Smithereens

A Glimpse Into Joji’s Smithereens

Article, Mads LaBotte, Writer
November 13, 2022
Today's Tiger: sophomore_ Emily hosmon

[Photo] Today’s Tiger: Freshman

Article, B Boyd, Writer
November 8, 2022
Seoul Halloween Stampede: Tradition Vs Tragedy

Seoul Halloween Stampede: Tradition Vs Tragedy

Article, Mads LaBotte, Writer
November 7, 2022
The seats in the Shryock Auditorium wait to be filled.

Sing Your Heart Out

Article, Mads LaBotte, Writer
October 30, 2022
Diamond Kirk (12), Jenna Sissom (12), Mia Bangs (11), and Allison Swaitkowski (11) pose for a photo.

Bringing Home the Beat

Article, Mads LaBotte, Writer
October 23, 2022
The Mr. Homecomings

The Mr. Homecomings

Article, Mads LaBotte, Writer
October 9, 2022
Herrin HOSA’s First Internationals: Already Taking Home Awards

Herrin HOSA’s First Internationals: Already Taking Home Awards

Article, Mads Labotte, B Boyd, Danica Greeley, and Cadence Schuyler
August 21, 2022
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