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CBS 2 School Spotlight: Homewood-Flossmoor High School

Homewood-Flossmoor students get lessons in fencing
Homewood-Flossmoor students get lessons in fencing 01:51

CHICAGO (CBS) -- CBS 2 is kicking off a new segment to show off the best of what Chicago area schools have to offer.

It's called "School Spotlight" and each week CBS 2 showcases fun and important offerings at the schools.

CBS 2's Marshall Harris talks to students and instructors at Homewood-Flossmoor Community High School where there are some big projects in the works.

Instructor Alyssa Marassa talked about a unique class that goes into textiles but students work beyond the needle and thread.

CBS 2 School Spotlight: Homewood-Flossmoor High School 02:50

Strength and conditioning coach Adam Vogel shares what the students go through as they learn as they lift weights and learn the best pacing for themselves.

Strength and conditioning at Homewood-Flossmoor High School 02:38

Head coach Katie Rice assists the team for the National Banner School for the Special Olympics. The students talk about why the competition is not only fun but rewarding on an athletic level.

CBS 2 spotlights Homewood-Flossmoor High School 02:38

Gianni Cobb, a point guard at Homewood-Flossmoor, about the team's motivating force for the coming year.

School Spotlight shines on suburban basketball team 01:23
CBS 2 spotlights Homewood-Flossmoor High School 02:38

The school has successful teams out of the gym. Stepping coach Wesley Stewart talks about his stepping experience and how the students bring the moves to their competitions.

Homewood-Flossmoor steps into the CBS 2 School Spotlight 02:06
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