This week, the freshmen and sophomore classes welcomed guest speaker journalist Dan Margolies in preparation to embark on their biennial Civil Rights Trip. Throughout his presentation on Esther Brown, about whom he is writing a book, students learned about this unassuming Jewish housewife in Johnson County who desegregated local schools in 1949 (five years before Brown v. Board). Image by Uriel Noorollah
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February 6, 2026
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Uriel Noorollah, Photo Editor, Writer
Uriel Noorollah is a sophomore at HBHA and will be writing for his first time for RampageWired this year. He was inspired to learn more about journalism after watching the film Shattered Glass. Outside of school, Noorollah enjoys watching movies, playing basketball and soccer, as well as hanging out with friends and family. Noorollah is also involved in Student Council and various Jewish youth groups in the Kansas City area. He is excited to see what is in store for his first year of journalism.