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Ms. Pat Mahoney spends the majority of her week as an English teacher, grading tests, teaching literature and helping her students. But on the weekends, Mahoney helps people in a different way: as a psychoanalyst.

Thought she was just a teacher? Psych

by Githmie Goonatilleke, Editor-in-Chief January 11, 2018

Pat Mahoney leads a double life. Monday through Friday she helps her students understand great works of literature and the symbols behind them. But when the weekend begins, she helps people in a different...

Dowell speaks with her students about the “Health Triangle.” This is one of the first topics she discusses with her seniors during health class, as it is vital to a person’s well being.

Dowell shows school the meaning of positivity

by Luke Brangaccio, Business and Advertising Manager January 10, 2018

If you can’t find her motivating students in gym class, you’ll find her doing the same in the health classroom next door. The only thing you won’t find teacher Kelly Dowell doing is frowning. Since...

The school’s production of Legally Blonde has senior Caitlin Rundle cast as the leading role of Elle Woods. Caitlin has always dreamed of playing the peppy, energetic character and will be able to portray her role in performances set to take place Feb 8 through 10.

Legally the lead

by Christine Nappi, Copy Editor January 9, 2018

Aspiring for a thrill in theater at only 7 years old, the young and eager Caitlin Rundle captivated the audience in her first theatrical performance at camp Y-oak-a. The audience admired her adorable,...

Mark poses for an ID card for one of his other business ventures. He does many side businesses including being a musician, and credit card processing.

Ready for takeoff: Stories from a retired pilot

by Isis Kirkland, Twitter Manager January 9, 2018

listen “I was coming into a landing one day, I can remember the actual identification of the plane. 2970 Victor 2970V. And it was a student pilot and he was an Iranian kid-a young guy-and he was...

Kathleen Walter poses with her cardboard cutout of President John F. Kennedy. She felt that this would be appropriate because of his famous quote regarding Berlin, “Ich bin ein Berliner. I too am a Berliner.”

History teacher re-visits history

by Julia Piermatteo, Staff Writer January 5, 2018

In 1989, a young German woman drove to work on the Kurfurstendamm, perplexed by the “trabbis” on the street; in 2000, an American teacher decided to climb a famous piece of history.  Kathleen...

Latin teacher Brian Montalbano participated in an archeological dig on the outskirts of Rome. Montalbano incorporates his experience in the classroom while teaching the Latin course curriculum.

Art and history found in the ground

by Ciara Duggan, Staff Writer January 3, 2018

As the sun rises above the archaeological site of "Villa of the Antonines" Project in Italy, Latin teacher Brain Montalbano awakens from a sweet slumber to busy streets with the smell of food in the air....

Mr. Milsovic has been an avid fan of muscle cars for most of his life.

The man, the myth, the muscle cars

by Caroline Geoghegan, Staff Writer January 2, 2018

“What is that?” The man scans the beauty in front of him, taking in its elegant design. Although it may seem archaic (yet stylish) to the modern eye, any motor expert commends the sheer amount...

Michael Giardino (left) helps Una Kearns (right) with the computer during Marketing class.

The kid who sells kicks

by Olivia Traphagen, Senior Staff Writer January 2, 2018

Yeezy Boost 350 V2 ‘Beluga 2.0’ $380 - coding, bargaining, profiting -  junior Michael Giardino started to buy and sell limited edition items for profit when he was a freshman. While many college...

Junior uses Gold Award to teach gender equality

by Sam Greene, Staff Writer December 22, 2017

Feminism. This word is often overlooked by high schoolers. But not by one junior. Gender equality is a highly contested topic today in the political and professional spheres. However, changes are...

Jenna and Kimberly Campfield, Hazel Boutique owners stop to pose for a picture.

Love for fashion turns into business

by Morgan Franz December 21, 2017

She is driven, hard working and has a passion for fashion. As Kimberly Campfield opens the door to her Ramsey Boutique, many teenagers are eager to step inside. The smell of cupcake-scented candles fills...

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