“We are tired of being ignored,” says Emma Gonzalez, newfound activist and victim of Parkland high school shooting. The nationwide school ‘walkouts’ that occurred in the wake of the Parkland murders were created by students and gained attention from the media. While it was immediately perceived by many as a gun control protest, many began to interpret it as a school safety initiative. In our own building, a walkout was not scheduled, but spoken…
On March 15th, the THS Drama Club opened curtains on the play, Nevermore: The Imaginary Life and Mysterious Death of Edgar Allan Poe. Members were very excited about the show itself, especially the seniors, some of whom said they were glad it was the play that would be their last. “With the three years I’ve been here, this was one of the best shows we’ve ever done. We had an amazing cast and crew,” senior…
Dr. Martin Semmel, Plymouth’s Superintendent of Schools, has had a challenging start to the school year. Vocal in the public sphere and with local representatives, he has been busy advocating for a budget that is fair to Plymouth’s schools. All the while, he is more present than ever for students at Terryville High School since the central office was moved to the first floor. Even so, there are still many aspects about who he is…
This past November, students in the Terryville High School Sophomore and Senior History classes, along with history teacher Peter Veleas, participated in a trip to Washington D.C. via the national CloseUp program. With this trip, students were given the opportunity to visit some of the nation’s most known attractions in D.C. and Virginia, such as the Lincoln and Vietnam Memorials, as well as given the opportunity to engage in a hands-on experience of learning how…
What do Kermit the Frog, American flags, go-go boots, and twins have in common? Each of the following were spied during Terryville High School’s traditional Spirit Week during the fall. For THS, Spirit Week means crazy costumes, themed outfits, and outward displays of school spirit. Spirit Week brings together every class in the school, promoting a positive environment that makes students excited for the school year. From freshmen to seniors, all ages of kids jazz…
Traditionally, Terryville High School has a pep rally every year, and all the students show up with their best school spirit. Beach balls float through the crowds, student feet tap rhythmically along with drum beats, and athletes charge in through banner upon paper banner. The students and teachers wanted more spirit, so the Pep Club gathered together a group of male volunteers from all grades in order to form the legendary Terryville High School Powder…
Pumpkins, door decorating, bagels, and much more! These are just examples of what the Fall and Winter of the 2017-2018 school year has brought to Terryville High School. This school year introduced students to the new system of ‘Troop’: meeting with a teacher that selected them every other Tuesday to mingle with a group of other students ranging from sophomores to seniors. This meeting during the FLEX period is an effort to enhance our school…
Maria Cesare, Editor-in-Chief of the THS Newspaper Club, met with and interviewed the newest teachers at Terryville High School. Here is the highlight reel for each new teacher with the most important information about them. Questions with Ms. Mohammed, Chemistry and Physical Science teacher Where did you go to school? Crosby High School in Waterbury, and UCONN for college Have you taught elsewhere before THS, and if so where? I student taught in Wolcott Have…
“When I was about to walk on stage for the first time, I felt a lot of anxiety and I couldn’t stop thinking about messing up. I really didn’t want to make a mistake after everyone put so much work into the show,” stated freshman actress, Jade Ockenfels, on the topic of the first showday. On October 27 and 28, the Terryville High School Drama Club put on a production of “Scared Silly”. This…
As students, avoiding work is something we all do. We know it is disadvantageous, so why do we continue to procrastinate? Eliminating procrastination in our routine may become easier once we are aware of many negative aspects. We procrastinate, or put off our work, because it frees up time for us in the moment. The afternoon we could spend finishing a project, we spend with friends or just watch television instead. This is relaxing enough…
