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Guys and Dolls Get Ritzy at the Great Gala

June 8, 2018terryvillenewspaper0 Comments

The “Roaring Twenties” was a decade of brassy jazz music, forbidden speakeasies, and fun-filled partygoers. This energetic atmosphere was successfully recreated on May 19th, 2018, at the Senior Prom, aptly named the “Great Gala”. If you brush up on your classic American literature, you’ll understand that one. Promptly at 6:30 PM, a cascade of limousines poured into the parking lot of the Farmington Club. Despite ominous-looking skies, their occupants waited eagerly, anticipating this long-talked- about…

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A Tour of Europe: Spain and France 2018

June 8, 2018terryvillenewspaper0 Comments

The fresh scent of warm croissants on a crisp morning; the quiet yet beautiful villas in the Provenḉal countryside; and the streets filled with the melodious tunes of Barcelona are all just a glimpse of what the THS students and teachers experienced during their time on the Spain & France Trip of 2018. The 2018 trip abroad took twenty one students, three teachers, and one tour guide on an eventful excursion through Europe.The chaperons consisted…

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THS Student Walkout

June 8, 2018cesarm180 Comments

  “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…

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A Distraction from Studying: Finals Do’s and Don’ts

June 7, 2018terryvillenewspaper0 Comments

With final exams on the minds of all students here at THS in the coming weeks, here are some tips about how to succeed and do your best: Do: Go to bed early, and ensure you’re getting at least 8 hours of good quality sleep. Don’t: Watch YouTube until 3:30 AM the morning, eventually coming to the realization that you have an Algebra exam in 4 hours and miscellaneous cat videos aren’t doing you any…

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Spring Sports Recap

June 7, 2018Kassie McCarthy0 Comments

Baseball Ending the season 7-13, the baseball team struggled at first; but throughout the season, they worked hard to improve, especially as the many younger players adjusted to the varsity level. They finished the season strong with an appearance in the first round of the State Tournament. Brian Rosano, the varsity coach, agreed with this statement saying, “We were able to battle through a tough stretch in the middle of the season to finish strong…

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Adventure calls. Will you answer?

April 13, 2018terryvillenewspaper0 Comments

Are you looking for a way to get involved with your school community? Are you looking for a way to meet new people with similar interests to you? Or are you looking for a way to freely express yourself creatively? THS has a wide variety of opportunities for the many unique personalities that the THS students represent. Terryville High School has twenty-two clubs open and available to all students- if you are interested in any…

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Walk Out Leads to Discussion and Action

April 13, 2018terryvillenewspaper0 Comments

  “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…

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Always More of “Nevermore”: Four Successful Nights for New Play

April 13, 2018terryvillenewspaper0 Comments

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…

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13 Questions for New Teachers with THS Newspaper

February 15, 2018cesarm180 Comments

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…

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