| 'Sergeant' Flores leaves army for love of English Ms. Flores, a new English teacher at SHS, previously taught at Brockton High School and in the Boston Public Schools. She recently returned to Massachusetts after a brief stay out of state. In comparison to Brockton, the atmosphere at SHS is more flexible. Flores said, “Students here are more privileged and have more freedom.” MORE>>> |
Teens followed by suspicious employees Have you ever wondered what it feels like to have your every move watched? Teenagers have to deal with this in stores where they get followed around and stared down. The reality is that teenage are targets for suspicion. When we walked into Osco, all of a sudden a “routine” floor walk for all the employees began. Why weren’t we surprised? MORE>>> |
| Foolin' around at SHS With flowers blooming and sunny days shining bright, April is a month of happiness for most. Summer is on its way, but before its arrival, tricksters of all kinds patiently await their day of glory, April Fool’s Day. Traced back to France in the late 1500’s, an eight-day celebration ending on April 1 was held each year to mark the beginning of spring. MORE>>> |
Souza well on her way to the rod to fame The talented singer Ashley Souza, senior, will continue her road to fame in the fall as a major in vocal performance and music management at the Berklee School of Music in Boston. “I would like to be a singer now but I want to go to school and learn how to be a manager first,” she said. By majoring in music management, she can get a feel for what goes on in the music business and at Berkley they have gig boards where she can sing for an audience. MORE>>> |
| Working doesn't always pay for needs The average employed teen at SHS works between 20-30 hours a week. 28% of students surveyed said that working has an impact on their schoolwork. Some said that their job actually helps them with their work or teaches them the skill of time management. Paula DaSilva, senior, said, “It doesn’t really interfere with school. MORE>>> |
Student vacations in unusual locations
Greece, the Grand Canyon, and a Dude Ranch were deemed the most extraordinary vacation locations from a sampling of 100 SHS students. Darlene Hughes, a senior, said her favorite part of Greece is “the exquisite ruins and the Crete Beaches because of the fresh water and liveliness of it.” “I love the beaches… all of them. Just getting away from home is great,” said freshman Danae Roumis. MORE>>> |
| Special bonds with the elders of our family Our grandparents have many lessons to teach us. It was from our grandparents, that our parents learned what they have passed onto us. Jessica Diaz, senior, explained that her parents’ strictness was a result of how their parents had raised them. Grandparents like to be active in our lives. MORE>>> |
What's hot and what's not for this spring Here’s what’s in: • Polo shirt • Pretty Pastels • Bandanas • Preppy Plaids • Tortoise shell barrettes • Open/sling back sneaks • Quick and easy haircuts • Flat flip-flops in a variety of colors • 3/4 length skirts, skirts with a funky hem MORE>>> |
| Snapshots of grandparents Senior Jill Donald’s Grandpa Andy: short, pot bellied, droopy faced, big eyes, sweet, religious (never took off his crucifix) Sophomore Nicole Whitney’s Nanny Barbara- blondish, skinny, 5’5”, youthful, blue eyed, walks 4 miles a day; and Granddad Leo: 6’, gray haired blue eyes, broad shouldered, good condition, youthful. MORE>>> |
Portugese community celebrates their beliefs Being very religious people, the Portuguese hold traditional gatherings to honor the Holy Spirit and many revered saints. These festivals are a way to keep Portuguese immigrants and their families in touch with their cultural beliefs. The events usually begin on Saturday evening and start with a gathered prayer. MORE>>> |
| SHS he says, she says about proms For some, the prom is a time to dress up, dance, and party. To others, the word “prom” just gives them a headache. The huge amount of money needed, the endless preparation, and the anxiety that surrounds finding a date takes the fun out of the prom and makes it more of a nightmare than a night to remember. MORE>>> |
SHS student sports and fashion smarts I went around the school and asked girls questions about sports that I think most guys would know. Then I asked guys questions about fashion that most girls would know. Check out their responses! What is the Rose Bowl? “Trophy you get when you win bowling.” MORE>>> |
| What are you afraid of?: Phobias at SHS Arachibutyrophobia, fear of peanut butter sticking to the roof of your mouth. Bogyphobia, fear of the Bogeyman. Triskaidekaphobia, fear of the number thirteen. Do you have any of these phobias? • Erin Foley, senior Phobia: Spiders & Death (arachnophobia and necrophobia); Cause of Phobia: MORE>>> |
Teachers react to reality show Survivor Mrs. Weiner enjoys watching Survivor. She likes how it is not scripted and the dynamics among the people interest her. Her one luxury item would be a deck of cards. “My biggest fear of being on this show would be getting voted off in the first round.” Ms. Garney is not interested in reality shows, but has seen Survivor a few times. MORE>>> |
| Teachers' most embarrassing moments Mrs. Poillucci: “I was walking by the nurse’s office one day when I slipped and found myself sitting on the ground with my feet in the air. I fell right on my rear end!” Mrs. Reichgott: “I was showing a few senior girls a surgery scar on my stomach from when I was operated on in October. MORE>>> |
What's worse? • Wet underwear or wet socks? • Throwing up at the prom or your date throwing up on you at the prom? • Bad breath or BO? • Yellow teeth or food in your teeth? • Having dandruff or greasy hair? • Stepping in dog poop or having bird poop fall on you? • Sand in your bathing suit or seaweed in your bathing suit? • Hairy legs or hairy armpits? MORE>>> |
| Reality hits student opinions about shows Ever wonder how to survive “Survivor”? How real is the “Real World”? Are you tempted by “Temptation Island”? Well, after a long survey process we got your thoughts and opinions on this new fad of television. Top luxury items to be brought to Survivor: MORE>>> |
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