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Interior Design Room: Interior design room learning objects, November 11, 2022.

Interior Design’s Impactful Creativity

How Foran Encourages Interior Design and the Creativity Behind It
Hailey Kuzma and Madison Ballard | November 30, 2022

          Throughout the school year, creativity is a prominent aspect of every student’s life. Interior Design’s curriculum focuses on giving students creative freedom through various projects and interactive activities.            Interior Home Design teacher Ms. Rachel Pangu states,...

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 Passing the Baton: Joseph DeFreitas running his relay. January 22, 2022.

Running to the Finish Line

Seniors Looking Out on Their Last Season
Hayley Pokornowski and Isabella Tomac | November 30, 2022

          As the indoor track season starts, Xavier and Maddie take a look back at the memories they’ve made over the past four years. These two seniors are having mixed emotions about leaving the sport they have dedicated so much time to.            Senior Maddie Elmo is entering her...

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Your 2022 Play For a Paws Champions: Boys soccer stands with their championship trophy from their charity volleyball game victory, November 17, 2022.

Play For a Paws: Foran’s Charity Volleyball Game

Chris Adkins and Joseph DeFreitas | November 30, 2022

          On November 17, Foran’s fall sports athletes, faculty, and staff participated in a charity volleyball tournament. The tournament is called “Play for a Paws.”            Volleyball head coach and fundraiser chair Mrs. Jessica Hoffer comments, “The charity that we have selected...

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Extra Help: A picture of Ms. Blanchard helping her student, Jake Israelite, in numeracy, November 21, 2022.

A Fraction Of The Math Department

Teacher Spotlight: Ms. Blanchard
Luke Thomas, Staff Writer | November 30, 2022

          Math teacher Ms. Abbigail Blanchard is a spark in the math department, successfully capturing the fun that is in math. Blanchard started at Foran two years ago and is almost hitting her three year anniversary this year. She chose to dive into teaching math because it gave an insight about...

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Colleen Ardolino runs with the ball to score a touchdown, November 2021.

Powderpuff Aims for Redemption on Home Field

Julia DeEll and Lauren Stroffolino | November 22, 2022

          The tradition of Powderpuff has been ongoing since the 1970s. Cross town rivals Foran and Law start preparing for their game in the beginning of November.            Powderpuff is a flag football game that lasts for two twenty minute periods. Both teams have a total of 11 girls...

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Stopping a Steal: Brendan Fallon prepares to throw the ball as a runner attempts to steal a base, April 16, 2022.

Brendan Fallon Makes an Impact on the Community

Connor Nieman and Cal Wrigley | November 22, 2022

          Senior Brendan Fallon has made his mark on Foran and the Milford community.  His bright and funny personality lights the halls of the school every day.  He has been part of the baseball team for three years as a catcher and is a Milford Little League umpire.  On top of this, he holds...

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Lined Up: The Lions line up to pass the ball to Guilford, November 4, 2022

A Behind-The-Scenes of the Foran Football Team

Maddie Babcock and Alexandra Montero | November 18, 2022

           The rush of the cold air and bright lights are shining down as the Foran defense is lining up, faced by Guilford's offense. The tension is high with 17 seconds on the clock and both sides are relentless. The crowd is holding their breath as the timer ticks down painstakingly slow, where...

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The Best Musicians in the Country: Band students pose with their instrument before playing in the All National Ensemble, November 7, 2022.

Milford Band Students at the All National Ensemble

Elizabeth Tran, Staff Writer | November 18, 2022

          For the first time in the history of Milford, band students from Foran and Jonathan Law High School made it to the National Association for the Music Education All National Concert Band. Outside of Washington, D.C., these students rehearsed and performed in the All National Ensemble.   ...

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Boys Basketball: Boys huddle after a win as the student section cheers, February 15, 2022.

Get’cha Head in the Game

How Boys Basketball Prepares for the Season
Julia Deicicchi and Colleen Ardolino | November 15, 2022

          As the weather gets colder, the leaves fall off the trees, and winter sports start preparing for their upcoming season. Basketball is a loved sport by many, and the competitiveness of the sport is something that interests both players and fans. Boys basketball is more than ready to begin...

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Celebrating as a team: Foran Girls Soccer coming together in a huddle after scoring a goal in their game against Law, October 27, 2022.

Cleats On, It’s Gametime

The Girls Soccer Team’s Journey to the State Tournament
Mackenzie Posey and Gavin Conte | November 9, 2022

          The Foran girls soccer team has enjoyed a strong season this year, going 8-8, and qualifying for the CIAC Girls’ Soccer State Tournament.           Over 100 teams across the state have qualified for the tournament, and in the first round, Foran was matched with the tenth-seed...

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Instructing in The Fitness Room: Mr. Hair coaching girls during preseason conditioning workouts, October 11, 2022.

Springsteen Passes the Ball to Coach Hair

Haley Stroffolino and Isabella Palisi | November 7, 2022

            With fall sports coming to an end, winter sports, such as basketball are coming into play. This year’s girls basketball team introduced a new addition to the coaching staff, Mr. TJ Hair.              After his first year teaching physical education, Hair has decided to take...

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Relaxing Ambience: The decorated ambience of the Zen Den provides a relaxing atmosphere for students to practice mindfulness during their school day. October 4, 2022.

The Zen Den: Welcoming Mindfulness

Alama Finlayson and Lorelai Christy | November 7, 2022

          Foran High School has made a lot of changes and improvements to its building and its mindset to further encourage students to practice mindfulness. A new addition to the building in the 2022-2023 school year has been the Zen Den, meant to inspire students to practice mindfulness strategies...

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