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Helping Out: Foran alumni Bianca Torres poses with a student during her internship at Orange Avenue Elementary School, June 2022.

Renovations on Memory Lane

Upcoming Changes to Milford’s Mastery-Based Diploma Assessment
Olivia Salai and Connor Rizzo | January 5, 2024

          Principal Mr. Max Berkowitz has a goal for every student enrolled at Foran High School: to help each student prepare for the world ahead of them.           “What I want for students is for them to be deep thinkers and be as prepared as possible for the future,” Berkowitz affirms.  ...

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Spreading kindness: Officer Michael Dyki inspiring the next generation at the police station.

Placing Their Lives on the Line: The Faces Behind Bravery

Ava Sanz, Staff Writer | January 4, 2024

          Fighting, sacrificing, protecting and dedicating the majority of their lives to serving our country is what law enforcement strives to achieve on a daily basis. January 9, 2024 is a day to recognize these tremendous efforts put forward by officers, as well as honoring their hard work and...

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Working out: Senior Brady Sciuto exercising at the gym, July 18, 2022.

Activities Students Use to Reduce Stress

Jack Beaupre, Sports Editor | January 3, 2024

          According to Cross River Therapy, 45% of students in high school admit to being stressed almost every day in school. Students are stressed out and some have found fun activities that relieve stress.            Foran School Counselor Mrs. Kelianna O'Brien says, “Stress is taxing...

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Game Planning: Coach Kirkpatrick drawing up a play for the team during a timeout.

Boys Basketball

A Look Inside the Laboratory
Shane Trevethan and Jagger Rees | January 2, 2024

          The Foran Lions boys basketball team is working hard, setting goals, and visualizing a great season with a common goal in mind: to make it to states.           The boys basketball team has been having tough practices and many players are working really hard towards their goals.   ...

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Foran’s Favorites: Home Alone 1 and Elf unsurprisingly received the most votes in the survey, being some of the most popular holiday movies.

Seasonal Cinematic Delights: Foran’s Favorite Holiday Films

Pacey Larka and Joshua Azpiri-Sudusky | December 22, 2023

          As the air turns crisp, the weather turns cold, the nights get long, and the snow starts falling, many bundle up at home with hot chocolate in one hand and cookies in the other, sitting by the fire to watch the one thing that almost everyone likes during the season; holiday movies.  ...

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USS Arizona (NARA) Battleship: Famous battleship that was hit by Japanese horizontal bombers.

Remembering Pearl Harbor

How Foran Honors The Devastating Day Pearl Harbor
Daniel Hulme and Matt Sissick | December 22, 2023

          Pearl Harbor is a day that will go down in infamy. On December 7, 1941, 2,400 soldiers and civilians lost their lives, 1,000 were left severely injured, and the United States lost 20 Navy Vessels and over 300 airplanes.            On this day, those who have lost their lives are...

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Mariah Carey performing All I Want for Christmas is You.

Favorite Holiday Songs of Foran

Tino Pavlat, Staff Writer | December 22, 2023

          Holiday songs get you in the holiday spirit after Thanksgiving. Songs are played in every mall and store across the country. People use them on their Instagram stories, but does it ever come to mind what the students of Foran prefer?           Many students were asked for their...

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Handing out Honor: Milford Citizen receiving a wreath to lay on the graves of those who served buried in the King’s Highway Cemetery. December 16, 2023.

Wreaths Across America

A Longstanding Milford Holiday Tradition
Elle Philpott, Social Media/Business Manager | December 21, 2023

          Wreaths Across America is a national organization committed to honoring and paying respects to veterans during the holiday season. The Milford community comes together annually to lay wreaths on the graves of local deceased veterans.            However, Milford is not the only...

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Homemade Bread: Mrs. Smith makes a loaf of bread for her grandparents for the Holidays, December 23, 2022.

Deck the Halls with Green Eco-friendly Gift-Giving

Elizabeth Tran, Staff Writer | December 21, 2023

          During the holiday season people head to the stores to buy their friends and family gifts, but the sustainability of these packaged products is detrimental to the environment, coming with loads of trash from wrapping paper.           There are many ways to celebrate sustainably...

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Podcast: TLC Talks

Podcast: TLC Talks

Donating During the Holiday Season
Katie Vitaletti and Ella Nassef | December 21, 2023

Click on the link below to hear Katie and Ella's third episode of their podcast, TLC Talks! TLC Talks | Episode 3

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Newly-elected Milford Mayor Anthony Giannattasio speaks at his inauguration. November 20, 2023.

Mayor Tony Giannattasio Speaks On Milford’s Future; Win

Mike Rich, Staff Writer | December 21, 2023

          A hard-fought election on November 7 resulted in the nomination of mayoral candidate Anthony Giannattasio. He was sworn in on November 20, becoming Milford’s twelfth mayor and first Republican mayor since James L. Richetelli served from 2001 to 2011. Giannattasio, a Milford native and...

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Main Attraction: Decorated North Stamford Home, December 16, 2023.

Holiday Home Decoration Tours: A Joyous Attraction

Hailee Rabbitt, Staff Writer | December 20, 2023

          As the holiday season unfolds, neighborhoods throughout Connecticut are glowing with festive lights and decorations. Ordinary homes are turned into popular attractions to spread holiday cheer. Whether you celebrate Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or Christmas, December is a month full of light and...

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