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The Big Red Apple: The apple statue at the Bishop’s Orchards Farm Market and Winery in Guilford, CT. Photo courtesy: Christine Nieman, September 12, 2021.

Fall in CT: Affordable and Enjoyable Activities

Connor Nieman and Azam Hostetler | September 21, 2021

     Fall in Connecticut is when families get together and take part in seasonal activities to celebrate the changing of the seasons. With the transition from summer to fall, many events begin to gain popularity due to their association with autumn.      When the seasons change, Halloween becomes...

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The Front of Foran High School. Photo Courtesy: Jacob Papazoglou, May 23, 2021.

Alumni Sendoffs

Former Lions Give Advice
Jacob Papazoglou | June 11, 2021

     As the class of 2021 gets ready to graduate, many are nervous about what to do in their first year of college or the workforce.  Advice from people who have already completed their college years is vital. Numerous Foran graduates, ranging from the class of 2020 all the way back to the class...

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In the game: Former Jai Alai player Zabala plays at the Milford Court.

Milford’s Short-Lived Jai Alai Obsession

James Allen | June 4, 2021

     In 1977, Milford opened its very own Jai Alai court and the sport quickly became an obsession in this small town. However, many people don’t know what Jai Alai is, let alone that it was a very popular sport in Milford, Connecticut of all places.      Jai Alai is known as the world's fastest...

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Celebrating Greatness: Senior Ethan Edmondson’s certificate welcoming him into National Honor Society. Photo courtesy: Ethan Edmondson, June 1, 2021.

Taking an Inside Look at the National Honor Society

Owen McCabe and Eliot Poffenberger | June 4, 2021

     The National Honor society is a prestigious organization that helps to recognize students that have exemplary grade point averages and excel academically. These students are selected through an application process      To be invited into the National Honor Society, students must first have...

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Debate on the Legalization of Marijuana. Photo courtesy: Austin Cesare.

Analyzing the Debate Club

Ivy Glidden and Julianne Yasona | June 1, 2021

     Debating brings many benefits to those who participate in such discussion. It helps enhance analytical thinking, structuration and organization of thoughts, and skills in public speaking. Student debates allow learners to express their side and opinion on a particular topic, and just as importantly,...

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The storage closet in which a majority of the Claude C. Coffin collection is stored inside the Bryan-Downs house. Photo courtesy: Aidan Glass, May 8, 2021.

Walking Through Time

The Milford Historical Society’s Native American Claude C. Coffin Collection
Aidan Glass | May 31, 2021

     The Milford Historical Society, a small museum consisting of three historical houses, is a local place where people can go to learn about very personal and Milford’s colonial history. However, the society also has access to large swaths of artifacts and collections, one of these collections...

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The Sundae House: The front of the local business located on 499 New Haven Ave in Milford, CT. Photo Courtesy: Nicolette Simone.

Sundae House: The History of a Family Favorite

Jessica Chamberlain and Aidan Davis | May 24, 2021

     The Sundae House, located on 499 New Haven Ave. in Milford, CT, is a family owned ice cream shop that opened in 1963. The small ice cream shop was created by Angelina Simone, who wanted to open up a small fruit and vegetable stand where the Sundae House is located.       Angelina Simone...

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Treasurer: Emma Davies. She has been accepted into UCONN’s prestigious Honors College.

Senior Class Officers: Leaving a Legacy in Office

Sean Ayoub and Bella Mema | May 21, 2021

     Each year, classes at Foran elect officers to lead and plan events including fundraisers and prom. Last spring, the Class of 2021 chose President Eric Haig, Vice President Soledad Meade, Secretary Kaitlyn Adkins, and Treasurer Emma Davies, to fulfill these responsibilities. Since then, these...

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Trumpetist Kaya Vital: Representing her future college. Photo Credit: Kaya Vital.

Seniors in the Music Department Hit all the Right Notes

Sean Ayoub and Bella Mema | May 13, 2021

     Music is a connecting force, and few people know that better than seniors in the Foran Music Department. Made up of choir, orchestra, and band, the music department plays all the right notes to bring the joy of music to the Foran community. Music is truly their forte.       Directed by...

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Crowning Moment: Foran Alumni Anna Jani celebrates her nineteenth birthday with her newly crowned title of Miss Shoreline 2021. Photo courtesy of Anna Jani.

Alumni Spotlight: Anna Jani

Ready for the Big Stage — Miss Connecticut 2021
Katherine Parker, Staff Writer | February 8, 2021

     For 100 years, women have been competing for the title of Miss America in hopes of winning the prize of their dream job, to promote the issues they seek most important and become a role model for so many young women around the country.       Anna Jani, a Foran graduate from the class of...

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Before and after: A nice interior clean up by RPM detailing. Photo courtesy: Malcom Chavez, July 2019.

The Start of Something New

Students Start Business at a Young Age
Sarah Moustafa and Sarah Casey | February 3, 2021

     Many students admire the idea of starting their very own business but they are not sure how or where to start.Whereas Foran graduates (class of 2020) Malcolm Chavez, Prabhjot Singh, and Stavros Kikis knew from the start where their interests were and  “RPM Auto Detailing” began.    ...

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New to the Zoo: Photo of a Mexican gray wolf, the newest addition to the Beardsley Zoo.  Photo courtesy of the Beardsley Zoo.

Beardsley Zoo Handles Covid-19

Olivia Salai and Julia Poffenberger | January 27, 2021

     Many Foran students growing up in Connecticut can recall a memory of attending the Beardsley Zoo. Popular among the young and old alike, Connecticut’s only zoo is a fan favorite for many events, including birthday parties, educational opportunities, or weddings.      In general, most...

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