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Coach Willey: Coach Willey standing for the pledge of allegiance with basketball coaches and players, January 7, 2025.

Serving Success

The Journey of a Dedicated Tennis Coach
Katie Vitaletti and Rosina Smith | March 18, 2025

Coach Scott Willey has led multiple sports teams at Foran High School including tennis, basketball and powderpuff. Throughout his three years coaching at Foran, Willey has had a long lasting impact on the school community.  Willey first began playing tennis over 50 years ago and still continues to...

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Official dedication of tennis courts to Richard A. Herman Photo Courtesy: Milford Public Schools

Richard A. Herman: A Legacy of Excellence in Milford Education

Calliope Barry and Lexi Lafferty | March 18, 2025

There have been many people who have made dramatic impacts on the Milford community. Richard A. Herman has made a great impact as principal of Foran, World War II veteran, and an exceptional tennis player.  Known by his family and friends as Dick, Herman was born in 1920, in New York City. When Herman...

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Ms Hosking: Ms Megan Hosking posing for a picture during one of her health classes. February 2025. Photo Courtesy: William MacKnight

Ms. Hosking

Sparking passion for Health and Wellness
William MacKnight, Staff Writer | March 18, 2025

This year, Joseph A. Foran High School welcomed a new face in the health department, Ms. Megan Hosking. Hosking is a very experienced health educator and is dedicated to teaching students about living healthier and better lives both currently and in the future. Health education, according to her,...

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Ava up in a stunt, photo provided by: Southern Connecticut Pop Warner

Ava’s Lasting Legacy on Milford Cheer

Emma Swaller and Eloise Mackell | March 17, 2025

For Ava Skye Perrella, cheerleading wasn’t just a sport, it was a way for her to express herself and make an impact on the people around her. The Pop Warner program was lucky to have a bubbly person like Ava, who always put smiles on people's faces around her, until her untimely death at age 10 Ava...

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The Jungle of Nool: The completed Seussical set on stage. Photo courtesy: Dabi Lee.

From Sketch to Stage

Behind the Scenes of Seussical’s Vibrant Set Design
Gracie Brogan and Jasmine Phung | March 13, 2025

The Foran Drama Club encompasses numerous talents and artistic expressions that combine to create a spring musical performance. While the skillful actors bring the characters to life, the set design creates the world they step into, making the story flourish. The drama club's set painters work tirelessly...

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The Brain: Brain power, February 25, 2025. Photo courtesy: Audrey Nixon.

Mind Over Matter

How to Clear Brain Fog and Keep Your Mind Healthy
Audrey Nixon, Staff Writer | March 11, 2025

Optimism and enough sleep can go a long way when it comes to brain health. While many people may believe their daily choices have little impact on their mental clarity, research from the New York Times reveals that simple actions like taking regular brain breaks and creating healthy habits can significantly...

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Staying on Track: Freshman student planner, February 28, 2025. Photo courtesy: Alexis Lafferty

Secrets to Success

The Key to Achieving Academic Excellence
Ryan Lawrence, Staff Writer | March 11, 2025

Maintaining academic success is a goal shared by various students, but acquiring it can be intimidating. To flourish in an educational setting, knowledge and strategies are needed to ensure a thriving situation. From time management to attentive habits during class, the path to distinction requires more...

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Favorite Photo: Paige’s favorite photo of hers, #8 on Cheshire’s boys hockey team, March 2, 2025. Photo courtesy Paige Perregaux.

Focus on the Game

A Glimpse into Student Photographers of Foran
Lila Rothbard, Online Editor | March 10, 2025

In the fast-paced world of sports, the most thrilling moments are often just momentary. Yet, photographers have the power to freeze those moments in time through the lens of their camera.  While sports photographers are everywhere, there are only a handful of students at Foran who pursue this activity....

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Owala: Different colors and sizes of students water bottles. February 25, 2025. Photo courtesy: Eva Fernandes

School in Style

What Trends Are Foran Following?
Eva Fernandes, Staff Writer | March 10, 2025

According to Marketingcharts.com, roughly two out of every three teens follow influencers. Trends have taken over schools having people present themselves in the latest styles or listening to the trendiest things.   Uggs: Uggs have been in style for a few winters now, and have been taking...

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Making the shot: Forans unified sports at their basketball tournament 2/12/25

Unified In Spirit

Foran High School’s Unified Sports Team
Sophia Skelton, Staff Writer | March 7, 2025

With excitement and determination, athletes with all abilities form a team and play their favorite sports. Unified Sports is a program through Foran and other high schools that pairs individuals with and without intellectual disabilities on the same team, allowing them to participate in different sports...

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Joining the Trend: Junior Aralynne Woods joins in on the UGGS frenzy, displaying the UGGS they bought on sale. February 26, 2025. Photo Courtesy: Aralynne Woods

Stepping Into Style

The UGGS Frenzy at Foran
Angie Vargas, Staff Writer | March 4, 2025

Back from the early 2000s, the Australian shoe brand known by the name UGGS has made a comeback, teenagers flock to malls and outlets in hopes of getting their hands on a pair of the expensive shoes. Foran students haven’t been made an exception to following this trend. The shoes are iconic for...

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Organized Calendar and Desk: An example of organization, February 20, 2023 Photo courtesy: Elizabeth Swistock

How To Enjoy Yourself Into the New Year

Eliana Stockwood | March 3, 2025

When entering the new year there are things that people like to improve themselves on, whether it’s changing their mindset, working on spending more time with friends, making more plans for their self-enjoyment, etc.  For improving mental health or mindset, people do this to have the “fresh start”...

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