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Senior Jenna King, center, performing as Duffy in Foran Drama Club’s production of Annie in 2019. Photo courtesy of Jenna King.

The Importance of Performing Arts in Education

The Impact on the Community’s Youth
Kat Parker, Staff Writer | February 24, 2020

       Since the birth of Shakespeare’s poetry, the arts have been influential to almost every person’s life. Whether you are simply listening to good music or watching a television show, being involved in some form of art is good for everyone. But what exactly does it do for a person?  ...

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Dog Rescue Video

Emily Eschweiler, Staff Writer | February 20, 2020

Mrs.Brown and animal rescuer, Jennifer Coulson, talk about their experiences with animal rescue.

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The peer assist class makes fruit salad. Photo courtesy of Bernadette Sobel.

Offering a Helping Hand

Maddie DeBiase and Sarah Casey | February 7, 2020

       The peer-assist classes offered at Foran High School allow students to interact with and help other students in the class with disabilities. The different types of peer assist classes offered consist of peer-assist culinary, gym, and music.         Mrs. Bernadette Sobel, the culinary...

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Foran cafeteria workers celebrated "Pink Day" on October 19. 2019. Photo courtesy of @CafeForan on Twitter.

The Hardworking Women Inside Foran’s Kitchen

November 28, 2019

Alex Velex, Sydney Roberto Staff Writers        The lunch ladies at Foran High School are a group of 10 women and mothers who work tirelessly to take care of their students. At the head of it all is the kitchen manager, Marybeth Salvato, who was gracious enough to share a glimpse into her...

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Voss and her students after winning competition at Six Flags New England. Photo taken on May 24, 2019 courtesy of Sophie Corbett.

Teacher Spotlight: Hitting the Right Notes with Ms. Voss

November 27, 2019

Katherine Parker Staff Writer         Ever since her childhood, teacher Theresa Voss has been a fan of music, whether it be through her high school band in Arizona or here at Foran directing the Choir and Advanced Vocal Ensemble. This year marks the 30th anniversary of her teaching music countrywide...

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Members of the MCP Club getting ready to dissect a cow heart. 
Photo courtesy of Brianna Aguilar.

Club Spotlight: Medical Career and Professions Club

November 18, 2019

Kayla Jurzyk Staff Writer         The medical industry has many fields including nursing, doctors, and various specialists. If you’re interested in the medical field, then you should join the Medical Career and Professions club here at Foran High School. The club helps prepare club members...

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Rian Koenig (shown on left) working hard with new found friend Lauren Roth (shown on right).
Photo courtesy of Nicole Jones.

Just Say Hello; Being The New Kid

November 13, 2019

Nicole Jones Staff Writer         It's the first day of school and you’re walking through the hallway. Everyone is buzzing around trying to catch up with friends they haven't seen over the summer. You look around and see no familiar faces, feeling overwhelmed and nervous. This is the start...

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Sheppard smiling when talking with a student.

¡Holá Señora Sheppard!

March 6, 2019

Annabelle Farrell Staff writer Mrs. Pamela Sheppard is a Spanish teacher here at Joseph A. Foran High School, and has been for years. She teaches freshmen, sophomores, and juniors to love the spanish culture as much as she does. As soon as students walk in the door she fists bumps every single...

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10 New Year Resolutions That Will Make Your New Year Better

January 2, 2019

By: Jessica Wolfe Staff Writer If you are like most Americans, you wake up January 1st with a goal set for the new year. Sometimes this goal can be hard to think of. Many people settle on the most common New Year resolutions like loose weight or eat healthy but here's a few resolution ideas to...

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Mr. Brian Agiere, one of the newest staff members at Foran.

More Features for New Teachers

December 10, 2018

Nolan Adams, Amy Alicki& Juanito BrionesStaff WriterNew teachers continue to stream into Foran High School as the year progresses. Ms. Lauren Giustino makes the change from an English teacher of 6 years in Fairfield Public Schools to a guidance counselor at Foran. She went to Miami University of...

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