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The Robotics Team won their division at Worlds in Texas, April 2023.

The Milford Robotics Club

And Their First Win in Worlds
Gavin Fanelli, Staff Writer | May 25, 2023

           Robotics Club, what is it all about? The Milford Robotics Club, also known as MOJO robotics team 8085, engages students through STEM activities. STEM stands for science, technology, engineering and mathematics. The STEM curriculum helps prepare students for the future jobs that will...

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A True Foran Lion: English teacher Shauna Newall poses for a photo at her desk, December 8, 2022.

What’s New with Newall?

A Day in the Life of a English Teacher
Jocelyn Gonzalez, Staff Writer | May 25, 2023

          The Foran English department has a vast number of teachers, one in particular being Mrs. Shauna Newall. Between teaching classes and being a senior class advisor, and after having a baby in August 2021, there has been a lot of change in her personal life.           Newall’s love...

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Huskies Unite: Pictured is the UCONN logo with the Husky mascot, April 11, 2013.

Seniors Staying Local

Connecticut College Commits
Noah Champagne and Isabella Lau | May 22, 2023

          As the 2022-2023 school year comes to an end, new beginnings have just started for seniors. Although, the big question is: Where do we go from here?            In Connecticut, there are a multitude of different colleges to choose from. From Southern Connecticut State University...

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Orchestra Seniors: The seniors in orchestra for the 2022-23’ school year all posing together for the last time, April 25, 2023.

Tying the Final String

Saying Farewell to Seniors in Orchestra
Rumeysa Bayram and Gracie Brogan | May 19, 2023

          The graduating class of 2023 has made their mark across several groups and communities at Foran.           After four years of representing the school's musical talent, the orchestra class of '23 will move onto the next chapter in their lives.           Many of the students...

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Wrestling Star Seniors: Senior wrestlers pose for a photo before their Senior Night wrestling match. February 4, 2023.

Senior Sports’ Send Offs

A Look Into the Athletics’ Senior Nights
Maia Matula and Elle Philpott | May 18, 2023

          Senior night is the biggest tradition for senior athletes, and recognizes the senior student athletes at Foran.            Senior Night is a popular event that many parents, family, friends, teammates and peers look forward to supporting and honoring the seniors for their accomplishments....

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Picture Perfect: Natural Helpers pose for a group picture after giving their 8th grade tours around Foran. March 17, 2023.

Seniors in Natural Helpers

The Lessons They’re Leaving Behind
Lorelai Christy and Alana Finlayson | May 17, 2023

          Foran’s Natural Helpers club is organized by Mrs. Lisa Farrell and Mr. Rick Raucci. The club organizes Freshman Orientation, Homecoming, conferences, Unified Prom, Open Houses, fundraisers, and activities for the freshmen class.            This year, they organized a tour of...

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Freshman to Senior: Tighe Duggan as a freshman versus a senior.

Four Years of Growth

The Change That Seniors Experience
James Allen and Azam Hostetler | May 17, 2023

          High school is often described as the most influential time in a person's life. Over the four years, people will grow and change into the person they are today. Foran is no exception, many seniors have taken time to reflect on their four years of high school and how they've changed in...

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En gardé, Prêt, Allez!: Foran Fencer, Aidan Riha, stands ready to fight his opponent at local tournament.

Milford Fencing

The Overlooked Sport Explained
Madison Ballard, Staff Writer | May 9, 2023

          The Milford fencing team is a welcoming team ready to bring in new members all across the local community. The combined Law and Foran fencing team is a place where high school students learn how to put the mind first in a physical sport. They have 4 seasonal tournaments         ...

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Fun in The Sun: Milford residents enjoying one of milfords parks, April 15, 2023.

What Milford Has to Offer: Summer Edition

Jack Beaupre and Jake Israelite | May 5, 2023

          This summer, Milford has a lot of activities to do, ranging from going to one of the 15 public beaches, picking up a new activity, or even participating in the Milford Recreation Playground Program.            Milford Recreation Supervisor Mike Dooling says, “The Summer Playground...

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The Raucci brothers stand with their beloved family: Rick Raucci and his brother join their family for a nice dinner at colony grill, September 2022.

Rick Raucci Leaves the Lion Pack

Nicole Howell and Jayden Wilder | May 4, 2023

          Mr. Rick Raucci, an English teacher at Foran High School, has made the decision to take on a new job as Regional Director of Adult Education for Western Connecticut. R. Raucci was a Foran graduate, class of ‘08  and has taught here since 2012. He continued his studies as an English...

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 Harborside Middle School: Downtown school could be closing due to the $1.8 million cut, April 25, 2023.

Milford Public Schools Budget in Crisis Mode

Parents demand reinstatement of $1.8 million spending request
James D'Angelo and Cian Carroll | May 3, 2023

             Parents, school board members, and students are up in arms about a Board of Finance (BOF) proposal to reduce the amount of funding the school board requested for its budget next year. The Milford Board of Education (BOE) proposed a $106.5 million budget for the coming school year,...

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Ready, Set, Go: The boys lacrosse team poses for a picture just before starting the race. April 29, 2023.

Dash for Danni

Kasen Lanese and Eli Gomes | May 2, 2023

          Danni Kemp was a former student at Foran high school who was diagnosed with a rare form of brain cancer, called Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG), after getting hit in the head with a softball while playing in a game for Stony Brook University. Danni battled cancer for many months...

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