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Working Hard: Mrs. Dooley’s desk filled with assignments to grade.

Behind the Desk: Insights from Teachers at FHS

Chloe Ayoub, Staff Writer | December 18, 2023

          Teaching, grading, and planning lessons. Not everyone knows how hard it is to be a teacher. Here at Foran, teachers are working extremely hard everyday.           There is more to being a teacher than just teaching. Mrs. Barbara Dooley teaches English, but just teaching a class...

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Calming Space: One out of the many relaxing setups in the Special Education Room. December 5, 2023.

Supporting Special Education

A Look into Foran’s Special Education Department
Lila Rothbard and Carlie Mae Simard | December 15, 2023

          For centuries in the United States, children with disabilities were ignored and thought to be unteachable by schools, despite how smart and worthy they were of the same education as other students.            National Special Education Day is celebrated on December 2 each year,...

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A National Honor: President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama pose with O’Connor after awarding her the Presidential Medal of Freedom, August 12, 2009.

Liberty and Justice for All

A Reflection on the Life of Sandra Day O’Connor
Olivia Salai and Connor Rizzo | December 14, 2023

Former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor lived a greatly influential life. An advocate for equal protection for all Americans, O’Connor made crucial decisions on cases such as Grutter v. Bollinger (2003) and Hamdi v. Rumsfeld (2004) to extend rights to many different groups. O’Connor also...

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Photos with Santa: Santa’s Polar Express at the Milford CT Post Mall, November 2022.

Winter Events In & Around Milford

When, Where, and What You Need to Know
Gavin Fanelli and Matt Adkins | December 13, 2023

          As the cold air sets in, that can only mean one thing, the holiday season is near. In and around Milford there are many fun things to do during the holiday season with family and friends.           First things first, Santa makes his debut at the Connecticut Post Mall starting...

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Communication is key: Mrs. Carino spends a lot of time communicating with parents, staff, and students. November 17, 2023.

Mrs. Carino’s Spotlight

How Mrs. Carino is Making a Difference Behind the Scenes
Xiomari Garcia-Cruz, Staff Writer | December 13, 2023

          Somewhere in the busy hallways is a silent but essential power that keeps the school up to date and organized. Mrs. Tammy Carino is a committed secretary who works nonstop behind the scenes to inform and involve the school community.           One part of Carino’s job is to support...

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Club Fair: Officers Jaiden Johnson and Olivia Jones with members Maia Matula and Isabella Sanchez at the club fair.

Club Spotlight: Female Empowerment Club

Alana Finlayson, Staff Writer | December 11, 2023

          Senior Jaiden Johnson started her first year at Foran this year. Previously a student at Laurelton High School, she was looking to have an impact in her new school.            “The sad truth is that we live in an unfair world to this day — but we can still take action to help...

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Glittering in Gold: Adrianne Shields poses solo on the ice.

Foran On Ice

A Look Into the Intricate Art of Figure Skating
Dabi Lee and Jasmine Phung | December 7, 2023

          From the delicate balance of a spin to the soaring elegance of a jump, figure skating is a breath-taking blend of artistry and athleticism that takes center stage on the icy rinks. Figure skaters share their own struggles and triumphs, but ultimately showcase their resilience through captivating...

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Outstanding Old State House: Journalism Students listening to their tour guide at the old state house, learning tons of new information.

Boston Field Trip Recap

“Wicked Awesome” Things We Did in Boston
Elle Philpott and Kelsey Kiely | December 6, 2023

          From a cool experience at Frozen the Musical to an exhilarating walk on the Boston Freedom Trail, the Foran United States History (U.S. History) and Journalism students gained a wide range of knowledge on their three-day field trip to Boston.            History teacher and chaperone...

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Defense Wins Championships: Foran Volleyball players Nyah Boromei and Aubrey Pippa attempt to block a spike in the Edna L. Fraser Gymnasium. September 20, 2023.

The Faces Behind the Fields

An In-depth Look at the Naming of Foran’s Fields
Kasen Lanese and Jake Israelite | December 5, 2023

          What does it take to get a field named after a person? Impact and a lasting legacy are some of the qualities to do so. Since its construction in 1973, Foran has had many people who have made a large impact within the school, town, and state.           The baseball field is named...

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Sweet Treat: Senior Olivia Jones buys cookies from the school store. November 14, 2023.

Grand Opening

School Store Opens Up For The New Year
Hayley Pokornowski, Staff Writer | December 5, 2023

           Joseph A. Foran High School’s school store has now opened up for the 2023-2024 school year. The school store reopened for this school year on October 26.            If interested in buying items at the store, it will be open on C days during period seven and F days during...

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Dragon: "Christmas Dragon" by versageek is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0.

Glistening in the Frosty Season

The New Haven Fantasy of Lights
Carlie Mae Simard, Staff Writer | December 4, 2023

          5 p.m. the snow is falling. The aroma of hot chocolate swirled in the crisp air. Families all around are bundled head to toe in cozy clothing. Stars sparkle in the night sky as cars line up ready to see the glimmering lights illuminate the darkness. New Haven Fantasy of Lights occurs at...

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In a Wigwam: Exhibit in the Mashantucket Pequot Museum and Research Center.

Celebrating Cultures

Native American Heritage Month
Chloe Ayoub, Staff Writer | December 4, 2023

          Native American Heritage month is a great way to shine light on the unique tribes and traditions. It is important to learn the history and heritage of these communities. But what can you do to celebrate? From museums to reconnecting with nature, there are all sorts of fun things to do. Mashantucket...

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