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Veterans Day: Vazquez (left) and Obrien (right) standing with pride, Photo credit: Alexandra Montero, November 8, 2024

Standing Strong

Celebrating Service, Sacrifice, and Strength
Alexandra Montero, Madison Ballard, and Hailee Rabbit | November 11, 2024

     As we celebrate the resilience and commitment of our veterans, we’re reminded of their invaluable contributions and the freedoms they protect. Two of our finest soldiers visited Foran High School.  O'Brien was exposed to the life of a service member because adopted at a young age by a Navy...

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Standing strong and brave: Petty Officer David Hill-DeStefano standing next to the American Flag. November 8, 2024. Photo courtesy: Jack Kepshire

Life on the Seas

Petty Officer David Hill-DeStefano speaks about the Navy

    Petty Officer David Hill-DeStefano, has been serving in the United States Navy for seven and a half years.  Being a part of the Navy, he works tremendously hard as a boatswain mate. On the USS Chung-Hoon ship, he helps handle the ship, anchors, moves equipment, paints the ship, and replenishes...

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Honor and Bravery: Jaquez-Munroe’s mom in her military uniform, Photo Courtesy: Ava Jacquez-Munroe. (Photo One)

Close To Home

The Veterans Who Inspire the Foran Community
Gavin Conte and Matt Adkins | November 11, 2024

     Veteran’s Day is one of the most important holidays in the United States, but each area around the country celebrates differently. Veteran’s Day is celebrated every year on November 11, which falls on a Monday this year.      At Foran specifically, there are many students whose family...

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Mrs. Duncan: Mrs. Duncan posing for the camera in front of her class, October 11, 2024. Photo courtesy: Rodney Thomas

Bienvenue Madame Duncan

Rodney Thomas, Staff Writer | November 8, 2024

About 310 million people are capable of speaking the French language, making it one of the most spoken languages in the world. It is also one of three languages taught at Foran High School, and it is being taught by the one and only Mrs. Edmide Duncan. Duncan is a second-year teacher at Foran and...

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Experiment Fun: Mr Connor’s chemistry class completed an exciting lab experiment. Photo credit: Maddy Brooks

National STEM Day Q&A

Get to Know Stem Teachers
Ava Sanz, Business & Sports Editor | November 7, 2024

Understanding the processes of how the earth came into existence, crunching numbers or even flying to the moon are all thanks to STEM education. STEM stands for science, technology, engineering and mathematics, and will be celebrated on Nov. 8. Teachers at Foran share their favorite memories and reasons...

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Locke’s Caribbean Kitchen: The outside of Locke’s Caribbean Kitchen located on 37 River St, Milford, CT. October 13, 2024. Photo courtesy: Angie Vargas

A Taste of the Locke Family Kitchen

Angie Vargas, Staff Writer | November 7, 2024

Back in early September, the community of Milford welcomed not only autumn but Locke’s Caribbean Kitchen; a small Jamaican restaurant that made its debut downtown. After only a month of business, only positive comments have come from customers simply raving about the food and its pair of owners, Sushane...

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Varsity volleyball game: The girls huddling up while playing a game. (taken November 4th, 2024) Photo Courtesy: Jeffrey Raucci

Setting for Success

The Importance of Collaboration in High School Volleyball
Lana Carroll and Julia Dyki | November 7, 2024

The Foran volleyball team prides itself on the strong bonds between its players. Senior Hailey Cahill says, “[My favorite part of the team is] definitely the friendships I have made, I love everyone on the team,” Being a part of a team means creating a healthy and supportive environment. Foran’s...

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Phyllis’ Homemade Baked Mac & Cheese: The final product of a delicious mac and cheese recipe. Photo courtesy: Phyllis Gardner.

A Much-Needed Night In

Tips for a Favorable Fall Evening
Connor Rizzo and Gracie Brogan | November 7, 2024

For many students at Foran, fall is one of the busiest times of the year. Between football games under the Friday night lights, school dances, and countless community events, some may find it difficult to find a moment to breathe in the midst of the hustle and bustle, and a relaxing night is sometimes...

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Setting Aside: Cash and coins being set away saving for the future, October 22, 2024. Photo courtesy: Creative Commons

Mastering No Spend November

Find Purpose, Live Mindfully, Save More
Lila Rothbard and Sophia Martin | November 7, 2024

As the holiday season approaches, spending money on things that may not hold real significance is extremely easy. But instead of splurging and draining your bank account, what can you do to resist unnecessary purchases? No Spend November isn’t just a financial pause, it’s an opportunity to reset...

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Huge race: Dan Enrico poses neck and neck with his opponent, January 22 , 2024. Photo courtesy: Anthony Federico

Preparing for Winter Sports

Carter Bianco and Ben Dunnigan | November 6, 2024

 From the classroom to the gym, athletes at Foran High School rely on preparation to stay in shape and perform at their best. According to an article from UW Health, a student has to prepare and condition for winter sports Mr. Jeffery Raucci, the new athletic director, says, “Winter coaches...

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Treat Time: Strawberry Matcha Milk Tea (Right) and Caramel Milk Tea (Left), October 12, 2024. Photo Courtesy: Ava McLaughlin

Bubble Tea and Best Buds

Violet Therriault and Ava McLaughlin | November 6, 2024

When Jessica Roman, co-owner of Boba Lounge, discovered bubble tea on a trip to California, she encouraged her high school friend Savon Bou to pursue her love of the drink. This past September, the duo, in hopes of creating a place where friends could gather over their shared love of bubble tea, opened...

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Back In Action: Members hit around a ball on Foran’s courts, October 21, 2024, Photo by Jasmine Phung

Foran’s New Pickleball Club

Alexandra Montero and Madeline Babcock | November 6, 2024

Students at Foran are rallying around the newly formed pickleball club, offering a fresh and exciting way to stay active and connect with peers.  Pickleball as a sport has grown in popularity, leading to Milford opening the doors to its very first pickleball facility this past year and people lining...

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