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Eloise Mackell

Eloise Mackell, Social Media Editor

Hi, my name is Eloise Mackell, and I’m a junior at Foran High School. This is my second year taking journalism, and I am a social media editor. I chose to take journalism because I am interested in learning more about my school and the students. At Foran, I am involved in the Natural Helpers Club and the Foran Varsity Cheerleading Team. In my free time, I enjoy hanging out with my family and friends and playing with my dog.

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Flourishing finds: Inside living style, the story with a huge selection of things from home decor to baby clothes, May 3, 2026. Photo Courtesy: Eloise Mackell

The Gems of the City

Small Businesses That Keep Milford Alive
Eloise Mackell, Social Media Editor | May 22, 2026

Milford is known for its small-town charm and welcoming atmosphere. This stems from the many small businesses scattered throughout Milford. Through photojournalism, we can see how these businesses make our town. From their aesthetic to the products they sell, small businesses are a Milford staple.

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The 2020s style: Foran students showing off their prom dresses at prom ‘22, May 20, 2022. Photo courtesy: Megan Oliver.

Always in Style

Prom's trendiest dresses throughout the decades
Eloise Mackell and Emma Swaller | March 19, 2026

Looking back on the years, many things have changed, except for one thing: Prom. For decades, students have dressed to the nines, but dress trends continue to evolve every year. From tulle to satin, and from ballgown to mermaid, dress trends look different every year. A look back through various...

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Putting the “I” in Kind: A Foran student posing in the KIND mural painted by the Save Promise Club, September 22, 2025. Photo courtesy: Melissa Kaminski.

National Acts of Kindness Day

How Kindness Affects Foran
Emma Swaller and Eloise Mackell | February 17, 2026

Kindness is contagious; a study from the American Psychiatric Association revealed that every day, simple acts of kindness can boost one’s mood, reduce stress, and possibly alleviate symptoms of depression or anxiety. The National Acts of Kindness Day was established in Denver, Colorado, in February...

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ASL Together: The three club members together, December 16, 2025. Photo courtesy: Eloise Mackell.

All About ASL

Exploring the American Sign Language Club
Emma Swaller and Eloise Mackell | January 12, 2026

Although the American Sign Language (ASL) Club is small, it has shown to have a huge impact at Foran. The club is run by Mrs. Sarah DiGiacomo, who has been in charge of the club for the past four years. DiGiacomo has worked to create a space where students can learn not just a new language but also how...

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Lighting up the Night: The star from Mya Fischetti’s yard, made by her dad. November 16, 2025. Photo credit: Mya Fischetti.

Lighting Up the Season

How Lights Lead to Memories
Emma Swaller and Eloise Mackell | December 12, 2025

With the holiday season approaching, people put up their Christmas lights, and some of the best ones can be the highlight of a person's holiday season. Milford citizen John Krusinski carefully curates a map of the best houses for families to enjoy. This tradition started in 2017 after Krusinski was...

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Refreshing Drinks: A Bondie and Ocean Breeze from 7 Brew. October 16, 2025. Photo Courtesy: Eloise Mackell.

7 Brew Bringing Fresh New Flavor to Locals

Emma Swaller and Eloise Mackell | November 6, 2025

Coffee, teas, energy drinks, smoothies, lemonades, shakes, and sparkling water, 7 Brew has it all! The coffee shop made popular by the internet opened in Orange, CT, on October 13.  7 Brew has a full menu of over 20,000 different drink combinations. The menu features drinks that are not very common...

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Choir Class: Mr. McNulty teaching his students. September 17, 2025 Photo Credit By: Mrs. Turner.

Foran’s Fresh Faces

Meet The New Staff
Eloise Mackell and Eva Fernandes | October 9, 2025

With a new year starting at Foran, there are many new faces on Foran’s faculty. This school year, seven new teachers are joining our classrooms at Foran.  One of the new members at Foran is tech teacher Mr. Christopher Scionti, who previously taught for 16 years at Cromwell, New Haven, Bridgeport,...

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Finishing the Formations: The marching band works together to perfect their formations before the first halftime performance. September 4, 2025. Photo courtesy: Laney Chan.

Marching Into the New Season

Although the school year has just begun, the Foran band has been practicing tirelessly since the end of summer. Between band camp and rehearsal, the band is prepared to play and perform at the first home football game of the year. Band camp started at the beginning of August, stretching from eight...

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Exploring The Unknown: Megan Laudenslager's dog, Violet, walks along the Solomon Woods trails. Photo courtesy: Megan Laudenslager. March 12, 2024.

Springing into Nature

A Guide for Nature Walks
Sophia Skelton and Eloise Mackell | May 13, 2025

As the days get warmer, there is no better time to soak up sunshine. Taking a nature walk will improve your mood and provide a source of vitamin D, making it the perfect way to begin the new season. Walking is so important to mental and physical health, especially now that the weather is getting nicer. Rachel...

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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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Lions On The Move: Forans girls lacrosse last year's spring season

Back in Action

Forans Girls Lacrosse Preparing for The Spring Season
Sophia Skelton and Eloise Mackell | February 13, 2025

This winter, the Foran girls’ lacrosse team started their training for the upcoming spring season. With dedication and hard work, the preparation is unmatched so they can succeed in victory. Most of the team members have been participating in a winter league on Saturdays, and conditioning multiple...

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Maddie Deldin Journaling her day into her notebook Photo courtesy: Eloise Mackell

A Year for New Beginnings

A Guide to Choosing New Year's Resolutions
Eloise Mackell and Sophia Skelton | January 14, 2025

With New Year's right around the corner, resolutions start to circle the air. However, coming up with a resolution to follow through with can be difficult. This guide, filled with ten ideas, will help kickstart this year’s resolutions.   Going to the gym: Improving physical health is...

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Christmas Gift Mania: Christmas presents under the tree for this holiday season. Photo courtesy: Sheila Brown from Public Domain Pictures.

Gift Guide for Teens

Essential Teen Gift Ideas for This Christmas
Sophia Skelton and Eloise Mackell | December 4, 2024

With the upcoming holiday season, gift-giving ideas are starting to spread. Gift-giving can be fun, but choosing the right gift can be tough. This year's top ten gifts can help you get a start on this year's shopping list. The Owala FreeSip Insulated Water bottle has been appearing everywhere and...

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The class presidents gathering for a photo.  Far left Lena Pangu, freshman, middle left Thao Pham, junior, middle right Connor Rizzo, senior, Far right Valentina Palisi, sophomore, 10/14/24. Photo courtesy: Eloise Mackell

Leading Lions

Class Presidents for the 24-25 School Year
Eloise Mackell and Sophia Skelton | October 23, 2024

Homework. Sports. Social life. They do it all but still manage to help run our school.  Class presidents this school year are senior Connor Rizzo, junior Thao Pham, sophomore Valentina Palisi, and freshman Lena Pangu.  With this upcoming school year, the class presidents have lots of responsibilities....

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