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Laney Chan

Laney Chan, Staff Writer

Hi, my name is Laney Chan and I’m a junior at Foran High School. This is my second year as a Staff Writer for the Mane Street Mirror. Additionally, I’m involved in Key Club, Interact Club, and Natural Helpers. I am also a part of the Foran Sideline and Competition Cheer team. Outside of school, I volunteer and coach. In my free time, I enjoy reading, going to the beach, listening to music, and spending time with family and friends.

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Telling his Story: Veteran John Nelson stands in a Foran classroom after presenting to students, November 8, 2024. Photo courtesy: Jagger Rees.

“Just Believe in Yourself”

The Inspirational Story of John Nelson

   The story of Marine Corps veteran John Nelson is one of many inspiring messages and lessons. He was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut before moving to Milford when he was five. When he was young, he went to school solely for the purpose of playing sports.  After working at a factory with his father,...

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Guidance counselors introducing themselves to  the new students. The students will have the same guidance counselors for all 4 years at Foran. August 27, 2024. Photo by: Lisa Farrell.

Finding Their Way

Tips to Make the Transition into High School Easier
Laney Chan, Staff Writer | October 7, 2024

As a new school year starts, there are many new faces at Foran, including the freshmen class of 2028. With the transition from middle school to high school, they are entering a new chapter of their lives. The Foran community is responsible for making the freshmen feel comfortable for not only their first...

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Working with Words of Affirmation: Students participating in an activity where they receive a random prompt relating to words of affirmation. September 23, 2024. Photo by Laney Chan

Who Are You Beneath Your Skin?

Anthony Valentine’s Visit at Foran
Carlie Mae Simard and Laney Chan | October 4, 2024

Every obstacle in life that makes people feel discouraged forms a “brick”. As more and more obstacles arise, they begin to build a wall.  “Behind the wall you have built is the real you,” says motivational speaker, game creator, and short film director, Anthony Valentine. This is a message...

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An image captured on April 7, 2024 around 7:30pm at Morningside Beach. Morningside has a sidewalk where you walk by the beach or stairs to go to the bottom of the seawall and watch the sky or waves.

The Color of Milford Beaches

Alexa White and Laney Chan | April 25, 2024

          With 17 miles of shore, Milford is known as a coastal town. Despite the natural beauty of the ocean, the colors of the beaches often go ignored. Each beach has its own unique attributes, including color. Color is a perception that arises from the way our eyes detect different wavelengths...

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 Balancing Both Worlds: Ms. Pangu working with both high school students and preschool students in the Child Learning Center. February 27, 2024.

A Look Inside Ms. Pangu’s Classroom

Alexa White and Laney Chan | March 5, 2024

          Ms. Rachel Pangu has made a career teaching her passions with both preschool and high school students everyday, all while working at the same school as her daughter.             Interior Design, Human Growth and Development, Child Growth and Development, Methods of Teaching and...

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Post Highschool Help: Colleges and careers displayed in the hallway to inspire students preparing for the next step. January 11, 2024.

Sending Love To School Counselors

Laney Chan and Shea Pangu | February 7, 2024

          The American School Counselor Association (ASCA) holds around 43,000 members, who are school counseling professionals. This association sponsors “National School Counseling Week” every year to shed light and show appreciation towards what school counselors do every day.     ...

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Never Forget: Susan Unrad teaches Freshmen about the Holocaust on January 29, 2023.

Celebrating Liberation:

International Holocaust Remembrance Day
Jagger Rees and Laney Chan | February 2, 2024

           Horrific, inhumane, and cruel are all words that have been used to describe the Holocaust. From 1933 to 1945, six million Jewish individuals lives were taken by mass genocide, an event known as the Holocaust. Those who survived were liberated on January 27, 1945. This day is now recognized...

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Scoring :Foran boys basketball game against Lyman Hall, December 14, 2023.

Playing For A Cure

The Coaches vs. Cancer Basketball Game
Alexa White and Laney Chan | January 10, 2024

           According to the National Cancer Institute, two million Americans are diagnosed with cancer each year. The Coaches vs. Cancer program's goal is to unite people to defeat cancer. It is an organization between the American Cancer Society (ACS) and the National Association of Basketball...

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Veteran Visits: Veteran Weston Clark speaking about his experience in the military to Journalism 1, November 10, 2023.

A Thank You to Our Heroes

Celebrating American Veterans and Their Service
Laney Chan and Makayla Crespo | November 15, 2023

          Veterans Day is a time to honor those who have or are currently serving to recognize their sacrifice. November 11 is the day that the nation takes to acknowledge all individuals who served, or are currently serving in any branch of the military;  the Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard,...

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 Pumpkin Picking: Pumpkins to pick at Treat Farm in Orange, October 16, 2023.

Out and About During Spooky Season

Alexa White and Laney Chan | October 23, 2023

          With Halloween just around the corner, the people in Milford are beginning to participate in their annual traditions to get in the season's spirit. For many, Halloween is more than just pumpkins, costumes, treats, and scares, but it is also a time to bond with those who matter most.   ...

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