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Lila Rothbard

Lila Rothbard, Online Editor

Hi! My name is Lila Rothbard and I am a senior at Foran, and one of the Online Editors for the Mane Street Mirror. At Foran I am a captain of the girls swim and dive team and I also swim for the West Haven club team. Outside of school I enjoy spending time outside and hanging out with friends and family.

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The 2020 National Thanksgiving Turkey: President Trump gives Corn the turkey an official presidential pardon outside the White House. November 13, 2024. Photo by: Creative Commons.

Gobbling Up Tradition

How Two Lucky Turkeys and a White House Ceremony Bring Laughter and Compassion to Thanksgiving
Carlie Mae Simard and Lila Rothbard | November 27, 2024

Every year, in a blend of tradition and compassion, the President of the United States spares two turkeys from the Thanksgiving dinner table. Instead of killing a turkey for Thanksgiving dinner, the President officially "pardons" a living bird. A fun way to spend Thanksgiving, this yearly event takes...

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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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Olympic Rings: The Olympic rings being shown on the Eiffel Tower, an iconic piece of French architecture. September 17, 2024. Photo courtesy: Shea Pangu

Paris 2024 Olympics & Paralympics

Lila Rothbard, Online Editor | September 18, 2024

Every four years, the world pauses to witness the glory of the Olympic Games. From inspiring stories, record-breaking performances, and national pride, the Olympics brings people together to celebrate one thing; sport. For over 2,000 years, nations across the globe have participated in the largest...

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Entering Woodmont 
The “Entering Woodmont On The Sound” sign welcomes residents and other local citizens. Located behind the sign, stands the Bryan House, an artifact dated back to 1790. Woodmont, CT, 2024.

Woodmont’s Wonders

Rosina Smith and Lila Rothbard | April 30, 2024

        The borough of Woodmont in Milford, Connecticut is the home to beautiful beaches, local restaurants and many historical artifacts. Dating back to 1893, Woodmont was first created by the Special General Assembly and became a multiplicity in 1957. What once was a small farming community, transformed...

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Athlete of the Week: Information board outside of Vitelli’s office, February 9, 2024.

Behind the Scenes: Athlete of the Week

Lila Rothbard and Rosina Smith | March 4, 2024

          For the past 10 years at Foran, Athlete of the Week has been a weekly practice for giving recognition to athletes who have lived up to their best potential.            Mr. Anthony Vitelli has worked as Foran’s Athletic Director for 18 years and has continued to play a major...

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Paying Attention: Students in French four using whiteboards, participating in a lesson. January 11, 2024.

Saying Bonjour to Madame Duncan

Madame Duncan’s First Semester at Foran High School
Rosina Smith and Lila Rothbard | February 6, 2024

          As the first semester of this school year comes to an end, the new teachers at Foran have been able to adjust and truly learn the school environment.            Ms. Edmide Duncan is one of the nine new teachers at Foran this year and is a new addition to the World Language department,...

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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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Parade Balloons: Two balloons in flight during the parade. November 11, 2023.

Marching along Macy’s

The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Rosina Smith and Lila Rothbard | November 21, 2023

          The annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade has drawn millions of spectators since 1924. According to people.com, each year, more than 50 million people watch the parade from the comfort of their homes and approximately three million visitors line the streets of Manhattan.      ...

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Dressed up for Halloween: The girls soccer team dressed up in Halloween costumes, October 31, 2022.

Fast Forward To Now

Foran’s Fall Sports Traditions
Lila Rothbard and Carlie Mae Simard | October 18, 2023

          As students walk through the halls of Foran High School, they may look around and see other students wearing dress shirts and ties, dresses and skirts or a signature red, white and blue uniform. For many of Foran’s sports teams, dressing up at school the day of a game is just one of...

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A chef’s creation: Junior S. Perez posing with her meatloaf dish, October 4, 2023.

What’s Cooking in Yellow Hall?

Ava Sanz, Alexa White, Lila Rothbard, and Sophia Martin | October 6, 2023

          Chop, Stir, Mash. On Wednesday October 4, 2023, Ms. Randy’s advanced culinary class cooked up a flavorful dish of meatloaf and mashed potatoes with an Espagnole gravy drizzled on top . They were able to prepare the dish over the course of two days and served it up for the class to try. ...

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