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William MacKnight

William MacKnight, Staff Writer

Hi, my name is William MacKnight and I’m senior at Foran High School. I am a Staff Writer for the Mane Street Mirror. I play football and lacrosse at Foran. In my free time, I like to hang out with my friends, and I like to play spikeball with my friends Shane and Jagger.

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Serefina Pavlat getting her hand raised after a hard-fought victory, Jan. 2023.

Girls Wrestling:

Changing the Face of Competitive Sports
William MacKnight, Jagger Rees, and Staff writer | November 15, 2024

Wrestling has long been perceived as a male-dominated sport, but a growing number of young women are stepping onto the mats, challenging stereotypes, and redefining what it means to compete. However, as societal attitudes toward gender roles have evolved, so too has the perception of women in athletics.  Junior...

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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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New Leadership, New Goals: Foran Introduces Jeffrey Raucci as the New Athletic Director

New Leadership, New Goals: Foran Introduces Jeffrey Raucci as the New Athletic Director

William MacKnight and Jagger Rees | September 26, 2024

With the retirement of former athletic director Anthony Vitelli, Foran welcomes former health teacher, Jeffrey Raucci. With a career spanning over 10 years in teaching and coaching, Raucci brings his experience and a fresh perspective to the athletic program. His commitment to promoting student-athlete...

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Graduation: Junior Riley Young and his siblings at Liam’s graduation, Lila Young (Far Left), Brayden Young (left), Riley Young (Middle), Liam Young (Right), and Jackson Young (Far right), June 13, 2023.

Generational Pride

Riley Young Continues the Family Legacy at Foran
William MacKnight and Nicholas Salvador | April 12, 2024

           Riley Young finds himself in the shoes of his older brothers, carrying the weight from his two accomplished older siblings. As he carries the torch, he is not only embracing the role of a brother, but redefining it and carving his own path.            As R. Young approaches...

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Split Jump: Kayla Johnson doing a split jump in a meet against Daniel Hand, January 10, 2023.

Game-Changer

Unveiling the Talents and Triumphs of Kayla Johnson
Nicholas Salvador and William MacKnight | January 9, 2024

          Kayla Johnson is Sophomore at Foran, and her journey in the world of gymnastics started at a young age. As a toddler, she took her first steps into the gymnastics community at "My Gym" and continued to develop her skills at Cartwheels from the tender age of four. In 2020, facing a transition...

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