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Isabella Palisi

Isabella Palisi, Staff Writer

Hi! My name is Isabella Palisi, and I'm a junior here at Foran. This is my second year in Journalism and I'm so excited to be writing for the paper again. I am the Event Organizer for the Key Club, help run The Giving Table, and am apart of Natural Helpers. In my free time I love to be with friends and get outside. I'm looking forward to another great year at Foran! 

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War on Poverty: President Lyndon B. Johnson meets with an American struggling with poverty, 1964.

War on Poverty Day

How Milford Organizations and Foran Clubs Are Helping Out
Isabella Palisi and Gavin Conte | February 12, 2024

          Each year on January 8, there is an international recognition for War on Poverty Day, which is used to reflect on how everyday individuals can eliminate poverty and improve living conditions for all.           Poverty can fall upon anyone, including students, veterans, seniors...

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Dishwasher Mishap!: Venice Montanaro after her first time using the dishwasher inside her dorm…she learned for next time!

Q&A: Venice Montanaro

Lorelai Christy and Isabella Palisi | January 24, 2024

Q: How has Uconn been? A: “UConn has been wonderful. I’m at UConn Stamford for this year and then I’m going to Storrs and it is a great environment. I have small class sizes, an apartment for a dorm, and it’s a great community because I’m closer with my professors and it’s really just...

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Where Everyone is Home: The logo of the official Beth-El Center with their motto, Dec. 8, 2023.

War on Poverty Day

How Milford Organizations and Foran Clubs Are Helping Out
Isabella Palisi and Gavin Conte | January 8, 2024

          Each year on January 8, there is an international recognition for War on Poverty Day, which is used to reflect on how everyday individuals can eliminate poverty and improve living conditions for all.           Poverty can fall upon anyone, including students, veterans, seniors...

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Game Day: Foran’s band performing during the Thanksgiving halftime show. November 24, 2022.

A Time To Give Thanks

Foran’s Thanksgiving Traditions
Rumeysa Bayram and Isabella Palisi | November 22, 2023

          Fall is now in full swing, and as the season approaches the end families and friends all around are getting ready for Thanksgiving. The holiday season means giving thanks, good food, and quality time with family. Many have their own traditions for the holiday to make the day a little more...

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Pink Out: Foran’s student section cheers on the football team, and raises awareness for The Get In Touch Foundation.

Beating Breast Cancer

Foran Contributes To A Cure: The Get In Touch Foundation
Isabella Palisi and Ava Sanz | October 13, 2023

          Ms. Mary Ann Wasil. A mother of three. Diagnosed with breast cancer in 2004. She desired for her children to be educated about this disease, thus The Get in Touch Foundation was born. Foran hopes to continue to spread awareness with this foundation for years to come.          ...

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Boy’s Soccer Captains:, 6, Gianna Troaia, 7, Luke Hackett, 8, Tye Haley. September 14, 2023.

Captains Gearing Up For Fall Sports

Isabella Palisi, Staff Writer | October 3, 2023

          With the school year beginning again, fall sports are preparing for a great season. This year, new captains will be leading their teams into success, teamwork, and a sense of community.            Being a captain is a great responsibility given to the athletes that the rest of...

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History Captured Forever: Mrs. Blake in front of the Twin Towers with her family, a few days before the attacks. September 5-9th, 2001.

Mrs. Blake Interview

9/11 Hearing from those Who Remember
Isabella Palisi, Staff Writer | September 14, 2023

           Mrs. Blake (formerly Ms. Hoffer) was in the second grade when the 9/11 attacks happened. That day, she left for school as if it was a normal day. Both of her parents worked in New York, her mother was near the Twin Towers. At 8:46 that morning, her principal came in over the loudspeaker...

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Ready For The Next Step: Jonna Lord poses after committing to Sacred Heart University for D1 Cheerleading and business. April 25, 2023.

On To a New Chapter

Future Careers for Seniors Entering Their Prime Years
Haley Stroffolino and Isabella Palisi | June 2, 2023

          As seniors embark on a new journey after high school, they look forward to creating the rest of their life. For some, it's going into education, or continuing their sports career. Let's look at how they got there, and how they decided what profession to join.            In order...

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Need More Hairspray: Sharon Palisi and her friends at their Senior Cotillion, 1989.

“Back In My Day”

High School Now Versus the 80's
Haley Stroffolino and Isabella Palisi | March 13, 2023

             High School now versus the 80s, how has it changed? When talking about school to parents, does the response, “well back in my day” ever come up? This response may be laughable, however, there really was a strong difference between now and back then.               One...

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Practice Is Key To Success: Pichardo practicing hitting with her team. November 21, 2022.

A League of Her Own

Olivia Pichardo Making History at Brown University
Isabella Palisi and Haley Stroffolino | January 9, 2023

          Olivia Pichardo is making history at Brown University by becoming the first woman to play varsity baseball at a division one level.           Pichardo, age 18, is from Queens, N.Y. She has played baseball since she was five, and is now the only female playing at the college level...

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Smiling for Ice Cream: Senior Skylar Troiano smiling. September 2022.

The Importance of a Smile

World Kindness Day Promotes Positivity
Haley Stroffolino and Isabella Palisi | November 30, 2022

          World Kindness Day is an international holiday dedicated to promoting kindness in local communities and on a national scale. On November 13, the world is encouraged to be especially kind to others and promote positivity.            The World Kindness Movement writes, “The day...

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Instructing in The Fitness Room: Mr. Hair coaching girls during preseason conditioning workouts, October 11, 2022.

Springsteen Passes the Ball to Coach Hair

Haley Stroffolino and Isabella Palisi | November 7, 2022

            With fall sports coming to an end, winter sports, such as basketball are coming into play. This year’s girls basketball team introduced a new addition to the coaching staff, Mr. TJ Hair.              After his first year teaching physical education, Hair has decided to take...

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