Are We Too Old for Halloween?
October 31, 2010 • Sarah Crouse, Staff Writer
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How old is too old for Halloween? When we were kids, trick-or-treating was a huge deal. It was fun to dress up in costumes and explore the streets while getting so much candy we get sick. But the question is, are we to old for it now? Most high school students do something on Halloween. Usually, as the... Read more »
Meet Mr. Abassi
October 21, 2010 • Alana Fiero, Staff Writer
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Mr. Abbasi, the new high school principal, came to Voorheesville with a very positive attitude. He was attracted by the school’s reputation and was familiar with some of the administrators already. Before coming to Voorheesville, he was a school teacher in Bethlehem. But what are some interesting things... Read more »
Homecoming Dance 2010: Eternally High School
October 10, 2010 • Missy Amato, Features Editor
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Homecoming Dance. When those words are said, don’t you automatically think of Homecoming Court and teenage movies? But what defines a Voorheesville Homecoming? I walked into the dance with much anticipation, with hope that it would be the best one yet. However, after being there for approximately... Read more »
Honoring Our Veterans: A Quilting Bee of Knowledge
March 4, 2010 • Emily Norris, Staff Writer
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Since mid-February, two 10′ x 8′ quilts have hung on the walls in the Middle School foyer. These are no ordinary quilts, they have history and truly remarkable stories attached to them that make our country proud. The quilts honor our veterans who have fought for our country, each piece... Read more »
Three Senior Artists Planning to Continue with Art
March 4, 2010 • Nick Crawford, Staff Writer
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Voorheesville has always had many artist within the school that dedicate their time and life towards something they love. In the senior class, there are 3 artists that have been dedicating their time, emotion, and lives toward something that they love. They were asked in an interview a few question about... Read more »
Mixed Martial Arts: Lifestyle or Controvery?
February 20, 2010 • Darren Staples, Staff Writer
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For some people what they do in life is just an inspiration from others. But for the few that carry on the dream and stick with the talents that they have, it’s a whole different story. Now the sport of mixed martial arts is something that people consider challenging but yet dangerous. There are many... Read more »
Voorheesville’s Encounter with Fame
February 20, 2010 • Carolyn Barone, Staff Writer
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Most Voorheesville students complain about how boring our town actually is. There is never anything to do. Younger students have the limited options of walking or biking to Stewart’s, Hannaford, or the town park. Even once a Voorheesville student gets his or her license and a car, the choices expand... Read more »
Warm Winter Reads Challenge
February 20, 2010 • Jasmine Wiest, Middle School News Editor
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The Voorheesville Middle School and High School Library is currently challenging all students to warm up during the month of February by reading 400 books over the course of four weeks. The mid-winter reading challenge, called “Warm Winter Reads,” will begin Monday, February 1st, and continue... Read more »
