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Ready to present-- Senior Patrick Shea presents his product after taking the Healthcare21 capstone course. Shea was one of
many students who presented. Presentations began May 20 and will run until June 3.

Capstone students final presentations, sharing their growth

May 20, 2019

Makin’ moves -- Student Activities Director Russ Crist greets his seventh period Advanced Placement (AP) English Language and Composition class on May 23. Crist
was appointed to Assistant Principal at the high school earlier this month and will begin his new position in July.

Crist appointed as new high school Assistant Principal

May 18, 2019

Students compete in Envirothon, gain knowledge on environment

Chloe Green, Arts & Entertainment Editor

May 17, 2019

On May 16, a select group of students and Advanced Placement (AP) Environmental Science teacher Laura Butterfield attended the 2019 Envirothon Competition at the Tolland County Agricultural Center in Vernon. Envirothon is a hand...

Ready to speak -- Social studies teacher Meg Monaghan debriefs with her Advanced Placement United States History (APUSH) students the day after the exam.
Monaghan was voted as the senior class graduation speaker. Graduation will take place at 6 p.m. on June 12 on the high school turf field.

Seniors vote Monaghan as graduation speaker

May 10, 2019

Food, nutrition presentation informs students, faculty, staff

Pei Chao Zhuo, Media and Photography Editor

April 25, 2019

The Food and Nutrition Club held a presentation in the library with dermatologist Dr. Meagen McCusker on April 24, 2019. According to the president of the Food and Nutrition Club Mingda Sun, the club decided to hold the p...

Red, white, and blue-- Congresswoman Jahana Hayes speaks to students, community, members, faculty, and staff at her recent visit to the high school. Hayes spoke on many topics and answered audience member questions.

Congresswoman Jahana Hayes engages with constituents at high school

April 25, 2019

Wear your helmet-- Vietnam-era veteran Bob Thomas shows American Studies students the M1 helmet. Thomas visited American Studies students to show them his military equipment to supplement their classroom learning. The students are currently engaged in a unit of study that focuses on the responsibilities of Vietnam soldiers.

Vietnam-era veteran shares war experiences

April 23, 2019

World traveler— Social studies teacher Kara Trubia celebrates with her class as she is surprised with a Fund for Teachers grant. Trubia plans to use her $5,000 to travel to Germany to enrich the social studies curriculum.

Trubia awarded with Fund for Teachers grant, plans trip to Germany

April 17, 2019

First Spring Pep Rally Seeks to Start New Tradition

April 14, 2019

Students participate in history day

Hollis Tharpe, Staff Writer

March 31, 2019

30 students from the high school participated in this year’s History Day Contest. The Hartford Regional Contest took place on March 30, and the State Contest was on May 4. Students advance to states by placing in the top th...

New sheriff in town-- Irving A. Robbins (IAR) Principal Scott Hurwitz spends time at the high school as he prepares to succeed Principal Bill Silva this summer. Hurwitz was appointed to this position after Silva announced his retirement earlier this year.

Hurwitz to start as high school principal this summer

March 18, 2019

Dancing Divas-- Students sing with an accompanying dance routine during the
Broadway Showcase. The showcase took place on February 8 in the school cafeteria.

Broadway showcase encourages student creativity

February 26, 2019