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Debaters Needed!
November 1, 2009 • Myriam Pauta, News Reporter
Filed under Sports & Clubs
The Debate Club is in the need of new members to join their team. The Debate Club offers great opportunities to students who are interested in law or in a similar field. That doesn’t mean it’s only for the students who want to be in these fields because eventually everyone has to write essays to... Read more »
Advice from Titziana: PDA’s – Okay or Not?
November 11, 2009 • Titziana James, Advice Columnist
Filed under Advice
Question: Should public display of affection (PDA) be shown when you’re with your friends? Answer: I think people can show PDA but to a certain extent. Try to keep it to a minimum. Showing too much affection is never good, because it can make others around you feel uncomfortable. In some cases,... Read more »
Authentic Science Research
November 11, 2009 • Derek J. Johnson, News Reporter
Filed under News
ASR is a three year course that earns students both college and high school credit. During their first year, students choose a topic and get familiar with the topic through research. They start off reading small articles found on Google and eventually move on to published, professional scientific journals.... Read more »
Chess Club
November 11, 2009
Filed under Sports & Clubs
The current chess club is comprised of mostly seniors. According to advisor, Mr. Malcolm, “If a consistent following of students show up for chess club, then inter-school chess tournaments can take place.” Each Monday the students compete against each other in room 209 at 2:45pm. On top of good... Read more »
School Spirit
November 11, 2009 • Derek J. Johnson, Editorial Writer
Filed under Opinions
What exactly is school spirit? Wikipedia defines it as “an emotional support for one’s educational institution.” The next question one could ask is how many people actually support Peekskill High School? Many students and teachers have probably heard the students talk about how much they dislike... Read more »
Varsity Girls Cross Country
November 11, 2009
Filed under Sports & Clubs
Oct. 14th was their league meet. Catherine Shaw placed 5th, earning herself 1st Team All-League. Nicole Lazevnick & Aleah Conlon are also having great seasons. Coach Tanzi tells his team that, “There is a difference between soreness and pain,” and also, “school first, extracurricular... Read more »
Varsity Girls Winter Track
November 11, 2009
Filed under Sports & Clubs
The season starts November 9th and according to Coach Tanzi, “We are looking for students to join. All are welcome regardless of ability or experience.” Read More →
Walk Alone
November 11, 2009 • Dottie Bradshaw, Poet
Filed under Arts, Poetry
Let me take you back a couple years Where I thought not getting my favorite Barbie doll Was the only thing that can bring me tears But then as years lingered I realized I was wrong That dolls became a distance part of my mind And boys and gossip came part of my time Boys brought love and love turned... Read more »
Teacher Swap – Peekskill & Switzerland
November 11, 2009
Filed under News
Last year our French teacher, Jen Michel, exchanged places with a teacher in Switzerland. The result was an exciting learning experience for both of them. Anne Cottagnoud, English teacher at the high school Lycee College des Creusets in Sion, Switzerland, had the chance to fulfill her desire to teach... Read more »
Teaching in Switzerland
November 11, 2009 • Mrs. Michel, French Teacher
Filed under News
It was an excellent experience from which I learned a lot from cultural differences, how to live in a foreign country, and of course, I improved my French. The weather in Valais, a southern state in Switzerland, is very similar. Valais is an immensely beautiful valley nestled in a valley of the Swiss... Read more »
