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The Band Takes A Break
June 2, 2010
Filed under Top Stories
After a successful year that wound up recently with an amazing Spring Concert and Memorial Day Performance, the band members under the direction of Mr. Hahn enjoyed a well deserved luncheon. Read More →
LCC Earns Amusement Trip
June 3, 2010 • Ms. Santos
Filed under Sports & Clubs
Latino Culture Club raised $1600 for scholarship money to give to LCC members who are seniors. The money was allocated by attendance and participation among 9 seniors. The highest award was $400 given to 3 seniors – Emelyn Mendez, Karen Lazaro, and Jamie Sanchez. They also raised enough money... Read more »
Presenting Mighty Mike McGee
June 3, 2010
Filed under Poetry, Top Stories
Poet Mike McGee, a.k.a. Mighty Mike McGee, dazzled Peekskill audiences in the high school, middle school, and at the Field Library on June 2, 2010, with his poems that are at the same time touching and funny. He strikes a serious cord inside of you but he also makes you laugh! Take a look… Living... Read more »
Pre Prom Extravaganza II
June 4, 2010
Filed under Top Stories
There were just too many great looking students for one slideshow. Read More →
Pre Prom Extravaganza!
June 4, 2010 • Mr. Tosto
Filed under Top Stories
The weather down at The Riverfront was hot and steamy . The huge crowd that had gathered didn’t seem to mind though because they got to see what the came for-The Students. In their annual pre-prom appearance, many of the students stopped by the park for pictures before heading out to the prom... Read more »
Drama Club Wins 2 Metro Awards
June 7, 2010
Filed under News, Top Stories
Peeksill Drama Club’s production of “Into the Woods” won two Metropolitan Theater Awards at the Paramount Theater last night.The Stage Crew beat out the crews from 7 other schools to be honored as ” Outstanding Stage Crew”. Karla Thompson, Mrs Obennauer, and the... Read more »
Seniors Reflect on PHS
June 8, 2010
Filed under News
Seniors were asked by Superintendent Ms. Johnson and Principal Mr. Burruano, to reflect back on their experiences at PHS. Seniors reflect back on PHS Seniors Comments to Parents Seniors Comments to Each Other Read More →
Gone Fishing
June 8, 2010
Filed under News
Ms. Day and Mr. Benvenga took their PACE Environmental class on an end of year outing to Blue Mountain Park. The students studied lake ecology which included catching and releasing different species of fish. Can you identify the type of fish De’Zon caught? Students pictured are : De’Zon Washington,... Read more »
Valedictorian Alex Velez Green
June 10, 2010 • Dottie Bradshaw, Mercury Reporter
Filed under News
Alex Velez Green has been a hardworking determined student here at PHS for the past 4 years. His hard work has finally payed off. I recently had a chance to sit down with Alex and ask him a few questions. 1. What have been your favorite classes at PHS? Alex -ASR and all the AP classes. 2. What have... Read more »
Paquito D’Rivera Shows Grammy Talent
June 14, 2010 • Mr. Hahn
Filed under Arts
Grammy winner Paquito D’Rivera, along with PHS musicians, performed at the Paramount on May 22nd. The PHS Jazz ensemble opened the concert with three songs. “Sissy Strut” by the Meters: Miles Parks (Alto Sax solo). The second song was “Steppin’ On The Good Foot”... Read more »
