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World AIDS Day Observed
December 2, 2010 • Joanie De Muro
Filed under Top Stories
On Wednesday, December 1, Dawn Tosto (“Go Ask Dawn”) of Hudson River Health Care was stationed outside the cafeteria for all three lunch periods. Dawn answered questions about HIV/AIDS and distributed pamphlets to those who wanted to learn more on their own. Dawn also distributed over... Read more »
Basketball Starts A Winning Season!
December 2, 2010
Filed under Top Stories
Report on Varsity Boys: Peekskill 57, Putnam Valley 28: At Putnam Valley, Shaine Carter scored 17 points for Peekskill. Teammate Jordan Clark finished with seven points, including two 3-pointers. Report on Varsity Girls: Peekskill 63-Putnam Valley 48 . Asia Jackson led Peekskill with 18 pts. and 5 steals.... Read more »
Senior Mentor Program Starts Up
December 3, 2010
Filed under Top Stories
Seniors know stuff. They care. Some even have a little time on their hands . That’s what Mrs. Hersh was probably thinking when she proposed the Seniors helping Sophomores Mentoring Program. With the help of Mrs. Reyes, Mr. Tosto, and PBIS funds, the program started up last week with a pizza luncheon... Read more »
No Child…
December 3, 2010
Filed under Top Stories
Dedication, Frustration, Learning, Hope, Death, and Life… These are just some of the themes that emerged during Peekskill Drama Club’s performance of Nilaja’s Sun’s play” No Child…” The students of Peekskill High School playing students and staff of Malcolm... Read more »
1st Quarter Honor Roll Breakfast
December 4, 2010 • Video by Kelly Stevenson
Filed under News
The 1 st Quarter Honor Roll Breakfast was held on Friday December 3rd. Honorees from all grades attended along with parents , friends, and family members. In adition to their continental breakfast, everyone was treated to music by Mr. Hahn and band members, Pauly Beladino and Manny Henry . Honor... Read more »
Slam Poets Perform
December 5, 2010 • Photographer: Destiny Mosley
Filed under Arts, Poetry
On Wednesday December 1, PHS librarian, Leleith Smith, hosted the slam poet group, ” No More Ribcage” at our school library. Reviews were good and you can watch the video here to see what you think about the show. There is more slam poetry in our future, so stay tuned. Slam Poetry Performance Read More →
Mercury 1st Anniversary Video
December 6, 2010
Filed under Video
Swim News
December 7, 2010 • Video by Paige Hill
Filed under Sports & Clubs
The Boys Swim Team Results for Friday Dec. 3rd: Peekskill 84 Poughkeepsie 72 Marc Piliero 1st place in the 200 IM and 1st place in the 100 Fly Jason Zeboris 3rd place in 200 Free Sheridan Alexander 1st place in 100 Free Joey Hahn 2nd place in the 500 Free and 2nd place in 100 Back John Hanh 2nd place... Read more »
College Applications
December 8, 2010 • Derek Johnson (Class of 2011)
Filed under Advice, College Corner
All Seniors know the process all too well by now but there is always something you don’t know. As the due dates for most college applications draws ever closer there are a few things you should go over, if you have not done so already. Make sure you have all of your teacher recommendations in... Read more »
Plan Ahead for Prom
December 8, 2010 • Derek Johnson ( Class of 2011)
Filed under Advice
This years Prom will be held at the Surf Club in New Rochelle. The date is scheduled for June 9, 2011. As of now the tickets cost $95 per person. Myself, the other officers and advisors realize that this is a rather large amount and have decided to start a payment plan. All you need to do to start paying... Read more »
