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Thank You and See You Soon
July 13, 2010 • Jim Tosto, School Psychologist
Filed under Advice, Arts, College Corner, News, Opinions, Poetry, Sports & Clubs, Sports Scores, Top Stories, ¡Exprésate!
The graduation article was the last contribution to Mercury for the 2009- 2010 school year. Mercury will be back with new articles for the 2010-2011 school year at the end of August. With all the changes happening at PHS, we are sure that there will be a lot to write about. This being the first... 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 »
Art Show Sneak Preview
May 19, 2010
Filed under Arts
Here’s a selection of PHS student art work in the District Art Show at Westchester Community College from May 24th – 28th. Take a look! Butterfly Print by Amanda Wilke Warm Pastels by Andre Smith Tiger Prints by Diorky Veras Read More →
Whose Face is Next? Ask Portrait Artist Montel Simmons
March 5, 2010
Filed under Arts
Montel Simmons used to watch his cousin Alicia draw and wanted to be a good artist like her. He started drawing when he was 7 and now draws the faces of people that have influence on him. It could be a person from the past, from music, or a movie character. He’s drawn Kanye West, Big Sean,... Read more »
Zork – The Shy Poet
February 17, 2010 • Dottie Bradshaw, Poetry Reporter
Filed under Arts, Poetry
What inspired you to write ? Zork- Women im the shyish guy person around.and poetry made me come out my shell.it was the way express my feelings for the girl I liked. How often do you write your poems ? Zork-I cannot write on a voluntary writer.when I get idea that’s how I start to write Is poetry... Read more »
Zork – February’s Feature Poet
February 12, 2010
Filed under Arts, Poetry
Zork had audiences at Peekskill High School, Peekskill Middle School, and the Field Library, during his performances on Feb. 11th, waiting on his every word. And words, to Zork, are the essence of his being. A 9 time National Poetry Slam entrant, he hosts monthly Poetry venues at Barnes & Noble... Read more »
Portraits by Students
February 1, 2010
Filed under Arts
For their final project, Mrs. Brown’s Studio in Art class used mixed mediums to create portraits of athletes.The students whose work is shown here are: Edgar Jordan, Freddy Machizaca, Mark McMullin, Jamil Bristow, Gerson Rivera, Brian Cunningham, and Alanna Lyles. Read More →
MoMA
February 1, 2010 • J.Tosto, School Psychologist
Filed under Arts
This weekend I had the opportunity to visit the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA). It’s on 53rd Street in Manhattan, just a short ride train ride away. It’s a cool place and I was able to take pictures of some famous art work. You can see paintings by Van Gogh, Cezanne, Rousseau, Chagall,... Read more »
Twilight Top Seller in 2000s
January 9, 2010 • Mrs. Kaplan, PHS Library Media Specialist
Filed under Arts
Twilight by Stephenie Meyer is the best selling book of the decade, according to USA Today. The top ten books of the decade include 3 books in the Twilight series and 6 Harry Potter books. The only other book in the top ten was The DaVinci Code by Dan Brown. Who says kids don’t read? ... Read more »
Brittany Murphy – A Beautiful Tragedy
December 22, 2009 • Amanda Hays, Gossip Columnist
Filed under Arts
Brittany Murphy, a famous film star, was found in cardiac arrest Sunday morning in her LA home. Although all claims of drug abuse and eating disorders were denied, authorities suspect this could be another out of control young Hollywood star. Husband and screenwriter Simon Monjack attempted to... Read more »
