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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 »
Brother & Sister Valedictorians
June 21, 2010
Filed under News
Nicole Velez-Green was Valedictorian in 2008. Alex Velez-Green is Valedictorian in 2010. These two outstanding students share one important thing in common besides living in the same family – they both believe working hard will get you success. Here’s more that they have in common. They... Read more »
PHS Makes Newsweek’s Top High Schools List!
June 17, 2010 • Anita Prentice
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“Each year, Newsweek picks the best high schools in the country based on how hard school staffs work to challenge students with advanced placement college-level courses and tests. Just over 1600 schools—only six percent of all the public schools in the U.S.—made the list.” “Newsweek calculates... 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 »
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 »
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 →
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 »
Scientific Students
May 25, 2010 • Mr.Tosto, School Psychologist
Filed under News
Do you know the effects of music on dogs? Light on plants? Coca Cola on teeth? Orange juice on plants? These research questions and many more were addressed at PHS’s 7th Annual Science Symposium which was held in the gym on the evening of May 24th. The event was well attended by students, parents,... Read more »
Jandon Winners: Emelyn Mendez and Joseph Vele
May 20, 2010
Filed under News, Uncategorized
PHS students Emelyn Mendez and Joseph Vele were two of 15 Westchester seniors selected to be Jandon Scholars by the Jandon Foundation. They each will receive $10,000 over four years of collage. Eligibility for the Jandon Scholarship program requires attendance at a public high school in Westchester... Read more »
Seniors !!!
May 18, 2010
Filed under News
Senior Portraits May 2010 Students A-N Remember what you had then. Enjoy what you have now . Prepare for what is yet to come. Read More →
