Buena Suerte
November 21, 2011 • Photos by Joanie Demuro, Adasa Bennett,
& Angelique Santiago
Filed under PHS People
Good Luck! On Monday the PHS staff held a baby shower for not one, but two Spanish teachers who are expecting, and will be having their babies soon. Both Ms. Michel and Ms. Veloz will be going on maternity leave to start their families. We will miss them and wish them the best of luck. Read More →
Asia Signs with Hofstra
November 10, 2011 • Dottie Bradshaw
Filed under PHS People
On 9,2011, Asia Jackson signed off to the D1 school, Hofstra University. We are all very proud of Asia. she was a star in the making when they first saw her take hard challenges during recreation basketball back in elementary school. By her side during her signing was her parents,Karen... Read more »
Stephanie Gil wins Honor
October 26, 2011
Filed under PHS People
The following article was reported in The Patch: Mercury congratulates Stephanie on her accpmplishments. Peekskill’s Stephanie Gil to be Honored for ‘Exceptional Commitment’ to Community Gil, a Patch Whiz Kid, is among the ten high school seniors who will be honored by Westchester... Read more »
PHS Exchange Club Walks for Breast Cancer
October 17, 2011 • Angelique Santiago
Filed under PHS People
On Sunday,October 16,2011, I participated with the Exchange Club in the walk for Breast Cancer at Dutchess Stadium in Wappingers Falls, New York. The event started at the registration table where the Exchange Club registered, gave in their donations, and received a Breast Cancer Ribbon. While we... Read more »
PHS Athletic Hall of Fame
September 14, 2011 • Photos by A. Prentice
Filed under PHS People
From the Peekskill- Cortlandt Patch: I want to thank my mom for teaching me how to dunk,” joked N.B.A. star Elton Brand as he accepted his induction into the Peekskill High School Athletic Hall of Fame on Friday night. Brand joined four other student-athletes, one coach and a softball team during... Read more »
Soggy Start to School
September 6, 2011
Filed under PHS People
It was raining outside, but there were plenty of smiles and sunny faces as students entered PHS on the first day of school. Read More →
Visit Before You Choose
August 21, 2011
Filed under PHS People
The Unigo Expert Network is a group of top education experts from across the US answering questions submitted by students and parents about college admissions and succeeding after high school. Slideshow contains images of colleges in Boston=> To have your questions answered visit www.unigo.com/expertnetwork “With... Read more »
Patch Interviews Fahdel and Jose
June 17, 2011
Filed under PHS People, Uncategorized
Names: Fadhel Hamid and Jose Lebron Ages: 19 and 17 School: Peekskill High School Accomplishment: Highest academic ranks in Peekskill High School Class of 2011 Key to Awesomeness: Both valedictorian Fadhel Hamid and salutatorian Jose Lebron of Peekskill High School learned English as their... Read more »
Mr. Hahn is in the Patch
June 7, 2011
Filed under PHS People
As published in the Peekskill Patch: If you live in Peekskill and have enjoyed some of its robust music scene, chances are that you’ve already heard the name John Hahn. A husband, father, band-mate, friend and active member of the Peekskill community music scene, Hahn is also a part of Peekskill High... Read more »
Mercury Interviews Ms. Mannion
May 13, 2011 • Paige Hill
Filed under PHS People, Uncategorized
Mercury recently had the chance to sit down with Ms. Mannion, who teaches Global Studies, World History, and AP Politics here at PHS. Listen to what Ms. Mannion, who by the way has a score of 9 on the Rate My Teacher website, had to say during her interview with Mercury reporter, Paige Hill. Read More →



