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 »
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 »
Dottie Bradshaw – Prolific & Profound Poet
May 6, 2010 • Mrs. Kaplan
Filed under News, Poetry
Dottie Bradshaw, Peekskill’s Prolific, Profound Poet, filled the May 5th Poetry Café with creative wordplay and wise meanings. Can Anyone Hear Me? For Her I Can My Dream World Past, Present, Future Peekskill Sponge Bob Read More →
Tony Brown – Slam Poet Legend
May 6, 2010 • Dottie Bradshaw, News Reporter
Filed under Poetry, Top Stories
Tony Brown, given the official title “Slam Poet Legend” by Poetry Slam International, performed for PHS students on May 5th. He also answered students’ questions – revealing his confusion at being a mixed race child, Italian and Apache, and being disliked for it by relatives... Read more »
My Backyard Dreamland
May 5, 2010 • Dottie Bradshaw, Poet
Filed under Poetry
When I look back, my backyard was my dreamland From a beautiful palace where I was the princess And the pretty dresses I wore Or how my Barbie became real and we had ourselves a little tea party in the middle of the ocean Or I was super girl and I saved the world Yup, that was me I could fly so high... Read more »
4 Her
May 5, 2010 • Dottie Bradshaw, Poet
Filed under Poetry
4 her I would destroy any one who tried to harm her I would give anything to protect her I’ll give Her my last everything Just so she can be happy I will cry my last tear for her Give her my last bit of food, just so she won’t go hungry My heart beats are so I can live everyday just to be with her I... Read more »
My Future
May 5, 2010 • Mrs. Kaplan
Filed under Poetry
My future is moving on from PHS To a retirement that’s beyond all of this But I take with me what I learned from both students & staff Specifically that my future is the multiplication of my accumulated past Each idea that I’ve heard from students’ poems Is instilled in my mind and will be... Read more »
April Poetry Café Features Dottie Bradshaw
April 16, 2010
Filed under News, Poetry
See and hear Dottie for yourself - An Excuse He’s Gone My Dearest Uncle Read More →
Blair Inspires Poetically
April 8, 2010
Filed under Poetry, Top Stories
Four classes sat silently listening to Blair’s smooth melodic voice fill the air with carefully crafted story and imagery. See for yourself… What Teacher’s Make My Name is Karl Cameron Animals And I Rise Behind The Garage Halloween Read More →
‘6 is 9′ aka Khary Jackson – Wows with Words
March 9, 2010 • Dorothy Bradshaw, News Reporter
Filed under Poetry, Top Stories
Khary Jackson, 2009 National Slam Poetry Champion, was the feature poet for March in Peekskill. Performing one poem at the Poetry Cafe, many more later in the day for an audience of 4 classes, then at the Field Library Open Mic, Khary wowed Peekskill students with the power of his words. Check him... Read more »

