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Go Big Blue
January 24, 2012 • Angelique Santiago,Christine Landry
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Four years ago the New York Giants beat the New England Patriots, stopping them from having, what would’ve been, the first 19-0 season in NFL history. Here we are in 2012, the Giants will be facing the Patriots in Super Bowl XLVI and they are the underdogs once again. Despite many injuries this... Read more »
Coffee House Art
January 23, 2012 • Photographer- Carlos Criollo
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Mercury photographer, Carlos Criollo, stopped into The Peekskill Coffee House the other week and took these pictures of the student art show. The art work was created by students from all schools including PHS. Read More →
Catherine Semple Receives MLK Legacy Award
January 17, 2012
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Catherine Semple ( Class of 2012) was one of seven Westchester teenagers honored Monday at the 11th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Legacy Youth Awards at the Doubletree Hotel in Tarrytown. Hosted by the African American Men of Westchester and United Way of Westchester and Putnam, the ceremony recognizes... Read more »
Martin Luther King Jr. Remembered
January 11, 2012 • Johnna Hayward
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Martin Luther King Jr. (January 15th, 1929 – April 4th, 1968) Martin Luther King Jr. was an American activist, and a prominent leader in the African-American Civil Rights Movement. He is best known for being an iconic figure in the advancement of civil rights in the United States and around the... Read more »
Don’t Miss Class!
January 11, 2012
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As we head into a new year, we’re hoping that everyone made a resolution to go to all classes and be on time for class. If you need a plan to help you,check out the tips below or visit your guidance counselor. In addition to missing important class time,if you continue to cut or be late,there may... Read more »
“Flight to Freedom” Performed at PHS
January 11, 2012
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From the Daily Peekskill: PEEKSKILL, N.Y. – Peekskill High School students saw a modern opera performance Friday, courtesy of an area arts organization. The opera, “Flight to Freedom: The Story of Margaret Garner,” was composed in 2005 by Grammy award-winning composer Richard Danielpour... Read more »
Exchange Club Visits 9/11 Memorial
December 21, 2011 • Angelique Santiago
Photos by Symphony Boyd- Roberts and Carlos Criollo
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On Saturday, December 17th, the PHS Exchange Club went to the 9/11 Memorial in NYC. They rode the Metro North train into Grand Central, and from there, they took the the number four subway train to lower Mahnatten where the memorial is located. After they recieved their tickets to enter the memorial,... Read more »
Happy Holidays!
December 17, 2011
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Dear Readers, The holiday season is officially here as the 12 days ’til Christmas countdown begins. People show their enthusiasm for the holidays in many ways, including light displays outside of their homes . The holidays are meant to be spent with family and friends, so enjoy it while it’s... Read more »
PHS at B&N
December 17, 2011 • Marta Guevera, Nicole Ossa, Paige Hill
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On December 13th, PHS took over Barnes and Noble. The walls were decorated with art work from Mrs. Brown’s students, Ms. Risoli and the Interact Club were wrapping presents up in the front of the store and Mr. Hahn and the band were making music in the back of the store. The multi-talented Marta... Read more »
Red Devils Open Season with a Blow Out !
December 8, 2011
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It might have been rainy outside, but inside the PHS gym all was sunny and bright. The State champion girls looked like they could be getting ready for a repeat and the boys looked like contenders. In the first game of the Red Devil rout, the Varsity girls defeated Ketcham 56-30.Morgan Beechum ( #20) led... Read more »
