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Holyoke High Students Partner with Power Development International & the HG&E

Holyoke High Students Partner with Power Development International & the HG&E

Lauren Ryan, Finance Manager March 6, 2019
The students taking part in this independent study will have opportunities to go into the field, interview actual engineers both from PDI and HG&E, work with 3D printers and get an inside look at what they’ll be doing after they graduate college.
Do Students Still Need Libraries?

Do Students Still Need Libraries?

Yanitza Torres, Staff Reporter March 1, 2019
Most students have the access to all information needed in the palm of their hand. With that being said, why would we have to go to a library to research information when we can just ask Siri?
Should Music Stay in the Cafeteria?

Should Music Stay in the Cafeteria?

Joshua Velez, Staff Reporter February 28, 2019
Everyone in the cafe loves their own taste of music. If music were to stay in the cafeteria, many feel there should be a set of rules to enforce its use.
Fun Places to go in Holyoke: The Winter Edition

Fun Places to go in Holyoke: The Winter Edition

Raymond Lora Pena, Staff Reporter February 25, 2019
Months ago I wrote an article recommending places to go in Holyoke in the fall. Now that we're in the midst of winter and many of those activities are no longer realistic for this time of the year, here is an updated version for the winter season!
The Struggles of a College-Bound Senior

The Struggles of a College-Bound Senior

Megan McGuinness, Digital Editor January 26, 2019
Senior year. This time in a student’s life is often one of excitement, happiness, self-discovery, and fulfillment as students are ready to go take on the world. However, senior year is not all all flowers and rainbows, as many people are led to believe.
Should Colleges Rank by GPA?

Should Colleges Rank by GPA?

Desiree Arena and Yadelis Badillo January 17, 2019

As we all know, colleges base acceptance to their college by what your GPA and SAT scores are. Many colleges require a 3.0 or higher, but we feel that a GPA can’t really reflect what our education level...

Inside the Crew: Caught in the Act

Inside the Crew: Caught in the Act

Raymond Lora Pena and Dathan Badillo January 11, 2019
The show is in the auditorium at Holyoke High School at 7:30 on Friday, January 11th, and Saturday, January 12th. Tickets at the door are $15 for adults and $10 for students.
Which Way Will They Go? Seniors Plan for Life After High School

Which Way Will They Go? Seniors Plan for Life After High School

Kiara Falcon and Yanitza Torres January 10, 2019
As a senior in high school, it is hard to know what you want to pursue in life. You either have the mindset for college, work, or the military.
Geometry and Fortune Telling: What Happened When My Math Teacher Read My Palms

Geometry and Fortune Telling: What Happened When My Math Teacher Read My Palms

Charlie Brunette, Staff Reporter December 19, 2018
I never thought I'd be in the position of saying that I had a “psychic” math teacher during my freshman year, or that she would tell me how many kids I would have in the future with just a line on my pinkie, but that’s exactly the case, and the entire experience was just bizarre enough that it needed to be shared.
Pep Rally Recap: The Good, Middle, and Bad

Pep Rally Recap: The Good, Middle, and Bad

Raymond Lora Pena, Staff Reporter December 7, 2018
The Pep Rally is one of those times when the whole school reunites to revive the school spirit. Every year varies from the others.
Holyoke High Hosts Massachusetts College Application Celebration

Holyoke High Hosts Massachusetts College Application Celebration

Lauren Ryan, Finance Manager November 28, 2018
The MCAC is a statewide initiative in Massachusetts thats geared toward pushing more students to apply to college.
Holyoke High Holds 25th Annual Thanksgiving Fall Feast

Holyoke High Holds 25th Annual Thanksgiving Fall Feast

Megan McGuinness, Digital Editor November 26, 2018
Students, parents, support groups, teachers, and staff were invited to gather and share a fall feast prepared by Holyoke High’s very own special education students.
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