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Telling Holyoke High's Story Since 1898

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Telling Holyoke High's Story Since 1898

The Herald

Breakfast in the Classroom: Is It a Good Idea?

Breakfast in the Classroom: Is It a Good Idea?

Raymond Lora Pena, Staff Reporter May 24, 2019
"The cafeteria is no longer serving breakfast from 7:30 to 8 a.m. Instead, breakfast is being delivered into the homerooms.

Should the Five Paragraph Essay Still be a Thing?

Raymond Lora Pena, Staff Reporter March 26, 2019
The question is, do we really need to follow that format?
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!
Should All People of America Be Required to Stand for the National Anthem in a Public Place?

Should All People of America Be Required to Stand for the National Anthem in a Public Place?

Jeremiah Gomez, Staff Reporter February 12, 2019
Is this the way to protest peacefully, or does it create a whole other problem?

Traditional Media vs. Digital Media

Raymond Lora Pena, Staff Reporter January 23, 2019
As time passes, there are more and more innovations in the technological field.
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.
Your Grades Do Not Define You

Your Grades Do Not Define You

Raymond Lora Pena, Staff Reporter January 9, 2019
Have you ever paused and thought if the effort that you are putting in at school is worth it?
How Important are Teachers to Students?

How Important are Teachers to Students?

Raymond Lora Pena, Staff Reporter December 14, 2018
Students may get annoyed by the teachers repeating the same stuff every day. However, what we can’t deny is that they speak with the voice of experience. I couldn’t realize in the moment, or ten years into the future, but theirs words would mark me for life.
Procrastination

Procrastination

Raymond Lora Pena, Staff Reporter December 14, 2018
Have you ever had stacks and stacks of classwork or homework overdue? Do you always wait until the day before the due date to start? If you said yes, you might being procrastinating.
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.
Photo courtesy of our community partner, Kevin Berrien.

Continuing the Dynasty of the Holyoke High School Band

Jeremiah Gomez and Nathan Cruz November 10, 2018
We need kids to continue to join the band and continue playing for these events that have been going on for many years. It’s a legacy.
The Motivation to Go to School

The Motivation to Go to School

Raymond Lora Pena, Staff Reporter November 7, 2018

Motivation is a relative term to use when it comes to school. While I walk throughout Holyoke High's hallways, I see many posters about "Strive for Less than Five" days absent. But honestly, is there...

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