Aislin Freedman, Senior Walking through the gates from the parking lot into the festivities, the smell of popcorn, cotton candy, and fried dough greets my nose as the sounds of excited screams and joyous laughter fills my ears. It’s dark out, and there are skeletons and zombies on display around every corner. If you’ve ever…
Month: October 2023
The Great Pumpkin Patch
Rachael Albert, Senior, Assistant Editor As Halloween creeps up on all of us, one of the most important questions still remains: Where should I buy my pumpkins? Whether to carve, paint, or simply to leave as a decoration on your front porch, everyone is in need of the classic orange ornament. Going to the supermarket…
Straight to Voicemail – Students React to the New Cell Phone Policy at MHS
Grey Collins, Sophomore At the start of the new school year, the administration unveiled a new cell phone policy that required students to place their phones into a designated space before every class. The space is typically a plastic or cardboard box that is set up in a corner of the classroom. I created a…
New Latin Teacher Q&A: Ms. Nguyen
Sam Jendrysik, Junior, and Charlie Seliger, Sophomore As of this year, Marblehead High School has a new Latin teacher: Ms. Dalena Nguyen. We conducted a brief interview to get to know her and her thoughts on teaching Latin. Q: Is there anything in particular that inspired you to begin teaching? A: I would…
It’s Homecoming Season!
Mona Gelfgatt, Senior, Co-Editor-in-Chief Get ready to see a field house full of sparkling dresses, singing teens, and breathtaking dancers, as Marblehead High School’s Homecoming Dance is right around the corner! Saturday, October 14th, expect your Instagram feeds to be full of joyous pictures of smiling kids dancing to the greatest remixes of “Party In…
Halloween Candy Recipes, Part 2
Rachael Albert, Senior, Assistant Editor Part Two: I’m back with more easy Halloween candy recipes! In my last article, I gave you the recipes for Candy Dots and Crunch Bars. I also explained how to melt chocolate safely in the microwave, so if you missed that, here is a brief explanation: Melt your chocolate in…
2024 Spring Musical Announced!
Benji Boyd, Junior, Assistant Editor On Wednesday, October 4th, the Marblehead High Drama Club gathered in the choir room for an announcement they’d all been waiting for. Directors Ashley Skeffington and Andrew Scoglio were waiting for them as they filed in and set up their chairs. In a dramatic unveiling, they revealed a whiteboard decorated…
Marblehead is An Arts Town
by Benji Boyd, Junior, Assistant Editor In high school, it’s easy to lose sight of what isn’t directly before your eyes. Between keeping up with classes, extracurriculars, jobs, and attempting to fit sleep into their schedule, few students have time to appreciate what their hometown has to offer. This summer, I became an intern at…
Halloween Candy Recipes
by Rachael Albert, Senior, Assistant Editor October is here, which means it’s time for pumpkin spice, and more importantly, Halloween candy! But why go out and buy candy that is so easy to make at home? Today I am sharing with you easy and family friendly Halloween candy recipes with no oven or stove required….
Mr. Richard’s Interview
by Ila Bumagin, Senior, Co-Editor-in-Chief Meet Dan Richards, new Assistant Principal for grades 11 and 12. Assistant principals often get a bad reputation. But Mr. Richards proves there is a fun side, too. Mr. Richards has his graduate degrees from Salem State (Education Administration Leadership) and Cambridge College (Negotiation and Conflict Resolution). He has worked…