The Official Newspaper of Marblehead High School
As sophomores, the next few years of our lives will be the years of planning as we have to decide on a good college and, hopefully, our career choice. So, we wanted to interview adults in our lives to understand how to go about that process. We decided to interview four teachers at the high…
The ACT (American College Testing), and SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) tests are some of the most daunting parts of the college application process. These seemingly simple multiple choice questions can sometimes make or break your college applications. However, with a little effort, and by following these tips, obtaining a good score on these tests is…
The positivity and willingness of MHS students to connect in creating a school community that welcomes freshmen and reaches out to underclassmen, is unifying. The senior girls chose “good vibes” as their shirt slogan for the year. Throughout the summer, students of the MHS Leadership Council gave tours to families of freshmen, and staffed a…
Whether you are a freshman, sophomore, junior or senior, it is not too late to get involved. I feel that I started to get involved around my junior year. It took me a while to find activities and clubs I wanted to join, but it was not too late! By “getting involved,” I mean through…
The Teal Pumpkin Project was created by the Food Allergy Community of East Tennessee and was launched as a national campaign in 2014. The Teal Pumpkin Project helps to encourage food allergy awareness and promotes inclusion for all during Halloween. Food allergies are tough to manage, and they are especially difficult during holidays like Halloween….
In early September, Marblehead High School students were educated on the importance of composting. Now early November, students have been disposing of their food waste in composting containers for more than two months. The program’s success is very much dependent on the students and whether they volunteer to empty the bins each day, or if…
The METCO program, is a staple in the Marblehead Public School System, one that has lasted, as of this school calendar, for 50 years. Along with this momentous occasion comes a new director, Jessica Castro, a METCO parent who has served Boston neighborhoods for over ten years through various community outreach roles. Castro has big…
According to the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS), almost 8 million high schoolers in North America participate in some academic sport. The recent number has reached an all time high from last year’s survey with a remarkable jump of 95,000. Every day kids spend approximately an hour and a half each day…