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SENIOR SUPPER 2017: Making Memories to Last a Lifetime BY CAITLYN NICHOLS

After hours of entertainment, the senior class congregated on the dance floor and continued to dance the night away to our favorite songs. In that moment, I realized Dr. Seuss has perfectly described my sentiments with words when he said, “Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory.”

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THE TEACHER WHO CHANGED MY LIFE BY KYLE DANTE

Throughout Coventry High School, I’ve considered Mr. Wilkinson an inspiration to my overall growth as a person. When I first met him, I felt terrified and wanted to make a good impression; while drama was a hobby, I didn’t think much of it originally. However, the decision to learn under his wing proved to be my finest decision. He’s looked out for me like an extra parental figure due to whenever I’ve felt down and has given me advice to persevere. From the three years of knowing him, drama itself has been representative of reality itself: there’s a start, middle, end, goals, and obstacles on a journey through life. As a result of meeting him as an individual and having him as a teacher, Mr. Mychael Wilkinson is my favorite teacher for his contributions to the fine arts committee and heart shown to me during a rather tumultuous time.

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Debating School Start Times By Grace Childress

School hours can affect our biological clocks, which can make learning hard for students and affect their mood negatively. Teenagers are the most likely to suffer from sleep deprivation. The recommended amount of sleep is nine and a half hours, while teens on average get about seven.

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The Mind: An Athlete’s Greatest Strength or their Greatest Weakness? By DJ Lopes

10-time MLB champion Yogi Berra once famously said, “Baseball is 90% mental. The other half is physical.” While his math may be off, his point is tried and true. In baseball, a sport that is slow-moving and strategic, a good mindset is the key to success. However, a bad mindset can mean failure.

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Junior/Senior Prom Was a Night to Remember BY SYDNEY TAYLOR

Junior/Senior Prom Was a Night to Remember  BY SYDNEY TAYLOR On the night of May 5th, the classes of 2017 and 2018 came together for a night of celebration at the junior/senior ball. Held at Rhodes on the Pawtuxet in Cranston, the event began at 6:30 pm. Within the venue there was a photo booth […]

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SINE WAVE MURAL PROJECT: WHERE MATH MEETS ART BY RITA STUBBS

Many students are excited about this idea, and eager to involve other classes. Not only is this project great for students who are more hands on, but it also keeps the information regarding sine waves fresh in our minds.

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Young Adult Literature Class Is a Space for Student Choice BY RITA STUBBS

In her class, students pick which book they want to read. Then, they are given fun assignments to do which correlate with the book. In addition, there is much discussion of texts in class.

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Should Golf Become a Fall Sport? By Jacob Martin

“My game really started to pick up towards the end of the season because I had been able to practice more and the course was in better shape,” said Nick Wallbank when asked why players scores tend to get better as the season progresses.

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Lack of inclusion for LGBTQ+ Youth By Sophia Smerkar

LGBTQ+ students are often denied a privilege to common sex education that many of their straight peers experience. This often enforces heteronormativity and homophobia in public schooling.

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The Link Between Student Athletes and Their Grades By Michele Picozzi

While there is no comprehensive data to compare student athletes’ grades to those of their non-athlete peers, it is clear that the difference really comes down to personal drive, determination, and ability to organize and balance. If the student doesn’t balance their schedule and make enough time for school, then they are most likely in a bad place.

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