Door-to-door horrors motivate girls to find other ways to raise money

October 12, 2021.Reading time 2 minutes.

By J1 Reporter Jackie Blossom To raise money for Walk-A-Thon (WAT), Marian girls come up with many creative ways to reach their class goal. Going door to door is one of the many ways girls try to collect money. Girls go to their neighbors and ask for a donation to help with tuition, but some […]

New Challenges In Finding A Prom Dress Arise Due To COVID-19

April 14, 2021.Reading time 4 minutes.

By J1 Reporter Haley Hoffman Prom season is a stressful time for everyone. The pressure of finding a dress, date, somewhere to eat, and all other other aspects that go into one of the best nights of your life can be overwhelming. Now, in the midst of a pandemic, prom is more challenging than ever. […]

COVID-19 vaccine finally set to be distributed, but when?

February 28, 2021.Reading time 5 minutes.

GaeaKaan Recent development of a COVID-19 vaccine has brought about the debate regarding its distribution. Millions of individuals around the country are re-entering society, getting back to work and attending school while COVID-19 cases continue to skyrocket, thus making the need for a vaccine all the more evident. However, the matter of when children, teens, […]

Temporary COVID-19 teaching practices might outlive the pandemic

February 24, 2021.Reading time 5 minutes.

NaomiDelkamiller When Mr. Tom Baker attended high school more than 50 years ago, it was a different time. High in the Berkshire Mountains of Norfolk, Conn., he sat quietly in his seat, took notes, and carried physical textbooks instead of electronic ones. Now one of Marian’s most tenured social studies teachers, he is in the […]

Dance team keeps school spirits high despite COVID-19 effects

December 23, 2020.Reading time 5 minutes.

LexiKetcham Dance, unlike many other sports, requires team synchronization, especially in high school dance teams where dancers are trained to look unified. Without every dancer physically in their formation, the whole picture of the routine can look unclear. This goal met with the obstacles of Zoom and social distancing has made it difficult for the […]