Archive for November, 2009

President Obama Speaks to Students

November 12th, 2009 -- Recent News

By Dawn Govlick
Students and teachers all over the United States tuned in for President Obama’s speech the morning of September 8th, 2009.  Grades k-12 were assembled to watch Mr. Obama’s message to students regarding the start of the 2009-10 school year. To find out more about Mr. Obama’s message, English teacher Ms. Sayers, and New [...]

Port Street

November 3rd, 2009 -- Featured Article

By: Daniel Estrada
The histories of our local towns have creepy stories within them. Through interviews and personal experience, I have the truth. The true story of Port Street in Helmetta has been found.
Port Street lies in the middle of the Helmetta woods off of Helmetta Boulevard. It has been said that if someone was murdered [...]

The Freshmen Take on Spirit Week

November 2nd, 2009 -- Recent News

By: Robert Hummel
Spirit Week. For most, it is the favorite and most fun-filled week of the school year. Students dress up on different days to earn participation points for their class. They also paint murals and decorate their hall based on a predetermined theme that Ms. Meyers chooses. This all is common knowledge to most [...]

International Club

November 2nd, 2009 -- Featured Article

By: Lizzy Franz
Watch out, Spotswood High School- there’s a new teacher in town and she’s bringing her all. The new German teacher, Frau Altmiller, has just started the International Club. It’s a great way to get involved with the school, learn about other cultures, and to get to know and work with your peers.
This new [...]

Six Degrees of Mr. Horowitz

November 2nd, 2009 -- Featured Article

By J.M. Hummel
Who is that silent sentinel in the hallways? The man that walks these hallowed halls keeping order in the school is none other than Mr. Scott Horowitz. Most people have seen our new assistant principal prowling the corridors, but a majority don’t know who he really is. Surprisingly he is more connected to [...]