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The SAT approaches for juniors after their spring break ends. “I don’t mind [the SAT taking place right after spring break]. It has given me time to study,” junior Lilianna Rosol said. After the SAT, juniors must complete the rest of the Michigan Merit Exam (MME), which includes the WorkKeys exam and MSTEP.

Juniors complete the Michigan Merit Exam

Danielle M Carlisi, Social Media Manager
April 12, 2021
While waiting for class to start, seniors decide to do their virtual learning together. “I prefer working in groups with my friends because we accomplish a lot more than we would by ourselves.” Kraemer said. In the beginning of every week, they set up a schedule for whose house they are going to go to.

School transitions to temporary remote learning

Morgan Pankiewicz, Staff Writer
March 24, 2021
Student Support. The school district incorporates support times into the daily school schedule hours. “I use this time to plan out the rest of my day while also getting my work done, so I have more time to do things I like,” sophomore Michael Renteria said.

Student support

Rachael Gaulin, Staff writer
March 19, 2021
After being separated and distant during the months of remote learning, seniors place their hand on the wall to partake in the senior wall tradition. “I love the tradition and this year it means so much more, as it could be the closest these kids are to each other. It is absolutely so great to give this normal to the seniors,” student council advisor Amber Bronson said. The wall was completed on Feb. 5th.

Tradition continues

Danielle M Carlisi, Social Media Manager
February 24, 2021
After the first in-person rehearsal of the school year comes to a close, seniors Erik Smith and Joseph McGivern, who act as Al and Mike respectively, discuss the weather for the first time in months. “It (the weather) decides it wants to be cold in all of the wrong areas and warm in all of the wrong areas, such as freezing over my windshield only,” Smith said. They left rehearsal ready to come back the next day.

Chorus meets on stage

Sophia Considine, Co-Editor-in-Chief
February 22, 2021
With the pandemic still present, the school adapts by putting safety protocols in place, which includes mask-wearing and social distancing. “We're adapting to something we've never had to deal with before. We've never dealt with a pandemic before. So unfortunately, it takes some of these protocols to be in place and students are doing a fantastic job,” principal Jared Mcevoy said. Most students haven’t attended school since March 2020.

Together again

Danielle M. Carlisi, Editor
February 4, 2021
Ocean Breeze server Lucy Sinistaj serves a table of guests for the first time in over two months. “I was so excited [when I found out restaurants would reopen],” Sinistaj said. “I love everybody; I love all the customers that come in. I've been working for them for 20 years. I love everything about it.” Ocean Breeze continues to give guests tables to choose from.

Restaurants reopen in-person dining

Sophia Considine, Co-Editor-in-Chief
February 1, 2021
While the pandemic may make it difficult to keep a strong mental health, a new club, Supporting Others Arise Radiantly (S.O.A.R.), seeks to make it easier for students to do just that. “I wanted to start this club because I think it’s very important to bring awareness to mental health and the reality of it. It also serves as a support group to those who need it,” senior Cassidy Hamilton said.

New club helps students S.O.A.R.

Danielle M Carlisi, Social Media Manager
January 12, 2021

Festive fashions on the nice list

Justice Seay, Editor
December 21, 2020
To celebrate Thanksgiving, members from the dance team take part of a “teams-giving” held on Nov. 23. “I feel that this season has taught us to be grateful for every opportunity life hands us, to persevere at every obstacle and to not take advantage of any moment you are a part of,” junior Julia Lepore said. The coaches and captains put together bonding activities for the team to participate in.

Extended lockdown impacts winter sports

Lauren Devereux, Staff Writer
December 21, 2020
Choir presents

Choir presents “We Wish You a Merry Christmas”

December 15, 2020
As exams near, junior Sofia Hemingway studies. “[I think the exams will be] harder this year because I feel unorganized and lost with so many of my classes online,” Hemingway said. She and her family plan to travel west during exam week.

Exams approach

Danielle M Carlisi, Social Media Manager
December 5, 2020
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