The winner’s circle

Danielle Raykhinshteyn, Editor-in-Chief
May 19, 2012

The Gimmee: an award that allows all winners to go down in Troy High history. This year the ceremony was held on Thursday, May 10, at 7 PM. As the lights went down, the names were called, and these select few joined the line of former THS winners. Best Dancer, Sean Carbonell: It was cool. Class Clown,... Read more »

The final dance

Danielle Raykhinshteyn, Editor-in-Chief
May 19, 2012

For most high school students, Prom is the ultimate, culminating event. Other than graduation itself, it’s the last time the senior class is together. This year, everyone bonded together to take a trip back to Old Hollywood. Prom for him: When senior Austin LaDuke got back from spending spring break... Read more »

Seniors wage water wars

Sonalee Joshi, Public Relations
May 18, 2012

It is finally time for the Senior class of 2012 to bid farewell to THS, and they have decided to go out with a bang. As the weather gets warmer and senioritis kicks in, the class of 2012 engaged in a senior tradition: Water Wars. The basic rules are as such: pay ten dollars to enter, form a team of five... Read more »

Colt’s college consult

Rohit Maruthi, Staff Writer
May 12, 2012

After a grueling application process, Troy High seniors have received their college decisions. May 1 was the final day to select which school to attend although some students are still on waitlists, hoping for good news. Many colleges use the Common Application. “Common App helps a lot with the process... Read more »

Tim Marley, math teacher

Anthony Piazza, Staff Writer
May 11, 2012

Once upon a time, teachers were our age, too. Back when the Rolling Stones were a new band and Seinfeld was the most popular show on television, our teachers were facing what we are now: high school, driving, and a lot of firsts. Take a glimpse at what Tim Marley, math teacher, was like when he was... Read more »

The Invisible Children: are they really as together as they seem?

Katie Scflafhauser, Staff Writer
May 8, 2012

A 30 minute video on YouTube, called KONY 2012, was published in March, and since then it has captured the attention and hearts of internet users around the world. The video describes rebel leader Joseph Kony and his creation of a child army. Jason Russell, the narrator of this video and Co-Founder of... Read more »

The Drowsy Chaperone: Behind the Curtains

Annie Chen
May 4, 2012

There is one small table on the right of the wall stacked with props- flowers, wine glasses, doughnuts–with two racks of student costumes lined vertically before it. The vast storage room opposite of the Rick Bodick’s, the director, office, is open; the changing rooms for the boys and girls... Read more »

British invasion… again!

May 4, 2012

Back in the 1960s, the British invaded the U.S. with their music. Groups like The Beatles, Rolling Stones, The Bee Gees, The Kinks, and The Who were at the top of the charts. After the British Invasion ended, prominent American singers and bands such as Madonna, Bon Jovi, Kiss, and Jackson 5 began to... Read more »

Thermostat system explained

Danielle Raykhinshteyn, Editor-in-Chief
April 27, 2012

Downstairs it’s like a freezer, and upstairs it’s like a sauna. So goes the temperature grade of THS. According to Ken Miller, executive director of facility operations in the TSD, in the summer the goal degree is 70, and in the winter it is 76. The usual cooling season is from May 1 to October 31;... Read more »

Student Feature: Simon “DeeSuun” Palm

Sonalee Joshi, Public Relations
April 18, 2012

Sit down with junior Simon Palm, junior, and you get an immediate sense of a polite, kind, and somewhat quiet boy with an inviting smile on his face.  The minute the matter of his music comes up, his face lights up even more. For two years now, Palm has been writing and recording his own rap music,... Read more »