AHS-colored spray paint crosses THS

Danielle Raykhinshteyn, Editor-in-Chief
January 4, 2012

RED HAWKS. These two words accosted incoming THS students on Tuesday, January 3, the first day returning from winter break. Along with “red hawks” spray-painted on the amphitheater, the doors leading inside were also colored red and yellow and purple, the windows were written on, and various graffiti... Read more »

DVD release party celebrates Harry Potter while raising funds for library

Carolyn Gearig, Editor-in-Chief
November 16, 2011

From wand making to wizard’s chess, Friday night’s Harry Potter DVD release party at Barnes and Noble was a success, raising over $900.00 for the THS media center. Lindsay Podsiadlik, senior, sets up wizards chess at Barnes and Noble. She, along with about 20 other students, helped run the events... Read more »

Gay Straight Alliance begins at THS

Sonalee Joshi, Public Relations
October 24, 2011

A celebration of individuality and a safe haven for all to join–that is the message of the new Gay Straight Alliance (GSA) at Troy High School, which meets after school on Tuesdays in Mr. Morrison’s room (Room 310). “The Gay Straight Alliance is a tightly-knit, confidential community that works... Read more »

Believing in a Memory

Danielle Raykhinshteyn, Editor-in-Chief
October 24, 2011

July 4, 2010, is the day Paula Kast’s daughter died. She was 11. Jenna Kast was first diagnosed with brain cancer in 2002. It was three years later that her brother, Brett, then in fifth grade at Wass Elementary School, decided that he wanted to do something to help the other kids at Children’s Hospital. Along... Read more »

5.0 is coming to THS

November 14, 2010

Straight A’s does not necessarily mean a 4.0 GPA- well at least not anymore. Troy High has now developed a new grade point system which weights AP grades differently from regular and honors grades. An A in an AP course is now a 5.0,B is a 3.75, C is a 2.5, D is a 1.25, and anything below is a 0. However,... Read more »