Baked beans, a staple at summer barbecues and picnics across the United States, might come across as a dish that originated from the countries that colonized the land. The dish shares many similarities with the southern French cassoulet and is half of the English staple “beans on toast,” but it didn’t start there. The history of baked beans can instead be tracked back to the indigenous peoples...

Friendship bracelets are a summer staple. Decorating your wrists and ankles in a plethora of vibrant colors and unique patterns can be one of the most exciting parts of the summer season. Below is a short tutorial on how to make the simplest pattern: the candy stripe.  Preparation Start by picking out four colors of embroidery floss. You can use a singular color for all four strings, but it...

On May 1 and May 2, Troy High School hosted the festival of orchestras featuring Bemis and Schroeder Fifth Grade Orchestras, Boulan Park Middle School Advanced Orchestra and Troy High School Symphony Orchestra.  Program: Bemis & Schreoder Fifth Grade Orchestras Can-Can Cripple         arr. Frost Traditional Bluegrass Creek Ode to Joy        arr. Phillips & Dabczynski...

On April 20, Troy High School's Symphonic Band, Leonard Elementary School, Martell Elementary School, Schroeder Elementary School, Smith Middle School and Boulan Park Middle School performed for the Spring Showcase. Leonard Elementary School, Martell Elementary School and Schroeder Elementary School played "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star," "The Bold Brigade" and "Band Rocks." Smith Middle School...