Following two decades of teaching math to Troy High School students, Jerusha Ondra realized that a change of scenery was long overdue. “I just wanted to try something different. I’ve been at Troy High for 26 years and I thought that maybe it would be good to do something different,” she said following her move back after the 2023-2024 school year. Ondra debuted her teaching career at Troy...
Homecoming week has arguably remained a consistent student favorite for many years now. It’s a mixture of everything high-schoolers love: spirit days, fun activities, football games and dances. Celebrated in high schools and even colleges across the United States, its celebration is an event that traces back towards the 19th century. Popular in TV shows and movies, the Homecoming Court is what is...
As the typical Troy High School student navigates through the bustling hallways, they are forced to encounter an increasingly overwhelming environment even outside the building: the bus. With a student population exceeding 12,000 students, the Troy School District shares 32 general and 23 special education buses. Kathy Kochanski, the district's transportation director, has provided a basic understanding...
Celebrity influence in politics has always been a widely debated topic; some welcome the viewpoints of these well-known citizens while others oppose it altogether. Individuals may stand with a favorite celebrity, or they may wish they would stick to what they are good at and stay out of politics. Either way, they have made their way into politics and they don't seem to be leaving anytime soon. Back...
On March 6, the Troy Boys Varsity Swim Team competed in the Michigan High School Athletic Association Boys Division 1 State Championships, placed 17th and scored 49 points. Preparing for state championships took a lot of dedication from the swimmers. While the team has been ranked fairly high in the state of Michigan over the years, the team improved by 25.76 points compared to the previous year. “It...
In light of recent events, Popeyes, a booming chain of fried chicken restaurants that first opened in 1972, has been facing quite harsh and detrimental criticism. On Feb. 6, 2024, many Michigan Popeyes restaurants located in East Oakland, Newark and Tracy County encountered a fine of $48,251 in civil penalties due to unjust child labor policies. Their inadequate schedule has violated the Fair Labor...
Throughout history, workers have come together time and time again under unions to fight for fair wages, better benefits, safe working conditions and reasonable schedules. They’ve held strikes, walkouts, and picket lines when their requests are ignored or otherwise not put into place, all in an effort to have an agreeable work environment. Recently, the United Auto Workers went on strike while negotiating...
The Academic Support Center, colloquially referred to as the ASC by students and staff, is hosted in room 222. Currently, students that have 504 plans or IEPs, individualized education plans, that allow them to test in a place other than their classroom, are placed in the Academic Support Center. The center is intended to be a quiet room where students with accommodations are able to take their tests...
Troy High School sports range from the least popular, such as golf, softball and synchronized swimming, to the most popular, such as track, cross country and soccer. With every school sport comes prices for various elements. Troy High School is relatively low on costs compared to Farmington Public Schools, who charge a one-time fee of $350, “meaning if you play one sport, you pay $350. If you...