When the waters rise in the Troy School District, a sense of worry washes over parents, students and staff. From the Troy High School to Hamilton Elementary, the Troy School District flooding, while often viewed as challenging and a disruption to daily school life, creates unexpected opportunities for both students and staff. In the face of such adversity, teachers and students find new ways to adapt...
As per the Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act of 2018, “any person under the age of 21” is not authorized “to possess, consume, purchase or otherwise obtain, cultivate, process, transport or sell marihuana.” However, at Troy High School, an anonymous source referred to as Source A, estimated that “probably like 30 people a day have something on them,” not accounting for...
Troy High School, known for its high-ranking academic programs and diverse curriculum, has created many hard-working and successful alumni. The school has provided its students with various growth opportunities throughout the years and has inspired them to pursue their dreams as well. For some, these dreams include coming back home to teach in the very same place they learned. Megan Foster, a...
The National Honor Society has grown into a bigger organization, inviting new recruits for the many available positions. This year at Troy High School, there are two new advisors who committed to this organization. For many years, the National Honor Society has been an ongoing and successful organization, hosted by many schools. One of them being Troy High School. The purpose of this organization...
From starting as a volunteer in school kitchens to being the kitchen supervisor for Troy High School, Robin Coyne proudly tries her best to make school food as enjoyable for students even with their restrictions. Coyne had started her career in school kitchen work because of all the hours of volunteer work she had to do for her kid’s high school. Throughout the 15+ years of experience, she's been...
Imagine being a member of the controversial student section of Troy High School, the TC Line. You are cheering the girls playing soccer against Seaholm High School, you are cheering so passionately and enthusiastically because your school is winning an away game. But, all of a sudden you decide to check next to you. She is gone. Yes, this is another story of Canela or, more recently, her sister Canela...
According to the Pew Research Center, 59% of teenagers report having been cyber-stalked or bullied. Cyber-stalking, which is the purposeful use of using social media or an online platform to track and harass an individual, is an often overlooked form of stalking that can leave a person feeling paranoid, unsafe and angry. Junior Shreya Kulkarni shares her experience with social media stating, “I...
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...