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The student news site of Troy High School

The Chariot

The student news site of Troy High School

The Chariot

Team Traditions: Inside the Activities that Make Athletes Closer

Team Traditions: Inside the Activities that Make Athletes Closer

Vivienne Francois, Staff Writer October 30, 2018

The boys water polo and girls golf teams have become very close over the course of the season, and that can be attributed to their bonding activities throughout the season. The girls golf team keeps traditions...

The Troy JV football team runs the ball against Orchard Lake St. Marys.

A Night of Troy High Athletics

Jack Stromberg, Photo Editor October 19, 2018

Dance Team’s Digits Double

Samantha Fisher, Web Editor September 18, 2018

This year, the dance team has seen a rise in its numbers for the 2018-2019 season. With nine dancers last year and 17 this year, the team is looking forward to a positive change in routine. Despite not...

Junior Blake Anderson walks onto the field during the Colts game against Avondale on Aug. 23.

A Renewed Spirit: The Colts Win Against Stoney Creek, 27-21

Gabrielle Francois, Editor-In-Chief September 2, 2018

The football team pulled through for their first win Thursday, Aug. 30 against Stoney Creek with a final score of 27-21. While approaching halftime, some may say there was not much hope for the Colts with...

The girls varsity squad pose under the Oakland University cross country banner.

Boys, Girls Cross Country Teams Place in the First Meet of the Season

Annie Smuts, Editor-In-Chief September 1, 2018

The boys and girls cross country teams placed second and fourth respectively in the Golden Grizzlies Invite on Aug. 31. The Golden Grizzlies invite is a four-kilometer race hosted annually by Oakland University...

Sophomore Shannon Murphy watches American Adam Rippon in the freestyle portion on her phone.

Winter Olympic Games Begin

Priya Bandstra, Staff Writer June 1, 2018
The Winter Olympics have started discussions about both political tension and equal rights for LGBT and those with disabilities.
New Method for Diagnosing CTE

New Method for Diagnosing CTE

Jack Stromberg, Section Editor May 31, 2018

Researchers may have discovered a way to diagnose Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE), a degenerative brain disease caused by repeated blows to the head. CTE can cause memory loss, confusion, impaired...

No Fear, Just Freedom

No Fear, Just Freedom

Vivienne Francois, Staff Writer April 25, 2018

When thinking of sports, you might think of football, basketball, baseball, volleyball, etc. Sophomore Shanun Sun sees them as a way of living on the edge. A year ago, Sun began the art of aerial acrobatics,...

Hit the Court with New Co-Captains

Hit the Court with New Co-Captains

Olivia Perron, Web Editor February 15, 2018

The varsity girls basketball team hits the court for a new season with two new co-captains: senior Danika Murray and junior Emily Olson. The two were selected by their teammates and varsity basketball...

The cheer team competes at Athens High School.

The Year for Cheer

Vivienne Francois, Staff Writer February 15, 2018

The cheer team is striving for the top of the pyramid in the Oakland Activities Association, winning several competitions this season. On Feb. 10, the Colts will be competing against White Division rivals...

Background of Breen

Vivienne Francois, Staff Writter December 20, 2017

Broken records and state titles are found at Breen Track Club. In 2009, math teacher and former cross country coach Eric Prowse, track and field coach, Matt Richardson, and Jim and Shelly Green, whose...

Boys Cross Country Recognized as Academic All-State

Samantha Fisher, Staff Writer December 20, 2017

Troy High School’s own Boys Cross Country team has recently won the title of the Academic All State Award. With their practices starting as soon as the first week of summer, the team still manages to...

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