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The Chariot
The student news site of Troy High School

The Chariot
The student news site of Troy High School

The Chariot
All content by Annie Smuts
Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha speaks to students during fifth hour in the auditorium.

Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha Talks to Students About Flint Water Crisis

Annie Smuts, Editor-in-Chief
April 16, 2019
The back of a scoreboard at The Big House at the University of Michigan shines for pedestrians on Main Street in Ann Arbor.

Podcast: Seniors Feel College Admissions Pressure

Annie Smuts, Editor-in-Chief
April 12, 2019
When surveyed in 2015, 7.7 million young people between the ages of 12-20 said they had consumed alcohol in the last month.

Buzz Kill: The Truth About Underage Drinking

Annie Smuts and Olivia Perron
March 12, 2019

2019 Grammy Predictions

Annie Smuts, Editor-in-Chief
February 10, 2019

PODCAST: For Your Consideration Episode 2

Annie Smuts, Co-Editor-In-Chief
December 17, 2018

‘For Your Consideration’ Episode 1

Annie Smuts, Editor-in-Chief
December 12, 2018

Vote 2018: Who Should I Vote For?

Annie Smuts, Editor-In-Chief
November 6, 2018
Vote 2018: What is Proposal 1 and What Do Supporters and Opponents of It Say?

Vote 2018: What is Proposal 1 and What Do Supporters and Opponents of It Say?

Annie Smuts, Editor-In-Chief
November 6, 2018
Vote 2018: Where Do I Vote?

Vote 2018: Where Do I Vote?

Annie Smuts, Editor-In-Chief
November 6, 2018
Vote 2018: Who Are the Candidates?

Vote 2018: Who Are the Candidates?

Annie Smuts and Vanita Seed
November 6, 2018
Senior Caroline Shabet reads over all of her papers from various classes.

[Photo] Let’s Talk About Stress, Baby

Gabrielle Francois, Editor-in-Chief
October 30, 2018
The Power of a Pop Star: Taylor Swift’s Political Impact

The Power of a Pop Star: Taylor Swift’s Political Impact

Annie Smuts, Editor-in-Chief
October 10, 2018
Senior Olivia Tu and the Color Guard march in front of the band.

The City Comes Out for Homecoming Parade and Game

Annie Smuts and Gabrielle Francois
September 29, 2018
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
Senior Will Flynn prepares to return a kick.

Troy Loses to Avondale

Annie Smuts and Chloe Collins
August 24, 2018

Mutual Respect

Annie Smuts, Columnist
June 1, 2018

Wilding with Mr. Zynda

Annie Smuts, Body Copy Editor
June 1, 2018

The Best Gifts Are Not Material

Annie Smuts, Columnist
June 1, 2018

The 2018 College List

Liam Clancy and Annie Smuts
May 30, 2018
Varsity tennis players participates in doughnut competition.

A Look Back at Homecoming Weekend

Bianca Bucholtz, Annie Smuts, and Cole Mertz
October 30, 2017
The varsity football team stands for the national anthem at the homecoming game.

[Photo] Why I Stand

Jack Stromberg, Cartoonist, Staff Writer
October 30, 2017
The Troy Colts Football Team celebrates their win over Athens in a huddle.

[Photo] What Spirit Should Be

A Staff Editorial
October 22, 2017
Editors-In-Chief Bianca Bucholtz and Liam Clancy help Madeline Trumbauer.

[Photo] Letter From The Editors

A Staff Editorial
October 22, 2017
Pic for Jacob's story

[Photo] Striking Down Barriers

Jacob Sirhan, In-Depth Editor
April 25, 2018
Vape Epidemic

Vape Epidemic

Annie Smuts and Gabrielle Francois
February 15, 2018

2018 Grammy Predictions

Annie Smuts, Body Copy Editor
January 28, 2018

The Power of Education

Annie Smuts, Body Copy Editor
December 7, 2017
Senior Ben Alexander signals to his teammates.

[Photo] New Coach, New Era

Liam Clancy, Editor-In-Chief
October 31, 2017
The team ran to the student section to cheer with band and cheer.

The student section joined the team on the field for celebration after the game.

Counselor Jesse Allgeier talks to junior Hemanth Tadepalli.

[Photo] Full of Freshmen

Jacob Sirhan, Staff Writer
October 31, 2017
Senior Michael Lin packs shoes at a packing meeting.

Stepping Into the Future

Annie Smuts, Body Copy and Opinion Editor
October 30, 2017
My Friend in the Phone

My Friend in the Phone

Annie Smuts, Columnist
October 30, 2017
Senior Claire McAuliffe celebrates the senior's victory.

Senior Powderpuff Team Defeats Juniors 21-19

Annie Smuts, Body Copy and Opinion Editor
October 5, 2017
My dad and me in St. John in 2011.

Recovery Requires Resilience

Annie Smuts, Body Copy and Opinion Editor
September 18, 2017
The game was in support of Marine Week in Detroit and the fight against childhood cancer.

Troy Football Defeats Rochester 27-20

Bianca Bucholtz and Annie Smuts
September 11, 2017
Players on the Junior Varsity team take a knee.

Drum Major, senior Natalie Fisher, leads the marching band during the halftime performance.

Color guard changes costumes mid-performance.

Childhood cancer survivors, seniors Lauren Lain and Max Vetter stand with the team.

Senior Mackenzie Bachert shakes pom-poms in front of home stands.

Juniors Jake Volek and Ben Buia go head to head with Rochester team.

Coach of the Rochester Falcons watches team prepare before the game.

Marching band director Brian Nutting conducts band on field.

Players on

Jace Johansson, ‘16, addresses last year’s graduates; valedictorians traditionally speak at high school graduations.

Unranked

Liam Clancy and Annie Smuts
May 24, 2017
Sophomore Abby Kerr runs at track practice.

Going the Extra Two Miles

Annie Smuts, Entertainment Editor
April 27, 2017
Seniors Christopher Murphy, Emily Moharter, Theodore Bleich, and Brandon Davis posing with their Letters of Intent.

Students Commit to Play College Sports

Annie Smuts, Entertainment Editor
April 25, 2017
Senior Brandon Davis with his mother and coach Mike Messina.

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Juniors Josiah Willis, Michael Lin and William Zhang collect shoes for Step On Poverty.

Students Start Nonprofit

Annie Smuts, Entertainment Editor
March 20, 2017
Senior Ricky Young address CAPA members.

Documentary to be Filmed on Campus

Annie Smuts and Tracy Cabej
February 14, 2017
WSU Police Officer Killed

WSU Police Officer Killed

Annie Smuts and Liam Clancy
December 19, 2016

Clowns Cause Chaos

Sara Lewandowski and Annie Smuts
October 31, 2016
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