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Transitioning into High School; Students Share their Experiences

Caitlin Stuart, Phoenix Writer March 25, 2025

How well do kids deal with the transition from middle school to high school? A major challenge in a teenager’s life is that school transition, only a few short years closer to getting out into the real...

Two students rehearse their dance for the SHS Talent Show.

Students to showcase their unique talents

Anamika Singh, Phoenix writer March 17, 2025

A Talent Show showcasing student performances will be held Tuesday, March 18 at 6 p.m. in the Black Box Theater. The show is being organized by the IB class of 2025. Admission for the show is free...

District seeks student input on school climate

District seeks student input on school climate

Val Mangru, Phoenix writer March 17, 2025

The Schenectady City School District is seeking feedback from students from grades 5-12, parents and staff about their experiences with the school climate. The deadline for completing the 2024-2025...

McDuffie: Black History Month a success at SHS

Val Mangru, Phoenix writer March 10, 2025

If you took part in Black History Month at Schenectady High in February, you can thank Kargsia McDuffie. The assistant principal of the Freshmen Academy was a big part in making this happen. Throughout...

SHS/Proctors program helps students

Marvin Chapman and Karissa Beehm March 3, 2025

The PM Mediaworks class at Proctors explored how their performing arts-based City As Our Campus program has helped them. The news team submitted the 90-second report for a national digital storytelling...

Singing, dancing helps student mental health

The AM Mediaworks class at Proctors explored how the arts helps mental well-being. The news team submitted the 90-second report for a national digital storytelling competition called The Edit, sponsored...

Samantha Humphrey to be subject of new book

Samantha Humphrey to be subject of new book

Anamika Singh, Phoenix writer December 16, 2024

Samantha Humphrey, the former freshman at Schenectady High School whose life tragically ended two years ago, is being remembered with a new book about her ongoing case. David Bushman, a New York City...

SUNY schools are offering a window of opportunity for students to apply for free

SUNY schools are offering a window of opportunity for students to apply for free

Anamika Singh, Phoenix Writer October 28, 2024

Worried about how much money is going into your application costs? SUNY has given students an opportunity to apply to a maximum of five campuses - free of charge. The application period started on October...

From Gangster to Preacher: The Road That Was Taken

From Gangster to Preacher: The Road That Was Taken

Brook-Lynn Epps, Phoenix Writer June 11, 2024

From playing Quarterback in the Afro-American Semi-Pros while in High School, to enlisting in the Vietnam war, to becoming a minister and a beacon to Schenectady County, 80 year old retired pastor, veteran...

Local Historian Wears Many "Hats"

Local Historian Wears Many “Hats”

Aliyah Scott, Phoenix Writer May 20, 2024

Don Rittner is a man of many hats. In fact, if you look him up online chances are you will see him sporting his brown hat. A former Schenectady County historian, Rittner is known for writing many books...

How Did the Pandemic Affect Teens?

How Did the Pandemic Affect Teens?

Lolla Rivera, Phoenix writer February 12, 2024

The pandemic has significantly impacted the socialization of young people, particularly those who were isolated during their critical developmental periods. A 2024 study from the Pew Research Center...

The Pandemic’s Triggering Effects

The Pandemic’s Triggering Effects

Dakota Buskey, Phoenix Writer February 5, 2024

How has the pandemic affected people’s mental health? Feelings of anxiety, stress and even loneliness became extremely common over quarantine. The pandemic disrupted daily routines, and limited our...

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