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WPS and QCC Forge Partnership to Guarantee College Acceptance

WPS and QCC Forge Partnership to Guarantee College Acceptance

Vasiana Mancolli, Contributor April 15, 2025

WPS and QCC Forge Partnership to Guarantee College Acceptance Every year, thousands of high school graduates cannot afford the high cost of college tuition. Despite the increasing belief that college...

Reflecting on Ramadan: South High Perspective and WPS Support

Reflecting on Ramadan: South High Perspective and WPS Support

Leire Cuberes Barluenga, Opinions Editor April 15, 2025

Now that Ramadan has come to a close, Worcester Public Schools is reflecting on how it supported students during the holy month—and how the first-ever district-wide Ramadan meal initiative went. Back...

Why The Great Gatsby is an Amazing Prom Theme

Why The Great Gatsby is an Amazing Prom Theme

Lucy Reidy, News Editor April 15, 2025

When I heard that the prom theme was The Great Gatsby, I was absolutely ecstatic. I immediately bought the book and read it in a few days, becoming completely immersed in the portrait of the roaring twenties...

The Basics of Theatre Etiquette

The Basics of Theatre Etiquette

Sarah Jeffers, Editor-in-Chief April 8, 2025

On April 11th, many students from South High and other schools in the city are going to be able to see the Broadway musical Come From Away for free at the Hanover Theatre. Come From Away is a musical based...

South High’s ASA Puts on Very Successful First Lunar New Years Festival

Sarah Jeffers, Editor-In-Chief February 4, 2025

South High's ASA had a very successful first Lunar New Year Festival last Thursday! Here is a statement from Dalton Le, President of the ASA: South High ASA had its first ever Lunar New Years Festival...

Poll: Do South Students Prefer Snow Days or Two Hour Delays?

Poll: Do South Students Prefer Snow Days or Two Hour Delays?

Sarah Jeffers, Editor-In-Chief January 28, 2025

The results are in! In  our latest Instagram poll, we asked if members of the South High community enjoy snow days or two-hour delays more. By a whopping 70.7 percent, snow days were the winner! Dragging...

New Kids at Vampire High: Drama Club Spotlight

Lucy Reidy, News Editor January 28, 2025

At drama club this year, we are delving into the world of iconic YA films of the 2000s, romantic revenge heroes, and of course, Twilight. This year’s play, New Kids at Vampire High, follows the story...

WPS Superintendent Makes Statement on Potential ICE Visits to Worcester Schools

WPS Superintendent Makes Statement on Potential ICE Visits to Worcester Schools

Leire Cuberes Barluenga, Opinions Editor January 28, 2025

On January 21, 2025, the Superintendent of Worcester Public Schools (WPS) Rachel Monárrez issued an important message regarding their dedication to providing a safe and supportive environment for all...

Meet Fiona!

Meet Fiona!

Nehemiah Zoller, Arts/Entertainment Editor January 27, 2025

I’m sure everybody has heard Mr O’Leary’s name brought up often in the halls and thought, “Geez, it’s just Mr. O’Leary, there’s no reason to bring him up that much”, however, O’Leary’s...

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Asian Student Association Hosts Lunar Festival

Lila Tallagnon, Editor-in-Chief January 24, 2025

Did you know that South High is having its very own Lunar New Year celebration? Next Thursday, January 30th, South’s Asian Student Association (ASA) will be hosting the Lunar Festival right here in the...

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South High Quiz Show Team Heads to Qualifying Match in S16 of High School Quiz Show

Sarah Jeffers, Editor-In-Chief January 21, 2025

This weekend, our Quiz Show team is competing in the qualifying match for season 16 of High School Quiz Show against Weston! We talked to Ms. Farrell, the team’s advisor to learn more about the team...

South High Prom 2025: A Great Gatsby Prom

South High Prom 2025: A Great Gatsby Prom

Sarah Jeffers, Editor-In-Chief January 21, 2025

South High’s Prom is set to take place on May 22, at Union Station! It is from 6:00 to 10:00, and tickets will be $85. The theme this year is “A Great Gatsby Prom”, which means all things glitz and...

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