Short and Sweet Graduation

Catarina Cardarella

June 3, 2018

Filed under School News

When the tunnel  at the SECU  arena was visibly filled with graduates and the band started playing Pomp and Circumstance, the guests at Towson University went silent. Just seconds later, the arena was filled with cheers and applause the graduating class of 2018 entered the room. The celebration continued...

Spirit Week

Helen Logan

May 18, 2018

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Monday the 30th of April rolled around and it was Towson’s semiannual spirit week. This was the third spirit week this school year with an all new exciting assortment of theme days to highlight the spirit in students from all grades.  The leading day was class colors on Monday. This means seniors could be spotted sporting blue and gold. Juniors were observed displaying pride ...

Junior Prom

Catarina Carderella

May 4, 2018

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As the juniors started to gather for pictures prior to this year's junior prom, you could see the excitement in everyone's faces. Boutonnieres were pinned, and corsages put on. Soon enough everyone was heading to the dance.   People slowly started to trickle in at 7 PM and before long, the middle of the cafeteria was crowded with people jumping around and dancing. Those who didn't want to dance hung o...

Why the Walk Out Made a Mark

Ellie Matson, Staff Writer

April 21, 2018

Filed under School News

Exactly one month after the shooting in Parkland Florida, students around the nation walked out of class to protest Congress's inaction on gun control. Schools across the country walked out for 17 minutes at 10 AM. I participated in the walk out at our very own Towson High School, which reassured me...

2018 THS Disney Trip

Ryan Miller, Staff Writer

April 2, 2018

Filed under School News, Showcase

Over 200 students, chaperones, and teachers boarded the crammed bus on Friday for the start of a long 21-hour bus ride to Disney World in Orlando, Florida. Although the bus ride might have been miserable to some, the experience at Disney World was amazing and unforgettable.   This was my second trip to Disney World for Towson High School. Since the last trip, Disney had added multiple new rides as well as a whol...

Ring Dance 2018

Helen Logan, Staff Writer

March 20, 2018

Filed under School News

When I came to school on Friday morning, which is also referred to as "Ring Day" - arguably one of the biggest days of the year for Towson's sophomores - I could feel the excitement in the air as students prepared themselves for the dance that would occur that night.    A lot of preparation goes into Ring, not only by the steering committee but also by the students. Those attending the dance prepared for the dance all week to look and feel their ...

Future Business Leaders of America

Helen Logan, Staff Writer

March 9, 2018

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Students looking for a new extracurricular to get involved with can look no further. As of two weeks ago, the Future Business Leaders of America is the hottest new club at Towson High School. Whether your parents are nagging you to join more clubs, you want to meet new people, or you are just seeking...

Senior Talent Show

Serena Roberts, Senior Editor

March 8, 2018

Filed under School News, Showcase

The annual senior talent show took place on March 1st and it was a major success. Dozens of family and friends came out to support the very talented performers and announcers. There were singers, ukulele players, piano players, gymnasts, and dancers. All seniors brought a unique and brilliant talent...

One Last Hoorah for the Seniors

Drew Evans, Staff Writer

March 7, 2018

Filed under School News

The fans were standing in anticipation as the ball launched from the hands of a Franklin player and miraculously slammed off the backboard into the net. The Towson Generals had lost 49-47 with a last second buzzer beater for Franklin to get the win.  Besides the tough loss, the Towson boys were just excited to be out on the court competing. "It was a special night. It was pretty crazy that it was my last home game ever. It w...

Past General with Present Success

Ryan Miller, Staff Writer

February 21, 2018

Filed under School News, Showcase

Michael Fast, a Towson High Graduate of the class of 2004, used the resources he gained from Towson's tradition of excellence to fuel his professional career. Fast quickly rose to become a Fox Sports statistician, a writer for the Baltimore Ravens, as well as a current paraeducator...

A Breath of Relief

Helen Logan, Staff Writer

February 8, 2018

Filed under School News, Showcase

The end of the quarter has arrived and students all throughout Towson can feel the weight of grades lifted off of their shoulders. This quarter has been especially stressful with the additional agony of midterms. The start of third quarter offers a fresh start and new opportunities that many students...

Musical Cheer Comes to THS

December 21, 2017

Filed under School News

On December 21 and 22, students from various music classes and programs shared wintery melodies with classes throughout the building. Although not technically a holiday tune, Junior Sarah Petti (pictured) shared a particularly powerful version of Taylor Swift’s “Look What You Made me Do.” ...