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JerEcho writers were also winners Long Island University's Best of High School Journalism
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The Rat and the Track On February 1, union protesters, holding signs to inform the public about the school’s decision to hire a non-union workforce, demonstrated outside the school grounds with an inflatable eighteen-foot-tall rat. According to Assistant Superintendent of Business Affairs Victor Manuel, by law, he had to accept the lowest bid from a survey of eight bidders for the job, regardless of union membership. That company was De Rosa Construction, Inc. |
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Shuffling with Miss New York: Efforts to End Cyber Bullying In efforts to raise awareness, the End to Cyber Bullying Organization is inviting members of the community to come out and promote their cause of, well, ending cyber bullying. |
Students Drive for Battle of the Classes It is appropriate to
say that Battle of the Classes (BOC) is extremely important to
Jericho students and teachers. Students and teachers take a lot
of time to prepare for this event in order to increase high school
spirit. Battle of the Classes is an event created by the faculty
of Jericho High School and allows the students to participate in
a competition between classes. Read more... | See more photos... |
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The
Benefits of Social Science Research Do you enjoy learning in a relaxed and enlightening environment? If your answer is yes, then Social Science Research may be the ideal class for your upcoming school year schedule! “It’s a great educational opportunity that helps students build a foundation for research. It’s also a very fun and stimulating class,” said junior Nicole Brennan. “It’s a family environment in this class. You learn skills that are valuable in other classes as well,” said junior Emily Leventhal. |
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| Teacher Feature: Ramblin' with Ryder
Valentine's
Day 2012 After surveying the school for students’ favorite courses, a total of 225 students responded. February
Vacation February vacation is a time for the students of Jericho High School to relax without any holidays in the mix. Although this break from school seemed like the perfect time to get away, 65% of students stayed home. A few days before students were let out, we surveyed and talked to many of them, and have gathered all you need to know about their vacations.
Diversity Day 2012 |
History Expert in Our Halls Countless students at Jericho High School and Middle School have been shown authentic artifacts from American history in their social studies classes, but not much is known about the benefactor of these fascinating pieces. The JerEcho conducted an interview with Mr. Andrew Calo, along with others affected by his hobby. Students Staying Informed While some students at Jericho High School choose to stay informed, some remain unaware of national and international news. “There are some kids like me who read the paper everyday and check the news everyday and make sure they stay informed and there are those kids that come to school not knowing anything outside their little bubbles,” said Jonathan Lanz, a freshman at Jericho High. Ending Piracy through Censorship and What This Means for Jericho High School
Students “The internet will fail,” claimed a Newsweek column dating back to 1995. Fifteen some years later, it is not hard to see why this statement may be one of history’s more faulty forecasts. It is a quote that comes up when you search “failed predictions” on Google. It appears when you click though the online “Bad Opinion Generator,” and it makes its way around the internet via chain e-mails. Ironically enough, even Newsday’s own social media director whose responsibilities include maintaining the publication’s Tumblr, Twitter, and Facebook pages has commented on the piece. School Starting Earlier Did you know that school is starting earlier in the year of 2012 to 2013? JerEcho got the inside details of the story. Both students and staff had a lot to say about the topic. |
The Pressure of
Excellence Jericho students reflect on the overwhelming pressure of attending a nationally
ranked high school and discuss their struggles in living up to
high academic expectations.
Abused and Neglected Pets Finally Receive Attention
And All That Jazz Shimmer, silk, and sparkle are captivating the runways this spring. The glitz and glamour of the deco period, otherwise known as the 1920s, have been reborn. The 1920s were a time of reform and a time of change. Morals were broken, stereotypes were ignored, and the true modern woman emerged. These women known as “flappers” flaunted their free spirits and their fashionable tastes. This spring, echoes of this period’s unique style are emerging. From Ralph Lauren to Marchesa, these designs from New York’s Fashion Week are captivating the true “flapper” style. Music
Review: The Scorpions One of the greatest hard rock/heavy metal bands is ready for a “Comeblack.” Some
may have thought they would never hear of them again, but with
their new release, the Scorpions are proving that they have what
it takes to have a successful comeback album.
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Winter
Sports Wrap-up The Jericho community is excited about the winter athletic season especially following the Jericho Varsity Boys’ soccer team’s state championship . Students and faculty hope that Jericho’s basketball athletes will be as successful as they have been in past years. Last year’s varsity basketball team played well against some tough competition. The team this year plans on continuing this success during the upcoming season. |
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| JerEcho Advisors: Suzanne Valenza & Denise Ryder | ||
