By Sam Popnik Editor-in-training On January 11th, the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra hosted a screening of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban with a number of IHS students participating in the chorus. “They have an enormous movie screen above the … Continue reading Art Spotlight: IHS students join RPO for Harry Potter screening
By Nathan Ritchie Sports Editor Senior point guard Alahna Paige has set the bar for Section V higher than ever before in her time with Irondequoit’s Women’s Varsity Basketball team. This year has been especially monumental, as she surpassed the … Continue reading Alahna Paige scores place in IHS basketball history
By Sean Fiske Nuntii Conscientiae Editor The bombastic rise of the Alt-Right is without a doubt unlike any other political movement in history, save for, perhaps, the short lived Arab Spring. It’s silent, totally fragmented, centralized online, and, most importantly, … Continue reading Creating a radical
By Tim Pratt Contributor Late September, 16-year-old Greta Thunberg cleared her throat, and began berating United Nations world leaders at their Climate Action Summit in New York City. “For more than twenty years, science has been crystal clear. How dare … Continue reading Meet meme culture’s latest victim: Greta Thunberg
By Nathan Ritchie Sports Editor For the first time since 2008, Irondequoit’s girls’ volleyball qualified for the State Championships in Glens Fall, New York. Although they were swept in the final by Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake High School, their qualification marked … Continue reading Girls’ Volleyball qualifies for State Championships
Colin Mosley: What have been your favorite parts of your first few months here at IHS? Zipp-McLaughlin: I have absolutely adored greeting students at the door every morning, getting to know students personally, and visiting classes to watch the magic … Continue reading Getting to know the new leader of IHS: Full interview with Ms. Zipp-McLaughlin
By Dalton Kruppenbacher Staff Writer In early April, IHS Principal Mr. Douglas Lauf announced that he has decided to take a job as Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources and Labor Relations in the Fairport Central School District (FCSD). His resignation … Continue reading WICSD begins search for new IHS principal
By Owen Boice Editor-in-Chief Before an infant has worked a day in its life, it demands sustenance—wailing out for all to hear. The elderly are no better: rather than keeling over the moment that they cease to work, families have … Continue reading Communism: A family affair
By Cameron Goebert West Irondequoit’s graduation rate, according to the New York State Education Department, is 96%. Irondequoit is ranked 3rd highest in Monroe County, tied with Penfield, only behind Pittsford Sutherland and Mendon who are tied for first with … Continue reading What goes into Irondequoit’s 96% graduation rate
By Korinne Minton The smell of sawdust, and the sound of rock music and power tools is common in IHS’s Furniture and Cabinet Making class, a new course as of this year. Taught by Mr. Eric Schultz, the class teaches … Continue reading Cabinet Makers Open Doors
