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Senior Superlatives Announced
by Lily Rioux
Best Dressed
Elli Tam
Best Dressed
Elise Mckillop
Best Duo
Gabe and Luke Lamar
Best Laugh
Shelby Houghton
Best Laugh
Jessie Cibotti
Most Likely to be President
Katie Jasie
Most Likely to be President
Danny Noguer
Best Hair
Elli Tam
Best Hair
Lauren Mckinnon
Most Creative
Lily Rioux
Most Creative
Sarah Decoste
Most Likely to be Famous
Caroline Minogue
Most Likely to be Famous
Olivia Sowersby
Most School Spirit
Riley Gillis
Most School Spirit
Gavin Holloway
Life of the Party
Owen Pace &
Ava Bouphavongsa
Most Likely to
Win the Olympics
Jayden Leonard
Most Likely to
Win the Olympics
Maya Bergamesca
Most Likely to
Become a Comedian
Gabe Lamar
Most Likely to
Become a Comedian
Ella Bedrosian
Most Likely to
Brighten your Day
Emma Quigley
Most Likely to
Brighten your Day
Peter Schultz
Best Couple
Casey Motta &
Maya Bergamesca
Most Opinionated
Jack Gill
Most Opinionated
Ally Johnson
Class Gossip
Colin Blake
Class Gossip
Alex Raleigh
Senior Jayden Leonard receives the BBA.
The Bauer
Award Goes To...
The Bauer
Award Goes To...
by Carmella Nihill
The student that received Bauer’s Buddy Award award this month is senior Jayden Leonard. Bauer, the school’s therapy dog, symbolizes kindness and happiness in Pembroke High School. Around the school, there are many students who positively impact the school community to the extent that they should be recognized of which some have given the Bauer award.
“Bauer’s Buddy Award” was created to shine a spotlight on the winning individuals. Each month, staff are asked to give nominations through a google form on students who showed the above and beyond behavior. The student who wins the award gets to take a picture with Bauer and have it shared in Mr. Talbot’s email blast and in the school newspaper. When interviewed, Leonard stated that he was “surprised” when he received the award. Leonard is a student known for his remarkable kindness. Seeing that Leonard won the award, he stated in an interview that “I think that it is a great way to represent who I am as a person and it’ll look great on my college resume.”
Leonard's journey to winning the Bauer Award began with his daily actions. Whether it was helping new students feel welcome, volunteering at local shelters, or simply just the act of being kind to students around the school, he consistently demonstrates generosity. His teachers and peers noticed his selfless behavior, which made a significant impact on those around him. If other students want to take after Leonard, they should “be kind and inclusive to everybody.”
Thanksgiving Game Ends in a Win
by Cam Fryar
On Thanksgiving Day, the Titans took on Silver Lake in their annual Thanksgiving football game. After winning the past two years, the Titans were very confident in their chances of winning this year too. After an eventful game, the Titans came out on top winning 29-13, keeping their winning streak alive.
Senior Jayden Leonard won offensive player of the game, catching two touchdowns throughout the game. Senior Griff Harvey won defensive player of the game with some hard hits and good stops on defense.
The final score was not a surprise to anyone on the team. Although Silver Lake may have had a better record than PHS leading up to this game, the team was not scared.
According to Leonard, “I think the game turned out the way we thought it would and hoped it would.”
The Titans played a great game overall, with a couple noticeable players on defense, such as Harvey and Mikey Giese, who had a couple nice defensive hits according to varsity quarterback Owen Pace, who was unfortunately injured for this game.
Offensively, the first half ended with a long ball by sophomore quarterback Anthony Pento to Leonard for a long touchdown.
Although the season may be over, there are high hopes for how the team will look going into next season.
Pace agrees, stating, “They will be solid next season, good coaching, need to improve offense a bit but other than that team should be pretty good next season.”
Leonard agrees with Pace with the fact they have good coaching and high hopes, stating, “I think they will be a pretty consistent squad next season.”
Sophomore Anthony Pento celebrates after a long touchdown throw to senior Jayden Leonard
Junior Mikey Giese keeps head on a swivel during run
Photos by Marty Ward
This month's gym class goat, Jared Fitzpatrick.
Gym Class Goat: Jared Fitzpatrick
by Jayden Leonard
Sure there are some fantastic athletes in Pembroke High School, but what about the unsung
heroes? The people who come into school with a winning mindset, but maybe not for their calculus class. Today, the Titan Times interviewed a school renown athlete, and “Gym class hero” Jared Fitzpatrick.
Q: “What allows you to bring such tenacity to your gym class day after day?”
A: “You know uhm, it's definitely gonna be my teammates. They are always making sure I'm in the right positions to make a play.
Q: “What is your favorite gym class activity?”
A: “The best activity is unanimously World Cup, I think we all know that.”
Q: “Do you have a rival in your class? If so, why?”
A: “I've never had rivals, I'm pretty humble. But if it comes to gym titan time it has to be Riece Dunton, we are always going neck and neck.
Q: “Is gym class your favorite class?”
A: “Yea, fosho.”
Q: Who was your gym class teacher freshman year?
A: Always been Rooney man, 4 years, that's my dog, my mentor per say.
The Titan Times wishes Fitzpatrick the best of luck in his gym class journey next semester, as he looks to perform at a world class level once again.
Movember Advocates for Men's Health
by Jack Eva
Movember is a special time of year where men grow mustaches to raise awareness about men’s mental health, prostate cancer, and testicular cancer. The name stems from combining “mustache” with “November” and encourages men to grow mustaches throughout the month of November. People can join by signing up on the official Movember website where they will soon be referred to as “Mo Bros.” The Mo Bros can then ask family and friends for donations to support their effort. Women can also help the cause by spreading the word and hosting events such as fundraisers.
Movember is focused on men’s mental health as it is often an overlooked problem in society, and many men don’t talk about their problems. For example, according to the AAMC, men are 3.8 times more likely to commit suicide than women, 77% of men polled that they suffer from anxiety or depression symptoms, with less than half seeking treatment, and nearly 30% of men say that there is a negative stigma surrounding men’s health.
Senior student, Shane Crowley, said “men’s mental health is really something that I never hear talked about. It’s definitely a prominent issue in our society and I think that Movember is an awesome way to bring awareness.” Since 2003, the Movember foundation has funded more than 1,250 men’s health projects around the world, transforming the way health services reach and support men.
If you are interested in promoting men’s mental health awareness, you can do things like grow a mustache, donate to the cause, or organize fundraisers like sports events or themed parties. Movember has raised millions of dollars to fund research, provide health programs, and promote awareness campaigns worldwide. By taking part, you can make a difference in the lives of men everywhere. Senior, Joseph Dauphinee, expressed the need for support. “Whether you grow a mustache, donate, or simply talk about men’s health, every effort matters and helps.” This November, please consider getting involved in Movember, and help support someone you love.
Adams Scholars Announced
by Brooke Loud
The John and Abigail Adams Scholarship is a great opportunity that gives the recipient tuition credit for eight semesters of an undergraduate education at Massachusetts state school, such as the University of Massachusetts or Bridgewater State University. To qualify, students had to earn a score of “Exceeding Expectations” in at least one of their three MCAS tests (ELA, Mathematics, and Science) and a score of “Meeting Expectations” in the other two while also scoring in the top 25% of their class on their MCAS exams. It does not cover things such as room and board–only tuition.
45 Seniors from PHS have received the Abigail Adams Scholarship. You can receive this scholarship if you score in the advanced category on Mathematics or English Language Arts section. These tests are held in the sophomore year of high school.
Senior Lilly Rioux, a recipient said, “I definitely think it is a great opportunity for schools in the area; I’m not looking to stay in Massachusetts for the most part, but to have somewhat of a safety blanket like this, especially when college is so expensive, is very helpful.”
Senior Jack Eva said, “I feel blessed to receive the scholarship and it will help a lot with paying for college.”
Senior Tim O’Keefe said, “When I got the letter in the mail saying I received the Abigail Adams scholarship, I was surprised but grateful. I am not planning to go to college at this point in time, but it’s nice to know I have that scholarship for 4 years, should I ever decide to go.”
DECA Preps for Competition
by Arden Bliss
DECA is a non-profit organization that prepares students who are interested in having a career in business. DECA is seen at high schools across the U.S. and works to give students experience for jobs in fields such as marketing, finance and hospitality. A big part of DECA is the competitions that take place to test the members’ skills, business knowledge, and creativity while competing against other schools. The DECA program at PHS is currently having practice competitions to prepare for the district competition that will be held on January 7th.
Senior and DECA CEO Katie Jasie answered questions about the DECA competitions.
Q: What do you do in DECA?
A: In DECA we go to competitions where we basically pretend that we are in a position in a business, for example the CEO of a small company, then we get an unknown roleplay about the topic we choose and have to present it to a judge who also is assuming a position in the business.
Q: What do you do in the practice competitions?
A: For the practice competition we had all of the teams and individuals do a practice roleplay where they prepared according to an old roleplay that would be similar to the one they will receive at districts. Then they had to present to a judge, who were volunteer parents and teachers.
Q: What is the importance of these competitions?
A: Our students have the opportunity to have a platform to showcase their business knowledge, leadership skills, and critical thinking abilities by participating in real-world business scenarios.
Q: What is your favorite part of the competitions?
A: My favorite part of competitions is going into a roleplay when you're nervous and a little worried about what you're going to say to the judge and once you shake their hand and sit down all of your nerves go away like magic.
Q: Do you have any tips for new DECA members when going into their first competition?
A: Make sure that you seem confident even if you are not, also don't stress, it's not that deep it's just good practice for fun.
Last year's DECA members pose at a competition.
Students at the 2024 NHS Induction.
Photos courtesy Katie Jasie.
Senior members of NHS attend the induction.
Photo courtesy Katie Jasie.
NHS Inducts 35 New Members
by Payton Kiefer
Earlier this fall, National Honor Society inducted 35 new members. NHS is an organization that recognizes students for their academic achievement, leadership, character, and service.
Senior Ava Bouphavongsa, one of the new members, said when she got the news she felt, “very accomplished to get into NHS.” Bouphavongsa has worked very hard to become a “well-rounded student, and to be involved as much as possible.” A piece of advice Bouphavongsa would give to others trying to get into NHS is, “to go out of your comfort zone, join as many clubs as possible, and to stay on top of your community service.”
Junior Kyle Tracy, a new member, said he felt “very honored and grateful to get into NHS. It was a moment that made me very proud, and my acceptance showed that all my hard work was worth it.” Tracy “studied and worked very hard on his academics while being his best self in and out of the classroom.” A piece of advice Tracy would give to others is, “to just be yourself, make sure you get all your community service hours done early, and strive to excel in and out of the classroom.”
NEASC Accreditation Pending...
by Arden Bliss
During the past three years, PHS has been preparing for the NEASC (New England Association of Schools and Colleges) visit. NEASC is a New England-based educational association that is responsible for accrediting schools and setting new standards. The NEASC visits take place every 10 years but, NEASC checks in on schools every three years to add new requirements to be an accredited school.
Mr. Talbot, principal, says that he feels confident and proud of how the visit went: “I think it was a very good visit. I think that the visiting team was very impressed with what we do here every day.” Mr. Talbot added that the NEASC team was shocked with how well-behaved the students at PHS are: “They were very impressed with our school’s culture. They were amazed with how well-behaved our students were and they loved the fact that the kids and the teachers have strong relationships.”
During the visit, freshman Lauren Tracy presented her schoolwork from her engineering class to the NEASC board. Tracy said, “I explained the process of executing and completing the project, and described the skills I utilized and obtained throughout the process. Essentially, I gave an overview of what completing an assignment in this course looks like.” Tracy says that she wanted to volunteer for this duty because she wanted to explain and show her work from a class that she loves. Tracy added,“I felt obligated to participate in the NEASC visit because I wanted to display a product of my work that I am proud of. It felt rewarding to speak highly of a subject and project that I enjoy!”
Mr. Talbot says that he is ‘fully expecting to remain an accredited institution’ after this visit and he considers this year's NEASC visit to be extremely successful. Based on the comments from the NEASC board, PHS is going above and beyond to create a comfortable and welcoming learning environment for all students and staff.
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