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The Best of Pembroke 2025
by Payton Kiefer
The results are in! We asked students to weigh in on their favorites around the Town of Pembroke. Here are the results:
Top Breakfast Places Top Coffee Shops
Blueberry Muffin 1. Dunkin Donuts
Omelette Factory 2. Marylous
Top Thrift Shops Top Beauty Places
Good Deeds Thrifting 1. Utopia Hair
Twice as Nice Thrifting 2. Great Clips
3. D'Gala Nail Salon
Best Ponds Best Places To Go To
When Bored
Oldham Pond 1. Community Center
Little Sandy Pond 2. The Hobomock Arena
3 . Pembroke Public Library
Top Pizza and Sub Shops Top Burger Places
Pembroke House of Pizza 1 . Alumni
Dimitris 2 . The Blacksmith
Alumni
Favorite Sweet Treats
Dairy Twist
Smoosh
Joe Butler received the BBA for December.
Photo by Jayden Leonard
The Bauer
Award Goes To... Joe Butler
The Bauer
Award Goes To... Joe Butler
by Jayden Leonard
Congratulations to senior Joe Butler on winning this year's Bauer’s Buddy award. Each month, this award is given to a student that shows astonishing inclusivity, passion, and kindness among their peers. Butler was nominated by several teachers and later selected by a panel of teachers for this month's award. These teachers noticed how Butler always goes out of his way to ensure that everyone is included no matter the activity. His resume was only improved by the fact that he is the President of Best Buddies. The Titan Times talked to Butler about his astonishing achievement:
Q: “What does winning this award mean to you?”
A: “I think it sets an example for others of how easy it is to be kind, I do not try to be extra inclusive to anyone, i just treat everyone with equal respect.”
Q: “What would you tell others if they are interested in winning this award?”
A: “I believe that everyone should show kindness to others because you never know what someone is dealing with. If you are interested in winning this award, just attempt to be kind to people, it will become second nature.”
Q: “Did you know you were in the running for winning this award?”
A: “No, I was not told about my nomination and kinda forgot about it until I was called down.”
We would once again like to congratulate Butler on his amazing achievement. This should be something that every student strives to be awarded.
DECA Slays at Districts
by Joey Dauphinee
DECA has 25 state qualifiers with 3 first place spots and 9 Top 8 category qualifiers (top 5 in each category make it to states). Thest students move on to the next competition Feb. 27-March 1st at the Seaport Hotel in Boston. Below is a list of students who received recognition:
Individual series role play
Act accounting applications
Joel Binette-2nd place
Grace Torrey-3rd place
BSM business service marketing
Ryan Milchunes-1st place
FMS food marketing
Michael Crowell- 4th place
Mia Antonelli -5th place
HLM hotel management
Matthew Polvere-3rd place
PHT principles hospitality
Elena Celli-2nd place
RFSM restaurant food service
Katherine Jasie- 3rd place
Writtens
EFB franchise business plan writtens
Anton Gadalla, Braden Dunn, Jack DeGiacomo-1st place
Team series role play
BLTDM business law
Jack Duperre and Kevin Murphy-3rd place
Jack Gill and Luke Santoro-4th place
BTDM business Merchandise
Jake Sheehan and Mike Shaughnessy-1st place
Sadie Rizzitano and Meghan Graham 3rd place
HTDM Hospitality Tourism
Charlotte O’Dette and Lauren Flaherty-5th place
STDM sports entertainment
Max Farrow and Gavin Holloway-4th place
Mini awards
Top Test Scores
BSM business service
Ryan Milchunes-1st place
ACT accounting applications
Joel Binette-2nd place
ETDM entrepreneurship
Colin Murphy-3rd place
FTDM finance
Jack Eva-3rd place
DECA competes at Regionals in Quincy January 8.
DECA Members with their trophies.
Top IND Role Plays
ACT Accounting applications
Grace Torrey -3rd place
BSM Business service
Ryan Milchunes-3rd place
AAM apparel accessories
Liv Sowersby-1st place
FSM restaurant food service
Mike Crowell-3rd place
RFSM restaurant food service
Katie Jasie-1st place
HLM Hotel Management
Matt Polvere-3rd place
Top Team Roleplays
BTDM buying merchandising
Jake Sheehan and Mike Shaughnessy-3rd place
Abi Demille and Mia Murray -2nd place
Sadie Rizzitano and Meghan Graham-1st place
ETDM finance
Ashley Tripodi and Violet Levangie-3rd place
FTDM finance
Tommy McAuliffe and Gavin Santoro-3rd place
TTDM travel and tourism
Caroline Minouge and Elise McKillop-1st place
What's in a Name?
by Sean Tracey
The Titan Times asked students how they got their unusual nicknames. Here's what we found out from seniors:
Jared Fitzpatrick, “Dorag” or “Rag”
“In sixth grade I wore my jacket like a durag and people started calling me it.”
Tanner Lawson, “Blup”
“Sometimes when I talk people can’t understand me, so they call me blup.”
Jack Eva, “Jeva”
“I think Dee Reilly came up with it.”
Jake Sheehan “Beesh”
“A name that evolved from Sheesher in a freshman math class to 'Beesh'."
Jack Duperre “Dupes”
“Got it from my last name, it's just cut short.”
Brandon Bedrosian “Bedrock”
“Got it from my last name.”
Gavin Holloway “Duck”
“Part of my name on Xbox, people just started calling me that.”
Senior College Commits
by Brianna Palmer
As graduation steadily approaches, Pembroke High School seniors are making exciting decisions about their future paths. From prestigious universities to specialized programs, these students are choosing colleges that align with their academic interests and long-term goals.
Luke Santoro – New York University (NYU)
Santoro decided to apply early to NYU because of its strong business programs and its location in a vibrant city. "I plan to major in Business & Political Economy, which requires me to study abroad in Shanghai and London. I also want to minor in finance as I hope to work in international business," he said. NYU's global network and opportunities for international studies make it an ideal fit for Santoro's ambitious career goals.
Jack Gill – Hamilton College
Gill's decision to attend Hamilton College was driven by its open curriculum and tight-knit community. "I plan to major in International Relations with a minor in Pre-Law. My ultimate goal is to become a lawyer," he shared. Gill looks forward to joining a college where intellectual freedom and personal connections will help him achieve his future goals in law.
Veronica Ghattas – MCPHS University
Ghattas chose MCPHS University for its excellent pathways, internships, and post-graduation job opportunities. "The school is one of the top medical schools out there," she said. Ghattas is extremely excited to be a part of a program that provides hands-on experience and direct pathways to a prosperous medical career.
Additional College Commitments:
Alexandra Raleigh and Caroline Minogue – University of Connecticut (UConn)
Ben Landolfi – Northeastern University
Caroline Balasco – Providence College
Jessica Cibotti – Villanova University
Maddie Devonshire – Elmira College
Ella Shea – University of Maine
Elizabeth Goff – University of Rhode Island (URI)
Braelyn Riley – University of Maine
As these seniors prepare for the next chapter of their academic journeys, their choices reflect a broad amount of interests and ambitions.
Whether they’re pursuing business, law, medical fields, or other areas, Pembroke High School students are ready to go out and give it their all.
Students Rock Out at Senior Districts
by Navina Bekheit
On Friday and Saturday January 10 and 11, Pembroke High School sent 10 students off to this year’s Senior Districts Festival.
For anyone who is unfamiliar with Senior District’s, it is a festival that students audition to be a part of. Anyone who wants to audition pays a fee and goes off to audition on a Saturday morning. The audition consists of one piece that you prepare, a scale, and sight reading. District’s is very competitive, with over 30 schools participating.
Senior Daniel Noguer, who has been in the music department for his 4 years in high school as well as before, shares his thoughts about his experience throughout past festivals. “My first festival was the senior district festival my Sophomore year which I auditioned for on Bass and I have continued on my Junior and Senior year.”
This festival, just like any other, requires an audition. Seniors Marley Knox, Timothy Diskin, and Noguer all agreed that whether you think you’ll get in or not, auditioning is so important. It can teach you a lot about yourself musically and it is overall an extremely important skill to have.
Knox says, “Every audition I go to helps me improve a little more each time. For me personally sight reading is the thing I’m worst at. Whenever I receive my score sheet it is the lowest category, but it helps to learn from a professional's point of view what I need to work on most.”
Similarly, Diskin advised, “Make sure to be prepared. If you know the piece well enough then you’ll be fine. Don’t get in your head about it.”
These festivals only last 2 days, yet somehow people manage to make really close and personal connections. Noguer told a story of one of the major connections he made at a festival. One of his conductors was explaining the meaning behind one of their songs, specifically the power that the word ‘tired’ can hold, and how when something or someone is tired, they’re done. They can’t take any more, because of that experience, Noguer has tried his best to refrain from saying ‘I’m tired’ because he isn’t, not to that extent at least. Knox also said how when she was in the SEMSBA - a different music festival - orchestra, she met someone named Mario, they became fast friends and stayed in touch.
Congratulations to everyone who got in, and a special congrats to the four students who received an All-State Recommendation; Noguer, Diskin, Jacqueline Mahar, and Grayson Glass.
Photo courtesy Marley Knox and Daniel Noguer
Say Hello to Our New Safety Officer (and Sasha)
by Navina Bekheit
Our school recently welcomed a new school officer, Officer Simmons along with her dog Sasha. Many of us have seen them walking around the halls or at lunch, Sasha always seems to put a smile on everyone’s faces.
The Titan Times recently interviewed Officer Simmons
Q. Have you worked in schools in the past?
A. “No, this is the first school I’ve ever worked at.”
Q. How long have you been a police officer?
A. “I have been full-time with Pembroke 7 years now and I was part-time for a few years before that.”
Q. Did you always know you wanted to be a police officer?
A. “I did, I grew up in town, my dad was a police officer as well so it was always something I wanted to do.”
Q. How long have you and Sasha been paired together?
A. “I got her in October of 2023, so I’ve had her for almost a year and a half now. I got her when she was 5 months old.”
Q. How would you describe your experience at PHS so far?
A. “It’s been great, all the students, staff, administration, I think everyone has been very welcoming and made it a very easy transition.”
Q. What is one piece of advice you wish you were given before joining the force? Or what was one thing that stuck with you when joining?
A. “Prioritize the stuff you know needs to get done, the other little things you can deal with later, not every single thing needs to be done in that moment.”
Officer Simmons at North Pembroke Elementary.
Photo on X.
New Course Offerings
by Joey Dauphinee
There are some new courses that may be offered in the Program of Studies: AP PreCalculus/ Mathematics: Year-long course; AP Seminar/ Humanities: Year-long course; Computer Integrated Manufacturing/Engineering: Year-long course; Medical Interventions/Biomedical Science: Year-long course; Music Technology/Visual & Performing Arts: Semester course; and Rock Band/Visual and Performing Arts: Semester Course.
The Sweet Success of Crumbl
by Colin Gresham
Crumbl Cookie is super popular because they have a rotating menu of unique and delicious cookie flavors every week. Plus, their cookies are really big and served warm, which makes them very likable. They offer a new lineup of cookie flavors every week, which keep things exciting for customers. This variety encourages people to come back regularly to try new flavors.
Crumbl uses high quality ingredients, which makes their cookies taste delicious. The freshness and quality of the cookies are a big draw. They are known for their creative and unique flavor combinations. They have classic chocolate chip cookies to more adventurous options like churro or raspberry cheesecake. The cookies are very large, visually appealing, and often served warm.Their signature pink boxes also make them a recognizable brand.
The famous cookie franchise Crumbl was founded in 2017 in Logan, Utah by cousins Jason McGowan and Sawyer Hemsley. The two wanted to create the perfect chocolate chip cookie. The company built a massive audience on social media, with over 5 million followers on TikTok alone. The cookie company uses social media to acquire customers and build awareness of the company.
Crumbl has a strong social media presence, where they showcase their weekly flavors to engage with their community. This helps build hype and keeps customers informed about what’s new. They offer both in store pickup and delivery options, making it easy for customers to get their cookies. Overall, Crumbl Cookie has managed to create a fun and dynamic brand that keeps customers excited and engaged with the company.
Crumbl cookies come in a pink box.
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