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Erin Fitzgerald, Olivia Driscoll, Kelsi Hatch, Holly Cucchi and Kathryn McPhee enjoying the night.
Photo by Tyler Kan

Homecoming Dance Highlights

by Ella Price and Rylee Hammitt

October 25th started as a cold Saturday morning,but turned into a vibrant and exciting night. From 6-9 pm, the Titans from all grades came together to show school spirit after our great loss at the homecoming football game the night prior. Most guests arrived around 6 pm right on the dot and left at 8:15 pm.

Over 250 students attended the homecoming dance! There were loads of festivities including a snack and refreshments table, a photo booth, and tons of dancing! The DJ played some favorite hits amongst our school including FEIN by: Travis Scott and I Love It by: Icona Pop featuring Charli XCX.

Towards the end of the night most guests became antsy and formed a line leading towards the door. But before anybody left for the night, the homecoming king and queen were announced. Which attracted the line to the door to stay a bit longer. Eagerly awaiting the reveal of who the lucky winners were. Senior, Mikey Giese and Senior, Mia Murray were named the king and queen for the 2025 homecoming dance.

Junior Ben Souretis claimed his “favorite thing about homecoming was seeing friends, and taking pictures in the photo booth.”

Senior Logan Rogers added that it was “fun to hangout with friends.” Seemingly enough most pictures of the night depicted groups of friends. Many dancing, with grinning faces.

Sophomore Lauren Tracy mentioned that dancing with her friends was a highlight for her, “even if we didn’t know the words to the songs, we were still trying to sing, dance, and just have a fun time.”

As the music faded down, freshmen Riley Llanes questioned, “why did they turn the led lights off? It was the best part.” We wonder what to expect for next year’s homecoming.

Titans Fall Short at Homecoming

by Logan Rogers

To wrap up spirit week, Pembroke football played Plymouth South on Friday, October 24. The game started off slow with Pembroke being down at halftime 7-14. After halftime, Pembroke’s defense started off hot with two more turnovers that resulted in them being in the red-zone. Although there wasn’t much action from Pembroke in the second half, their defense stayed strong. Here is the statline at the end of the game:

Liam Cullinane receiving touchdown
Anthony Pento passing touchdown
Two defensive 4th down stops
3 fumble recoveries

Will Pellagrini, a senior, was very disappointed with the outcome of the game. He said, “ I thought we were going to win the game. That turnover in the red-zone really cost them the game”.

Scott Alther, a senior who plays on the defensive line, agrees with Will Pellegrini. He said, “This is a tragic loss, I thought we would win this game. The defense played so well”.

Although Pembroke faced a tough loss, there is still hope. They played Quincy at Veteran’s stadium on October 30. Hopefully Pembroke can pull off a victory and sneak in the playoffs.

Anthony Pento is pictured above.
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Liam Cullinane is pictured above.
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Spirit Week
Wrap-Up

by Lauren Perry

At the end of October, Student Council held Spirit Week with different themes each day leading up to Homecoming.
The week prior, students voted for their favorite themes and the most voted were chosen for Spirit Week. The class with the most participation each day was gifted money towards their class, and this year's winner was the senior class. Monday’s theme was Tropical, Tuesday’s theme was Country vs. Country, Wednesday’s theme was Frat Out, Thursday’s theme was Decades Day, and Friday’s theme was color wars.
“My favorite day was Frat Out,” said junior Kathryn McPhee. Senior Nicole Makarewicz said, “Color Day was the best day.”
The most spirited day was Friday: color wars, followed by a pep rally at the end of the school day. Later that night was the homecoming football game against Plymouth South, where the seniors also celebrated their senior night.

To end the week, the Homecoming dance was Saturday night and ran from 6pm to 9pm.

See the Spirit Week tab for a gallery of photos!

Seniors showing off their spirit at the pep rally
Photo by Tyler Kan

Titans Unite at
Pep Rally
by Nick Carbone

The air in Pembroke's High School’s gym was electric on October 24th as the students and faculty gathered everyone for a pep rally unlike any other. The anticipation for the games were out of control. The cheerleaders put on a show for everyone to see, the students and faculty played games, and the music was amazing. The students were ready for the school spirit to unfold. Senior Captain Kelsi Hatch said, "We always love to compete and show are cheers. It was a blast competing in front of everyone, even though we were all nervous. We were all so excited to show everyone the stunts."

All the grades participated in the games but the seniors came up on top winning Spirit Week and some of the games at the pep rally. Everyone was cheering their class on. Seniors Ryan Conway and Michael Giese were both speaking on the mic having everyone on their feet getting loud.
Senior Giese said, "The pep rally was amazing, I loved giving all the students energy while I was on the mic. It was a blast speaking on the mic and seeing all the grades compete."

The pep rally was more than just the cheers. It was a showcase of talent. The cheerleaders executed their stunts. The student band played pump anthems.
Senior Tyler Kan said, "I always enjoy taking photos but for this pep rally, I loved it. Everyone was having so much fun and I am so glad that I could get all the photos captured."
The students and faculty were all playing fun games together. In all those moments, the Pembroke TItans were one.
See the gallery of photos in the Pep Rally section.

The cheerleading squad performs at the Pep Rally
Photo by Tyler Kan

PACE program students on the job recycling.
Photo by Rylee Hammitt

Recycling Towards a Better Future
by Rylee Hammitt and Ella Price

PHS students in the PACE Program are helping the environment one recycle at a time! The new recycling program is stepping up and helping out to make the school and town a bit cleaner overall as well as, create a better environment with the help of students and staff. Mrs. Lafond was the one who started the program and after her departure a few years ago the program stopped.

Lafond stated that she noticed “custodians not recycling,” also adding that it added “extra work and stress to the custodians’ job.” So she developed the idea to bring “a positive environmental impact,” by bringing the kids in her classroom outside whenever she can, as well as “teach them

life skills,” and help them interact socially with other students.

When Mrs. Lafond came back to PHS she was fortunately able to revive the program. Lafond was able to convince school administrators that her PACE class should take on the responsibility of recycling for the school. Mrs. Lafond also worked closely with REPUBLIC which is our school’s recycling company. They sent our school large recycling bins, as well as small recycling baskets for each classroom. Thus renewing the PACE recycling program.

So every week on either Tuesday or Wednesday during 4th block she and her students go to each classroom around the school and take the recycling out of the bins, and replace the bag in the recycling bins. Overall Mrs. Lafond says the program is very helpful because cleaning up the environment is crucial for our world today. Lafond is “glad that PHS is doing a better job of recycling.”

Here are some do’s and don’ts for recycling…

Do’s: Recycle all bottles, paper, cans and cardboard

Don’t’s: “Recycling” food and liquids
Make sure you’re recyclables are clean

PHS Offers CPR Certs

by Kathryn McPhee

New this year, students have the opportunity to take part in CPR training. This will be held during Titan Time this fall and is offered to all students. The PHS Student Health Education and Outreach Club and the Pembroke Fire Department joined together to create the opportunity. The Pembroke Fire Department got funding through the Massachusetts Opioid Recovery and Remediation Fund to provide American Red Cross Hands-Only CPR Training.

When asked about this opportunity, Sophomore Kylie Lopes said, “I think that it is very helpful and a good ability or skill to know.”

A Junior, Noah Kennedy said, “This is probably a good idea for people to know what to do.”

This is a good opportunity and life skill, Vice Principal Mr.Rix said, “Having this skill and knowledge base will help them (students) feel more comfortable if they need to help in a emergency.”

Senior Logan Rogers participates in CPR training recently.
Photo credit: Mr. Talbot

Photo of Mike Christe and Trevor Falk with Senor Silva
Photo by Tyler Kan

Photo of Alex Anninos and Ben Logan
Photo by Tyler Kan

International Cafe
Draws Crowd

by Colin Macdonald

At this year's International Cafe there were about 300 people and there were 20 different countries represented from around the whole world.
Some examples are: from Latin America there was tropical fruit and juices, from Mexico there was Taquitos, from Morocco there was Couscous, and from Spain there was Flan.
Senora Whitehill was very happy that the students took full responsibility for the event and showed leadership. She was also very excited about the amount of people that showed up and tried new foods.
All the students made food for the event and they set up their own tables for each different country.
Senora Whitehill said, “I enjoyed trying the Couscous from Morocco for the first time and if I ever have an opportunity to try it again I definitely will.”
Senor Silva said, “My favorite food was the cookies from Greece, they were very good and I enjoyed them.”

'25 Slang Translated

by Mikey Giese

A new wave of slang is sweeping through social media and is making it’s way out into the real world. Find out what the words are here, and what they mean.

Muh- This word can be used in two different ways. Saying “Muhhh” to someone or something is another way of saying good or you agree. By saying “Bad Muh” means you don’t agree or dislike what is happening.

Wtw- What's the word means what is going to be going on next.

Yktv- By saying “You know the vibe” means you like the atmosphere wherever you are. You are telling other people that the vibe is good.

Unc- Means an old person, or someone who is older than you and has higher authority.

Rizz- By saying “Rizz” you are saying that one person is flirting with another person and that they could potentially have feelings towards them.

Sus- Means that something is not right or weird.

Bussin- Bussin means that something is good or you like it. Ex: You eat a good burger from the pub and you say “Wow that burger was bussin, it was really good!”

No cap- Means that it is real and not fake news.

Young buck- Someone younger than you that follows in your steps.

Glaze- Means that you admire this person a lot and talk very highly of them, and never stop talking about them. You want to be this person.

Senior Jack Avedissian standing on the baseball field.

Photo by Mason Arsenault

Gym Class Hero: Jack Avedissian

by Colin Macdonald

Senior Jack Avedissian won this month's gym class hero. Avedissian plays varsity baseball for PHS. He won this award because of his hard work and dedication in gym class. Avedissian always goes 100% every gym class and is a great student athlete.

Q: What motivates you to give 100% everyday?

A: “ I give 100% everyday because of my teacher. He really drives me to go above and beyond, and a good teacher makes a good player.”

Q: What's your mindset walking into class maybe not feeling 100% some days?

A: “I have to put my best foot forward and I have to give 100% even when I'm not at 100%, you know you're not going to be healthy everyday.”

Q: How do you feel winning this award?

A: “ I am beyond happy, beyond emotional, trying to keep it together right now. I just want to thank my parents and everyone who got me to this point.”

Q: What is your favorite game to play in the gym and why?

A: “My favorite game to play is wiffleball, I feel like I dominate on the field. I also play baseball and that's my favorite sport so that's why it's my favorite game to play.”

Q: Is there anyone else in your class that stands out and competes against you?

A: “I wouldn't say so, Kevin Holmes is a great volleyball player, but when it comes to the majority of the games I think I am the true X factor.”

Savers in Hanover is a top spot to thrift.

Thrifting In The Area

By Patricia O'Brien

As fall continues, a growing number of students are leaving behind online shopping and are heading to the local thrift stores surrounding Pembroke. Thrifting has quickly become a very popular activity, as it allows shoppers to have fun while finding affordable clothing, accessories, shoes, and more.

There are multiple thrift stores in Pembroke and the surrounding areas, but it’s important to know which ones are the best.

Junior Jenna Waterman states ,“My favorite thrift stores are Savers and The Salvation Army.” Savers and The Salvation Army are some of the top thrift stores in the area because they have good quality items, low prices, and a large selection of clothes, shoes, and even home appliances. Other notable thrift stores in the area include Twice as Nice and Good Deeds

Students may also gain many benefits from shopping at thrift stores.

For example, one major benefit according junior Violet Rioux is, “you can get good quality clothes for a cheaper price which is good for High School students because it is unnecessary for them to spend a lot of money on clothes.”

Thrifting doesn’t just benefit students individually, it also benefits the community of the town as a whole.

For example, junior Marisa Pereira explains, "Thrifting is good for the environment because it limits waste”. Limiting waste is beneficial for the community because it lowers the pollution rates and ultimately creates a cleaner environment.

Overall, thrifting is a way for students to have fun shopping without the worry of spending too much money. Make sure to check out Savers and The Salvation Army.

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