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Limited Library Access
Frustrates Students
Limited Library Access
Frustrates Students
by Logan Rogers
Pembroke High School has sadly entered the new school year without a librarian. The former librarian, Mrs. Murphy, lost her position last year due to a budget freeze. The budget freeze has also resulted in the loss of an English and Science teacher, as well as a World Language teacher, and a business teacher.
The school library and librarian can be a major benefit to students by assisting them with checking out books and study materials, and can help students with their school devices. The library allows students to check out learning materials and allows them to spend their study hall period in the library area. This can give students the freedom to collaborate with other classmates that are in a different study. Since the newest loss, students have been restricted from using the library in the study hall and – up until last week – were unable to check out books and other study materials that are on the library shelves.
When asking Ben Logan, a senior, about the effect not having a librarian has on him, he explained how the restriction of library materials is harming his education. He said, “Not having a librarian is detrimental to me. Not being able to work with my peers and use study materials extremely affects my educational prowess.”
Quinn Rushing, a sophomore at Pembroke High, feels the . He said “I would work more productively if I was able to collaborate with my classmates during study”.
Gabe Quinlan, a Junior, explained how all he needs is a silent environment so that he can be productive with his work during study hall. He said, “I just need a quiet place to finish my homework, and being able to work in the library helps me with that issue”.
Assistant Principal Ms. Kelley, gave a different opinion than the students. Ms. Kelley believes that, “There is no current staff to run the library, and it has no educational value during study hall.”
For students, there might be light at the end of the tunnel. The teacher that runs the library during Titan Time, Ms. Sagner said, “We are in the works of being trained to run the library." The library might be revived in the near future due to the library training of Ms. Sagner.
A New Year, and a New Class of Leaders
A New Year, and a New Class of Leaders
by Rylee Hammitt
Here are each class’s officers for the 2025-2026 school year!
Class of 2026 Officers:
President: Julia Baxter
VP: Ryan Kanya
Secretary: Ellie Drummond
Treasurer: Raven Warner
Publicity Coordinator: Sadie Rizzitano
School Council Representative: Grace Stevens
E-Board Delegate: Meghan Graham
Class of 2027 Officers:
President: Jenna Waterman
VP: Rylee Chase
Secretary: Meghan Warner
Treasurer: Gavin Santoro
Publicity Coordinator: Charlotte O'Dette
School Council Representative: AJ Foss
E-Board Delegate: Zoe Colosimo
Class of 2028 Officers:
President: Tessa Vitale
VP: Mackenzie Mikkola
Secretary: Ethan Holmes
Treasurer: Ashley Tripodi
Publicity Coordinator: Lauren Tracy
School Council Representative: Liam Murphy
E-Board Delegate: Hudson Gill
Class of 2029 Officers:
President: Beckett Hawkes
VP: Ashton Nicinski
Secretary: Rylie McKillop
Treasurer: Eamon McDonagh
Publicity Coordinator: Olivia Arena
School Council Representative: Alexis Doton
E-Board Delegate: TBD
Executive Board:
President: Grace Rejewski
VP: Lorcan Finnegan
Secretary: Allie Goff
Treasurer: Sam Ruggiero
Publicity Coordinator: Larissa Lomba
*Courtesy Mrs. Talbot*
Spanish Exchange Program Brings Smiles
Spanish Exchange Program Brings Smiles
by Ella Price
Recently PHS hosted some exchange students from Spain. Approximately 30 students and teachers came to learn about American culture and to share and teach their culture to others.
Having students from another country is an effective way that they can learn about how American students go through their day, and they can compare it to their life back home.
Some hosts explained what they did, and where they went with their exchange student. Many of them did exciting activities together, experienced new and unique restaurants, and got to see the differences between American and Spanish culture.
Cammie Snyder, who is a Junior, said “My exchange student and I went to many sports games together. We went to the Red Sox game, the high school football games, and the school volleyball games. We also did fun activities together like going to Top Golf.”
A majority of the host students said that they took their students to many restaurants and went to Boston's most popular areas and monuments.
In February, PHS students will travel to Spain to experience the exchange program first hand.
The Spanish exchange students with their hosts.
Mr. Morse wears his PTA t-shirt on Mondays.
Teachers Work
Without a Contract
by Lauren Perry
In late June, the Pembroke Teachers Association’s contract ended, leaving teachers far from an agreement and without renewal. Every Monday teachers wear their red Pembroke Teachers Association (PTA) shirts to raise awareness of the lack of a contract and to support their union.
Mr. Morse, a math teacher, says the contract ended “On June 30, 2025.”
Mr. Morse is “not sure” if the Pembroke School Committee and PTA are close to agreement and claims, “Until a new agreement, they will work under the previous contract.”
“Things like work day/year, salary, leave policies, sick leave, etc, are all included in the contract,” says Mr. Morse.
Mrs. Pearson, an English teacher, says the PTA and school committee are “30-40%” from agreement, and that a consensus and agreement is hopefully in sight.
If there is no agreement soon the organization will, “Either hire a mediator or continue to meet until agreement,” says Mrs. Pearson.
Ms. Green, an art teacher, says she is “not sure” if the school committee and PTA are close to agreement.
Ms. Green stated, “We will continue to work without a contract." She added that the PTA's next steps could be going Work to Rule.
If teachers decide to work to rule, this means they will arrive at the start of the first block (7:20am), and leave at the end of the last block (2:33pm), and no extra help will be provided to students due to the lack of renewal on the contract. Additional support such as staying after school hours to help students, and even college recommendations will not be provided if teachers decide to work to rule.
The cliffs of Moher in Ireland
The Blarney Castle in Ireland
Students to Tour Ireland
in April
by Patricia O'Brien
As April approaches, eight PHS students, and teachers, are preparing for a once in a lifetime trip to Ireland.
The trip, organized by Mrs. Mrowka, and Ms. Ruka, will take place in 2026 over April break. Students will depart on April 17 and arrive back on April 25. Their first stop will be Dublin , followed by an eight-day excursion around Ireland to Galway, Killarney, and then back to Dublin to finish their journey.
As of October, around 8 students have signed up to be a part of the trip. Each Student has made the decision to join for different unique and special reasons. Junior Rylee Chase states, “One reason I am going is because I thought it would be a fun opportunity to share with my friends and remember Junior year by.”
Other major reasons students have found interest in this trip include being able to travel to new places, see famous landmarks and historical sites, and connect with their ancestors.
This trip, which is still accepting students, will also be filled with many educational and historical opportunities that students would not be able to experience anywhere else. Students will visit sites such as the Irish Emigration Museum, Blarney castle, and Trinity College. By visiting these famous locations Students will be able to have an exciting trip filled with the perfect mix of education and fun.
Junior Zoe Colosimo is one of these students who will be able to gain a better understanding of Ireland's history and culture in April . Colosimo states, “I’d hope to learn about the Irish myths. I’d like to experience the liveliness of Irish music and their food as well as the landscapes like the castles and great hills.”
Although the trip does have many educational aspects, it will also be filled with site seeing of some of Ireland's most beautiful sights as well as many activities. Students and teachers will stop at the Cliffs of Moher while exploring the coastal region. While at the coastal regions students will also be able to feed baby lambs!
Even the teachers joining the students on this adventure are ready for a fun filled trip. For example Ms. Ruka states that she is excited about “Seeing more of Ireland I haven’t seen before.”
The Ireland trip will be a once in a lifetime opportunity and any and all students who are interested in finding out more about what this trip has to offer should see Mrs. Mrowka and or Ms. Ruka.
Meet Pembroke High School's Gym Hero
by Cameron Bright
Senior Matt D’Angelo has been named the Gym Class Hero of this month. He is 17 and a senior who plays three sports: hockey, golf, and track. Mr. Rooney thinks the honor of this reward should, “definitely go to Matthew D'Angelo” without a question in his mind. Mr. Rooney told the Times about D'Angelo's history of gym perfection. He said, “He even won an award for his outstanding effort in Gym.”
The Titan Times sat down with D’Angelo to get to the heart of his gym prowess.
Q: What motivates you to give 100% every day?
A: “Being willing to put my life on the line for the world cup and three balls.”
Q: What's your mindset walking into class, maybe not feeling the best some days?
A: “It's all about mental preparation, eye of the tiger, no fear.”
Q: How did winning the award for gym feel?
A: “It was the greatest honor of my life, I just want to thank everyone who got me to this point.”
Q: What is your favorite activity in gym class and why?
A: “I have to go with handball. It's a great game, you could argue I'm the greatest handball player of our generation.”
Q: Is there anyone that stands out in your class, competing with you on the daily?
A: “Jack Avedissian, he's a good player, he and I are like Magic and Bird out there.”
D'Angelo shows his prowess on the gym floor, controlling the game from half court.
Photo by Colin Macdonald
Parking Lot Chaos
by Addison Nee
The school day is usually pretty normal and calm, that is until the bell rings and all PHS senior and junior students sprint to their cars to try and be the first one out of the parking lot.
While all this traffic is happening due to all the new student drivers, the busses leaving the parking lot making it even harder for students to be the first one out of the lot.
All students parking in the senior lot have first-hand experience of this chaos. Senior Alissa Marcella said, “I think the time between when the busses and the seniors leave make it worse.”
There has been a reinforcement such as principal Mr. Talbot, assistant principal Mr. Rix, and Pembroke Police Officer Mary Simmons being outside and directing students across the road.
Senior student Callaghan Nee said, “The busses can come out and it makes it easier for me to get out when they direct traffic.”
While Nee agrees with the help of directing traffic, senior Maeve McCafferty does not agree when she says, “No they do not help because it makes it harder for the juniors to get out as fast.”
Seniors think if the busses leave a little later than the students do then there would be less accidents such as a student getting hit, because people won’t be to worried about beating the busses.
Virtual Club Fair
Virtual Club Fair
Titan Market Adds Treats
Titan Market Adds Treats
by Cassie Long
The Titan Market has had many new changes this year under the management of seniors, Meghan Graham and Sadie Rizzitano.
The Titan Market is expanding their choices with the addition of fresh baked foods such as cookies and chef boyardee. There are also new drinks including Arnold Palmer, Gatorade, and juice boxes as well. New snacks include Little Bites, Swedish fish, and sour patch kids.
The Titan Market is open periods 2,3,4,5,6,7, and Titan Time Semester 1.
Mrs. Cascio celebrates her wedding.
Photo Credit: Cascio Family
What's in a Name?
Four Teachers Have "New" Names
by Kathryn McPhee
Here at Pembroke High School there is some very exciting news from a few teachers! Four of our teachers got married over the summer!
A science teacher, Ms.George got married on August 2. She now goes by her new name of Mrs.Cascio. Mrs.Cascio had a very pretty venue at Mirabeau in Plymouth. Her bridesmaids wore light pink and sage green. For her honeymoon, she took a trip to Thailand!
One of our English teachers Ms.Walls got married on May 3. She got married at Waquaset in Harwich, MA. Her last name has now changed to Pearson. Mrs. Pearson also went on a honeymoon, all the way to Italy. She had bridesmaids all wearing the color blue.
Ms. Elfilali, a foreign language teacher, got married on June 21, which is also the Summer Solstice. Her bridesmaids wore emerald green. Ms. Elfilalis is now Mrs. Elfilali-Watts. She and her husband went on a “short honeymoon” to Nantucket and New Hampshire. Mrs.Elfilali said she will be going on a real honeymoon to Morocco next summer.
Last but not least, Ms.Messina got married on July 26 at Independence Harbor with 7 bridesmaids all dressed in different shades of blue. She had a honeymoon in Cape Cod. Ms.Messina now goes by the name Mrs. Hiltz!
Make sure to congratulate these teachers when you see them!
Notable Nicknames
by Addison Nee
Around Pembroke High School many people have nicknames. Here are some notable nicknames!
Kathryn McPhee- Kitty (“Just came up one day when Victoria Marchetti said it.”)
Kenzie Mikkola- Kenner (“One of my friends was going through nicknames to call me and said Kenner and it stuck so now everyone calls me it.)
Jake Brown- Brownie (“It was my grandfather’s and dads nickname and my last name is Brown so everyone started calling me it.”)
Mr. Baker- Baconator (“It came from Addinator during last season of JV, during practice while scrimmaging.”)
Logan Rogers - Lo Rog (It's short for his name)
Donovan D'Attanasio - Nuggets (It's his gamertag)
Nick Carbone - Carbs (It's short for Carbone)
Fun Fall Ideas
by Leah Workman
Are you bored? have nothing to do during fall? Here are some fun ideas for you and friends to do.
Football Games
Oct. 24th (6pm) is the homecoming football game. Come cheer on your friends and classmates for the last couple of games!
Trunk or Treat
Oct. 28th from 4-6pm at PHS is Trunk or Treat! Students will have their cars parked with their trunks open so you can collect free candy before Halloween starts. Come with family and friends to help support the high school!
Pumpkin Fun
Looking for a place to pick pumpkins, go through corn mazes and hang out with friends and families? Go to Sauchuk Farm in Plympton. It has pumpkin picking, corn mazes and farm stands and plenty of games to play. You can go for the day and have a fun time with friends and family.
Movies
Some movies coming out this year in October to watch are Black Phone 2 (Oct 17) you can watch it to get into the spooky Halloween spirit. Some fun movies to watch are Hocus Pocus.
Photo by Tyler Kan
Photo by Tyler Kan
Pembroke Celebrates
Pembroke Celebrates
by Nick Carbone
The true heart of Pembroke shone brightly last Saturday night as the town’s annual “Pembroke Celebrates” event brought the community together for the evening of fun, food, and dazzling displays. Residents gathered at Pembroke High school, transforming into a vibrant hub of activity.
Senior Mikey Giese said, “I always love coming here because everyone gets together for fun events, the food is always good, and its just always a great time coming together and having fun.”
Families and friends strolled through the practice fields, sampling treats and enjoying that lively atmosphere. Games and activities all over the landscape, provided the entertainment for children and adults, finding that sense of playfulness and connection.
Senior Jake Gasbarro said, “Cooking burgers and hot dogs for the community was great, it is always a good time to come here and celebrate this event.”
As dusk settled, the anticipation grew for the highlight of the night, the firework display. This was a burst of color and light, that Pembroke sky transformed into a lot of dazzling patterns.
Senior Tyler Kan said, “It was a great time taking pictures of everyone and looking at everyone celebrating together. The fireworks were pretty cool, it topped off the event.”
The event not only provided a night of entertainment but also shows the bonds that make Pembroke such a special place to call home.
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