by Lily Noseworthy

PHS staff members came together in the month of November by not shaving facial hair to spread awareness for certain causes, including cancer awareness and men's health issues, also known as “Movember”.

PHS has a few participants around the building as well.

History teacher, Mr. King, is no stranger to the cause. He has been participating for around four years now and doesn't plan to stop.

Although he will not continue growing the stache for too much longer, King has already made plans to donate.

“I am donating $1 for every day of the month,” King said.

Vice Principal Mr. Rix is also participating in the Movember movement. This is his eighth year donating to the “Movember” movement.

Mr. Rix explained that in the first few years he participated, he would donate the money that would be used for shaving supplies but he has since switched to donating a lump sum to one organization, he said, “Donating the money that would be used of razors that month is usually the money donated, but I now just donate a certain amount that includes the cost of razors.”

“Movember'' started in Australia in 2003 as a way to spread cancer awareness and get donations towards cancer research. This organization has become a tradition for many men around the world. Although the movement started out as a way to spread cancer awareness, other organizations have adopted it to help veterans and bring awareness to mental health issues around the world. The month of November has become a staple for cancer research and organizations for many people, and the staff of PHS is no stranger to it.

This year, Mrs. Elfilali, a language teacher who teaches French and Spanish has introduced a new Arabic class at the high school.

This Arabic class is introduced for Juniors and Seniors only, as a whole year course. There are nine students, all boys, in her class this year.

A Junior student in her class, Jack Farrell said, “the class is well taught” He thought it would be difficult he said: “The way the class is run makes it easier” he stated that “At first a lot is being thrown at you, but after we started learning it got better.”

Chris Regan, another junior student in the class shared that he “Thought it would be more difficult but as they started writing and learning, with practice the work wasn't as stressful, and it was more doable.”

Four of her students speak the Egyptian dialect, which is different from Arabic. Unlike Egyptian Arabic is used in ordinary or familiar conversation; not formal or word for word. Modern standard Arabic is common across Arab countries. The grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation they know is different from what they learn in class, meaning they do not have advantages in the class knowing the Egyptian dialect.

Mrs. Elfilali got the idea of starting this class from her sister who introduced the Arabic course to Norwell first. This year Mrs. Elfilali shared this new course idea with the Pembroke district, and currently teaches Arabic along with her French and Spanish classes.

Her students have agreed that the way Mrs. Elfilali coordinates her class makes it easier for them to grasp information and understand the material and language.

Newly offered to students at PHS, the Pathways Program gives students the opportunity to do an internship on a specific career during their fourth term of their senior year The program, introduced by Mrs. Gates has different pathways including business, computer science, digital arts and entrepreneurship. In the 2023-2024 school year, more options will be added including manufacturing engineering and a biomedical Pathway. In the program, students will spend the last six weeks of their high school career at an internship that connects to their desired career path. The students will hopefully benefit from learning from a different perspective and bring new skills.

The main goal of the Pathways Program is to have students gain marketable skills to prepare them for college or entering the workforce. In order to qualify for this program, students will have certain courses already completed and a certain amount of credits. As of right now Mrs. Gates has reached out to 24 seniors that qualify for the program who could be interested.

Mrs. Gates, the Pathways coordinator, said, “It gives students the opportunity to learn from a mentor outside of the school and apply their lessons to real situations.”

A meeting to introduce the program to students was held on November 30th, at the Pembroke Public Library. This meeting showed internship opportunities to students through local businesses. An assembly for underclassmen will be held in January.

The Pathways Program brings students the opportunity to advance their learning to a different environment than their school building.

Students from the graduating class of 2023, Emma Cranston, Ethan Sullivan and Katie Gibbons have officially committed to Stonehill College, where they will further their education and athletic careers. On November 9th, 2022, PHS held their annual NCAA signing day for students committed to D1 and D2 sports.

Ethan Sullivan and Emma Cranston have both committed to playing soccer at the D1 level, while Katie Gibbons will be competing in track, also at the D1 level. This signing day was held to celebrate these student-athletes here at PHS and recognizing their hard work and dedication to their sports.

Soon to be Skyhawk Ethan Sullivan, was interviewed, and when asked what his plans for next year are, aside from playing soccer, he said “I plan to study business at Stonehill College, aside from soccer my plans are to get involved in the Stonehill community and possibly get a job around campus.”

Sullivan also talked about his biggest supporters and how they helped him get where he is today, “My dad has definitely played the biggest role in getting me to this point in my life. My dad has coached me ever since I was a young kid and has really pushed me to get to this point. Both of my parents have definitely been my biggest supporters throughout my soccer career so far and I could not be more thankful for all that they have done for me.”

by Maddy Devonshire

Imagine waking up in the morning, heading to school and you’re just not quite feeling the day ahead so you decide to take a trip for guidance and as you're walking through the door, you’re greeted by a big fur ball with slobbery kisses. If that doesn't make your day better, I don't know what would.

Here at PHS that could be a reality with our friend Bauer. Bauer is Pembroke High School's therapy dog. Bauer is a hypoallergenic goldendoodle who has a certificate from the Alliance of Therapy Dogs. He is 3 years old. Bauer has been to a therapeutic high school and also took a trip to a childhood therapeutic clinic. He has his "canine good citizen certificate" and "community canine certificate." Bauer is here at PHS Monday, Wednesday, and Fridays.

Sophomore Veronia Awad said, " Every time I see Bauer my heart lights up. He's so cute and I love that he's here."

Bauer is a fan favorite here at PHS. Sophomore Adriana Gabler stated, " Bauer makes me feel safe and makes me actually want to come to school when he's here."

Bauer loves to chase squirrels, loves to hangout with his friends, loves to chase tennis balls, loves to play tug of war, and loves to snuggle up.

Take a visit to Bauer if you're ever feeling under the weather.

by Maddy Devonshire

How important is the internet to you? Cellphones, computers, and printers feel the wrath of the PHS internet. According to Director of Instructional Technology Mr.Hall, " A 3 pound forest creature caused 5 weeks of chaos!”

According to Hall, "We're in the process of working with a vendor called ComTrack to reinstall a fiber optic line that was eaten by a recent squirrel that was on the loose in the school. This process has affected not only PHS but also the elementary school Hobomock. This is causing teachers to be backed up and computers not to work.”

Hall is hard at work collaborating with the team to try and get the internet back up and running soon. He says, “ We're very close to seeing a solution and we're working with everyone we can.”

Overall most people have the same response to the internet in school. Sophomores Eli Tam and Ava Bouphavonsga stated, "The internet in this school is so bad.” They've all experienced doing something on their phones then just suddenly the internet just cuts out.

In general the internet in the math hallways and science hallways are always the worst, being that they are at the very bottom level of the school. According to Sophomore Alex Raleigh, she thinks that downstairs in the math hallways and science hallways are the worst. She said, "The internet stinks downstairs.”

To add to that Tam thinks when she is in study she can never get anything done on her phone because, “ In The library the internet is even worse than anywhere else in the school.”

Sophomore Lauren McKinnon also added that even on her computer she has troubles by saying, “ The internet is really bad and sometimes does not even work on my computer which affects my work someday.”