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This year the Clarence High School Drama Club musical was The Hunchback of Notre Dame. Hunchback is a show that tells the story of Quasimodo, who is a hunchbacked bell-ringer in the Notre Dame Cathedral. This heartfelt show tells the story of many different characters and spreads the message that people are primarily judged based on how they look rather than their internal character. Clarence's shows are of such high caliber because of the directors and students who work tirelessly to make the performances possible.
Check here all senior spotlights! New this issue: Rocco Lucci, Ashton Anderson, and Nora Palka
The Clarence Boys Varsity Swim Team recently made waves at the state championship, representing their school with pride at the prestigious event. Under the guidance of Coach Tom, the team worked hard all season and delivered strong performances at states, capping off a season filled with growth, challenges, and triumphs.
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Unified Physical Education is a course that is being offered next year at Clarence High School. Co-taught by Mr. Barrett and Mrs. Brawn, it is a chance for gen-ed students and special-ed students to interact through gym class. The class will be made up of twenty gen-ed students, and ten special-ed students, and it will be run both first and second semester in order to give all kids who want to take the class a chance.
Even on the gloomiest of days, the brightest rays of sunshine burst through the door of room 207 at Clarence High School. Whether you are sitting in English 10 reading Fahrenheit 451, learning about how to write poetry in Creative Writing, or learning about college, careers and business, Mrs. Boyle is always able to bring a smile to your face no matter what you are doing in class.
For over two decades, Mr. Valazza has been a dedicated educator at Clarence High School, shaping the minds of students and preparing them for the future. In an exclusive interview, he shared insights about his journey into teaching, the challenges he has faced, and his passion for education and business.
As a student it is important to have a teacher you can count on. Someone you can rant to, get advice from. Someone who will make you feel seen, heard, loved. At Clarence, one of those teachers is Ms. Rzepka.
"I love hiking, looking for animals, looking for birds, and biking," says Mr. Schmidt, a business teacher at Clarence High School. "There are so many cultural aspects of Clarence." Mr. Schmidt had only recently begun to appreciate nature and the culture of Clarence after his football career came to an end.
Sports
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To kick off an exciting start to the new season year, there are already big splashes. From historic money contracts to shocking trades/cuts, here’s everything you need to know!
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National
Tesla is quickly becoming a political symbol for Trump and DOGE.
Elon Musk's close relationship with President Trump has afforded him considerable power within the federal government, influencing policy decisions, budget allocations, and regulatory frameworks. However, Tesla sales in the U.S. have fallen due to competition, and a country sharply divided about Trump.
Two astronauts who lived on the NASA space station for nine whole months are finally back home!
The honeymoon era of the second Trump term has ended. An NBC News poll reports that Trump has a 47% approval rating, the lowest rating of any president at this point from 1993-present, despite tying the highest approval rating he has ever received. While there’s a 55% approval of his handling of the border and immigration, in policy areas such as foreign relations and the economy the consensus is general disapproval, with the economy polling of majority disapproval being an all-time low for Trump.
In Texas, cat litter has become yet another symbol of the cultural war waged upon transgender people in the United States, a war amplified and emboldened by the 2024 Federal Elections, in which Conservative former President Donald J. Trump was reelected to a second, non-consecutive term. Riding the coattails of this election, the Texas Republican Party and many State Republican Parties across the United States have begun to wage a war upon all manner of groups that have caught their ire. Most commonly and easily attacked among these groups are transgender people.
Seasonal
Every March 17th, people across the world don shades of green, adorn themselves with shamrocks, and celebrate St. Patrick's Day. While many associate the day with parades, parties, and festive gatherings, the holiday holds deep cultural and historical significance.
Entertainment
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Working limitations - often invisible yet underplayed - are the forces that mold our every movement and will. From looming deadlines, work stress, endless meetings, and the human need for conformity, the boundaries between work and personal life know no separation, infiltrating every aspect of living.
What if we simply forgot?
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The 97th Academy Awards were held Sunday, March 2nd. It was a night of tribute, glamor, and remembrance as the finest actors and films were honored and crowned their respective awards. The night was hosted by Conan O’Brian, the late-night talk-show personality and comedian.
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