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Josie Wenzell, Editor November 30, 2017

The Adams Crest proudly hangs on the entrance wall of the school.

Adams Receives the Blue Ribbon Award

Emily Ciaramellano, Staff Writer November 30, 2017

As actor Steven Weber once said, "The message educators want to send is that learning is an ongoing process and their intention is to develop lifelong learners.” At Rochester Adams High School, the exemplary...

Michael Zyrek entertains Haitian child in the village of Turpin.

Adams Students Go Global

Mikki Massura, Staff Writer November 30, 2017

With immunizations flowing through their bodies, suitcases full of food and cultural appropriate clothing, and hearts on their sleeves, 52 Rochester Adams students embarked on their biennial trip to a...

Calcamuggio talking to a junior Jack Dunn.

The Calcamuggio Addition

Sophia Tecson, Staff Writer November 30, 2017

The 2017-2018 school year marks the beginning of a new era at Rochester Adams High School. After the retirement of previous principal Kevin Cumming, the school has welcomed current principal Pasquale Cusumano...

Kaylee crushing it on the slopes in Colorado for ski championships.

Skiing to First Place

Lexi Borraccio, Staff Writer November 30, 2017

Racing to top of the pack is Adam's own Kaylee Richardson. Richardson has qualified for the Junior Ski Olympics race for the past two years. She placed third in the Giant Slalom event in 2016 out of hundreds...

Hundreds of flags spaced out along the grass and Adams Road.

Adams Supports Local Veterans

Connor Laubach, Staff Writer November 28, 2017

By the time Veterans Day came around to Rochester Adams High School, Adams was prepared and did not disappoint. On November 10, Adams hosted a Veterans Day celebration where both students and the administration...

The Adams Varsity Swim and Dive Team  at the State finals: Alisa Kong, Allie Danko, Sarah Cole, Meghan Fleury, Wendy Dong, Maddy Fleury, Alex Waack, Grace McGinnis, Reese McCorry, Mackenzie Humphery, Valentina Rengifo, and Lisa Lohner.

Triumphal Traditions

Abby Stone, Staff Writer November 28, 2017

To what proportions are Adams students willing to go to showcase their achievements? When it comes to AHS sports, the sky's the limit. This season as fall sports come to a close, dedicated athletes continue...

Principal Cusumano with seniors Julia Pelsz and Cora.

Cusumano: Adams’ New Man at the Top

Katie Rath, Staff Writer November 21, 2017

This year's new school year means a new administration. Last year Rochester Adams High School said farewell to its three administrators, and is now welcoming a new group including Pasquale Cusumano as...

Can Drive banner created by student council.

We “CAN” Do It

Bianca Dumitrescu, Staff Writer November 16, 2017

Thanksgiving is just around the corner and Adam’s annual can drive is in full swing. The can drive this year takes place from November 13-November 17. The week consists of students bringing in cans...

Adams Road view of Rochester Adams High School.

Tragedy in Las Vegas Hits Home

Mira Patel, Staff Writer November 15, 2017

On Monday, October 2, 2017 a mass shooting took the lives of 58 people. The shooting took place on the Las Vegas strip at the Route 91 Music Festival across the street from the Mandalay Bay Resort and...

Principal Pasquale Cusmano, Assistant Principal Karin Crabtree, and Assistant Principal Todd Calcamuggio.

Welcoming Mrs. Crabtree to the Adams Family

Katie Rath, Staff Writer November 15, 2017

Anyone who keeps up with Rochester Adams High School knows about the hiring of a new administration. After the addition of assistant principal Todd Calcamuggio at the beginning of the year, one more assistant...

American flag at a local football game.

Taking a Knee. The National Anthem Controversy

Connor Laubach, Staff Writer November 9, 2017

Protesting the National Anthem as an athlete during NFL primetime - An act of bravery or blatant disrespect? On the weekend of September 25, over 100 NFL players took a knee in recognition with Colin...

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