By Caroline Ponticelli Mr. Bixler is McCaskeys brand new Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (AES) teacher, he’s new to McCaskey and the school system as he freshly graduated from Penn State in 2024! Mr. Bixler grew up about 30 minutes outside of Lancaster in a town called East Earl. In college Bixler studied a program called “Agricultural and Extension Education” (a hands-on learning program which specialises … Continue reading Meet Mr. Bixler
By Caroline Ponticelli As I’ve guided myself through going on 4 years at McCaskey, I sometimes thought about how amazing it would be to have an upperclassman I could turn to for advice. Someone I could ask for friendship tips, how to heal from my first heartbreak, where I could go for help in an extra hard class. Things most of us navigate by ourselves, … Continue reading Dear Caroline: Advice about falling behind in class
By Caroline Ponticelli The new Bob Marley biopic is an incredible film that beautifully captures the essence of the iconic musician. It takes you on a journey through his life, from his humble beginnings in Jamaica to his rise as a global music legend. The movie does a great job of showing the different stages of Bob Marley’s life, highlighting his struggles, triumphs, and the … Continue reading Review: “Bob Marley: One Love” Does Not Disappoint
The 2004 “Mean Girls” written by Tina Fey, and directed by Mark Waters, based on Rosalind Wiseman’s 2002 book “Queen Bees and Wannabes,” is arguably one of the best teen comedies out of the 2000s, managing to still carry relevance after two decades. The original film follows the protagonist Cady Heron (Lindsay Lohan), a 16-year-old girl, formerly homeschooled, navigating the waters of a West Coast … Continue reading Review: The Disappointing New “Mean Girls” Musical
By Caroline Ponticelli Mr. Houseman is not just an ordinary teacher. His dedication to teaching and passion for his students makes him an exceptional educator. This is Mr. Houseman’s first year at the high school, but he taught for many years at Wheatland Middle School prior to coming to McCaskey. Before he got into teaching, he covered crime and politics in broadcast television. It gave … Continue reading Meet Mr. Houseman
by Caroline Ponticelli On Friday, November 3, McCaskey’s Voices of Freedom gospel choir performed their annual fall showcase. The show’s setlist included “Go Down Moses,” an African-American Spiritual song with an amazing solo by Yarelis Perez. Other songs included “How Much Can We Bear,” by Hezekiah Walker, “I Pharadisi,” a South African folk song, “Praise your Name,” by Cedric Ford, “Soon and Very Soon,” Andrea … Continue reading McCaskey’s Voices of Freedom fall showcase
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