Category: Campus Life

Campus Life

Celebrating the Red Tornado: highlights from Spirit Week and Homecoming

By Jociel Colon McCaskey’s first full week of October can only be described as soulful, romantic, and unique. Spirit week and Homecoming has come once again for the year, so how did our students go about the week?  To start the week, students didn’t need to change out of their clothes in the morning, as Monday was pajama day. Students and teachers alike couldn’t help … Continue reading Celebrating the Red Tornado: highlights from Spirit Week and Homecoming

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Campus Life

McCaskey health careers students learn the quiet heroism of serving others

By Nemari Morales The average high school experience usually doesn’t consist of helping strangers shower or tending to the sick, but these McCaskey students take their contributions above and beyond.  Health Careers is a two-year program offered to McCaskey students interested in pursuing a career in the healthcare field, from aspiring travel nurses to up-and-coming morticians, the goals of these students vary widely. Yet, the … Continue reading McCaskey health careers students learn the quiet heroism of serving others

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Campus Life, Sports

McCaskey field hockey has their best season in decades

By Kordell Booth McCaskey Girls Field Hockey has kicked up a storm in Tornado Alley with one of their best seasons in school history, making it to the playoffs for the first time in 53 years. The Red Tornado field hockey team posted a seven and eight record in season, all the hype has been around their six and two league record which included wins … Continue reading McCaskey field hockey has their best season in decades

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Campus Life

Meet our newest Assistant Principal: Mr. Brendler

By Mitchell Copeland As fall slowly creeps up on us, students and teachers alike are falling back into their yearly school routine. However, there are still plenty of new faces on campus, such as our new assistant principal, Mr. Brendler. Brendler moved to Lancaster from Texas, where he spent the past eight years working as a music teacher and school administrator.  Though from Texas, Brendler … Continue reading Meet our newest Assistant Principal: Mr. Brendler

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Campus Life, Politics

What do McCaskey students think about presidential politics?

By Gabriel Brogan There is an election coming up, if you haven’t heard. Donald Trump and Kamala Harris will be facing off on November 5th in an election that, according to a PBS survey, 75% of the country believes will determine the fate of American Democracy itself.  The Electoral System is the key to victory for any candidate attempting to win the presidency, a race … Continue reading What do McCaskey students think about presidential politics?

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Campus Life

McCaskey’s “Burning Class” Literary Magazine is Out Now

In room D115, McCaskey’s literary magazine showcasing student work, mainly art, photography, and writing, comes to life.  This magazine is called Burning Glass and one issue is produced during each school year with the help of the Literary Magazine Production Class and Burning Glass club.  The newest volume of Burning Glass, volume 54, is being sold for $5 for students and $10 for teachers. You … Continue reading McCaskey’s “Burning Class” Literary Magazine is Out Now

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Campus Life

Educators Rising creates pathways for students to become educators

By Nemari Morales With the demand for teachers on the rise, it’s no surprise that McCaskey has chosen to empower students in the field with a brand new opportunity — Educators Rising. Educators Rising is a community-based movement that serves schools and students interested in pursuing teaching careers, providing funding and foundations with the support of the State Departments of Education. EdRising reaches students through … Continue reading Educators Rising creates pathways for students to become educators

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Campus Life

Reach Retreat 2024 Recap

By Nemari Morales Every year since 1991, McCaskey’s Reach Club embraces the tradition of a weekend long retreat to Camp Swatara in Pennsylvania, emphasizing the importance of reconnecting with nature and overcoming obstacles. The Reach Community of the 2023-2024 school year made no exception, despite a major obstacle presented to us.  Brother Albrecht, a former gym teacher and leader of the reflection center at McCaskey … Continue reading Reach Retreat 2024 Recap

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Campus Life

Getting Involved: McCaskey Clubs and Activities You Should Know About

  By Gabriel Brogan Extracurriculars are an important part of student life at McCaskey. Hundreds of students play one or more sports throughout the year, and 17% are involved in a club, according to Mrs. Slick, our activities director. Sports and clubs are a great way to meet people with similar interests, and are a major motivator of good attendance. Additionally, extracurriculars keep students’ grades … Continue reading Getting Involved: McCaskey Clubs and Activities You Should Know About

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Campus Life, Sports

Journie Rodriguez and the Rise of McCaskey’s Girls Wrestling Team

Journie Rodriguez is a powerhouse in girls wrestling. In her weight class, Journie is the number one girls-wrestler in the state and ranked 17th nationally – she’s also a captain for McCaskey’s varsity girls wrestling team. Upon first glance, she may be easy to underestimate. You may not suspect a bubbly, 5’0 girl in a male dominated sport to have such power, but once you … Continue reading Journie Rodriguez and the Rise of McCaskey’s Girls Wrestling Team

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Arts & Culture, Campus Life

Don’t Miss McCaskey’s Rendition of the Classic Musical Anything Goes

By Elisabeth Palacios The McCaskey musical of the 2023-24 school year is the updated version of Anything Goes written by Cole Porter. The story takes place during the 1930s-1940s, overseas aboard the “S.S American.” It follows charismatic nightclub singer Reno Sweeney (Annika Locke), pining businessman Billy Crocker (Jared Groff), and sly gangster “Moonface” Martin (Keagen Laureano-Roman) accompanied by his conspicuous partner-in-crime, Erma Latour (Celia Keener). … Continue reading Don’t Miss McCaskey’s Rendition of the Classic Musical Anything Goes

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Campus Life

Five Things Teens Can Do to Improve Mental Health

By Steven Lavender-Gray Mental health will probably always be an issue that needs to be addressed in high schools. As we’ve seen over the past few years, more teenagers are struggling with mental health issues such as anxiety and depression.  But what are some practical steps teens can take to improve their mental health? Here’s what the research says: 1. Spend less time on your … Continue reading Five Things Teens Can Do to Improve Mental Health

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Campus Life

New Years Resolutions at McCaskey

By Gabriel Brogan It’s a new year, and a new you. Or is it? There’s a lot of expectation around the new year, especially in the form of New Year’s resolutions. Many of us think we can suddenly turn a corner and improve ourselves with good habits and long-term goals, but the reality is fairly discouraging.  Unsurprisingly, most New Year’s resolutions fail. Many of us … Continue reading New Years Resolutions at McCaskey

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Campus Life

Meet Mr. Houseman

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

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