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The Raider Report

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The Raider Report

Students in Sports Medicine work on fracture fixes with an Orthopaedics in Action kit.

Students Get Hands-On with Orthopedic Medicine

Staff March 26, 2025

Students in Introduction to Sports Medicine this week were fixing fractured femurs as part of their Orthopaedics in Action curriculum. This hands-on, real-world experience was made possible by a grant...

Getting prepared to take the SAT

Getting prepared to take the SAT

Scott Spooner, Editor-in-Chief March 16, 2025

For juniors SATs are just around the corner. Specifically, March 19th days around the corner. Whether you are finishing up your prep, taking practice tests, or cramming it all last minute, there is little...

Students enrolled in THS Art classes were able to travel to the New Britian Musuem of Art for a tour

Art Department on a Roll

Ace VonRichthofen, Reporter March 12, 2025

On Thursday, 3/6, A select few of about 26 students got to go to the New Britain Museum of American Art. During their time there, students were split into two groups. The first group took a guided tour...

What's on the Carts?

What’s on the Carts?

Ace VonRichthofen, Reporter February 25, 2025

In the old building, teachers were allowed to decorate their rooms. This created a welcoming space that made it fun and easier to learn for many students. With the move, teachers no longer have their own...

Performers at this month's Cabaret, benefitting the Student Theater

Cabaret Turnout “Best Yet”

Abby Petrie, Secretary February 25, 2025

On Friday, February 7, students from THS held the first ever cabaret in the new school building. The students showcased their variety of vocal talents as they filled the evening with music and excitement....

Juniors Nathan Pepler and Brendan Keskula manning the DJ table during the dance.

New School Space, Old School Jams: Valentine’s Dance a Success!

February 25, 2025

Friday, February 14 marked the first dance in the new THS space. Creative use of the cafeteria columns and large window spaces helped the decorating, and the photo backdrops were a big success. A mix of...

From left: THS Students Nathan Peplar, Xavier Vega, Samiya Samad, Ella Le, Kajeda Fraser, and Daniel Smith

Model UN Trip Full of Late Nights, World Lessons

Kelsy McClain, Reporter February 21, 2025

Students of THS recently took part in a very exciting event called Model UN.  Model UN stands for Model United Nations.  Mrs. Siegel, the THS teacher who helped advise the students says each student...

New Club Protocol Gets Mixed Reviews

New Club Protocol Gets Mixed Reviews

Madison Gonzalez, Reporter February 21, 2025

Drastic changes have been the focus of the school year for THS. Not only did students adjust to a new building in January, they also had to adjust to a new plan for clubs - and not everyone is a fan. The...

New Class Options Give Students More Choices

New Class Options Give Students More Choices

Olivia Golfin, Reporter February 21, 2025

Bored of the current class options? Starting next year there are 10 new classes that could be chosen, almost all of which are for upperclassmen. There are several English classes, two science classes and...

A trashcan from a classroom shows that some students, in response to the "no food" rule, are sneaking snacks.

Students Struggle with THS Food Ban

Maddie McGillicuddy, Reporter February 18, 2025

As you may have heard, there is absolutely no eating in classrooms in the new THS. The only area allowed is in the cafeteria. According to building administration, the main reason given was that crumbs...

Current seniors won Battle of the Classes in 2024 - and are eager to win again. Here, they take a photo opp with the BOC trophy.

Can Battle of the Classes Continue?

Jaden Rodriguez, Reporter February 4, 2025

What is Battle of Classes? The Battle of the Classes is a school-wide competition with the intention of students bringing pride to the school. This has been a tradition at Torrington High School since...

Bringing Life to Blank Walls: How Can THS Bring Character to Our New Building

Bringing Life to Blank Walls: How Can THS Bring Character to Our New Building

Abby Petrie, Secretary February 3, 2025

As we walk through the hall’s of our new school, one thing is clear - it is a very nice clean space, it’s modern, and … a little bare. While this fresh start was well needed compared to our old building,...

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