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A view of the staircase during passing period in the new THS Building.

Out with the Old, In with the New

Alyssa Amato, Reporter January 31, 2025

Torrington High School students have officially transitioned to their new school building, embracing a fresh start in a modern environment. embrace their new high school building after transitioning to...

"The tour was good, it felt like it definitely helped me find where I'm gonna be going on the first day."

A Fresh Start: Torrington High School’s New Building Open House

Alyssa Amato, Business Manager January 23, 2025

Earlier this week, Torrington High School opened its new doors to students and families during a series of open houses held Monday through Wednesday from 4:50 to 7:00 p.m., offering students a first...

A group of alumni from the 1980s

Raider Reunion Reunites Old Classrooms

Julinete Hilario, Reporter January 17, 2025

Since its opening in 1962 Torrington High School halls have seen a lot of history. With the building set to be demolished sometime this year many past alumni wanted a chance to revisit their old highschool...

A view of THS from the 1960s. The building history will be celebrated at the event on 1/4/25.

Saying Goodbye to THS at A Raiders Reunion

Alyssa Amato, Business Manager December 22, 2024

In mid-January, the current Torringotn High School building will be officially deserted as students and staff move into the new structure. Before the final bell rings, alumni will gather on January 4,...

(L-R) Nathan Pepler, Ace VonRichthofen, Jocelyn Piechowski, Giovanni Quinones, and Reed Freiler  in The Play That Goes Wrong

The Play That (Didn’t) Go Wrong

Makayla Stobbs, Guest Reporter December 22, 2024

The Play That Goes Wrong was performed at the Torrington High School Little Theatre on their “opening” night December 6, 2024. The play was about a murder mystery performance in which the unfortunate...

How to Begin your Winter Arc

How to Begin your Winter Arc

Kayla Kelley, Graphic Design December 19, 2024

As winter approaches, the days get shorter and it becomes easier to feel discombobulated and overwhelmed. It is during these months that students may find themselves struggling to find routine in the chaos...

Winter Spirit Week Study Guide

Winter Spirit Week Study Guide

Ace VonRichthofen, Reporter December 19, 2024

Not sure what you should wear for this upcoming spirit week? We've got you covered. Here are some outfit ideas you can use to inspire you. Ranging from super easy to a committed spirit finder.    Monday Winter...

Bring Holiday Cheer with Cards to St. Jude

Bring Holiday Cheer with Cards to St. Jude

Scott Spooner, Editor-in-Cheif December 15, 2024

Attention raiders! Mrs. Demarco is currently working with FCCLA to spread some holiday cheer by making cards for the patients at St. Jude Children’s research Hospital, and we need your help! If you’re...

Black Out Monday at THS's Underground Spirit Week

Underground What Now?

E. Sully, Advisor December 11, 2024

The whispers began on Monday. The suspicions were heightened on Tuesday. By Wednesday, the certainty set in. The teachers had gone rogue. During this week, the staff at THS have been participating...

Giovanni Quinones, Reed Freiler, Ace VonRichtofen, and Riley McIntyre at an early rehearsal for this week's show.

THS Student Theatre Presents: The Play That Goes Wrong

December 4, 2024

Torrington High School Student Theater will be performing “The Play That Goes Wrong” by Henry Lewis, Henry Shields and Jonathon Sayer on Dec 5-7 at 7 pm at the THS Little Theater.  Christine (Riley...

This photo features EJ Rivera, Paige Buckers, Justin Chau, and Kel Camara.

THS Seniors Tour UCONN, Meet Basketball Great

Abby Petrie, Secretary December 4, 2024

On November 6th, THS students visited the UConn Storrs campus with a guided tour. This tour consisted of seeing the campus, buildings, and the accommodations that they provide for students. For the past...

BSU Hosts First Event: 3v3 Basketball Tournament

BSU Hosts First Event: 3v3 Basketball Tournament

Samra Babic, Editor-in-chief December 4, 2024

The Black Student Union at THS just had their first ever event, a 3 on 3 basketball tournament hosted in the gym. The inspiration from it, Vice President Kajeda Fraser says, is the member’s shared love...

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