Last Week at TA: Thanksgiving
Last Week at Thornton Academy, Chris Jordan interviewed students and a member of the faculty about the upcoming snow day and Thanksgiving, Calvin Christoforo interviewed the JV Athlete of the Month, and Chris Toshach interviewed the snow.
The Effect of the Lobster Tariff on Maine Businesses
It’s early in the morning for lobsterman and former TA Student Nick Beaudoin, as he starts his day at the pier at 4:00 AM. Nick Beaudoin off the coast of an island. “I started by myself hauling 10 traps by hand my first summer out of a 17-foot boat,” said Nick. “Then 75 the next […]
Death by Twitter: The Elon Musk Edition
A lot can happen from a single tweet. Political wars, record-breaking chicken nuggets, and most recently the major upset of one of the most controversial automotive companies since Hennessy “produced” their Venom GT. On August 7th of this year, Tesla’s chairman and CEO Elon Musk tweeted; “Am considering taking Tesla private at $420. Funding secured.” […]
Student to Senate: Chenette’s Journey Into Politics
Justin Chenette, former student of Thornton Academy, has left a lasting imprint on current students and the community as a whole. Chenette is currently serving as the youngest Senator in the Maine Senate, representing Saco, Old Orchard Beach, Hollis, Limington, and part of Buxton. Recently, Chenette was re-elected back into senate by winning three out of […]
Race in America Examined
Senior Annie D. is an Asian American whose family is Vietnamese. She has lived most her life in Saco, Maine, USA but has had a chance to travel to Vietnam 3 times. She was surprised by how hot it was and found it really different culturally. “Everything from the language, the food, how they interact […]
Fast Food’s Impact On Our Health
Senior Anna Dimatteo admits, “I eat fast food every day, usually from any restaurant that I am around because I go out a lot and get hungry. Cooking isn’t my thing, it takes up too much time, and when I’m hungry I want to eat right away not wait for myself to cook a full […]
Squirrels Run Wild Through Saco’s Roadways
This fall you have likely noticed a drastic increase in dead Squirrels on our roadways. While driving from point A to point B you are certain to see a dozen or so in the middle or side of the road. What is causing this phenomenon to happen and how is this affecting the locals? Josh […]
A Guide to Your Search for the Perfect Class.
It seems like the year just got started, but the Academic Expo is just three months away and students may be considering adding new classes for second semester in the next few weeks as we move into Quarter 2. What are the best classes here at TA? Or maybe you are an eighth grader who is […]
Teens Show Their Animals at County Fairs
The very first Cumberland fair was October tenth and the eleventh of 1868. It was held right in the center of town which is now Greely High school. This fair gave people a chance to show off their animals. All these years later, many teens like TA junior, Ellie Judice, still show their animals. Many of these shows […]
The Transfer
The first day of school can be stressful for any student. Most kids feel a bit anxious walking into a gymnasium crowded with people they haven’t seen all summer. But walking into the gym on that first day of school can be a lot more stressful if you are a transfer student. According to Education Week, […]
JMG: A Student’s Compass in the Workplace
Walking to the front of the room, Mr. Scott Stinchcomb greets his class. Nine students sit in front of him, each chosen for their desire to do well in the workplace. As our resident JMG representative, he works with juniors and seniors to give them a leg up when transferring from the school to work […]