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Behind the Scenes: Set Design for Little Shop of Horrors

Behind the Scenes: Set Design for Little Shop of Horrors

William White, Staff Writer October 27, 2023

EHS’s fall musical, Little Shop of Horrors, is right around the corner, premiering on November 16, 2023. The work that our performers put into the show, the puppets, and the great musical numbers will...

Jim Kelley, EHS Assistant Principal

Catch Up with Kelley

Lily Larsen, Editor-in-Chief October 27, 2023

Mr. Kelley joined the Essex High School community last spring. So far, in his role as the 9th grade assistant principal, he is loving his first year here and has stated his admiration for the people he’s...

Homecoming Pep Rally 2023

The “Pep” Behind Our Pep Rallies

Scarlett Cannizzaro and Maecy Odit October 27, 2023

A little over two weeks ago, EHS students took part in the first pep rally of the 2023-24 school year. They gathered by grade in the gym to compete in some fun and stake-free games. The Hive wanted...

Bob Mirtha, EWSD Crossing Guard

The Man Behind the Vest

Sophia Lu, Staff Writer October 27, 2023

Many of you may recognize Bob Mirtha, but not by his name.  His genuine smile and reflective vest are a steady presence every school day at the four way stop outside of Essex High School. We interviewed...

Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour Experience

Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour Experience

Amelia Lyon-Horne, Staff Writer October 27, 2023

I had the opportunity to go see the Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour in theaters with some friends on October 13th, and here's how it went. My friends and I dressed all fancy, and headed to Palace 9 in South...

Opinion: Where’s your school spirit for the arts?

Abigail Martin, Staff Writer October 27, 2023

Have you been to a football game? Or at the very least Homecoming? What about a hockey game? Lacrosse or soccer? The answer is probably yes. But what about a school play or musical? What about any other...

Opinion: Ambiance makes Uncommon the best study spot

Opinion: Ambiance makes Uncommon the best study spot

Leah Frisbie, Guest Writer October 27, 2023

According to Spoon University, research shows that coffee shop ambiance increases creativity and motivation rather than libraries or offices. The coffee shop industry has grown and expanded due to their...

Ella Stanton on top of Mt. Mansfield

Vermont’s Top Trails

Ella Stanton, Guest Writer October 27, 2023

From the lively, green leaves and flowers hinting at the first signs of spring to the erupting sea of reds and oranges rushing in, pulling autumn over the Green Mountains, there is never a dull moment...

Cover of These Violent Delights

These Violent Delights Are Sure to Delight Readers

Rowan Stockwell, Staff Writer October 27, 2023

These Violent Delights, by Chloe Gong, made its New York Times bestselling debut blowing up in communities such as BookTok and Goodreads in 2020. I had been putting off reading it for a while and was skeptical...

Senior Nostalgia

Ella Weidman, Editor June 9, 2023

Over 300 years ago, the word nostalgia was coined as a term for a feeling of homesickness. In time, nostalgia has expanded its meaning to more of an act of reflection and sometimes longing for a past time...

Green Mountain Robotics team wins the Rookie All-Star Award

Great Rookie Year for Green Mountain Robotics

Finnian Reilly, Staff Writer June 9, 2023

Last month, the Green Mountain Robotics Team went to the FIRST World Championship in Houston, TX to compete in the FIRST Robotics Competition. FIRST, short for “For Inspiration and Recognition of Science...

Seniors Find Confidence and Community on the Track

Seniors Find Confidence and Community on the Track

James Steward, Staff Writer June 9, 2023

Not only has the Essex High School Track team been a place of competition for our EHS seniors, but it has also been a place of fun and friendship. These seniors lost both their 9th grade outdoor and 10th...

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