The beat of Lemont High School

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The beat of Lemont High School

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The beat of Lemont High School

The Tom-Tom
Michael Haughey

Michael Haughey, News Editor

Michael Haughey is currently a junior and excited to start his first year at the Tom-Tom. Michael is an avid lover of the spookier things in life, and you will find him watching scary movies and attending haunted houses when he is not working on school. Michael is always busy with the tennis team, mathletes, and volunteering, and is eager to begin writing for the newspaper, too. Friends describe him as hardworking, passionate, and unique. On a typical Friday night, you can find Michael at the local football game or just hanging out with friends.

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Despite online preparation resources, prep books remain a popular resource for preparing for AP exams. “The coronavirus will not stop me from studying for my tests,” said junior Chloe Kwasigroch.

The College Board will administer at-home AP tests due to COVID-19 pandemic

Michael Haughey, News Editor
March 27, 2020
Students avoid stress for the ACT through preparation; 45.1 percent of Lemont juniors report using self-study prep books. “Getting ready for the ACT can be a stressful time of year, but I try to alleviate the pressure by using my test prep book,” said junior Chloe Kwasigroch.

Students test experimental online ACT

Michael Haughey, News Editor
March 17, 2020
Joe Tennerelli teaches health during B3 to five students with the assistance of two aids, Dina Kobarik and Michael Morsovillo, and an interpreter, Daina Greenberg. To start health class, Tenerelli posts a bellringer with simple questions about hygiene: How do you clean your teeth?, When should you wash your hands?, and Why do you need to wash your feet? Tennerelli said, “While these questions are very basic, the main focus is language developments - can students understand and respond to these questions.” Tennerelli explains he is opting to sign spell diet, because the sign is associated with restrictions. Student, Davan Taylor asks about diet beverages.

Deaf education program provides community through education

Nour Longi and Michael Haughey
January 27, 2020
Juniors Nour Longi, Chloe Kwasigroch, Kelsi Padalia, Brooke Kraft, Mary Arundel, and Mackenzie Michaelson striking a pose after performing their “The Princess Diaries” skit, which took the day's first place prize. Kwasigroch said, "Winning first place was such a great feeling. We really put a lot of time and effort into planning the skit, and it paid off in the end!"

[Photo] Was royalty day a majesty or tragedy?

Megan Hendry and Emmy Horn
November 13, 2019
Mrs. Heinz’s, the cinema day spirit day judge, reaction to “The Brady Bunch” skit. “‘The Brady Bunch’ skit really appealed to me, but I was really checking for the crowd appeal the The Blues Brother one generated,” said Heinz, “I think cinema day was the day to judge! I am always amazed at what you guys come up with, everyone did some great stuff.”

Taking a look into the spirit week judging process

Nour Longi and Michael Haughey
November 13, 2019
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