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“The State Doesn’t Get It,” Town Could Administer Up To 1000 Vaccine Doses Per Day

January 6, 2021January 6, 2021

by Mrs. Elizabeth Heston

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Hybrid Learning Is Like A Chromebook: The Next Best Alternative

As an English teacher, this editorial has to revolve around an analogy; the hybrid model is like a computer. Perhaps I should be more specific, the hybrid model is like a school-sponsored Chromebook. The analogy works on a few different

Free New LED Lighting System Projected to Save LHS $18,000 A Year

by Abby O'Farrell '24

This summer a new lighting system was installed at LHS, the $187,000 tab covered by the energy company Eversource. The new LED bulbs that replaced the old Compact Fluorescent Lights (CFLs), are

“The State Doesn’t Get It,” Chief Dearborn Says Town Could Administer 500-1000 Doses Of Vaccine Per Day

by Nina Hutchins ‘23

The Pandemic and Online Learning Has Affected Student’s Mental Health As Social Workers Adapt Support To A Remote Setting

by Sophia Lam '24

To Learn In School Or Not To Learn In School: How Longmeadow’s Teachers’ Union Grappled With The Difficult Decision

by Abby O'Farrell '24

The Pandemic and Online Learning Has Affected Student’s Mental Health As Social Workers Adapt Support To A Remote Setting
February 23, 2021February 23, 2021
by Sophia Lam '24
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Editor’s Note: The Jet Jotter granted anonymity to protect sources who spoke about their experiences with depression. “The pandemic has definitely been
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Pooled Testing: One Step Closer to Normalcy
January 28, 2021January 28, 2021
by Julia Rice ‘23
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For the last 10 months, COVID-19 has done everything to separate students and staff from the high school, but a new form
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Hybrid Learning Is Like A Chromebook: The Next Best Alternative
January 6, 2021January 6, 2021
by Mrs. Elizabeth Heston
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3 mins read
As an English teacher, this editorial has to revolve around an analogy; the hybrid model is like a computer. Perhaps I should
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“The State Doesn’t Get It,” Chief Dearborn Says Town Could Administer 500-1000 Doses Of Vaccine Per Day
February 12, 2021February 22, 2021
by Nina Hutchins ‘23
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Massachusetts’ vaccination program has come under increasing scrutiny, especially in Western Mass where people like State Senator Lesser believe Springfield has got
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Free New LED Lighting System Projected to Save LHS $18,000 A Year
November 3, 2020November 3, 2020
by Abby O'Farrell '24
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This summer a new lighting system was installed at LHS, the $187,000 tab covered by the energy company Eversource. The new LED
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Swimming in Silence and Self-Motivation: How Swim Has Changed During COVID-19
February 10, 2021February 22, 2021
by Roxanne Oh '23
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Last year, a swimmer at LHS would look around and see swimmers and coaches swarming the deck and the bleachers. As they
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To Learn In School Or Not To Learn In School: How Longmeadow’s Teachers’ Union Grappled With The Difficult Decision
January 6, 2021January 6, 2021
by Abby O'Farrell '24
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“‘One size fits all’ does not fit when it comes to education,” says Ms. Kathleen Russotto, President of the Longmeadow Education Association
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The Pandemic and Online Learning Has Affected Student’s Mental Health As Social Workers Adapt Support To A Remote Setting

February 23, 2021February 23, 2021

by Sophia Lam '24

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Editor’s Note: The Jet Jotter granted anonymity to protect sources who spoke about their experiences with depression. “The pandemic has definitely been

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LHS Trivia Team Members Are Able To Find The Silver Lining In A Year Full Of Restrictions

February 11, 2021February 22, 2021

by Kirat Grewal '22

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Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many extracurricular activities have been forced to adapt and switch to an online setting. One such club

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To Learn In School Or Not To Learn In School: How Longmeadow’s Teachers’ Union Grappled With The Difficult Decision

January 6, 2021January 6, 2021

by Abby O'Farrell '24

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“‘One size fits all’ does not fit when it comes to education,” says Ms. Kathleen Russotto, President of the Longmeadow Education Association

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Local Officials Breathe a Sigh of Relief In Response To Biden Victory

December 23, 2020December 23, 2020

by Julia Rice ‘23

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“Under normal circumstances, people would probably not notice much [of a difference from new administration] in the beginning,” says State Senator Eric

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BIPOC Inclusive History and English Curriculum

November 1, 2020November 1, 2020

by Gloria Zhang '21

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“It’s important to learn other cultures so we can grow, respect, and learn from one another,” says Alumni Maya Powe. “Especially because

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The MA Tax Ceiling: To Raise or not to Raise

November 1, 2020November 1, 2020

by Charlie Townsend '21

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At the last town meeting on June 23, residents rejected the warrant that would allow the Town of Longmeadow to ask the

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Seniors Will Be Given The Option To Return To School Four Days A Week
February 10, 2021February 10, 2021
by Maksim Tonyushkin '21
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“Seniors have lost the most, they have the least amount of time left with us,” said Principal Mr. Tom Landers at the
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Senior Trina Morrow Wins LHS’ 2021 Poetry Out Loud
January 28, 2021January 28, 2021
by The Jet Jotter
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Senior Trina Morrow is Longmeadow High School’s 2021 Poetry Out Loud champion with her recitation of “Perhaps the World Ends Here” by
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The School Committee Unanimously Votes To Support Application For EV Chargers At LHS
January 27, 2021January 27, 2021
by Charlie Townsend '21
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Tomorrow the School Committee will take up the question of EV chargers being installed at LHS. The initiative would be funded by
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Longmeadow Students Participate in a Social Justice Workshop
December 23, 2020December 23, 2020
by Roxanne Oh '23
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A hundred different faces in little boxes popped up on Ms. Kayla Werlin’s screen as she opened her computer. All of the
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Free New LED Lighting System Projected to Save LHS $18,000 A Year
November 3, 2020November 3, 2020
by Abby O'Farrell '24
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4 mins read
This summer a new lighting system was installed at LHS, the $187,000 tab covered by the energy company Eversource. The new LED
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QA With New Teachers at LHS
November 3, 2020November 3, 2020
by Jacob Wu '23
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Joseph Williams:What’s your childhood story? It’s a pretty straightforward story. I was the oldest of six boys. My Dad was a Newton
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Coach Hawker, Teacher Coach And Role Model, To Retire From LHS
November 3, 2020November 3, 2020
by Nina Hutchins ‘23
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“Get to know the kids, have fun, laugh. Laugh every day.” Those are Coach Rita Hawker’s parting words of advice to her
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Coach St. George, Former Varsity Football Coach and Wellness Teacher To Retire
November 3, 2020November 5, 2020
by Julia Rice ‘23
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Beloved Wellness teacher and former Varsity Football Coach, Coach Nick St. George, will be retiring in January after 33 years of working
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How Was The Return To School Funded?
November 1, 2020November 1, 2020
by Maksim Tonyushkin '21
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The costs of outfitting a school, fit to survive a deadly worldwide pandemic, aren’t cheap. “We most certainly are up there. Well
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A Q&A With Retiring Teachers: Ms. Vassilopoulos and Ms. Locke
June 15, 2020June 16, 2020
by Maksim Tonyushkin '21
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Ms. Vassilopoulos: What was your favorite thing about teaching at LHS? My favorite things about teaching at LHS are working collaboratively with
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School Committee Members Respond To The Zoom Attack On The Longmeadow Coalition for Racial Justice Task Force
February 11, 2021February 11, 2021
by Abigail Mirot '22
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Last Thursday, February 4th, during a routine meeting of the Longmeadow Coalition for Racial Justice Task Force, anonymous attendees of the public
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Locals At Pro-Life Rally Say President-Elect Biden Isn’t A Real Catholic
November 10, 2020November 13, 2020
by Maksim Tonyushkin '21
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“Joe Biden is not a real Catholic,” was a common claim at the Pro-Life Life Chain event held in Longmeadow on Saturday,
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Longmeadow Declares Racism A Public Health Issue, Forms An Anti-Racism Coalition
November 1, 2020November 1, 2020
by Charlie Townsend '21
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On July 20, the town of Longmeadow declared racism to be a public health crisis. The Black Lives Matter movement was recently
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Skatepark Potentially Coming to Longmeadow
November 1, 2020November 1, 2020
by Armen Asik '21
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At the June 23rd, 2020 Town Meeting, an application for a $15,000 study to explore the possibility of a skatepark in Longmeadow
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JGS Letters of Love
June 12, 2020June 15, 2020
by Thomas Li '21
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Leigh McGrale Vengco and her three daughters, Lily, Grace and Teia came up with the idea of sending cards filled with positivity
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Athletes To Look Out For (Fall 2020)
November 11, 2020February 24, 2021
by Thomas Li '21
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Athletes To Look Out For (Fall 2020) Thomas Li ’21 Managing Editor & Sports Editor MASSLIVE Athlete: Olivia CunninghamSport: Field HockeyPosition: Forward/MidfieldAchievements: Ranked 32nd
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Swimming in Silence and Self-Motivation: How Swim Has Changed During COVID-19
February 10, 2021February 22, 2021
by Roxanne Oh '23
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Last year, a swimmer at LHS would look around and see swimmers and coaches swarming the deck and the bleachers. As they
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School Committee Unanimously Votes to Rename LHS Track After Coach John Devine
January 26, 2021January 26, 2021
by Gloria Zhang '21
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“This past summer, I visited Coach Devine at his home, and once I left I really felt inspired to honor him in
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Winter Sports To Run With Restrictions
January 6, 2021January 6, 2021
by Nina Hutchins ‘23
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Since the beginning of the pandemic, athletes have waited anxiously for announcements about their sports. Every sport has experienced changes – some
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Coach St. George, Former Varsity Football Coach and Wellness Teacher To Retire
November 3, 2020November 5, 2020
by Julia Rice ‘23
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Beloved Wellness teacher and former Varsity Football Coach, Coach Nick St. George, will be retiring in January after 33 years of working
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The Pandemic and Online Learning Has Affected Student’s Mental Health As Social Workers Adapt Support To A Remote Setting

February 23, 2021February 23, 2021

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by Sophia Lam '24

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Editor’s Note: The Jet Jotter granted anonymity to protect sources who spoke about their experiences with depression. “The pandemic has definitely been

The Great Balancing Act
January 6, 2021January 12, 2021
by Wynne Dromey
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We all have our own crazy lives. For many people like me, we recycle the never ending list of tasks starting from
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Twitter’s Trump Ban and The Lack Of A Transparent Process Should Concern Everyone
January 12, 2021January 12, 2021
by The Jet Jotter
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Twitter’s and other technology companies’ bans on Trump revealed our oversight towards social media and public forums. As the student press who
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How Our Social Distanced World Reminds Us Of The Importance Of Real World Interactions
January 6, 2021January 6, 2021
by Alex Daviau '21
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The discussion surrounding virtual learning is a complicated one. While flawed, no one individual is quite responsible for these flaws that seem
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Hybrid Learning Is Like A Chromebook: The Next Best Alternative
January 6, 2021January 6, 2021
by Mrs. Elizabeth Heston
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3 mins read
As an English teacher, this editorial has to revolve around an analogy; the hybrid model is like a computer. Perhaps I should
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A Review Of My Favorite Local Vegetarian Restaurant Takeout
December 23, 2020December 23, 2020
by Julia Rice ‘23
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Due to the on-going pandemic, being able to dine in at restaurants has become difficult, substantially increasing the market for takeout. For
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I love to program, make videos, and work on The Jet Jotter. I took the journalism elective sophomore year and have loved it ever since. My favorite part is reporting as well as layout parties where we drink tea and eat pizza at my house. If you have any comments on the website, reach out, I made it 🙂

Mitchell Brecht '21

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My name is Mitchell Brecht and am a junior at Longmeadow High School. I love to run and I run for the school’s cross country team as well as the outdoor track team. I love history and politics, and therefore spend a lot of my time studying those subjects. My position at The Jet Jotter is an opinions writer and the main focus of my articles is a materialist analysis of historical events and world politics.

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