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MAROON ECHO

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Tournament winners, Jack Surian and Stuart Love, share their experience competing this year's competition.
Battle of the Birdies returns for its second year
Amelia Kasten, Editor-in-Chief • March 21, 2025

This year marked the second time that the National Honor Society (NHS) hosted their now annual badminton tournament, with 64 teams competing. The competition began on Wednesday, Feb. 26th, and ended a week later on March...

On Tuesday the theme was “BBQ Dads vs. Soccer Moms,” a fun and lighthearted celebration that also embraced the spirit of unity and community. Participants came together to show their support of black culture, with BBQ Dads having aprons, grilling tools, plain clothing, beards, etc. While Soccer Moms showcased their team spirit with active wear, sunglasses, and their metal cups, ready to show their support. The event was not only a nod to classic American stereotypes but also an opportunity to celebrate the diverse roles that Black individuals play in their community.
Students celebrate Black History Month with spirit week
Faith Smith, Staff Writer • March 21, 2025

During the month of February, the school commemorates Black History Month by doing a spirit week highlighting fashion, culture, and traditions within the African American community. From Feb. 10-14, students and staff members...

Student facilitators for the black history month presentations.
History department hosts annual Black History Month Celebration
Ariana Bouchard, Staff member • March 12, 2025

Each year, students at Bay Shore High School have the opportunity to attend a Black History Month celebration hosted by the history department. This year’s presentations took place on Friday, Feb. 7, and Feb. 14 during...

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Student volunteers and presenters gathered for the start of an open mic night series.
Open mic night kicks off Black History Month
Tatiana Kelly, Staff Writer • March 21, 2025

On Jan. 31, 2025 the start of an open mic night series was hosted at Second Avenue Firehouse in Bay Shore to kick off Black History Month. During this event, students and...

Hall Happenings: Family Holiday Traditions
Hall Happenings: Family Holiday Traditions
Mehreen Mufti, Staff • December 20, 2024
Discover the favorite holidays of students and the cherished traditions they share with their families. From festive meals to unique customs, explore how these special times create lasting memories and strengthen family bonds.
Bags of food donations lined up in the halls of the time out room prepared to be given to each family. Each bag is stamped with a paper containing the number of which family it will be given to and, most times, it also contains a kind message for the holiday season. (Amelia Kasten)
Students and staff take action to make the holiday season special for all
Amelia Kasten, Editor-in-Chief • December 20, 2024

The holiday season is stereotypically filled with love, family, and delicious food. However, this is unfortunately not a reality for all. To combat this and help create a...

The boy’s track team begins their run during practice after school on November 21st, on the Clifton Laplatney track. 
John Yuli (11), Mason Wernersbach (11), and Cole Lyons (12).
Let the winter sports begin!
Amelia Kasten and John (Jack) Horodiski December 17, 2024

Last year’s winter sports teams brought Bay Shore huge success, and many are hoping for sports teams to have another noteworthy season. On Monday, Nov. 18, the winter sports season at Bay Shore High School officially began....

School spirit soars
School spirit soars
Malaia Marrow, Staff Writer • November 5, 2024

With pom-poms in hand and energy to spare, the cheerleading team is ready to kick off another exciting season. As they practice high-flying stunts, intricate routines, and crowd-rousing cheers, the team is determined...

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Photos of Charli XCX, Billie Eilish and Sabrina Carpenter via Condé Nast (through Vogue Taiwan) under CC BY-NC-ND 3.0. No changes made.
Photo of Chappell Roan via Justin Higuchi under the Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 Generic liscence. No changes made.
Resurgence of Female Pop Stars
Jennifer Ampofo, Editor-in-Chief • December 21, 2024

The past few decades have brought an influx of new female pop stars ranging from women like Britney Spears, Beyonce and child stars like Miley Cyrus, Ariana Grande and...

My First Cabaret Experience
My First Cabaret Experience
December 20, 2024
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TikTok ban? Here’s why that’s a bad idea.
John (Jack) Horodiski, Staff Writer • March 12, 2025

In today’s world, social media is a huge part of the daily lives of students. TikTok stands out as one of the most popular platforms used by teenagers. Though some people argue that it should be banned...

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