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The Fire at RMHS: News Story Below
The Orbit is a student-run newspaper based at Reading Memorial High School in Reading, MA. Here you can find reviews, as well as local and school news.
Run by co-editors, Catherine Adams and Ella Ramos along with adviser, Micheal McSweeney.
Email rmhsorbit@gmail.com with questions, article ideas, or news!
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Twelve Dancing Princesses Enchants Audience
This past weekend, the RMHS Drama Club presented a play based on the Grimm Brother’s tale, “The Twelve Dancing Princesses.” It’s been a...
Elizabeth Berry
Feb 14, 20173 min read
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Dr. Doherty Speaks Out About Projected 2018 Budget Cuts
The town of Reading and the halls of RMHS have been buzzing recently with the news of new budget cuts on the horizon for the upcoming...
Regan Lynch
Feb 14, 20172 min read
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Bittersweet
Tara Sullivan is an author and activist born in Calcutta, India. In her lifetime, she’s been all around the world, and written two books...
Olivia Bullock
Feb 9, 20172 min read
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Word on the Street: Projected Language Cuts in Reading Public School System
While budget cuts in the school system have been made over the past few years, more significant cuts have been looming since last October...
Lily Dunn
Feb 1, 20173 min read
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Projected 2018 Budget Cuts Hit Reading Public Schools Hard
After the residents of Reading voted overwhelmingly not to approve a tax increase override in October, rumors have been swirling about...
Jess Squires
Feb 1, 20175 min read
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Newly Revealed Budget Cuts' Toll on Foreign Language
Over the past several years, the Reading Public Schools have been forced to make budget cuts. Since the Override Bill was not passed last...
Elizabeth Berry
Jan 17, 20175 min read
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The Debate Over Technology Continues
Teenagers, especially those of this generation, are notorious for extreme use of the Internet. With rapid advances in technology comes...
Regan Lynch
Jan 17, 20173 min read
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Welcome Home, Mr. McIntire!
Ever since grade school, Mr. Tim McIntire’s ambition has been to become a teacher. Mr. McIntire’s experiences growing up in Reading and...
Olivia Ramos
Jan 13, 20171 min read
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Midterm Tips and Tricks
Get plenty of sleep- Try to sleep at least 8 hours or more every night a week or two before midterms begin. Research has found that...
Olivia D'Amico
Jan 9, 20172 min read
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Rockets Winter Sports Update
It’s finally that time of year, ladies and gentleman- it’s time to talk winter sports. This week’s focus will be on the boys’ and girls’...
David Damerjian
Dec 23, 20162 min read
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Strokes Ahead of the Competition
Fall activities and sports shape the atmosphere needed for a healthy foundation for the school year. There is nothing more exciting than...
Olivia Ramos
Dec 20, 20162 min read
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2016 Gillette Super Bowl Run-Down
For the first time in years, our football team made it to the Super Bowl for two consecutive years this fall. After a tough loss last...
Nora Jerrett
Dec 12, 20162 min read
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Spotlight on 2016 Pep Rally Participants
On performing as a member of the Color Guard alongside the RMHS Marching Band- This year’s pep rally was different than in years past,...
Isabella Scozzari and Olivia Bullock
Dec 10, 20162 min read
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2016 Pep Rally: A Closer Look at School Spirit
From Wednesday November 16 to Wednesday November 23, “school spirit” has been circling through the hallways. The week leading up to the...
Part One: Elizabeth Berry; Part Two: Regan Lynch
Dec 8, 20165 min read
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2016 Powderpuff Game Packs 'Powder'ful Punch
Each year before Thanksgiving break, a number of willing junior and senior girls face off in the annual Powderpuff touch-football game....
Lily Dunn
Dec 7, 20162 min read
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We're Seniors... But Are We Responsible?
Seniors at RMHS are entitled to certain“senior privileges” due to our grade level. These privileges range from leaving school during...
Elizabeth Berry
Nov 22, 20162 min read
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RMHS' Drama Club Kicks off Fall Season
A romantic comedy starring Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore is not something I would go for on a Friday night, but RMHS Drama Club’s...
Elizabeth Berry
Nov 21, 20163 min read
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Behind the Scenes at "The Wedding Singer"
The RMHS Drama Club is proud to present “The Wedding Singer”, as you may have seen from posters hung up on every corner in Reading. This...
Catie Mullin
Nov 7, 20162 min read
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Taming The Public Speaking Beast
“You gain strength, courage, and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face.” -Eleanor Roosevelt...
Olivia Bullock
Nov 7, 20162 min read
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Word on the Street: Freshman Year
Editor’s Note: Freshmen were asked about their experiences so far this year. These quick-hitters were summarized to give a holistic,...
Laurel Moore and Olivia Bullock
Oct 28, 20161 min read
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