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Seniors expected to lead the way for experienced squad
BY SAMANTHA ELLIOTT Returning leaders are expected to lead the way this year for the Grosse Ile girls’ golf team. Led by junior captain Lily Bargamian, the Red Devils will chase another undefeated...
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Students greeted by ‘Burgundy & White’
Alyssa Shadik BY ALYSSA SHADIK Gabriel Richard On Sunday, Aug. 22, Gabriel Richard Catholic High School held its annual Burgundy and White Day. This event was not held last year due to the COVID-19...
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Solid season amid chaos lays ground work for 2021
BY BRIAN RZEPPA The beginning of last season for the Trenton High School Varsity Volleyball team was a whirlwind, to say the least. Beyond dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, the team was left...
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Experience is likely to be team’s key strength
BY SAMANTHA ELLIOTT The Grosse Ile boys’ tennis team has been preparing year-round and is ready to get this season going. A year ago, the Red Devils finished 5-0 in Huron League play and Coach...
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High expectations – New pool adds element of excitement
The Trenton Swim and Dive team enters the 2021 season in a pool with all the modern conveniences. BY BRIAN RZEPPA Approved by residents of Trenton in May 2018, the $57 million bond for school...
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School serves as host to 10th Victory Day
Autumn Stevens BY AUTUMN STEVENS Gabriel Richard Gabriel Richard Catholic High School held the 10th annual “Victory Day” on Sept. 11. Victory Day is an event started by cancer survivor and...
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Trojans goalkeeper made her mark as a freshman
BY SAMANTHA ELLIOTT It was late May and the Downriver League soccer season was wrapping up with a showdown against arguably the biggest league rivals — Trenton and Woodhaven. The League title was on...
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It’s a year late but Class of 1960 keeps tradition intact
Class of 1960 members enjoyed a belated 60th class reunion in August, which included an unexpected celebrity guest. Former Miss America Kai Lani Rafko Wilson attended with her mother, 1960 grad...
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Islander is named 2021 Online Teacher of the Year
Christy Trombetta has earned statewide recognition for her teaching efforts. Grosse Ile educator Christy Trombetta has been named a 2021 Michigan Virtual Online Teacher of the Year — an annual...
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Foundation set to induct two more to Wall of Fame
Thomas Shumate Mary Lynn Rajskub BY KATHY KANE Thanks to a little “star power,” tickets are expected to get snapped up fast for next month’s Signature Event, the annual fundraiser for the...
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Expert Heating & Cooling Student Athlete of the Month: Nov. 2021
Ethan Rooney Cross Country Senior Now in his senior year at Trenton High School, Ethan Rooney has been just about as active as one can be throughout his time as a Trojan. Currently standing out for...
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New look lot – Colorful playground brightens St. Joseph campus
Fr. Marc Gawronski blesses the new playground during a special celebration with St. Joseph students last month. There are no complaints from the St. Joseph Catholic School community about the summer...
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Kiwanis provides teaching supplies
The new school year is here and with it comes new challenges for both students and teachers who are heading back to the classroom after a year of online learning and home schooling. This includes...
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Present, future look bright for Devils
The Red Devils hope to build on last year’s abbreviated 7-3-2 season. (Dave Chapman photo) BY BRIAN RZEPPA Regardless of graduations or any other factors that could impact their play on the ice, the...
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A big step up – Junior Lily Bargamian makes presence felt at state meet
Lily Bargamian (second from right) and teammates celebrate their win at Regionals, a precursor to an impressive third-place finish at states. BY BRIAN RZEPPA After finishing seventh in the Division 3...
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Homecoming: Does the tradition still hold up today?
Mary Zotter The 2021 Gabriel Richard Homecoming king and queen with their court. BY MARY ZOTTER Gabriel Richard The first homecoming is widely considered to have taken place in 1911 at the University...
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Back in the ring – Trenton native earns TKO for first professional boxing...
Tyler Perrault, a 2009 Trenton High School graduate, celebrates his first professional boxing win alongside his dad, Scott, a former kickboxing champ himself. BY BRIAN RZEPPA After his graduation...
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School experiences a busy and history-making fall
Marohn Campena BY MAROHN CAMPENA Gabriel Richard Gabriel Richard Catholic High School has hosted a multitude of events within the last few weeks. GR held Pioneer Exploration Day on Oct. 23....
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Ready to make another run? Trojans hope to build on outcome of...
After a late start to the 2020-2021 season and a middling 9-7 regular season, the Trenton hockey team fought its way to the Final Four. BY BRIAN RZEPPA Last year’s Trenton High School Hockey team...
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Making strides – Runner works his way into state finals
“Ethan improved so much throughout the course of the year for a variety of different reasons,” Coach Adam Sayre said. BY BRIAN RZEPPA Though he first took up the sport just over a year ago, Trenton...
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