Chronological Index to The Post

February 9, 2004

Ms. Marcotte is named PMS principal at the February school committee meeting.  Article by Nathan Leveille.

January 22, 2004

A brand-new short story from the pen of Alicia Harris.

January 21, 2004

Latest news from the Green Team as reported by Lauren Naylor.

January 16, 2004

French manicures (and pedicures, too).  The latest in fashion advice presented by Nicole Kyle.

January 13, 2004

Justin Warrener reviews the book The Impending Storm by Clifford D. Boyer.

January 7, 2004

Latest news of the Concert Bands and Wind Ensemble.  Article by Lauren Naylor.

January 5, 2004

PMS made the holidays brighter for those in need.  Can't we continue our efforts and make every day better for the needy?  Editorial by Danielle Baron.

December 22, 2003

Alicia Harris interviews Purple Team teachers (and Mr. Lavoie) about Christmas.

December 21, 2003

Kristina Seitler interviews staff members about their Christmas preferences.

December 4, 2003

Justin Warrener reviews the war games Red Alert 2 and the Yuri's Revenge expansion.

December 3, 2003

The 20th annual Stuffed Animal Rescue League campaign is now under way.  Article by Danielle Baron.

December 2, 2003

Latest news of the Student Council.  Article by Danielle Baron.

December 1, 2003

A "Do-It-Yourself" article on making your own Christmas ornaments presented by Alicia Harris.

November 27, 2003

Details of Mrs. Lukowicz's Ancient Egypt project.  Latest news from the Purple Team by Alicia Harris.

November 26, 2003

Fashion advice from Danielle Baron.

November 25, 2003

Don't let the holidays distract you from your academic work.  Editorial by Nicole Kyle.

November 24, 2003

A letter from Editor-in-Chief Nicole Kyle.

November 23, 2003

Who are the favorite teachers on the Purple Team?  Alicia Harris presents the results of her latest survey.

November 22, 2003

The Feinstein Youth Hunger Brigade's fall food drive collected millions of milligrams of food for the needy of Foster and Glocester.  The Red Team's Homeroom 204 was first with an impressive 34,819,470 milligrams.  Article by Anthony Maccarone.

November 18, 2003

Laura Richardson reviews the book When Lightning Strikes by Jerry Carroll.

November 12, 2003

Update of the news from the Blue Team.  Article by Dan Naylor.

November 11, 2003

Boy's Baseball tryouts were held beginning in late October.  Article by Dan Naylor.

November 10, 2003

Justin Warrener reviews the movies Second Hand Lions, Brother Bear, and Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King.

November 5, 2003

How to make a Pilgrim Pal, a Thanksgiving craft project.  Article by Alicia Harris.

November 3, 2003

The Red Team's Coats for Kids 2003 campaign was the best ever.  Article by Nicole Mason.

October 31, 2003

A haunting short story by Anthony Maccarone.

October 30, 2003

Peter McWalters, Commissioner of Education, speaks to the students of PMS.  Article by Nathan Leveille.

October 21, 2003

A review of John Mayer's new album CD Heavier Things by Laura Richardson.

October 20, 2003

Jazz Band auditions will be held over the next few weeks.  Article by Nicole Mason.

October 19, 2003

A review of face-cleaning products by Olivia Descoteaux.

October 18, 2003

Ms Jamie Hazard is an active new addition to the teaching staff at PMS.  Article by Noah Yeaw.

October 17, 2003

The annual PMS magazine drive was a winner for the students and the school.  Article by Anthony Maccarone.

October 16, 2003

The latest trends in fashion and style.  Article by Danielle Baron.

October 15, 2003

Magic: The Gathering game review by Justin Warrener.

October 14, 2003

Laura Richardson reviews the music of Clay Aiken.

August 25, 2003

A new school year begins with many changes to the building and to the staff.

June 2, 2003

The students of the Blue Team create a SHARC wall.  Blue Team news by Mrs. Fennessey.

May 20, 2003

Eighth-graders Nicole Girard and Michael Ricci were honored and presented with awards as Middle Level Scholar Leaders by the Rhode Island Middle Level Educators and the New England League of Middle Schools.

April 2, 2003

A review of the latest shoe styles by Nicole Kyle.

March 17, 2003

Sponsored by the Silver Team and PEP, this year's Read to Feed program encouraged middle school students to meet their reading goal while serving their community.

March 14, 2003

This winter was one of the harshest in a decade, but the worst is over.  Essay by Matt Rounds.

February 4, 2003

This season's hottest fashion trend is stripes.  Article by Nicole Kyle.

February 3, 2003

The Ponaganset team of spellers excelled this year, and Dylan Baranski captured the title of Champion Speller.  Article by Mrs. Deborah Procopio.

January 15, 2003

Second quarter 2002-2003 Green Team news.  Update by Matt Rounds.

January 10, 2003

"Less is always more;"  tips about cosmetics from Nicole Kyle.

December 18, 2002

The Stuffed Animal Rescue League annually donates needy stuffed animals and other toys to children in need. This year's drive was a great success.

November 20, 2002

Ben Brayton, a seventh grade student on the Green Team, has invented a better way for teachers to keep track of their pencils.  Article and photo by Matt Rounds.

November 19, 2002

A bomb threat causes a two hour evacuation of the middle school while the fire department investigates.  Two students have been charged in the matter, and the investigation continues.  Article by Matt Rounds.

November 13, 2002

Fashion sense about hair styles from Nicole Kyle.

October 30, 2002

Mrs. Mary Ann Carroll recently joined Ponaganset's faculty as Principal.  Article by Matt Rounds.

October 17, 2002

Fashion tips about purses from Nicole Kyle.

October 16, 2002

With the return of Mr. Lavoie, PMS gets back to normal.  Article by Megan Portrais.

October 15, 2002

Green Team & Silver Team field trip to see five plays at Veterans Memorial Auditorium.  Article by Alaina Ferreira and Grant Ferretti.

October 7, 2002

At a tumultuous school committee meeting an outpouring of public support convinces Mr. Lavoie to return to PMS as its Vice-Principal.  Article by Stephanie Doughty.

September 25, 2002

Mr. Bennett is taking on a new frontier.  Gold Team news from Kelly Harkin.

September 24, 2002

Only four blocks from the World Trade Center, the events of September 11 last year profoundly affected the children of New York's PS 234.  Article by Megan Portrais.

August 30, 2002

A new school year begins with a new Principal and two new teachers.

May 23, 2002

Noted Rhode Island philanthropist Alan Shawn Feinstein visited Ponaganset Middle School specifically to speak to the seventh grade students of the Silver Team.

March 27, 2002

The Silver Team conducts projects as participants in the Feinstein Youth Hunger Brigade.

December 7, 2001

Several field trips have provided educational and cultural experiences.  Blue Team news from Mrs. Fennessey.

October 31, 2001

Many Rhode Islanders have become unemployed due to the events of September 11.  Because of this, in early October the shelves at the Rhode Island Community Food Bank were bare, and they contacted the Silver Team, who are members of the Feinstein World Youth Hunger Brigade.  The students and staff of PMS collected and donated more than 524 million milligrams of food.

October 25, 2001

The students and staff of PMS have expanded their usual generousity.  In this troubled time, we are responding patriotically to the call for help for those in need.  Article by Brittny Deninno.

October 18, 2001

Mrs. Mary Morse recently re-joined our staff here at Ponaganset MIddle School.  Article by Matt Rounds.

October 11, 2001

New York devastated by terrorist attack.  Rhode Islanders answer the call for help.

September 23, 2001

Pig Race is finale to successful magazine drive

November 16, 2000

Gold Team news by Nicholas Lawson.

November 15, 2000

Green Team news by Nicholas Lawson.

November 13, 2000

Blue Team News by Nicholas Lawson.

November 7, 2000

Miss Kathleen Moran retires after 25 years of service as a Language Arts teacher at Ponaganset Middle School

June 13, 2000

The Silver Team receives a Feinstein Award for their charitable service to the community

November 7, 1999

It’s a waste of money to buy PokéMon cards, but they are cool.  Toy review by Valter Teves and Brandon Warner.

November 6, 1999

Ty, the popular BeanieBaby company, announces the end of BeanieBabies.  Toy review by Bob Barrows.

November 4, 1999

Final Fantasy 8 game review by Lindsay McGuire

August 7, 1999

The Silver Team receives a Feinstein Award for their charitable service to the community