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Class of 2029 Attends Freshman Thursday

STUCO’s Freshman Thursday, introducing new students to the school.
Killian Crews, Shadow Files Reporter
October 24, 2025
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Grabbing her phone to take a photo, sophomore Vanessa Ta sits down on a bed and takes a couple photos to post on her social media. “I just really [feel] that my favorite cosplayer is everyone lowkey, because I get to see people’s creativity,” Ta said. “I get to see how skilled and talented they are.”
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Returning to class, junior Aldrich Gabriel Razon carries a basket of donations back to Student Council Adviser Michael Woxland’s classroom for the Caring Closet Drive. Earlier that morning, Razon helped collect clothing and hygiene items from the library to be sorted before distributing them to Faiss Middle School students. Razon said. “It was special because these items were being donated to students in need to help contribute to their success in school.”
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In his fifth period World History class, Thur works with his students individually, helping them as they sort through notes and assorted historical documents. “I’m always willing to try something new,” Thur said. “Some of my best ideas that I’ve received over the years are from students. This year I’m trying out stations for the first time and kids are rotating through and it’s working. Well, some things are [working], I’ve still got to work out the kinks with it. The kids change, why shouldn’t I change too?”
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