New Teacher Brings Chinese Culture and Language to PHS

Having lived in Chinese-speaking countries for nearly five years, Ms. Horkey enjoys teaching English-speakers the language. "It has been a joy to me," she says. Photo by Pauline Dagaas

By Pauline Dagaas
Ms. Anna Horkey is like most teachers at Plymouth High School. She devotes much of her time teaching students, enjoys working with them, and hopes to inspire them. However, what differentiates her is the subject she teaches as well as her passion for this foreign language and the rich culture behind it.
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How Friendships Change Over Time

Moving forward in life these two freshmen, Anya Hettich and Sarah Relos, believe their friendships remain the same. Photo by: Allyson Bender

By Allyson Bender
Friendships change all the time. Many friendships grow stronger as time goes on, but some seem to fall apart. At Plymouth High School though, friendships seem to just keep growing, and new connections are being formed everyday. Continue reading

Freshmen Meet PHS for the First Time

Freshmen Gabby Garver and Nicole McGriff take a moment to a let their freshmam year soak in. Photo by: Shelby Harrell

By Shelby Harrell

French author Andre Gide once said, “Man cannot discover vast new oceans, if he does not have the courage to lose sight of the shore.” This quote applies particularly to the Plymouth High School 2012 freshman class. The “vast ocean” is comparable to the high school, and the “shore” refers to the safety of Lincoln Junior High. The transition from the shore to the big ocean may be difficult to most “young sailors.” Continue reading