Fairfield Warde High School Newspaper

Yearly Archives: 2022

November is coming to an end. The temperature is dropping, the sky teases snow, and students wish for nothing more than to curl up fireside with a novel. This season, members of the school community have the chance to grant that opportunity to others, as well: Warde’s DECA chapter is […]

Warde’s DECA Hosts Book Drive

November 23, 2022 in News by Eleanor Jacobs

“Meet me at midnight,” world-renowned pop singer-songwriter Taylor Swift announced to the world via her Instagram on August 29th. Those who despised her rolled their eyes, bracing themselves for the impact of her new release, while others rejoiced and celebrated her return. But whether you love her or hate her, […]

Midnights – Moody Masterpiece or Bedroom-Pop Flop?

November 10, 2022 in A&E by Julia Zagar

As the school year stretches into November, a variety of emotions course through Fairfield Warde High School. I mean, who anticipates coming back to school, where the assignments get harder, and the homework piles? Who doesn’t want summer to be all year long? There’s nothing better than spending days leisurely […]

The Positives and Negatives of Starting the School Year

November 2, 2022 in Opinions by Sammy Portnay

Across the school library, paper bags litter the shelves. An atypical sight, these bags are part of a statement to raise awareness of book banning and censorship. Each bag contains a book that has, in the past, been banned somewhere; lift the bag, and reveal the book (if one dares!). […]

Banned Books Activity: A Stand Against the Ban

October 31, 2022 in News by Mary Harvey

I have a cold. My symptoms? A stuffy nose, a sore throat, and a slight sneeze. My location at 7:30am? School. Why? Because I have a math test today, and an in-class essay due tomorrow that I simply can’t miss. Oh, and I also have a negative COVID test. In […]

How Sick Is Too Sick? The Crisis of How High ...

October 25, 2022 in News / Opinions by Sabrina Cassano

After the bloodbath of the Ticketmaster presale in November, as well as the shocking cancellation of the general sale most fans of Ms. Swift, were disheartened. But due to the start of the best season: the Eras tour it’s time to heal from that wound, and how better to do […]

The Aesthetics of Taylor Swift’s Midnights Album

October 21, 2022 in A&E / Opinions by Sabrina Cassano

This week, more great schools will be visiting Warde as College Information Sessions continue. This is a great chance to learn more about prospective schools, and to ask questions about any school you may plan to enroll at in the coming years. Those who have attended can attest that they […]

Upcoming Colleges Visit Warde: Week of October 10th, 2022

October 13, 2022 in News by Yael Grosman

Charlie White (Grade 12) crossing line at the Ocean State Invitational 2022 — Another blissful summer of fun and relaxation has come to a close. The juvenile elation found in the depths of July and August have been swiftly pulled away, and replaced with the studious nature of the autumnal semester. A new school year filled with the promises of new friendships, […]

Running in the Shadows: The High Intensity Sport of Cross ...

October 11, 2022 in Opinions / Sports by Alex Renzulli

Last Friday, Warde held its annual Activity Fair, during which the school’s various clubs and organizations seized the chance to solicit new members. The courtyard was transformed into a hub for the entirety of Period 3. Club officers and returning members utilized expansive trifolds, speeches by microphone, and handouts to […]

Warde Hosts Annual Activity Fair

October 10, 2022 in News by Eleanor Jacobs

Attention, Juniors and Seniors! College representatives are coming to visit Warde! As you may have seen, these visits have already begun, but don’t worry if you haven’t gone to any yet because many more colleges will be stopping by in the coming weeks. College visits are a great way to […]

Upcoming College Visits at Warde: 10/6 & 10/7

October 5, 2022 in News by Yael Grosman

Attached find a link to the PDF of The Warde Focus June 2022 – Volume XVII Issue 3. Contributions by: Samantha Renzulli, Eleanor Jacobs, Sarah Green, Mary Harvey, Evan Papageorge, Karina McMahon, Sreejita Patra, James Cunningham, Lily Conklin, Sabrina Cassano, Julia Zagar, and Alexa Papageorge. Click link: Focus Graduation Issue […]

The Warde Focus June 2022 – Volume XVII Issue 3

June 26, 2022 in News by Samantha Renzulli

Warde hasn’t been able to host Battle of the Houses in over two years due to Covid-19, and students were elated to see its return in 2022. During the Battle of the Houses, Warde’s three houses, Pequot, Townsend, and Fitts, each designate representatives to compete in fun and exciting activities […]

Battle of the Houses 2022

June 1, 2022 in News by Yael Grosman

Where there’s a Fairfield Warde student with ambition — towards anything from a NASA internship to a free Billy’s Bakery cannoli — the American armed forces are seeking to put their talents to good use. On Friday, March 18th, representatives from the Army, Navy, Coast Guard, Marines, and Army/Air National […]

America’s Armed Forces Look For Their Next Warde Student

May 26, 2022 in News by Sreejita Patra

Photography by Sarah Green. On Monday, May 9, students from Warde’s AP Art classes participated in the AP Art Showcase in Warde’s Main Lobby. This annual event offers AP Art students a platform to exhibit their creativity of all mediums to the Warde community. The student presenters included Orion Levy, […]

Warde Holds Annual AP Art Showcase

May 10, 2022 in A&E / News by Samantha Renzulli

I grew up watching strong women like my mother and grandmothers. I watched them act like the world was their own and admired them as they took it. As I grew up, I started to see how difficult being a woman in society truly is. I saw the unrealistic standards, […]

Strong Women of the World

April 30, 2022 in Features / Opinions by Lily Conklin