Fairfield Warde High School Newspaper

Eleanor Jacobs

In this issue of the Focus, the biggest trick of all should have been the fact that the April Fools’ edition has reached publication during the ripe month of May (this is funny. Please laugh). However, it seems that the entire senior class has been clowned in a matter far […]

BLUR: Senior Experience CANCELLED

June 6, 2023 in Blur (Satire) by Eleanor Jacobs

Some of Warde’s first outside lecturers of the school year visited on October 6th, when Mr. D’Acosta’s first period Global Studies class had the chance to sit down with representatives from the Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Company’s workers’ union, Teamsters 1150. Composed of workers from the prominent aircraft manufacturer based in […]

Sikorsky, Foreign Service Speakers Visit Warde

March 19, 2023 in News by Eleanor Jacobs

Students passing from Fitts into Townsend on the way to lunch may notice a change to their regular route: A room aside from the Senior Commons, which had previously been filled to the door with desks and chairs, is now cleared. In their place? Tables, a couch, an armchair. These […]

Senior Lounge Opens Following Winter Break

January 3, 2023 in News by Eleanor Jacobs

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

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

It’s a typical scenario: A Sunday night, you’re halfway through a pile of homework or dirty dishes. As you begin to contemplate sleep, the stupor is shattered by a shrill rattle. Your home phone, which not one live soul has called in years (what is this, 2009?), has a message. […]

Paul’s Calls: Weekly Update Hijacked, School in Shambles

February 8, 2022 in Blur (Satire) by Eleanor Jacobs

If one were to join the Fairfield Fencing team, they would quickly learn two things: the weapons are called blades, not swords, and – most importantly – the team provides a haven for those who wish to hone their skills and minds. Fairfield Fencing recently began their Winter Season, flush […]

Month One: Fairfield Fencing Begins New Season

February 6, 2022 in News / Sports by Eleanor Jacobs

The club fair that took place this Friday acted as an informant to the entire student body, relaying details from the myriad of student-run clubs to prospective members. With the COVID-19 pandemic bringing many club activities to a standstill, it undoubtedly was a refreshing change of pace to see these […]

Rest, Relaxation, Relieve: A New Club Offering

October 23, 2021 in News by Eleanor Jacobs

A Darker Shade of Magic – V.E. Schwab “The earth beneath your feet does not care that you will be king. Nor the water in your cup. Nor the air you breathe. You must speak to them as equal, or even better, as supplicant.” This recommendation is strong, […]

Book Review: A Darker Shade of Magic

October 5, 2021 in A&E / Opinions by Eleanor Jacobs

On Thursday, June 3rd, at 7 p.m., the work of Warde’s choir program over the course of the year came to fruition. Alongside a group of students from both schools, Warde and Ludlowe choir directors Mrs. Verney-Fink and Mrs. Pine led a presentation to nearly 300 participants over Zoom. Music […]

‘Music of the Movements’ Presentation Night: A Success and Call ...

June 10, 2021 in A&E / News by Eleanor Jacobs