BOSTON—More than three centuries after a Massachusetts woman was wrongly convicted of witchcraft and sentenced to death, she’s finally on the verge of being exonerated—thanks to a curious eighth-grade civics class. State Sen. Diana DiZoglio, a Democrat from Methuen, has introduced legislation to clear the name of Elizabeth Johnson Jr., who was condemned in 1693…
3 Students Shot in Drive-By Shooting Outside High School
COLUMBIA, S.C.—A South Carolina high school will remain closed the rest of this week after three students leaving school for the day were hurt Wednesday in a drive-by shooting just off campus. The three Orangeburg-Wilkinson High School students did not suffer life-threatening injuries, the Orangeburg County School District said in a statement. A person is…
New Entrepreneur and Technology-Based High School Coming to Irvine
A new high school is coming to Irvine this fall that will allow students to hone their technology and entrepreneurial-based skills while being able to earn college credit at the same time. The high school, called Westcliff Preparatory Academy, will be opened by Westcliff University after the school’s leaders wanted to offer the benefits of…
Florida High School Shooting Defendant Wants Hearings Closed
July 10, 2021
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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.—Attorneys for the man accused of killing 17 people at a Florida high school in 2018 want a judge to close all future hearings to the media and the public to ensure a fair trial. A motion filed Thursday by lawyers for Nikolas Cruz says news coverage of pretrial hearings could instill bias…
Orange County High School Stays Open During Pandemic, Breaks Athletic Records
June 29, 2021
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An Orange County, Calif. private school that stayed open for in-person instruction throughout the COVID-19 pandemic set athletic records, reported a high academic performance, and dramatically increased its enrollment, its staff says. Calvary Chapel High School (CCHS) in Santa Ana set a school record during the 2020-21 school year, winning seven league championships, said its athletic director and boys basketball coach…
Woman Fighting Cancer Weds High School Sweetheart After Docs Say She Has Just Months to Live
A Memphis woman battling cancer was told by doctors that she had less than four months to live—but she recently married her longtime high school sweetheart. Gracie Jeppsen, 20, suffers from a severe brain tumor, but she wedded her boyfriend Seth Madsen, 21, on Thursday, June 17. The two lovebirds started dating while in high school,…
New Hampshire School Labels Unvaccinated Students Attending Prom
June 12, 2021
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Students attending a high school prom in New Hampshire were labeled with a number on their hands to show if they are vaccinated or unvaccinated against the CCP (Chinese Communist Party) virus, according to reports. State Rep. Melissa Litchfield, a Republican who represents the 11th District in Rockingham, wrote in a lengthy statement on social media…
Student’s Military Dad Couldn’t Make It to Her Grad—Then the MC Makes an Unexpected Announcement
A high school graduation ceremony was made even more memorable for an Ohio student when someone unexpected showed up for her big moment. At first, Grace Macke didn’t have high hopes that her dad, Air Force master sergeant Drew Macke, who was deployed in the Middle East, would make it home for her big day. The ceremony…
Onward and Upward: Some Advice for Graduates
Congratulations! The big day is here! You’re receiving your high school diploma and are now off to college, to enter the workforce or military service, or to learn a trade such as welding or auto repair. For at least 13 years, you’ve advanced from kindergarten to cap-and-gown, learning the language arts, mathematics, history, and science….
Indiana Court Tosses Lawsuit of Gay Teacher Fired by Catholic High School
May 11, 2021
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An Indiana court has dismissed a lawsuit brought against the Archdiocese of Indianapolis by a Catholic high school teacher who was fired over his same-sex marriage. The lawsuit was filed by Joshua Payne-Elliott, who had worked as a world language and social studies teacher at Cathedral High School in Indianapolis for 13 years. In 2019,…
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