Hi, I am Laleshka!! I have been on the SHS Smoke signal for 2 years. I am the Breaking News Editor and enjoy reading, writing, and painting. I look forward to this year!!
On July 11th, 2024 Stafford High School Principal, Chelsea Tryon, sent out a welcome letter to the Stafford High School community. The letter included information to help students and families better transition...
From a young age many of us are taught the difference between a want and a need, but in certain circumstances that line has blurred. We need air, food, and water and some want Chipotle, fancy phones, and...
In the past couple of years there has been an increase of drugs being shared on social media within all age groups. These posts or stories being shared can be a range of things, from people talking about...
On April 2, 2023, almost a month before graduation, Senior Class Sponsor, Mr. Joshua Raven, sent an email to all of Stafford High School’s senior class that included an updated version of the graduation...
Fashion is a big part of many people's lives. It helps people reflect their personality to the world, without actually having to say anything. Some people use fashion as an outlet to show how they...
February is the month of love and affection, or at least it is for the people who actually have someone to spend it with. People all around the world celebrate Valentine's Day by spoiling their valentine...
by Tanaia Traynham, Smoke Signal - Photo Editor
– February 5, 2024
Tanaia Traynham
Junior, 17
5th year playing basketball
“I enjoy basketball because it's the first sport that was introduced to me by my older sister and i’ve always loved the connection and bonds I...
On October 10, 2023 at 8:04am Principal Allen Hicks sent an email to the students, faculty and parents of Stafford high school announcing that he has accepted a new position in another school district....
Sitting in the middle of a field after a storm, hearing the thunder in the background; seeing the dew on the grass and trees. A slight breeze in your hair. Mud on your shoes and clothes. The sky is gloomy...
Have you ever misplaced your phone in your room? You look everywhere yet you still can't seem to find it. In your mind you know it's there yet you can't put your finger on where it is. ` Instead...