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The Student News Site of Stafford High School

SHS Publications

The Student News Site of Stafford High School

SHS Publications

Laleshka Rodriguez

Laleshka Rodriguez, Breaking News Editor

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!!

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Homecoming Game 2024

Homecoming Game 2024

The Indians defeated the Yellow Jackets 50 to 28. The matchup took place on August 31, 2024 at Stafford High School.

[Photo] Stafford Indians defeat James Monroe Yellow Jackets 50-28

by Tanaia Traynham, Smoke Signal - Photo Editor September 1, 2024

The Indians defeated the Yellow Jackets 50 to 28. The matchup took place on August 31, 2024 at Stafford High School.

Stafford High School, along with all of the Stafford County Public School High Schools, began enforcing an 'Off and Away' policy this week.

The Blackout of Stafford High School

by Laleshka Rodriguez, Breaking News Editor August 13, 2024

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...

Social Withdrawal

Social Withdrawal

by Laleshka Rodriguez, Breaking News Editor May 10, 2024

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...

Instagram or Dispensary?

Instagram or Dispensary?

by Laleshka Rodriguez, Breaking News Editor May 10, 2024

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...

Graduation 2024: New Regs.

Graduation 2024: New Regs.

by Laleshka Rodriguez, Breaking News Editor April 18, 2024

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...

Wednesday

Fashion Weekly

by Laleshka Rodriguez, Breaking News Editor April 5, 2024

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...

New Lunch Schedule

New Lunch Schedule

Fourteen Gifts for the Fourteenth

Fourteen Gifts for the Fourteenth

by Laleshka Rodriguez, Breaking News Editor February 5, 2024

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...

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 create and grow through any sport I play. I love the competitiveness that comes with it too, it's just a growing experience all around.”

[Photo] Introducing the Varsity Girls Basketball Team

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...

Mr. Hicks tackles former Assistant Principal Mr. Diggs during a pep rally!

Updated: Principal Allen Hicks to leave Stafford High School; search for new principle begins

by Laleshka Rodriguez, Breaking News Editor October 23, 2023

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....

The Calm after the Storm is in while The Calm before the Storm takes a rest.

The Calm After the Storm

by Laleshka Rodriguez, Breaking News Editor October 10, 2023

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...

Stafford High School students enjoy their 30 minute lunch in the Senior Courtyard

Bruising of Entitlement v.s. Loss of Freedom and Liberty

by Laleshka Rodriguez, Breaking News Editor August 24, 2023

       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...

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