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Teacher Spotlight: Art teacher Gretchen Bishop reflects on career origins
Teacher Spotlight: Art teacher Gretchen Bishop reflects on career origins
Holly Warren, Guest Writer • May 15, 2025

Gretchen Bishop is a 9th to 12th grade art teacher at Portage High School. Bishop has been an art teacher at PHS for 17 years, but her art career started when she herself was a student at PHS, when one of her friends convinced her to take a painting class. At the time, she was a committed athlete to...

Teacher Spotlight: Art teacher Gretchen Bishop reflects on career origins
Teacher Spotlight: Art teacher Gretchen Bishop reflects on career origins
Holly Warren, Guest Writer • May 15, 2025

Gretchen Bishop is a 9th to 12th grade art teacher at Portage High School. Bishop has been an art teacher at PHS for 17 years, but her art career started when she herself was a student at PHS, when one of her friends convinced her to take a painting class....

PHS choir qualifies for state competition for first time in 35 years
PHS choir qualifies for state competition for first time in 35 years
Xareni Salgado, Guest Writer • May 13, 2025

After more than a decade of effort, passion, and teamwork, the Portage High School choir has achieved what seemed out of reach: qualifying as a finalist for the state competition. Placing 16th in the state, this is the first time the group has reached...

"Wicked" Review: Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande shine in film adaptation of beloved musical
“Wicked” Review: Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande shine in film adaptation of beloved musical
Alaina Westbrook, Guest Writer • December 5, 2024

Wicked, the movie was released into theaters on November 22, 2024 and critics and fans are pleased with how the movie adaptation has turned out....

Portage Needs to Do More to Address the Mental Health Crisis
Portage Needs to Do More to Address the Mental Health Crisis
Leanna Monteiro, Staff Writer • May 29, 2024

This article discusses the topic of mental health. If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, do not hesitate to seek help....

PHS cheer team brings energy, friendship, and school spirit to the sidelines
PHS cheer team brings energy, friendship, and school spirit to the sidelines
Gabriela Pelaez-Uribe, Staff Writer • December 9, 2024

At Portage High School, there is a variety of sports to choose from, but what's one thing they have in common? Our PHS cheer team, with their...

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