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MHS students participate in STEM Day

On March 18, Middletown High School will hold their annual STEM day. STEM day is focused on encouraging young people to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Over 40 different career pathways will be available for students to explore, ranging from physical therapy to forensics to woodworking.

Senior Mark DeArcangelis will be running one of the possible STEM selections, alongside his boss, as they discuss the makings of a great DJ. “I hope students see the effort and skill it takes to do my job and I hope they like learning about something that I really enjoy doing,” DeArcangelis said.

Some students, though, have mixed reactions on the concept of STEM day and if there is any real importance behind it. Senior Brittany Duah says “STEM day offers students an opportunity to learn about jobs we didn’t know about, which is also good for people who will be attending college soon and are unsure of what they want to do.” Duah followed that up by saying “it’s also a way out of class.” Another student said she would “rather just skip that day.”

Though most students do not see it, STEM day is actually an extremely beneficial day for those who chose to attend. It gives students not only knowledge, but also an understanding of the careers that are available to pursue after high school. A majority of the senior class will be attending college after they graduate and an even bigger majority have no idea what they want to do with the rest of their life. STEM day gives students the opportunity to take a glimpse into a career they may have been considering and see if it’s something they are truly passionate about.

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Kelly Klipp, Round Table Reporter
Kelly Klipp is a senior at Middletown High School and is in her first year of journalism. Klipp’s favorite aspect of journalism is broadcast and writing. She is most looking forward to being talent on the announcements and broadening her writing skills. You can find Klipp watching Netflix, spending time with friends, and eating Chipotle in her free time. After graduation in May, Klipp hopes to attend a four year school and major in communications.
Kenzie DuMars, Special projects/fun features editor-in-chief
Round Table reporter Kenzie DuMars is a senior at Middletown High School; this is her fourth year doing journalism. Her favorite part of this class is blogging and broadcast journalism. As she enters her senior year she will focus on what is most important to her including performing and writing. In the future Kenzie can see herself continuing to write in her blog. She will put a lot of her energy this year into auditioning and applying for college. After this year she plans to attend a school in New York City for dance or musical theater and pursue a career in performing.
Molly Spillman, Photo Editor

Molly Spillman is a senior at Middletown High School and is ecstatic to be starting her 5th semester of journalism! Next fall she plans on heading up to Ohio where will study photojournalism at Kent State University. When she’s not starring on the MHS morning announcements, you can find her in the driver’s seat of her 2007 Honda Odyssey. Molly loves chipotle (no beans please) and watching The Office. And yes Mr. Kady, she still likes One Direction.

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MHS students participate in STEM Day