EP - Volume IX - Issue 27 - School News - Guess that Teacher - Athlete Spotlight - US News

Sep 17, 2026

April 24, 2026 EP issue 27 presents student-written and interview-based school coverage alongside a public health news summary. The freshman field trip recounts experiences at Fenimore Art Museum and Fenimore Farm, including Native American culture topics, daily-life artifacts, and student favorites. A “Guess that Teacher!” feature provides 10 clues about a mystery teacher. An athlete spotlight interviews Alec Toomath on sports, routines, and preferences, followed by a US news brief linking wildfire smoke exposure to increased cancer risks.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryComic

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Pages15

Reading Time6 min

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School News

Freshman Field Trip: Fenimore Art Museum & Fenimore Farm

School Spotlights

Guess that Teacher!

Athlete Spotlight

US News

| April 24, 2026 | Volume IX, Issue 27 | | --- | --- | School News Freshman Field Trip: Fenimore Art Museum & Fenimore Farm By Hania and Olivia Lamb This Tuesday, on April 22, 2026, the freshman class (along with our chaperones, Mrs. Kowalski, Mrs. Moren, Mr. Jones, and Mrs. Parﬁtt) went on a ﬁeld trip to the Fenimore Art Museum and Fenimore Farm in Cooperstown. The people there were extremely welcoming to us when we ﬁrst arrived and were so kind and helpful during the whole experience. During our visit, we got to see many cool artifacts like a Native American log house, bark house, their clothing, gear, and things they used in their daily life. We were even lucky enough to sit in their beds to get a kind of feel ofwhat it was like. We learned many details of their daily lives and how they would go about each day, everything from who did what roles to how women carried their babies. The tour guides were very good at answering any questions we had and giving helpful information. The staﬀ was also kind enough to let us take a ride on the carousel and visit the blacksmith. We were there because we had recently been learning about Native Americans and their culture. In class, we talked about Native American storytelling and their beliefs. While we were there, we learned more about their culture. We learned that they didn’t have much money, so while the fathers and sons were oﬀ hunting, the women would make designs out of glass beads and beads that they made from shells on bags that they had also made. They also used everything like walrus intestines, deer skin, and other things from nature. Before Europeans came, Native Americans used deer skin for windows instead of glass. When Europeans came, they had materials that Native Americans didn’t have, so they often traded pelts and other materials they had from nature for the things that Europeans had. We asked some of our classmates what their favorite part of the visit was. Here are their answers! Azzy Papke: “Making Timatha (corn husk doll) and getting Soobin.” Chloe Gridley: “Being able to see the lake and going into the Bark House.” Natalie Keating: “Getting to see a really wide range of artifacts from recent years and all the way back to Native American styles.” Miles Broedel: “Being on my phone… And the bus ride.” Clare Sparber: “The carousel.” Nolan Dunlay: “Probably leaving.” Emerald Press Andrew Lafrance: “Getting on the bus to leave.” Info Credits: Freshman Class, Fenimore Art Museum and Farm Photo Credits: Azzy Papke, Donna Moren School Spotlights Guess that Teacher! By: Ryan Verbitsky Welcome back to the EP! This week is another fan favorite for you and for you. As we are getting down to the wire this school year, you should be quite familiar with our faculty, so this shouldn’t be too hard. Anyway, here are 10 hints, and as always, the picture of this mystery teacher can be found on the back of the EP. Hint one: This teacher has been teaching for 10 years. Hint two: This teacher has never broken a bone. Hint three: This teacher's favorite color is blue. Hint four: This teacher has no pets. Hint ﬁve: “What is your favorite movie?” This teacher's favorite movie is every single “Harry Potter” movie. Hint six: This teacher’s favorite dish is any buﬀalo chicken anything. Hint seven: This teacher's favorite season is SUMMER. Hint eight: This teacher's most used emoji is the upside-down smiley face. Hint nine: This teacher is from Long Island, NY. Hint ten: This teacher’s favourite pastime is watching the Bravo Network! Photo creds: yearbook (buy one before it’s too late!) Athlete Spotlight By Trent Murray The Athlete Spotlight features one athlete per week, asking them to answer questions about their favorite sports, memorable moments, training choices, and post-game food. This week, I had the opportunity to interview Alec Toomath. Alec is a three-sport athlete, playing soccer, basketball, and golf. He

FAQs

What did the freshman class learn during the Fenimore Art Museum and Fenimore Farm trip?

They observed Native American artifacts and daily-life items, discussed Native American storytelling and beliefs, and learned how people used natural materials and traded goods after Europeans arrived.

How does the “Guess that Teacher!” section work?

It presents 10 hints about a mystery teacher, and the teacher’s image is provided on the back of the EP.

What is the main finding in the US news item about wildfire smoke?

Extended exposure to wildfire smoke is associated with an increased risk of several cancers, including lung, colorectal, breast, bladder, and blood cancers.

Sep 17, 2026

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