Thomaston High School’s   

The Cave  April  

  

Contents   

Monthly Horoscopes: Month of May - pg 3-4   

Feel Good Vibes During Our Darkest Times - pg 5-7   

Recipe of the Month - Churro Waffles - pg 8   

Berkshire League Backyard Sports - pg 9-10   

School In Quarantine: Thomaston Vs. Terryville - 11-12   

Music of the Month May: Moving - pg 13   

Random and Fun Hobbies and Activities - 14-15  

    

Monthly Horoscopes   ~ Month of May ~  

Mel Shkrepi  

Aries  ★ Take some time to really appreciate the nature  around you this month!  Taurus  ★ Get ready for a very active month with much to  

accomplish!  

Gemini   ★ You will experience a surge of energy this month.  

Use it to get things done!  

Cancer  ★ You might experience some dilemmas this month. See  

them for what they are, and use your wisdom to  overcome them!  

Leo  ★ This month will be great for achieving some long  

term goals, however you may experience frustration  along with benefits!  

Virgo  ★ This month will be great for new experiences in  

nature or with loved ones!  

Libra  ★ Start thinking about the more significant issues in  

life, and put all of your energy towards growth and  development!  

Scorpio  ★ Start looking forward to more of the long term  

things in life, rather than the short term ones!  

Sagittarius   ★ Pay close attention to some daily habits. This  

month may be a great time to kick some bad habits!  

Capricorn  ★ This month calls for a well deserved “mental health  

vacation.” Remember to give yourself a break!  

Aquarius  ★ Try to stay optimistic through whatever comes your  

way this month!  

Pisces  ★ You might experience some self doubt this month.  

Remember your worth!     

Feel Good Vibes During  Our Darkest Times  ~ Uplifting Stories During Quarantine ~  

Patrick Riley

The world is experiencing something that is truly  

unprecedented. We are being forced to stay home and isolate  

ourselves from each other in an effort to prevent the spread  

of the infamous coronavirus. However, even in our darkest  

times, we can still unite together and still be positive.  

These are just some of the millions of stories people have  

shared to make the world smile. Enjoy!  

1) Siblings Hold Porch Concert For Neighbor  

After seeing Helena Schlam, their  

78-year-old neighbor stressed over  

self-isolating, nine-year-old Taran  

Tien and six-year-old Calliope decided  

to play classical music on Schlam’s  

front porch, from a Bach Minuet to “Go  

tell Aunt Rhody.” Schlam is an avid  

lover of classical music and hasn’t  

been able to leave the house in days, making this concert  

very special.   

2) Newly Engaged Woman Shares The Exciting News With  

Grandfather Through His Window  

Carly Boyd had to think outside of  

the box while sharing her news with  

her grandfather, whose nursing home  

was shut to visitors. So she  

decided to share it with her  

grandfather through her window,  

making it especially emotional by  

showing him the ring through the  

window. Nurses at the Premier  

Living and Rehab Center in Lake  

Waccamaw, North Carolina say it was “truly magical.”  

3) Stranger Carries Out Act of Kindness at Grocery Store  

An unlikely hero named Adam from  

Cullman, Alabama nicely offered to  

pay for two people’s shopping while  

stocking up on supplies at the local  

grocery store. According to the  

shoppers, he asked for nothing in  

return and told the two people to  

“have a blessed day” as he sets an  

example that we should all be  

following during this time: caring  

for others.  

4) Husband and Wife find a way to celebrate Anniversary  

Mr. Shellard wanted to show  

his love towards his wife in  

a very special way as the  

pandemic altered his 67th  

wedding anniversary to his  

wife. Unfortunately, he  

wasn’t able to see his wife  

on that day. However, he decided to still make it a special  

day by standing outside his wife’s nursing home window with  

balloons and a sign that said: “I’ve loved you for 67 years  

and still do. Happy Anniversary.” Nurses described it as a  

special moment with Nancy, his wife, blowing kisses and  

waving from her window after seeing the sign.  

 

If you’ve enjoyed these stories, tune into the next  edition of The Cave to hear more stories about the  positivity fueling our country as we conquer this  

virus. In the meantime, check out “The Office” actor  John Krasinski’s YouTube series “Some Good News” by  clicking this link . Remember we are in this together;  try making others smile by making your own story. Stay  

safe THS!  

#thstogether

Recipe of the month   ~ Churro Waffles ~  

Therese McDonald  Ingredients  ★ 1 ⅓ cup of flour  ★ 1 cup of sugar  ★ 2 teaspoon of baking powder  ★ 3 teaspoons of cinnamon   ★ 4 eggs  ★ 1 teaspoon of vanilla   ★ ½ cup of milk  ★ 1 stick of butter, melted (8 tablespoons or ½ cup)  ★ As much cinnamon sugar desired for the coating  

*NOTE: Careful with the amount of batter added to the waffle  maker, the waffles rise quickly and may spill over.   Step 1  In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder,  and cinnamon.   Step 2: Mix the eggs, vanilla, milk, and butter into the dry  ingredients mixture.   Step 3: Cook the waffles on medium heat   Step 4: Once the waffles are out, coat them in cinnamon sugar.   Step 5: Enjoy!  

   

Berkshire League  Backyard Sports  

By Marissa VanOrmer   

With Special thanks to  @berkshireleaguebackyardsports  

 If you’re like me and the other 573 followers of Berkshire League  Backyard Sports (@berkshireleaguebackyardsports), you miss the  day to day competition we find in athletics, from gym class to  extracurricular team sports. This account, found on Instagram, is  a fun way to keep our Berkshire League competition alive, all  while encouraging everyone to get outside and stay healthy.    Just in the first month or so of its existence, it has about 61  videos of trickshots and training, by staff and students alike!  Scrolling through, you can see all kinds of sports: basketball,  soccer, volleyball, baseball, soccer, golf, biking, gymnastics,  some track events, tennis, swimming, field hockey, lifting, and  even cornhole! Earlier this month our very own school was  represented in a bracket-style competition by Shawn Galeski. We  beat Terryville in the semi finals (boo the roos), moving on to  the last round, where unfortunately, we lost to Housatonic. This  page is so much fun and great motivation to get outside and stay  competitive.   

When questioned about why they started the page, they answered,  “The idea was born out of a conversation about how bored the  league’s athletes and coaches must be without day to day  practices, games, matches, meets, etc. We were hoping to spark  some interest in people getting outside, staying active, having  some fun, and maybe competing a little bit. We were hoping that  those things could take place outside in somebody’s backyard or  driveway. The idea wasn’t to take the place of the spring sports  season, but to give everyone a little diversion and hopefully  some entertainment. The logo which has taken a couple of  different forms was designed with a color that isn’t associated  with any one school in the BL because we’re hoping that this is  something that can be embraced by everyone. It’s been great that  there have been videos sent in by at least one person from every  school. We think it’s been a good way to see what everyone has  been up to and hopefully a way for everyone in the BL to stay  connected through this time of social distancing.”    To the Bears, they say, “Get out of hibernation and send some  videos!” I couldn’t have said it better myself! So go ahead! Get  outside, stay healthy, submit some videos, and follow Berkshire  League Backyard Sports. Let’s stay competitive and connected  during this troubling time. (@berkshireleaguebackyardsports).  

   

School In Quarantine:  Thomaston Vs.  

Terryville   Sandra McDonald vs. Roger Descoteaux  

I collaborated with one of my best rivals from Terryville to  

compare our towns in this trying time. So, we hope you enjoy some  more (light-hearted) competition, and combined collaboration,  

once again.  

Thomaston   Terryville  ★ Work over Google Classroom  ★ Similar work as in school,  

but different presentations  ★ Occasional Google Meets with  

teachers  ★ Announcements from Mrs.  

Raymond and Mr. Perrucci  occasionally over email  

★ Not all clubs are  functioning normally, but  “The Cave” is doing our best  

★ A lot of my friends are  excited to go back. We’re  all missing each other and a  lot of our teachers!  

★ Work over Google Classroom  ★ Same work we would get in  

school  ★ ‘Office Hours’, meaning  

Google Meets with your  teachers  

★ Announcements from the  principal and higher-ups via  email  

★ Clubs aren't really together,  but the members, like the DnD  club, are still interacting  

★ A lot of people at Terryville  too are excited to be back  and see all of our friends  again!  

 The most important thing to remember in this time is that we’re  all trying our best to work hard in these circumstances, and no  matter what school you’re from, we wish you the best of luck in  these times! THS should stand together, no matter which THS.  

Let’s save the real competition for sports when we’re all back!  

#thstogether  

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Music of the Month   ~ May: Moving ~   

Sandra McDonald   

Here is a little conglomeration of a few songs I find to be  moving, touching, and heartful. If you need some bops, look no  

further. There’s a few songs from many genres, from indie, rock,  pop, and alternative,so there’s something for everyone!  

 1. Again and Again by Tessa Rose Jackson  

2. Snuff by Slipknot  3. Liability by Lorde  

4. This Is Home by Cavetown  5. Juliet by Cavetown  6. Fool by Cavetown  

7. Piece of My Heart by Janis Joplin  8. Without You by Lana del Rey  

9. Dark Paradise by Lana del Rey  10. Soft Stud by Black Belt Eagle Scout  

11. Comatose by Skillet  12. I’m Already Gone by A Day to Remember  

13. It’s Not The Same Anymore by Rex Orange County  14. In The Aeroplane Over The Sea by Neutral Milk Hotel  

15. Ends of the Earth by Lord Huron  16. Meet Me in the Woods by Lord Huron  

17. 21 Guns by Green Day  18. Hands Down by The Greeting Committee  

19. prom dress by mxmtoon  20. Someone Like You by Adele  21. Hey Jude by The Beatles  

22. Guiding Light by Mumford & Sons  23. The Cave by Mumford & Sons  

24. It Must Have Been the Roses by Grateful Dead  25. You Are My Sunshine by Johnny Cash  

26. Wake Me up When September Ends by Green Day  27. Heart-Shaped Box by Nirvana  28. Ophelia by The Lumineers  

29. Flowers In Your Hair by the Lumineers  30. Nothing Else Matters by Metallica  

31. Hey There Delilah by Plain White T’s  

Random and Fun  Hobbies and Activities  

Sandra McDonald   

Yoga   https://www.nytimes.com/guides/well/beginner-yoga  

 

 Baking  

https://www.allrecipes.com/recipes/2821/everyday-cooking/quick-an d-easy/desserts/  

  

     

Painting  https://www.mybluprint.com/article/acrylic-painting-techniques-al

l-beginners-should-try  

 Writing  

https://thinkwritten.com/365-creative-writing-prompts/  

 Cooking  

https://www.allrecipes.com/recipes/1642/everyday-cooking/