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The student news site of Antioch Community High School.

Sequoit Media

The student news site of Antioch Community High School.

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Though GoGuardian has always allowed teachers to view students Chromebook screens and activity, parents now have access to this same functionality and more while students are home.

District 117 launches GoGuardian for parents

GoGuardian now allows parents to watch what their children are doing on their school Chromebooks at home.
Diya Schon, Tom Tom Staff
September 7, 2021
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Ayden Burton sits in Ms. Ruleys psychology class.

District 117 says goodbye to Columbus Day

Community High School Disctrict 117 made the decision to no longer have Columbus Day as a day off in the 2021-2022 academic year.
Bella Bussone, Tom Tom Staff
September 1, 2021
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Are ACHS Students feeling prepared for the next year?

Are ACHS Students feeling prepared for the next year?

This was no ordinary school year for Antioch Community High School students, from starting off the school year doing classes online to ending the second semester in-person, at school, full time.
Beth Kamman, Public Relations Coordinator
May 4, 2021
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The Hiram Buttrick Sawmill was originally built in 1839. Today, a replica stands a few hundred feet away from the mill’s original location.

Early Antioch: An Abridged History

The early history of Antioch is all but well known, though it serves as a point of interest in the discussion of the ACHS logo.
Jacob Slabosz, Lifestyles Online Director
April 12, 2021
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Vocabulary References for “Once a Sequoit, Always a Sequoit?”

Vocabulary References for “Once a Sequoit, Always a Sequoit?”

As you read through our package of stories “Once a Sequoit, Always a Sequoit?", some of the frequently-used vocabulary words may cause confusion or may be words you have not heard before; these definitions will aid any confusion or questions that you may have while reading.
Izana Nordhaus, Visual Director
February 19, 2021
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Polakow Announced as New Athletic Director

Polakow Announced as New Athletic Director

As Steve Schoenfelder prepares for retirement, ACHS physical education teacher Marni Polakow is set to take his place as Athletic Director.
Leighton Costello, Promotion Manager
February 16, 2021
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Once a Sequoit, Always a Sequoit?

“Once a Sequoit, Always a Sequoit”?

After the possibility of a mascot and logo change at ACHS, many individuals have been left questioning many aspects of the scenario.
Jacob Slabosz and Izana Nordhaus
February 12, 2021
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There has been controversy around whether or not the arrow and feathers in Antiochs current logo is offensive to the Native American community.

ACHS Faces Controversy Over Possible Change of Mascot and Logo

After an email was sent to students and faculty regarding the possibility of changing the school’s mascot and logo due to its Native American imagery, the community has become very vocal with opinions on the matter.
Jacob Slabosz, Lifestyles Online Director
February 12, 2021
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Contact Days Denied

Contact Days Denied

As the boys basketball season just began their contact days, they were quickly removed when cases in the area increased.
Leighton Costello, Promotion Manager
November 5, 2020
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CHSD117 Returns to Full Remote Learning

CHSD117 Returns to Full Remote Learning

Superintendent Jim McKay announced the district will go fully remote starting on October 26 until COVID-19 cases fall below the set threshold.
Jake Ilkka, Tom Tom Staff
October 21, 2020
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Pictured are Shusterman and his assorted works. From left to right, they are: The Shadow Club, Full Tilt, Unwind, Scythe, Thunder Head, The Tull, Challenger Deep, Dry, Bruiser, Everlost, Scorpion Shards and Teslas Attic.

Author Neal Shusterman Visits Antioch Community High School

Shusterman discussed many of his works, including his most popular novel "Unwind"; several English students have read this novel for summer reading in the past.
Lila Heilig, Editor-in-Chief
March 13, 2020
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BREAKING: D117 Releases Official Coronavirus Prevention Plans

BREAKING: D117 Releases Official Coronavirus Prevention Plans

Community High School District 117 sends multiple emails and announced new social distancing measures to ensure student and staff safety.
Emily Higgins, SequoitMedia.com Managing Editor
March 12, 2020
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