The Student News Site of Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School

The Fanscotian
The Student News Site of Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School

The Fanscotian
The Student News Site of Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School

The Fanscotian
Isabella Rocha

Isabella Rocha, Opinion Editor

Isabella Rocha is a senior at SPFHS and is the Opinion Editor for The Fanscotian. Isabella is on the executive board of Model UN and Care for Kids, and she is a part of both school and regional/state choirs. She loves traveling to Brazil to visit family, meeting new people, and wishes to pursue a career in journalism.

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A New Yearbook Edition: The Culmen Staff Welcomes New Advisors

A New Yearbook Edition: The Culmen Staff Welcomes New Advisors

Isabella Rocha, Opinion Editor
November 18, 2024
Scotch Plains-Fanwood Lights Up for its First Time Ever Celebrating Diwali

Scotch Plains-Fanwood Lights Up for its First Time Ever Celebrating Diwali

Isabella Rocha and Emerson Klaskow
November 13, 2024
These are the flags of various Hispanic countries. Many students and staff are from these Hispanic countries, making Hispanic Heritage Month important to recognize at SPFHS.

SPFHS Recognizes Hispanic Heritage Month through the Addition of Celebratory Events

Isabella Rocha, Opinion Editor
October 7, 2024
SPF Bus Driver Appreciation: Highlighting the Work Of Karolina Bishop

SPF Bus Driver Appreciation: Highlighting the Work Of Karolina Bishop

Isabella Rocha, Opinion Editor
June 9, 2024
SPFHS Junior Mac Bastable joins the Board of Education as the SPFHS Student Representative. He has also participated in the Student Government Association since his freshman year as an officer.

The SPF Board of Education Welcomes Junior Mac Bastable to their Staff as an SPFHS Student Representative

Isabella Rocha, Opinion Editor
April 7, 2024
The lead cast of “The Addams Family” presents themselves at the character breakfast and meet and greet. They performed their modified opening song and dance number to the families attending the event.

SPFHS Reflects on Sold-Out “Addams Family” Production and an Ingenious Fundraiser

Isabella Rocha, Opinion Editor
March 21, 2024
Raider News broadcasts a new video on their YouTube channel for the day. They filmed with new equipment, the TriCaster, which allows them to consistently livestream.

Lights, Camera, Action: A Glimpse Behind the Scenes of SPFHS’ Raider News

Isabella Rocha, Opinion Editor
March 14, 2024
Sophomore Spencer Martin presents his knowledge of space to guests at the Union County College Sperry Observatory. His audience of about 60 people was intrigued and engaged by his opinions.

SPFHS Sophomore Spencer Martin Shines His Starlight Among the Community Universe

Isabella Rocha, Opinion Editor
February 15, 2024
Scotch Plains-Fanwood’s first snowfall of the year 2024 leaves the community majestically covered in white. SPF students were excited to walk into the new year with a day off of school in their pajamas.

Turning A Snowman’s Frown Upside-Down: What Goes into Calling a SPF Snow Day?

Isabella Rocha, Opinion Editor
February 6, 2024
The high school class of 2024 approaches graduation with emerging sweat from an intense year of applying to colleges due to high competition with COVID-19 pandemic graduates. The previous high school class of 2023 looks back on a year of even more struggle, as they too had high competition.

“The Comeback is Stronger than the Setback”: High School Seniors Compete with COVID Gap-Year Students for College Acceptances

Isabella Rocha, Opinion Editor
January 31, 2024
Care for Kids President Kelly Stewart and Vice President Vania Gonzalez proudly accepting their community service award from the Union County Boys and Girls Club in Plainfield, NJ. The club collaborated with the organizations many times each year since its founding in 2021.

SPFHS’ Care For Kids Club Undergoes a Growth Spurt as they are Awarded for Advancing in their Mission

Isabella Rocha, Opinion Editor
January 19, 2024
Bolivian empanadas are popular in some hispanic traditional dinners. They were displayed for a Thanksgiving dinner.

Students Share How They Celebrated El Dia De Acción De Gracias

Isabella Rocha, Opinion Editor
December 2, 2023
SPFHS History Club presents this flier for Charles Oppenheimer’s visit as a part of a guest speaker series. Students, teachers, and administrators gathered in the school’s media center to meet the grandson of Robert Oppenheimer via Zoom.

Oppenheimer Brought To SPFHS: A Legacy No One Will Forget

Isabella Rocha, Opinion Editor
November 22, 2023
Students and Staff Vote "Yes" to Bringing Back the SPFHS Homecoming Dance, but Remain Unsatisfied with Some Factors

Students and Staff Vote “Yes” to Bringing Back the SPFHS Homecoming Dance, but Remain Unsatisfied with Some Factors

Isabella Rocha, Opinion Editor
October 17, 2023
The Beginning of Long-Lasting Friendships: Club Inclusion Opens Up their Year Strong with Bonding Between Club Members

The Beginning of Long-Lasting Friendships: Club Inclusion Opens Up their Year Strong with Bonding Between Club Members

Isabella Rocha, Opinion Editor
September 30, 2023
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