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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
McKenna Dwyer

McKenna Dwyer, Editor-In-Chief

McKenna is a senior at SPFHS and is one of the Editor-in-Chiefs of The Fanscotian. She is in the French Club and is also in the French Honor Society. In her free time, McKenna enjoys reading historical fiction novels, listening to music, and hanging out with her friends.

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Photo source: Edgar Beltrán/Creative Commons/via Wikimedia Commons

Pope Leo XIV Makes History as First American Pope

McKenna Dwyer, Editor-In-Chief
May 15, 2025
The Oklahoma City National Memorial stands in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The memorial—dedicated to the victims, rescuers and those affected by the Oklahoma City bombing on April 19, 1995—was established in 1997.

30 Years On: Former President Bill Clinton Speaks at Memorial Service Marking Anniversary of Oklahoma City Bombing

McKenna Dwyer, Editor-In-Chief
April 21, 2025
SPFHS Undergoes Schedule Changes Amidst NJGPA Testing

SPFHS Undergoes Schedule Changes Amidst NJGPA Testing

McKenna Dwyer, Editor-In-Chief
March 11, 2025
Actor Timothee Chalamet plays the guitar and sings in a scene from “A Complete Unknown.” The film, which is a Bob Dylan biopic, was released on Dec. 25, 2024.

Why Are We So Obsessed With Biopics?

McKenna Dwyer, Editor-In-Chief
February 4, 2025
MUSE Literature Club advertises their upcoming Open Mic Night with a poster sent out by the SPF HS Activities email. While the event was originally scheduled for Dec. 13, it was postponed till it was rescheduled for Jan. 10.

MUSE Literature Club Hosting Open Mic Night Jan. 10

McKenna Dwyer, Editor-In-Chief
January 10, 2025
Donald Trump delivers a speech at his rally in Dodge County Airport, Oct. 6, 2024, in Juneau, Wis.

U.S. Elected Well-Known Misogynist as President — It Goes Much Deeper Than That

McKenna Dwyer and Dylin Kervel
January 9, 2025
A Golden Globe award is illuminated by stage lights. On Jan. 5, Hollywood’s elites took home trophies in 27 categories in film, television and production.

Who Took Home Trophies at the 82nd Golden Globe Awards?

McKenna Dwyer, Editor-In-Chief
January 8, 2025
Breaking News: Random Drones, Presidential Pardons, Rebel Advancements

Breaking News: Random Drones, Presidential Pardons, Rebel Advancements

McKenna Dwyer, Editor-in-Chief
December 18, 2024
Senior Grace Bottomy (left) and junior Sofia Vanterpool (right) engage in a sword fight as The Snow Queen and Cinderella, respectively. “Game of Tiaras” focused on three sisters who are princesses and their conflicts over land and the throne, the other sister being Belle, who was portrayed by senior Maggie Hayes.

SPFHS Repertory Theatre Presents a Striking Performance of “Game of Tiaras”

McKenna Dwyer, Editor-In-Chief
December 4, 2024
A young Liam Payne performs with One Direction to a captivated audience. Payne was a member of the band from its formation on X Factor in 2010 until the group went on their indefinite hiatus in 2016.

Former One Direction Member Liam Payne Dies at 31

McKenna Dwyer, Editor-In-Chief
November 6, 2024
SPFHS Main Office Provides Voter Registration Packets for 2024 Election

SPFHS Main Office Provides Voter Registration Packets for 2024 Election

McKenna Dwyer, Editor-In-Chief
October 29, 2024
The Class of 2025 watches as the sun rises in one of the first few days of their senior year. After the sunrise, many students went to get breakfast at local establishments.

SPFHS Seniors Enjoy Strong Kickoff to Senior Year with Senior Sunrise

McKenna Dwyer, Editor-In-Chief
September 24, 2024
Tom Ripley (Andrew Scott) and Marge Sherwood (Dakota Fanning) converse on a balcony in Italy. In the series, Ripley traveled to Italy to search for Dickie Greenleaf, Sherwood’s boyfriend and the son of a very wealthy man.

“Ripley”: Netflix’s Eerie Release Wows Viewers

McKenna Dwyer, Feature Editor
May 14, 2024
A wolf dog lounges in the grass. On May 3—changed from the original date of April 16—a wolf dog will be visiting Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School in the auditorium for a lunchtime presentation.

Howling Woods Farm Visit to SPFHS Rescheduled to May 3

McKenna Dwyer, Feature Editor
April 26, 2024
The SPFHS cast of “The Addams Family” takes a bow at the end of their March 15th show. The production was put on during a March weekend over the course of four days. The SPFHS cast of “The Addams Family” takes a bow at the end of their March 15th show. The production was put on during a March weekend over the course of four days.

“The Addams Family”: SPFHS Theatre Department Presents Yet Another Excellent Production

McKenna Dwyer, Feature Editor
April 18, 2024
A poster hangs on a wall, displaying an image of Chauncey Bear, featured in the film “Imaginary”. Chauncey was a key character in the film and provided many frights for viewers.

Horror Movie “Imaginary” Lives Up to Terrifying Trailer

McKenna Dwyer, Feature Editor
April 12, 2024
School One Elementary School lies on Willow Avenue in Scotch Plains, New Jersey. School One opened its doors in January and February to older students in the district that taught the younger students fun games, skills or activities over the course of three weeks.

School One Brings Back Beyond School Explorers Program for First Time Since the Pandemic

McKenna Dwyer, Feature Editor
March 15, 2024
King Charles waves from a carriage on May 6, 2023, the day of his coronation. The coronation of King Charles was the first coronation since his mother, the late Queen Elizabeth II, became queen in 1952.

King Charles III Reveals Cancer Diagnosis in Public Statement

McKenna Dwyer, Feature Editor
February 26, 2024
The Criminology Google Classroom houses announcements from co-presidents. The club started their Google Classroom in order to communicate better with members and interested students.

Sophomores Introduce New Criminology Club to SPFHS Community

McKenna Dwyer, Feature Editor
February 26, 2024
Taylor Louderman, Ashley Park and Kate Rockwell pose on the Playbill cover of the Mean Girls musical, which premiered on Broadway in 2018. The 2024 musical is an adaptation of the 2018 musical, which is an adaptation of the 2004 movie ‘Mean Girls’.

“Mean Girls”: New Film Falls Flat In Comparison to Success of Early 2000s Movie

McKenna Dwyer, Feature Editor
February 6, 2024
The restaurant has couches and circular tables rather than a ‘typical’ restaurant set up. Groups of students sat at each table and shared the food they were given.

SPFHS French Students Visit Marakesh Restaurant in Parsippany

McKenna Dwyer, Feature Editor
January 8, 2024
Timothée Chalamet tips his hat in a scene from “Wonka”. Chalamet starred in the film alongside other famous actors such as Hugh Grant, Olivia Colman, Rowan Atkinson, and many others.

“Wonka”: Timothée Chalamet Puts on Phenomenal Performance in Willy Wonka Origin Story

McKenna Dwyer, Feature Editor
January 7, 2024
“All the Light We Cannot See” is a 2014 novel by author Anthony Doerr. The book won the 2015 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction.

“All the Light We Cannot See”: Netflix’s Recent Book Adaptation Stands Strong on Its Own

McKenna Dwyer, Feature Editor
November 30, 2023
Senior Support Club members decorate flower pots during their first senior visit on Nov. 13. The club plans to visit more senior living homes in the future.

SPFHS Introduces Senior Support Club to their Growing List of Student-Run Activities

McKenna Dwyer, Feature Editor
November 30, 2023
Former footballer David Beckham walks away during a match looking displeased. Beckham was playing for LA Galaxy at the time following his departure from Real Madrid in 2007.

“Beckham”: Netflix Releases New Documentary Taking a Deep Look into the Life of the Famous Footballer

McKenna Dwyer, Feature Editor
November 10, 2023
The American Sign Language alphabet is shown in the graphic above. The ASL club, which was started around five years ago, was continued on in the hopes of teaching SPFHS students sign language.

American Sign Language Club Starts Up for 2023-2024 School Year

McKenna Dwyer, Feature Editor
October 11, 2023
The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Marching Band performs at Nettingham Middle School on Sept. 22. The marching band was sad to report that their home show was canceled on Sept. 23.

SPFHS Marching Band Home Show Canceled on 9/23

McKenna Dwyer, Feature Editor
September 30, 2023
SPFHS Holds Annual Spring Choral Concert on May 10th

SPFHS Holds Annual Spring Choral Concert on May 10th

McKenna Dwyer, Staff Writer
May 17, 2023
SPFHS French Students Venture on Trip to Quebec City

SPFHS French Students Venture on Trip to Quebec City

McKenna Dwyer, Staff Writer
May 15, 2023
SPFHS Freshman Delaney Farley Soars High During Winter Track Season

SPFHS Freshman Delaney Farley Soars High During Winter Track Season

McKenna Dwyer, Staff Writer
February 1, 2023
Santas, Snowflakes, and Snowmen: Why Surprise Gift-Giving isn’t the Most Important Thing

Santas, Snowflakes, and Snowmen: Why Surprise Gift-Giving isn’t the Most Important Thing

McKenna Dwyer, Staff Writer
December 20, 2022
She Kills Monsters: SPFHS Fall Play Shows True Talent in the Theater Program

She Kills Monsters: SPFHS Fall Play Shows True Talent in the Theater Program

McKenna Dwyer, Staff Writer
November 28, 2022
Colleen Hoover: The Face Of Modern Lit?

Colleen Hoover: The Face Of Modern Lit?

McKenna Dwyer, Staff Writer
November 3, 2022
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