THE SPINNAKER

By Mr. Sears

Did you ever notice the small tree near the south east corner of the school? It might seem unremarkable but it is anything but. Take a closer look and you will see that the current tree is in the place of a tree that has been cut down. Likely cut down several times.

Cutting the tree down in the first place likely was the result of a practical decision to make this corner of the property easier to access and cut the grass. It was cut right down to the ground and this would seem the end of any future for this tree as it had lost connection to any of its leaves which act to supply the tree with energy.

I recall seeing the first sprouts of the new tree coming from the small bit of stump. Each year the tree would add to this progress until it has reached its current proud status.

Moral of the Story: Even when you get cut down to the ground you can rise to be proud and tall again.

By Maximus Ly

On April 9th, Cohasset celebrated a mix of diverse cultures through the annual Mosaic Night. On this night, there were various nations that displayed what their culture is all about. Everything from activities to food was showcased to the audience. Additionally, there were entrepreneurs from CMS in the senior cafe that were running shops in order to test their products on the market. The design of the gymnasium was spectacular as there were flags of most countries and stands for all countries represented on that night. One specific part of the night that stood out were the performances in the middle of the floor that featured children dancing and doing many activities that were connected to a culture or country. Overall, the Mosaic Night in the Cohasset High School gym was a great cultural experience.

By Francesca Miele and Nelle Brophy

On May 22nd 2026, our very own Cohasset High Seniors had their prom. Seniors raced home from the pep rally hosted during school hours to go get ready, and get ready they did. Everyone looked their absolute best as they walked down the red carpet. Some favorite dresses of ours were from Mary Cate Donahue, Caitlyn Simms, and Pauline Naeveke. While there were multitudes of stunning dresses, those three caught our eyes. The seniors loved Ryan’s arcade post prom and reported dancing throughout the night. Overall the 2026 Cohasset High School Prom was a booming success!

By Keira Lynch

The Cohasset High School Track and Field Team showed a strong performance at the South Shore League Outdoor Track & Field Championships held in Carver on Thursday, May 21. Competing against the top performers in the league, Cohasset scored multiple top finishes and continued what has been a successful season.

In the running events, Cohasset was greatly successful in the 400 meter dash and the 400 meter hurdles in both the men’s and women’s events. Both Michael Giglio, who placed first, and Hendrix Gustafson, who placed third, scored points for Cohasset in the men’s 400 meter dash. In addition, Regan Brinzey finished third in the 400 meter dash for the women’s event. Cohasset also performed well in the 400 meter hurdles, with Suzie Frank winning the women’s event and Liam Roach placing second for men’s.

Furthermore, Cohasset placed in several field and relay events. In both shotput and discus, Nicholas Askjaer placed first, scoring the team essential points. For the men’s relays, Cohasset came in second in the 4x100 meter with Charles Bodell, Ronan Carnes, Hendrix Gustafson, and Michael Giglio, and placed second in the 4x800 meter with William Alberti, John Kearney, Ciaran Bergan, and Jacob Iandoli. Finally, the women’s 4x400 meter relay team of Suzie Frank, Regan Brinzey, Saoirse O’Duggan, and Josie Pruitt earned third place.

Overall, the men’s team finished in fourth place and the women’s team in seventh. Throughout this season, the team has demonstrated great development and commitment, improving as a whole at each meet. The hard work they have put in over the spring has certainly paid off, with many teammates walking away from the season with a Leagues medal. Now, the team looks forward to States, which several team members have qualified for. The athletes hope to finish off the year on a high note and show their talent at the statewide meet in the upcoming weeks.

By Christian Kondrat

Flynn Jansen is a freshman at Cohasset High School. Along with being an excellent student, he is on the football, ski, and baseball teams. During football season, Flynn is a tackle and defensive end. His favorite part about football season is the excitement of the constant physical contact. Flynn's favorite sport is football. If he could choose to be any position, he would be a linebacker. This winter, Flynn had a very successful ski season. During ski season, he loves being with friends and being able to enjoy winter nights on the slopes. This spring, you can find Flynn in centerfield or hitting homeruns at the Beachwood Ballpark! On April 10th, Flynn knocked a ball out of the park on his first ever high school pitch! As the school year comes to an end, Flynn is looking forward to fishing with his family on his grandfather's boat. This summer, he hopes to beat his record fish, a 6 foot 150 pound marlin. Flynn is not just a successful student, but also a three sport athlete!

By CC Crowell

The Cohasset High School Girls Lacrosse Team has had an incredible regular 2026 season and currently holds an impressive 18-2 record. After months of dedication and hard work, the players earned recognition as the number one girls lacrosse team in the state. Their success throughout the season has demonstrated the team’s talent and chemistry on and off the field. The team will begin its playoff run against Amherst-Pelham Regional High School on May 27, 2026. Throughout the season, the coaches and players have built a strong bond that has helped them overcome difficult matchups and continue improving every game. The girls lacrosse team is back this year with one goal in mind: to win a state championship and prove how far they can go together. The players hope to turn their 18-2 record to an unforgettable 23-2 finish. With the support of the Cohasset community behind them, the team is ready to leave everything on the field and compete for a state championship title.

By Taylor Sasso

The sophomore class took a thrilling field trip to the New England Aquarium in Boston. Students were able to spend the day exploring marine life, learning about oceans ecosystems, and enjoying time together outside of the classroom. The most popular spot in the aquarium was the giant ocean tank, where students were able to see sea turtles, sharks, stingrays and fish swimming. Many of the students also enjoyed the penguin exhibit, watching the penguins dive and interact with each other.

This trip was not only fun, but educational too. Students were able to learn about how pollution affects marine animals and habitats and the importance of ocean conversations. All students were encouraged to take what they learned at the aquarium and connect it to something they learned in science classes this year. In addition to the exhibits, the sophomore class was able to take a boat into Boston to get to the aquarium. Overall, the Boston Aquarium trip was a massive success and a very enjoyable experience for everyone who attended.

By Quinn Kearney

On May 22, 2026, Cohasset High School once again celebrated Cohasset Minds Matter Day, a mental-health focused day put on by the Safe Harbor Cohasset Youth Ambassadors Coalition. Safe Harbor is a youth-led organization that targets issues such as substance abuse and mental health, and for the past few years they have organized this event. Giving a much needed break from the stresses of everyday classes, “CMM” is an outside event where students can socialize with each other, play games, or visit the various booths set up to learn more about mental health and resources available to students if they are struggling. Among the booths and stations were yoga, a Safe Harbor table, arts and crafts, and a number of resource tables. Additionally, an ice cream truck offered relief from the heat and a tasty treat for students! After visiting and interacting with each booth, students had the opportunity to win a free sweatshirt or t-shirt, and after completing a mental health survey, students were also entered into a raffle for the chance to win a gift card to local restaurant Salty Days.

Overall, CMM 2026 was a huge success thanks to Safe Harbor, and students at CHS cannot wait for it next year!

By Molly Doherty

On Friday May 22nd Cohasset High School students participated in a schoolwide spring pep rally. Each grade was wearing a different color: freshmen were wearing gray, sophomores were wearing black, juniors were wearing blue and seniors were wearing white. The previous days leading up to the pep rally it was spirit week featuring days like jersey day, tropical day, Y2K and BBQ dad vs soccer mom. Safe harbor also organized a mental health awareness day in the morning. They had activities like yard games, bracelet making, yoga, service animals, and even a waffle truck. The pep rally started at 10:45 and featured games like wig snatch, prom couple races, obstacle course, and ending with a hacky sack competition. After the pep rally students participated in cleaning up the school campus. Overall the day was a success and the students enjoyed every activity. After surveying students, it was unanimous that wig snatch was everyone’s favorite.

By Maryn Beggan

1. Atlantic Bagel - A town fav spot. Super classic and serves bagels of all kinds! CASH ONLY!! Known to some as AB, this place is where you go if you want to sit or even just take it to go! Not only are the bagels delicious but the service is always great including service from some of the students here at Cohasset!

2. The Black Cat - This place has the most variety of food! They carry very good sandwiches and homemade bread! This is the kind of place you go to have a sit down breakfast! I would recommend this place!

3. Stevie G’s - A classic and reliable spot! This place is great for both lunch and breakfast. Big portions and great service! Like The Black Cat, this place is great for someone looking to sit down and have a meal rather than takeout.
   

By Lane Monahan

The Football community in Cohasset came together on May 17 to celebrate an unforgettable championship season at the team’s ring ceremony. Senior player Max Monahan described the night as a very fun time with the players, coaches, and families gathered to honor the 2025 Massachusetts Division 7 state title. One of the highlights of the evening was the presentation of the team’s intricately designed championship rings, symbolizing the hard work and dedication that defined the season. Players proudly showed off their rings at the 2026 senior prom red carpet to carry with them a big accomplishment this school year. Max expressed deep gratitude for both his coaches and teammates, saying they made the season a truly special experience. He reflected on the strong bonds formed throughout the year and the effort that went into achieving the program's ultimate goal. Coaches praised the leadership of the captains and the senior class throughout the whole season. The ring ceremony served as a fitting conclusion to a championship year that will be remembered for years to come in Cohasset.

By Charlotte Reilly

As summer approaches in Cohasset, Sandy Beach is preparing to open for the season on June 6. In the week leading up to opening day, employed local high school and college students help get the beach ready for its summer visitors. During the final weekend of May, student employees begin cleaning and organizing the beach facilities. Workers clean the bathhouse, prepare the grounds and help place wooden pathways across the sand. Lifeguard chairs are also set up before the season officially begins. Students additionally help prepare the snack bar for its annual inspection before opening day.

Throughout the summer, Sandy Beach employs local students in a variety of roles. Some students work as lifeguards responsible for monitoring swimmers and maintaining the safety of the beach. Others work on maintenance crews, which helps keep the beach clean and organized each day. Additional staff members work as gate attendants to ensure only cars with beach permits enter the parking area. Students also work at the snack bar serving food and drinks to visitors throughout the day. The snack bar is stocked with local and fresh food, supporting small businesses in the near area as well.

For many in Cohasset, the opening of the beach is an exciting day that they look forward to all year, especially with cold winters like this past year!

By Reese Santacroce

Summer jobs give students real-world experience, responsibility, and a chance to earn money while also building skills for the future. According to sophomore Paige Guerra, working at the pool is a fun learning experience that helps her build responsibility and teamwork. Sophomore Charlotte Riley says that she likes working at Sandy Beach because she sees everyone in town enjoying their summer days. Summer jobs help students gain independence, build confidence, and develop skills they will use later in life. According to sophomore Addie Welz, she is excited to work at Jake's Seafood because it is a busy restaurant during the summer time, requires a lot of perseverance, and allows her to develop skills. Overall, summer jobs help students grow both personally and professionally.

By Russ Sears

The home I grew up in was surrounded by a dairy farm. The farmer’s family had owned our home but sold it to my ancestors many years prior. Beyond our back yard were the pastures that the cows and horses would graze. On one slope the cows and horses had worn a path from the barn to the gate. Within that path was a very small tree of unidentifiable species. It was not much more that 4 feet tall and only about as big around a your thumb. Every time a cow or horse used this path the rubbed up against the tree which stunted its growth.

Over the years the dairy farm became less and less busy and the traffic on that path continued to decrease. The tree began to grow more productively.

Finally the dairy farm shut down and little attention was paid to this part of the property. Eventually the farm deeded this property to my family so we began to take care of this property; mowing the lawn and removing weeds and brush. By this time the tree that was in the cow/horse path was identifiable as a crab apple tree. The cow path filled in with grass. The soil was exceptionally fertile from the cow traffic. In a few years this tree would be the most beautiful in the yard.

Moral of the Story: Being flexible will save your life and allow you to grow in the future. Get by today and you can live another day.

Editors: Amanda Fox and Lennox Wrixon

Website: cohassetk12.org
Location: 143 Pond Street, Cohasset, MA, USA
Phone: 781 383-6100

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