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Junior John Stahl performing as Emmett in Sequoit Theater's production of "Legally Blonde" in spring of 2024.

[Photo] Acting and singing his way to the top

Maya Ryan, Tom Tom Staff
September 27, 2024
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The Tom Tom: The Senior Issue

The Tom Tom: The Senior Issue

A SEQUOIT MEDIA PUBLICATION // VOLUME 62 // ISSUE 4 // CLASS OF 2024
Tom Tom Staff
May 14, 2024
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Junior Julia Johnson portraying Elle Woods.

[Photo] Making a musical: “Legally Blonde”

Maddie Eul, Tom Tom Staff
April 15, 2024
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The Tom Tom: February 2024

The Tom Tom: February 2024

A SEQUOIT MEDIA PUBLICATION // VOLUME 62 // ISSUE 3 // FEBRUARY 2024
Tom Tom Staff
March 1, 2024
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Sequoit Media among the 'best of the best'

Sequoit Media among the ‘best of the best’

NSPA recognizes Sequoit Media as one of 26 outstanding high school news sites for their journalistic excellence.
Tom Tom Staff
February 29, 2024
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Logo by Katie Smith,
Cover by Hannah Barzcak

The Arrow: Winter 2024

SEQUOIT MEDIA AND ANTIOCH ATHLETICS // VOLUME 6 // ISSUE 2 // FALL 2024
Tom Tom Staff
February 8, 2024
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The Tom Tom: September 2023

The Tom Tom: September 2023

A SEQUOIT MEDIA PUBLICATION // VOLUME 62 // ISSUE 2 // SEPTEMBER 2023
Tom Tom Staff
September 30, 2023
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The Arrow: Fall 2023

The Arrow: Fall 2023

SEQUOIT MEDIA AND ANTIOCH ATHLETICS // VOLUME 6 // ISSUE 1 // FALL 2023
Tom Tom Staff
September 22, 2023
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The Tom Tom: The Fairytale Issue

The Tom Tom: The Fairytale Issue

A SEQUOIT MEDIA PUBLICATION // VOLUME 61 // ISSUE 5 // MAY 2023
Tom Tom Staff
May 2, 2023
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The Arrow: Spring 2023

The Arrow: Spring 2023

SEQUOIT MEDIA AND ANTIOCH ATHLETICS // VOLUME 5 // ISSUE 3 // SPRING 2023
Tom Tom Staff
April 25, 2023
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The Tom Tom: March 2023

The Tom Tom: March 2023

A SEQUOIT MEDIA PUBLICATION // VOLUME 61 // ISSUE 4 // MARCH 2023
Tom Tom Staff
March 8, 2023
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Early graduate, Grace Semple's 2022 staff picture.

[Photo] Senior Send-Off: Grace Semple

Grace Semple, Tom Tom Staff
January 12, 2023
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The Tom Tom: The Board Game Issue

The Tom Tom: The Board Game Issue

A SEQUOIT MEDIA PUBLICATION // VOLUME 61 // ISSUE 3 // JANUARY 2023
Tom Tom Staff
January 10, 2023
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MEDIA DAY: Winter 2022-2023

Tom Tom Staff
January 1, 2023
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The Arrow: Winter 2022

The Arrow: Winter 2022

SEQUOIT MEDIA AND ANTIOCH ATHLETICS // VOLUME 5 // ISSUE 2 // WINTER 2022
Tom Tom Staff
December 21, 2022
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The Arrow: Fall 2022

The Arrow: Fall 2022

SEQUOIT MEDIA AND ANTIOCH ATHLETICS // VOLUME 5 // ISSUE 1 // FALL 2022
Tom Tom Staff
November 22, 2022
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Sequoit Senate members, senior Emma Kolloff, Paola Perez and Fiona Serfiov selling candygrams in the commons.

Sequoit Senate sells candygrams for local charity

Candygrams will be sold during lunch hours by Sequoit Senate members in the commons and cafeteria.
Tom Tom Staff
November 15, 2022
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The Tom Tom: October 2022

The Tom Tom: October 2022

A SEQUOIT MEDIA PUBLICATION // VOLUME 61 // ISSUE 2 // OCTOBER 2022
Tom Tom Staff
October 18, 2022
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The Tom Tom: The Senior Issue

The Tom Tom: The Senior Issue

A SEQUOIT MEDIA PUBLICATION // VOLUME 60 // ISSUE 4 // MARCH 2021
Tom Tom Staff
May 14, 2022
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The Arrow: Spring 2022

The Arrow: Spring 2022

SEQUOIT MEDIA AND ANTIOCH ATHLETICS // VOLUME 4 // ISSUE 3 // SPRING 2022
Tom Tom Staff
April 27, 2022
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Storytellers Series Lineup 2022

Storytellers Series 2022 Lineup

The ACHS English department is hosting their annual Storytellers Series from March 22-25.
Tom Tom Staff
March 22, 2022
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The Tom Tom: The Retro Issue ('90s Print)

The Tom Tom: The Retro Issue (’90s Print)

A SEQUOIT MEDIA PUBLICATION // VOLUME 60 // ISSUE 3 // MARCH 2021
Tom Tom Staff
March 11, 2022
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The Tom Tom: The Retro Issue ('80s Print)

The Tom Tom: The Retro Issue (’80s Print)

A SEQUOIT MEDIA PUBLICATION // VOLUME 60 // ISSUE 3 // MARCH 2021
Tom Tom Staff
March 11, 2022
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The Tom Tom: The Retro Issue ('70s Print)

The Tom Tom: The Retro Issue (’70s Print)

A SEQUOIT MEDIA PUBLICATION // VOLUME 60 // ISSUE 3 // MARCH 2021
Tom Tom Staff
March 11, 2022
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The Tom Tom: The Retro Issue ('60s Print)

The Tom Tom: The Retro Issue (’60s Print)

A SEQUOIT MEDIA PUBLICATION // VOLUME 60 // ISSUE 3 // MARCH 2021
Tom Tom Staff
March 11, 2022
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The Tom Tom: The Retro Issue ('50s Print)

The Tom Tom: The Retro Issue (’50s Print)

A SEQUOIT MEDIA PUBLICATION // VOLUME 60 // ISSUE 3 // MARCH 2021
Tom Tom Staff
March 11, 2022
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The Arrow: Winter '21 - '22

The Arrow: Winter ’21 – ’22

SEQUOIT MEDIA AND ANTIOCH ATHLETICS // VOLUME 4 // ISSUE 2 // WINTER '21 - '22
Tom Tom Staff
January 24, 2022
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Staff Editorial: Do not shoot the messenger

Staff Editorial: Do not shoot the messenger

The ancient god of messaging was known as Hermes, but he was also known for his trickery. Like Hermes, journalists devote themselves to reporting on any issue possible; however, unlike Hermes, the Tom Tom staff lives to tell the truth.
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The Tom Tom: The Greek Tragedy Issue

The Tom Tom: The Greek Tragedy Issue

A SEQUOIT MEDIA PUBLICATION // VOLUME 60 // ISSUE 2 // DECEMBER 2021
Tom Tom Staff
December 8, 2021
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The Tom Tom: The Butterfly Effect

The Tom Tom: The Butterfly Effect

A SEQUOIT MEDIA PUBLICATION // VOLUME 60 // ISSUE 1 // OCTOBER 2021
Tom Tom Staff
October 11, 2021
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The Arrow: Fall 2021

The Arrow: Fall 2021

SEQUOIT MEDIA AND ANTIOCH ATHLETICS // VOLUME 4 // ISSUE 1 // FALL 2021
Tom Tom Staff
September 27, 2021
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Cassidy Thomas

The Arrow: Spring 2021

A SEQUOIT MEDIA AND ANTIOCH ATHLETICS PUBLICATION
Tom Tom Staff
April 21, 2021
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The Tom Tom: What it Feels Like

The Tom Tom: What it Feels Like

A SEQUOIT MEDIA PUBLICATION // VOLUME 59 / ISSUE 2 / APRIL 2021
Tom Tom Staff
April 9, 2021
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The Arrow: Mini 2021

The Arrow: Mini 2021

SEQUOIT MEDIA AND ANTIOCH ATHLETICS // VOLUME 3 // ISSUE 3 // SPRING 2021
Tom Tom Staff
March 19, 2021
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The Arrow: Winter 2021

The Arrow: Winter 2021

A SEQUOIT MEDIA AND ANTIOCH ATHLETICS PUBLICATION // VOLUME 3 / ISSUE 2 / WINTER 2021
Tom Tom Staff
February 26, 2021
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The Feather 2021

The Feather 2021

A SEQUOIT MEDIA PUBLICATION // VOLUME 2 / ISSUE 2 / WINTER 2021
Tom Tom Staff
February 5, 2021
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The Tom Tom: The Normal Issue

The Tom Tom: The Normal Issue

A SEQUOIT MEDIA PUBLICATION // VOLUME 59 / ISSUE 1 / NOVEMBER 2020
Tom Tom Staff
November 13, 2020
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The Arrow: Fall 2020

The Arrow: Fall 2020

A SEQUOIT MEDIA AND ANTIOCH ATHLETICS PUBLICATION // VOLUME 3 / ISSUE 1 / FALL 2020
Tom Tom Staff
October 9, 2020
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Ready, Set, #ISpyACHS

Ready, Set, #ISpyACHS

Our annual tradition is back. Follow these riddles to find teachers dressed up around the school. Take a selfie with them and post them to social media using #ISpyACHS.
Tom Tom Staff
October 31, 2019
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Staff Editorial: A Step in Time

Staff Editorial: A Step in Time

As the district continues to look at the schedule of classes and school day for the upcoming school year, we believe there is a solution that will bene t ALL students. One that needs to be considered to honor the voices of the student body, provide more elective opportunities and secure a lunch.
Tom Tom Staff
October 2, 2019
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Life on Screen

Life on Screen

Sequoits enter the building each day looking to find an outlet to learn about both life and themselves; however, they find themselves confined to the glass screen in front of their faces.
Tom Tom Staff
February 22, 2019
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Diamonds in the Rough

Diamonds in the Rough

The choir boys weren’t the only ones defined by what they wore
Tom Tom Staff
January 25, 2019
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Staff Editorial: Bathroom Behavior is Stalling Sequoits’ Success

Staff Editorial: Bathroom Behavior is Stalling Sequoits’ Success

What happens in the bathroom, isn’t staying in the bathroom.
Tom Tom Staff
December 17, 2018
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Staff Editorial: I PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE...

Staff Editorial: I PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE…

With tradition and visibility for all.
Tom Tom Staff
October 31, 2018
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Targeted: Overachievers

Targeted: Overachievers

Tom Tom Staff
September 28, 2018
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Senior Tom Tommers Say Goodbye

One last goodbye from the seniors in Tom Tom.
Tom Tom Staff
May 17, 2017
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Level the Playing Field

Level the Playing Field

Has Cum Laude’s prestige already run its course, or would an equitable revision make it more purposeful and worthwhile?
Tom Tom Staff
May 12, 2017
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STAFF EDITORIAL: No Ifs, Ands or Buts About It

STAFF EDITORIAL: No Ifs, Ands or Buts About It

Is equality all a matter of black and white, or is it simply all about the gray matter?
Tom Tom Staff
March 17, 2017
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ONE|WOMAN, ONE|SEQUOIT

Tom Tom Staff
March 17, 2017
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STAFF EDITORIAL: We Give Voices the Voiceless. What Will You Do?

STAFF EDITORIAL: We Give Voices the Voiceless. What Will You Do?

Recent news gave way to a staff rebrand and revitalization focusing on our mission and identity. We believe journalism is alive and well; we don't believe it's dead and fake.
Tom Tom Staff
January 20, 2017
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STAFF EDITORIAL: It's Never Too Late to Learn

STAFF EDITORIAL: It’s Never Too Late to Learn

In the game of life there is a fine line hidden among laziness, entitlement and exhaustion. For many Sequoits, this line is blurred and slacking becomes an increasingly tempting priority.
Tom Tom Staff
December 13, 2016
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New for the I-Magazine: Augmented Reality Integration

New for the I-Magazine: Augmented Reality Integration

Our winter double issue has a new feature: augmented reality.
Tom Tom Staff
December 12, 2016
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#WhyISequoit

On Wednesday, October 19, Tom Tom staff members were asked what their favorite part about being a Sequoit was.
Tom Tom Staff
October 19, 2016
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Cartoon by Jillian Everett

STAFF EDITORIAL: Oh My Goodness

An eye for an eye, a tweet for tweet—punishment should always be equitable.
Tom Tom Staff
September 23, 2016
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STAFF EDITORIAL: Social Media: A True Judge of Character

STAFF EDITORIAL: Social Media: A True Judge of Character

As admissions decisions approach and application final deadlines pass, Sequoits begin to rethink some of their social media decisions, questioning if they’ll impact their futures.
Tom Tom Staff
December 13, 2015
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STAFF EDITORIAL: Making the Grade

STAFF EDITORIAL: Making the Grade

Providing feedback in the form of As to Fs is standard practice for teachers for their students. However, students should also be allowed to evaluate teachers, administrators in the same way.
Tom Tom Staff
September 18, 2015
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STAFF EDITORIAL: What is PARCC Spelled Backwards?

For the state of Illinois administration, PARCC means measuring student progress, and to Illinois students, it’s a form of boredom and punishment.
Tom Tom Staff
April 10, 2015
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Crosstown Showdown Streamed Friday

Crosstown Showdown Streamed Friday

Eagles and Sequoits clash at ACHS.
Tom Tom Staff
January 14, 2015
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Graphic by Shane Sorensen

STAFF EDITORIAL: The Evolution of the Consumer Education Credit

LRM: a class that always was part of the past and present, but should it remain part of District 117's future?
Tom Tom Staff
December 12, 2014
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North Pole Cheerleading Invitational Saturday

North Pole Cheerleading Invitational Saturday

Competition can be lived streamed using the link below.
Tom Tom Staff
December 11, 2014
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STAFF EDITORIAL: What has Antioch Lacked Over the 100 Years?

STAFF EDITORIAL: What has Antioch Lacked Over the 100 Years?

National rankings should push ACHS to focus on future endeavors to promote academic rigor and success.
Tom Tom Staff
October 31, 2014
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9 Reasons Why Crocs are Great: A Twitter Response

9 Reasons Why Crocs are Great: A Twitter Response

We said Crocs should stay in the closet; members of #Crocnation felt differently.
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STAFF EDITORIAL: Kicking Off with Booing

STAFF EDITORIAL: Kicking Off with Booing

Annual homecoming kick-off pep rally ends with a bang, but not before booing rang through the rafters.
Tom Tom Staff
September 19, 2014
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