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The Prowler

The student news site of de Toledo High School

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Top 5 Things Adults Say to Teenagers That Are Instant Mood-Killers
Shelby Lebovitz, News Editor • May 28, 2026

After a long, draining school day filled with tests disparate from the study guide and drama instigated by an attention-seeking friend, nothing pushes a teenager over the edge faster than an adult with a superiority complex. I mean come on, what could...

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American Jewish teens should step up and support Israel
Jews in the Diaspora need to take inspiration from the courage, initiative, and solidarity of Israelis.
Shelby Lebovitz, News Editor • May 6, 2026
Previously published in the Jerusalem Post on January 14, 2025 and awarded the Scholastic
A Deal with the Devil
The Hidden Cost of Teen Influencer Fame
Maya Grinberg, Social media Manager • May 4, 2026
As platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube continue to grow, they’ve created an entirely new kind of career – one that doesn’t require a college degree, office, or even adulthood.
New Judaic studies teacher, Rabbi Wasserman helping a student with classwork.
Five Study Strategies to Save Your Grades
Lily Plonka, Arts Editor • May 6, 2026

With dreaded finals fast approaching, students have begun cramming. Studying so much material in such a short period of time is stressful, but there are strategies we can use to retain information and...

Entries of the Artifact Writing Contest
March 18, 2026
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New Judaic studies teacher, Rabbi Wasserman helping a student with classwork.
Five Study Strategies to Save Your Grades
Lily Plonka, Arts Editor • May 6, 2026

With dreaded finals fast approaching, students have begun cramming. Studying so much material in such a short period of time is stressful, but there are strategies we can use to retain information and apply it on tests. Here are five study strategies...

Senior Assassin: The Game Taking Over Senior Year
March 27, 2026

You walk into the grocery store after your mom asked you to pick something up for the family. You kindly explain that you can’t go because you have no protection...

From Trip to Turmoil: Experiencing and Escaping the War in Israel
March 13, 2026

Like flies sprayed with hairspray, more and more kids on SIEP were dropping out, even up to the morning of our scheduled flight, because of the tensions growing...

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Jona M. ('26), Jacob C. ('26), and Max B. ('26) had a good day.
A Week Alone
Max Bromberg, Jacob Cox, and Jona Mass March 2, 2026

With 53.4% of the student body gone, we took advantage of all the school has to offer. Come along with us to see our adventure!

Contrast and Community: Uruguayan Exchanges Students’ Outlook on Los Angeles
February 11, 2026

Stepping off a plane in Los Angeles is one thing; stepping onto a high school campus is another. Uruguayan exchange students at de Toledo High School have noticed...

The dTHS Silent Code
February 4, 2026

Have you ever read the 67 page student-parent handbook full of rules and regulations? Me neither. While the handbook covers almost every aspect of our school, it...

Student at Valley Beth Shalom Day School Walking into School with Armed Security
Five Security Guards at the Colosseum, Ten at My School
Shelby Lebovitz, News Editor • April 5, 2026

Awarded Best of SNO 2026   Over summer break, my family and I traveled to Rome. In just three short days, we hurried through cobblestone streets to see ancient ruins and towering monuments, gaining a deeper understanding of Italian history...

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Did “No Phones” Kill The JagShack?
Justin Grollman, Managing Editor • December 13, 2025

The cell phone policy’s perceived hardships are spreading to issues further than what was originally expected. The JagShack,  one of the most consistent...

Does AI Have a Place in Education?
Jade Bral, Social Media Editor • December 12, 2025

What pushes students to be creative, complete their assignments, and write their essays when there is a computer that can do it within seconds? Almost...

The Ties Between Antisemitism and Anti-Zionism
Lily Plonka, Arts Editor • December 10, 2025

In the past 5 years, antisemitic incidents have risen 344% according to the Anti-Defamation League. Antisemitism seems to lurk around every corner, especially...

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three dTHS students watching doctors in the operating room during the Guatemala ENT Medical Mission
Six dTHS students assist 97 children with life-saving care in Guatemala.
Justin Grollman, Managing Editor • April 22, 2026

Every year, dTHS’s Medical Science Academy partners with Mending Kids, a non-profit medical foundation aimed at providing...

Friendly face Nelson, sits behind the security area making sure the de Toledo students are safe
Is the Valley Getting More Dangerous?
Maya Grinberg, Social Media Manager • February 9, 2026

One day the Valley feels safer. Next, the news reports another spike in crime. But the truth lies somewhere in between. Crime...

Thrills, Chills, and Films with Jacob C.
Jacob C., Staff Writer
Mr. Truschke, Coach Castro, Mr. Willens, and Coach Schultz playing in college. 

Photographs submitted by the athletes
de Toledo’s D1 Faculty on How the Road to College Sports Has Changed
Jona Mass, Staff Writer

The journey from high school athlete to college competitor has changed dramatically over the past few decades. What once relied on performance, personal growth, exposure, and coach connections has become a complex process shaped by technology, metrics, and money. Faculty who participated in D1 sports...

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Mr. Truschke, Coach Castro, Mr. Willens, and Coach Schultz playing in college. 

Photographs submitted by the athletes
de Toledo’s D1 Faculty on How the Road to College Sports Has Changed
Jona Mass, Staff Writer • February 18, 2026
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Super Bowl 60; Storyline Central
Justin Grollman, Managing Editor • February 6, 2026
Tyler Loop’s Missed Field Goal; the Internet’s Reaction
Maya Grinberg, Social Media Manager • January 21, 2026

We're in the midst of the playoffs, but everyone is still talking about one of the most controversial missed field goals in football during the regular season.  The Ravens trailed the Steelers by 2 points, 26/24, with one play left to snatch their place...

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A Lasting Legacy: Ms. Howard Retires
After serving as the first and only de Toledo principal, Ms. Howard has announced her retirement.
Jade Bral, Social Media Editor • March 27, 2026

After 22 years of leadership, dedication, and a heart-felt connection to de Toledo High school, Principal Ms. Ellen Howard will be retiring at the end of the school year. She has been the only principal in de Toledo history, providing steady leadership...

The Food Pyramid, Flipped Upside Down
Lily Plonka, Arts Editor • February 18, 2026

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Secretary of Health and Human Surface has altered the Food Pyramid, the basis by which Americans structure their meals. This may have noticeable impacts on American health, as well as undeniable environmental implications. Processed...

Project Heroes Concert
On Friday, October 3rd, the Project Heroes concert brought unity and joy to the dTHS community.
Jade Bral and Lily Plonka October 22, 2025

It’s been two years since October 7, 2023. Two whole years since the day where Jewish people were impacted by the violent massacre in Israel. Now, years later, the Jewish community still feels the grief and tragedy of the day. On Friday, October 3rd,...

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Mrs. Singer poses for a selfie wearing her new de Toledo High School t-shirt.
Mrs. Singer in the Spotlight
Jade Bral, Social Media Editor • April 29, 2026

For the first time in de Toledo history, students will experience a change in principal as someone new steps into the role. Effective July 1st, Mrs. Miriam...

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