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The Wick

The student news site of Fenwick High School

The Wick

Now all the plants are ready to individually get picked out, you will be surprised by how big the plant's roots are. Here at Fenwick High School each hydroponic system carries about 25 Ibs of greens, so it will definitely take some time to pick.

Hydroponics: The Future of Urban Agriculture

Joshua Otano, Contributor April 22, 2026

If plants could talk, they might say, “who needs dirt anyway?” Hydroponics is a way of growing plants without the use of soil. Instead plants get everything they need from water that is filled with...

Understanding Fenwick’s SHIELD Program

Understanding Fenwick’s SHIELD Program

Nick Casaccio, Co-Editor In Chief August 29, 2025

Everyone knows the horrible feeling of being new to something and feeling lost. Regardless of what that new challenge may be (as life always seems to present new ones), the fear of unfamiliarity is something...

Models of the Fenwick Community

Models of the Fenwick Community

Megan Trifilio, Written Content Editor March 30, 2025

On March 12, the Friars celebrated the Mothers’ Club 44th annual Fashion Show and Dinner at Drury Lane! This fun event consisted of raffle prizes, a delicious meal, professional models, and Fenwick’s...

Fenwick Celebrates Catholic Schools Week

Fenwick Celebrates Catholic Schools Week

Maggie Utter, Staff Writer February 4, 2025

Catholic Schools Week marks the end of January each year and is the annual celebration of Catholic Schools education in the United States. This week is meant to focus on the commitment of Catholic Schools...

Raise the Shield 2024

Raise the Shield 2024

Margie Deneen ’25 March 5, 2024

Fenwick’s 8th annual “Raise the Shield” fundraiser has just taken place and the school community could not be more excited. Raise the Shield, also known as Fenwick’s 24-hour day of giving, began...

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