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A Haunting Visit from Edgar Allan Poe!

Posted Date: 10/30/25 (01:05 PM)


Mr. Higgs’ 9th graders experienced a chilling visit from “Edgar Allan Poe” today during a dramatic reading of The Black Cat! Retired RJSHS English teacher Mrs. Wright brought Poe to life, setting the mood with red lights, eerie sounds, and spine-tingling sensory props like “cat eyes” (grapes) and “brains” (jello). A hauntingly unforgettable tradition!