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Chloe Scolnick '25 and History Teacher Ted Barker-Hook, who also co-spearheaded the event, perform together at Friday's Coffee House.

Community Flocks to Circles 20

Rachael Rosenberg, Editor-in-Chief January 11, 2024
Over the years, Circles has served as a platform to showcase talents and foster a sense of community here.
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Elias Kazin '20 and Cora Williams '20.

Ring Ceremony Continues with Recorded Speeches

Edward Flint, Editor-in-Chief December 13, 2023
Upper School Senate President Baden Howard '24 says that the changes allow students to speak more confidently.
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Lucas Williams '25 tutors 7th graders Lila Saghbini and Ben Weaver in math.

Rebooted Peer Tutoring Program Thrives

Mckinlee DePaola, Journalist December 6, 2023
Students report enjoying learning from a peer in a less serious setting, especially as midterms approach.
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Renowned columnist Chris Costas chats with journalism students.

Renowned Reporter Chats with Newsroom

Gator Staff November 29, 2023
Costas Christ, Editor-at-large for National Geographic spoke to the newsroom today discussing the importance of journalism.
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Exam sheet. Photo illustration purchased from BigStock.com.

Seniors Can Skip AP Exams in Most Subjects

Cathy Wu, Outgoing Executive Editor November 20, 2023
Math remains the only subject where seniors enrolled in AP classes will still be required to sit for exam.
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Cartoon illustration of students not knowing where to find their misplaced or stolen belongings.

Reports of Missing or Stolen Items Spike

Edward Flint, Editor-in-Chief November 1, 2023
Students and teachers are dealing with concern as incidents of stolen or missing items increased earlier this month. 
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Photo illustration of a teacher and students attempting to comprehend the current state of Israel.

Israel-Hamas War: School Calls for Compassion

Amelia Bowman, Outgoing Editor-in-Chief October 30, 2023
As fears and tensions rise around the Israel-Hamas War, adults and students alike are highlighting the importance of accountable online news sourcing, informative discussions, and showing support for community members. 
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Adrian Mathiesen ',26 Nolan Suraci '26, Chomp, Oliver Baggett '24, and Enyi Adiele enjoy Homecoming.

Homecoming Spirit Remains Strong

Mary Wang, Editor-in-Chief October 17, 2023
Approximately 500 students, teachers, and alumni attended Saturday's annual Homecoming at Orr Field.
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Associate Director of College Counseling Dan Birdsall.

Spotlight: Dan Birdsall, College Counseling Associate Director

Evan Michaeli, Outgoing Editor October 12, 2023
Learn more about Associate Director of College Counseling Dan Birdsall as he discusses his time here and his favorite sports.
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The School reports an uptick in COVID-19 cases this week.

COVID-19 Surge Impacts Start of School, Teacher Absenses

James Yu, Senior Journalist October 3, 2023
A spike in the virus continues to hit faculty and staff particularly hard, leading to a higher demand for coverage and causing teachers to rethink opening plans.
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Historic Change: First Major Schedule Revamp in Two Decades

Historic Change: First Major Schedule Revamp in Two Decades

Evan Michaeli, Outgoing Editor October 3, 2023
The modifications aim to cultivate more consistent class meeting times and deepen community bonding.
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History Department Chair Kelly Neely's Women's Studies Class wrote an "Upper School Declaration of Community Support," adorning the outside of the girls' bathroom where the racist message was found.

Community Unites Against Hate: A Call for Education, Empathy, and Advocacy

Amelia Bowman, Outgoing Editor-in-Chief October 2, 2023
The School responds with urgency and reflection after the discovery of racist graffiti inside the girls' bathroom.
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