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A screenshot of the teacher login page to Veracross, which is Web-based, unlike the previous student information system.

Q&A: New Information System for New School Year

Cathy Wu, Outgoing Executive Editor September 27, 2023
Veracross acts as a repository for grade entries and attendance records, consolidating information and creating report cards.
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Middle School English and Drama teacher Caitlin Johnson demonstrates how to use Apple Classroom (photo illustration).

Middle School’s New iPad Monitoring Policy Sparks Controversy

Rachael Rosenberg, Editor-in-Chief September 27, 2023
A student petition was sent via School email before it was removed for containing false and misleading information.
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Stephanie Altschul '25, Eli Lewis '25, and Abigail Jacobs '25 gather at a designated peer tutoring table to review material.

Juniors Revive Peer Tutoring Program

Amelia Bowman, Outgoing Editor-in-Chief September 26, 2023
Juniors Eli Lewis and Conno Wagner are spearheading the effort.
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New Science Teacher Nia Gipson teaches AP Biology.

New Faculty Profile: Nia Gipson, Science Teacher

Rachael Rosenberg, Editor-in-Chief September 19, 2023
Learn about Nia Gipson, the School's new Middle and Upper School Science Teacher.
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Photo Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

Middle Schoolers Spread Environmental Awareness

Charlotte Wolfstitch, Journalist May 11, 2023
Increasing awareness about the negative effects of plastic and other pollutants in daily life.
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Location of where students board for this year's prom, Rowes Wharf.

Q&A: Prom-goers to Seas the Night

Mary Wang, Editor-in-Chief May 9, 2023
Students will dance the night away in Great Gatsby glamour on the high seas.
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Jared Smith teaches Owen Williams '23 during chemistry.

The Legacy of Science Teacher Jared Smith

Mckinlee DePaola, Journalist May 3, 2023
Students showed their appreciation for the beloved educator by naming him last year's senior honorary class member.
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Maddie Pogoda ’25 and Math Lab Tutor Stanley Szwartz discuss a problem.

Stanley Szwartz: The Man Behind the Math Lab

Mckinlee DePaola, Journalist April 26, 2023
Several teachers work in the Math Lab, but Stanley Szwartz, who runs the program, is especially beloved.
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Police personnel stand outside the entrance to the New York Criminal Court during the arraignment of Former President Donald Trump. Photo Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

Community Reacts to Trump’s Indictment

Edward Flint, Editor-in-Chief April 26, 2023
The news has no precedent in American history, Government Teacher David Cutler said.
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Even at larger School events like the Temple Fair, fewer students wear masks this year.

End of National COVID-19 Emergency

James Yu, Senior Journalist April 26, 2023
The announcement will not impact the School's operations, according to School Nurse Beth Escobar.
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Cat on a 15th century wall in Évora, Portugal.

Caleb Meranus: Turning Passion into Profit

Nolan Suraci, Journalist April 24, 2023
The upstart recently discovered his passion and has created a website and an Instagram account focused on showcasing his talent.
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A visual arts component of the Biomimicry Project.

Seventh-Graders Create Wearable, Recycled Animal Sculptures

Nolan Suraci and Caleb Meranus April 21, 2023
Students used their creativity to tackle the United Nations’ sustainable development goals.
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