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Donald Reese teaches writing.

Asking the Big Questions: Donald Reese

May 3, 2022

This course engages with some of the biggest questions—if there is a God, why is there evil? What is the best way to live my life? What does it mean to know something? Does the moral arc of the universe...

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Photo illustration by Edan Zinn 23.

Short Stories: Donald Reese

May 3, 2022

Focusing on nothing but short stories, this class features a variety of genres, from science fiction to fantasy. Students will attempt their own short stories and learn about reading and writing critical...

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In 2018, students led a walk-out for Radical Compassion on campus. Photo by Michelle Levinger 19.

Social Justice Through Photography: Blake Dion

May 3, 2022

In this Semester II course, students explore the use of digital photography as a way to take action on social justice issues. Students collaborate on a large project that involves photos and interviews....

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Gianni Thompson ’21 composes a shot using a DSLR camera in Photography class.

Digital Photography: Blake Dion

May 3, 2022

In this single-semester course, students learn about the aesthetic aspects of digital photography as well as the elements of design. While learning to operate a digital camera, students will immerse themselves...

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Design by Pop culture students in the Class of 2020.

Popular Culture and Jewish Immigration: David Cutler

May 3, 2022

In this Semester I course, through a pop-culture lens, students examine Jewish immigration in American history, especially before, during, and after World War II. First, by examining the American Jewish...

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Upper School Greenline Director Max Holman plays the piano during rehearsal.

Piano and Guitar: Max Holman

May 3, 2022

With classes tailored to each individual student, Piano and Guitar will help bring favorite songs to life. In this course, participants learn musical skills and techniques. "My goal of the course is...

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AJ Reeves 18 Enters NBA Draft After Four Years At Providence

AJ Reeves ’18 Enters NBA Draft After Four Years At Providence

Martin Maynard, Journalist May 3, 2022

On April 12, School alum & college basketball player AJ Reeves ‘18 declared he would join the 2022 NBA Draft. This comes after he played for Providence College for the past four years and a recent...

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Minor in 2019. Photo courtesy of Jordan Minor 19.

Jordan Minor ’19 Excels in New England Conference, Winning Scholar-Athlete Award

Brian Gamble, Outgoing Managing Editor May 3, 2022

Former School basketball standout Jordan Minor ‘19 is now a junior playing basketball at Merrimack College. He committed to the Division I program in November 2019 and has gone on to impress at the college...

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Librarian Elyse Seltzers Black History Month posters.

Students, Teachers Honor Black History Month

Zakkai Mares-Van Praag, Journalist February 28, 2022
Black History Month is an important time to celebrate Black voices; past, present and future.
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Moving Forward With School Policies

December 7, 2021

This School is an all-inclusive environment where students of all capabilities can fully express themselves and learn. That much is clear. Still, to continue working toward improvement, Bowman and Zimmerman...

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Test Taking at the School

December 7, 2021

A significant flaw within the learning community—not just here, but everywhere—is an emphasis on test-taking, combined with a misconception that throwing extra time at students with learning setbacks...

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Diverse Learning Styles / The Pain of Long Classes

December 7, 2021

Murray says that teachers here are well aware of different kinds of learners. "It's your job as a teacher to design lessons and have multiple approaches that can help all students," he said. Many students...

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