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This morning on campus, a group of juniors continued their work with the Upper School's standardized testing program, Test Innovators. Keep practicing!! #psatstudying

It's Child Passenger Safety Week! Remember, seat belt safety starts with YOU! Set a good example for kids by always buckling up when in the car. 🚗🚗

Today is the end of the first marking period. Teachers are busy collecting assignments so that grades are accurate. (Here is DiLeo handing in his binder for AP Lit)

Today’s 9/11 Assembly honored the rescue animals whose actions saved lives and inspired others. Head of Upper School, Mr. Carr, also shared his thoughts on the phrase “Never Forget”. #NeverAgain

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Sophomore Maria Navarro prepares to return a serve at the USTA National Championship match. (Photo Courtesy of Maria Navarro)
Maria Navarro: Queen of the Court
Chase Zur, Editor in Chief • March 4, 2025

The afternoon sun fills in to the door of the DLC as Maria Navarro walks in with her friends, laughter trailing behind them in the warm breeze....

A group of seniors spend the day at the beach. "Senior Skip Day was awesome. It was such nice weather out, and I had the best time with my friends," senior Elinor Samarias recalled.  (Photo courtesy from Samarias)
Seniors celebrate “Senior Skip Day”
Reid Waxman, Associate Editor • February 13, 2025

Monday, Feb. 10th, was a quieter day on the Upper School campus. The student body was missing about a quarter of its population due to the annual Senior Skip Day.  This year’s senior skip day was...

Chess Is a Great Game For Students

Recent Student Voices Stories

“Everything the light touches…”

“Everything the light touches…”

January 14, 2025

A mile into our evening hike, our guide announced to my family that a lion was on the preserve. Immediately,...

Opinion: Give voice to character, not grades

Opinion: Give voice to character, not grades

December 19, 2024

The awarding of the titles of Valedictorian and Salutatorian has been a time-honored traditions for many...

Editorial: Students should be allowed to vote on faculty matters

Editorial: Students should be allowed to vote on faculty matters

December 18, 2024

What makes you feel valued in a community? Is it knowing others make decisions with your best interests...

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NHS Advisor Ms. Sara Misselhorn poses with student leaders at the spring induction ceremony.
NHS Inductions Spring, 2025
February 26, 2025

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The Benjamin Theater Company chose Hadestown as their musical for this year.
Love and Loss Mark Riveting Spring Musical
Haley Roth, Editor in Chief • April 2, 2025

Walking into Benjamin Hall, for a play based on Greek mythology, one would expect marble columns, statues, and olive trees. Instead, when the Benjamin blue curtains rose, the cavernous stage was transformed...

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Sawyer LeFevre, Gold Key, Photo
The 2025 Scholastic Art Awards
March 13, 2025

Issue 46.4 (December 2024)
Issue 46.4 (December 2024)

Issue 46.3 (November 2024)

Issue 46.1 (September 2024)
Issue 46.1 (September 2024)