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The Virtual Hub for the Media of the The Benjamin School's Upper School

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The Virtual Hub for the Media of the The Benjamin School's Upper School

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Seniors Jake Froot, Terrion Ivy-Atkins, Tatum Little, and Chase Conner pose for a photo with their State Champion rings and medals.

[Photo] Upper School Award Ceremony Recognizes Excellence From the 2024-2025 School Year

Chase Zur, Editor in Chief
August 22, 2025
Marshall stands ready to welcome back Buc Nation to the Upper School campus.

[Photo] Bucs are Back

August 18, 2025
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[Photo] Cum Laude Induction 2025

April 15, 2025
Senior Caleb Arwood celebrates the team’s win with his proud parents. Many families and friends made the trip to Naples for the game.

[Photo] Boys’ lacrosse wins second straight State Championship

Reid Waxman, Editor in Chief, Club President
May 16, 2025
Healey Gym was filled with representatives and attendees for this year’s Linda Twitchell College Fair.

[Photo] Co-editors clash on College Fair accessibility

Haley Roth and Chase Zur
May 16, 2025
The girls’ track and field team captured their first-ever State Championship, while the boys’ team came up just shy of a fourth-straight title, yet still achieving immense success as State runner-up.

[Photo] Track and field teams head to Jacksonville as competitors, return to campus as State Champions, runner-up

Reid Waxman, Editor in Chief, Club President
May 16, 2025
Six of this year’s ten inductees into the Quill and Scroll Society gathered around the group’s banner and charter to mark their achievement. There have been 30 Benjamin inductees since the chapter received its charter in 2021.

[Photo] Media students honored with Quill and Scroll membership

May 16, 2025
Seniors dashed from the gym to the lake, eager to splash into the murky waters and make their way across to their cheering parents.

[Photo] Seniors splash down during annual lake jump

Reid Waxman, Editor in Chief, Club President
May 16, 2025
Drew Buchanan leads the Class of 2025 into the gym for their final assembly. As is tradition, the Seniors are clapped in one last time by the Upper School community.

[Photo] Senior Send-Off 2025: Community gathers for one last emotional, musical, hug-filled assembly

Chase Zur, Editor in Chief
May 16, 2025
The juniors participated in mock interviews with the Benjamin community to prepare them for real world situations.

[Photo] Rest, Test, Prep, and Play: Upper School Welcomes Spring With A Day Like No Other

Haley Roth, Editor in Chief
March 23, 2025
Pictured above is the group of students who have earned either the bronze, silver or gold Volunteer Service Award

[Photo] Presidential Volunteer Service Award Ceremony Recognizes Dedication To The Community

Staff
April 15, 2025
Senior Emily Simon and sophomore inductee Chandler Reynolds pose for a photo at the Spring National Honor Society Ceremony

[Photo] National Honor Society Welcomes 54 New Members in Spring Induction Ceremony

Chase Zur, Editor in Chief
February 26, 2025
After the Black History Month assembly, members of the Diversity Council gathered for a photo with Faith’s Place, the talented performers who captivated the Benjamin community with their music, dance, and beautiful harmonies.

[Photo] Benjamin Community Reflects on Black History Month and the Legacy of Black Contributions

Chase Zur, Editor in Chief
February 14, 2025
NHS Advisor Ms. Sara Misselhorn poses with student leaders at the spring induction ceremony.

[Photo] NHS Inductions Spring, 2025

February 26, 2025
Senior Natasha Yedinak parades down the field alongside her family celebrating her commitment to soccer.

[Photo] Girls and Boys Soccer Senior Night

Caroline Groffman, Club President
February 12, 2025
Pictured above are (l. to r.) seniors Gage Wallace, Preston Douglas, Jeron Atwater, Jayden Vega, Dylan Furshman, Landon Rapkiewicz, and Josh Smith who were awarded Captains Awards for their commitment to the football team.

[Photo] Benjamin Celebrates Individual Athletes and Team Successes at Fall Sports Assembly

Chase Zur, Editor in Chief
January 29, 2025
Diversity Council members pose for a picture with Head of Upper School Mr. Fletcher Carr, guest speaker Ms. Katrina Long-Robinson, Council advisor Ms. Rachelle Mays, and Head of School Mr. Dave Faus. Members, l-r: Savannah Thompson, Victoria Powell, Angelena Townsend, Malia Fink, and Nahla Bond.

[Photo] US honors life of civil rights leader

Caroline Groffman, Club President
January 21, 2025
Last years Valedictorian, Zach Neidoff, was not only a top scholar but also a leader in the Finance Club, Boys’ Varisty Soccer Team, BTV, and other non-academic ventures.

[Photo] Opinion: Give voice to character, not grades

Haley Roth, Editor in Chief
December 19, 2024
Dr. Henderson conducts the Upper School band during the annual holiday assembly

[Photo] Assembly Celebrates Talent, Traditions, and Community

Chase Zur, Editor in Chief
December 11, 2024
From left to right: Robert Letsche, D’Andre LaVassaur, and Jackson Hamilton all pose for a photo after signing their National Letter of Intent on April 26.

The Dazzlers performed “All I Want for Christmas is You” by Mariah Carey. The performance featured the Dazzlers dressed in Christmas outfits. The Dazzlers were one of three groups to perform during the Assembly along with the chorus and the band.

[Photo] Dazzling Celebrations and Traditions: Holiday Assembly Spreads Cheer

December 15, 2023
All athletes who won an award pose for a photo after the ceremony.

[Photo] Another Successful Fall Sports Season Capped Off By Awards Ceremony

Ryan Chait, Breaking News Director
December 15, 2023
Head of Upper School Fletcher Carr and Head of School David Faus stand on the stage with three students who were inducted into the National Honor Society as well as Ms. Misselhorn who leads NHS at Benjamin.

[Photo] National Honor Society Welcomes New Members During Fall Ceremony

Jackson Zentner, Associate Editor
October 19, 2022
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