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Math Department Head David Hill will assume the role of Interim High School Assistant Principal for the next school year. The position opened after current High School Assistant Principal Natalie Maisey was announced the 2024-25 Interim High School Principal.
School appoints David Hill as Interim HS Assistant Principal
Leila Meilman and Rahil Punshi • March 28, 2024
Head of School Matthew Horvat speaks during a High School assembly March 26 regarding recent instances of racism throughout the school. Director of Student Life Royce Wallace, Interim High School Principal Jack Phillips, High School Assistant Principal Natalie Maisey and Gracie Lamberton (’25) also spoke during the assembly.
Administration holds assembly to address racist infractions across all 3 divisions
March 27, 2024
Middle and High School honor band members pose at the festival site in Aberdeen. The festival is to take place from March 14-16.
AMIS Honor Band to perform at Aberdeen Festival
March 14, 2024
Features
Caroline Bird speaks to students in Pride Club during a lunch meeting March 1. Bird spent a week at the school Feb. 26 to March 1 as this year’s Bergeron Fellow.
How Bergeron Fellow Caroline Bird creates, destroys loneliness through poetry
Clara Martinez, Editor-in-Chief • March 27, 2024
Elia Blot-Lefevre reflects on entrepreneurial journey, career aspirations
Elia Blot-Lefevre reflects on entrepreneurial journey, career aspirations
March 18, 2024
Grade 12 students reflect on college applications, experiences with senioritis
Grade 12 students reflect on college applications, experiences with senioritis
March 4, 2024
Culture
Swedish supergroup ABBA is one of the most renowned bands in the world. In 2022, the group created ABBA Voyage, a virtual concert displaying the four members as avatars.
ABBA Voyage launches new performance style through holographic technology
Tara Behbehani, Opinions Editor: Online • April 11, 2024
The fashion world delights viewers with its Fall-Winter 2024 collections, available in the coming months for shoppers. A surge of more eccentric looks made the season a memorable one, with several brands reaching virality online.
Reznick’s Runway Rundown: Best of Fall-Winter 2024
April 9, 2024
Makeup serves as an art tool used to enhance the inner glow in every teenager. LOréal, Rare Beauty and Makeup by Mario increased in popularity this season due to their innovative product formulas, versatile shade ranges, smooth application and flawless finish.
If the glam holds true: makeup must-haves
March 25, 2024
Opinions
The Nagorno-Karabakh conflict has deeply affected the lives of thousands, yet it remains relatively unknown to many. The dispute started over three decades ago and has since resulted in two large-scale conflicts and intermittent clashes between Armenia and Azerbaijan.
The forgotten war: Nagorno-Karabakh conflict remains overlooked, insufficiently acknowledged by world
Zoe Karibian, Media Team • April 15, 2024
Encouraged rivalry between Taylor Swift, Beyoncé exemplifies sexism
Encouraged rivalry between Taylor Swift, Beyoncé exemplifies sexism
March 27, 2024
Garnering roughly 1.45 billion dollars in box office earnings worldwide, “Barbie” is the biggest debut in history for a film directed by a woman, according to Statista. However, Margot Robbie, playing Barbie, and director Greta Gerwig were not nominated for the upcoming Oscars in the Best Leading Actress or Best Director categories announced Jan. 23.
'Barbie' leaves indelible mark on movie industry despite absence of award nominations
February 28, 2024
Sports
Ela Gülener (’24) practices serving at practice April 12. Tennis tryouts took place over three days in four locations for boys and girls including Paddington Sports Club, Finchley Manor, Canons Park and Gladstone Park.
Tennis tryouts soar in popularity, coaches cut players for JV teams
Meher Sareen, Reporter • April 15, 2024
The boys U15 ISFA team pose for a team picture after a 3-2 win in the game preceding the ISFA Shield tournament quarter finals Nov. 29, 2023. They scored in the last minute of the game to win the match against Claremont.
Boys U15 ISFA team proceed to national tournament semi-final
April 12, 2024
University of Iowa basketball player Caitlin Clark defends against a Penn State player during a game Feb. 5, 2023. Clark, who has played Division I basketball for three years, has broken multiple records during her collegiate career.
Caitlin Clark’s record-breaking accomplishment demonstrates importance of recognizing female athletes
April 12, 2024
Podcast
Culture Editor: Online Jaden Gardiola and Reporter Benjamin Mills-Knutsen are joined by Reporter Colton Stenson on the NFL Podcast to discuss the upcoming Super Bowl Feb. 11.
PODCAST 2024 Super Bowl sparks passionate debate
Jaden Gardiola, Benjamin Mills Knutsen and Colton Stenson • February 11, 2024
Video
Reporters Zoe Karibian and Inez Stephenson recap the week of March 11. Students and faculty discuss upcoming high school trips, the YoungPower conference and the ending of the winter sports season.
Standard News Network: Week of March 11
Talya Berner, Ailish Herrmann, Sophia Hsu, Zoe Karibian, Yasmine Rivera, Colton Stenson, Inez Stephenson and Theo van Zyl • March 18, 2024
Gallery
Lev Gorelik (’25) competes in the male’s 200-meter individual medley division. Gorelik received third in the race and said he was glad to contribute to the team’s win.
GALLERY School hosts varsity swim ISSTS, place first
Laila Taraporevala, Media Team • March 14, 2024
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