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Back to School with Summer in Review

September 5, 2019163 ViewsLeave a Comment

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School is back in session. While looking toward a new year, there is also time for reflection on the summer holiday and important events that occurred.

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The High School welcomed 48 new students this year. Fourteen of these students reflect on how their transition is going.

14 new students reflect on their transition to the High School

Due to her chronic illnesses, Cameron Lynch (’19) was not able to return to campus for college. In response, Lynch has created a support group for students in similar situations.

Alumna advocates for students with disabilities

As school resumes, certain clubs are meeting on Zoom after school from 4:00 p.m. because of COVID-19 rules. Club leaders had to adapt to distance learning when the school transitioned to in-person learning in March.

High School clubs plan for semester ahead

Leaving faculty members reflect on time at ASL

Leaving faculty members reflect on time at ASL

With more time to be spent inside, certain students working on skills that range from rapping to baking to drawing. Some began their hobbies prior to lockdown, while others are using this time to experiment and try something new.

Students share hobbies during lockdown

With gloves on, Library Administrative Assistant Steve Reed retrieves a book from the shelves of the Mellon Library. The process for borrowing books follows a new quarantine protocol to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Mellon Library accommodates for unique challenges presented by COVID-19

U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson gives a briefing on the U.K.’s COVID-19 outbreak. The government introduced a new plan to quell the spread of the virus based on local risk levels Oct. 12.

U.K. Government introduces new tiered lockdown system

President Trump and Former Vice President Biden challenge one another in this year’s first presidential debate of the 2020 elections. They addressed issues surrounding healthcare, climate change and taxes.

Community reacts to first U.S. presidential debate

The ASL Political Society, run by President Colin Bloom (’22) and Vice President Rodolphe Stern (’22), hosted a Zoom discussion with former Member of the European Parliament for South-East England Belinda de Lucy Oct. 8.

Former MEP Belinda de Lucy visits ASL Political Society

President Donald Trump greets supporters while driving outside the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland. Trump was transferred to the hospital Oct. 2 after testing positive for COVID-19.

Community reacts to Trump testing positive for COVID-19