High School community showcases language diversity

Amber de Saint-Exupéry, Tristan Weiss, and Nick Zirinis|October 16, 2020

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Amber de Saint-Exupéry, Opinions Editor: Online

Amber de Saint-Exupéry (’22) is the Opinions Editor: Online and has been writing for The Standard since Grade 10. She enjoys the art of constructing...

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Nick Zirinis, News Editor: Online

Nicholas Zirinis (’23) is the News Editor: Online for The Standard. He initially got into journalism on the Middle School newspaper The Scroll; giving...

The spotlight shines on Ruby Read (’23) as she performs a solo in the School Center during the first performance Nov. 17.

Students uncover social justice themes in ‘Footloose’ performance

Former students Max Olsher (’21), Isabella Mattera (’20) and Siena Moran (’19) continue to gain massive followings on TikTok. These creators have attempted to use their platforms to educate followers on a range of topics to incite long-term change.

Alums soar to TikTok stardom, use platform to induce change

Adopting a vegan or vegetarian diet substantially reduces one’s carbon footprint, and these suggestions reveal how St. Johns Wood’s eco-friendly culinary options can help.

Top 5 vegan, vegetarian dishes in St. Johns Wood

Bonfire Night commemorates the 1605 event in which Guy Fawkes led a group of English Catholics in an attempted demolition of the Houses of Parliament. This historical event is annually celebrated the weekend of Nov. 5 across the U.K. with fireworks, parades and bonfires.

Top 5 must-visit Bonfire Night firework displays

Footloose cast members practice choral arrangements during rehearsals. Performers have practiced for the past month in preparation for opening night Nov. 17.

‘Footloose’ production process begins in person after COVID-19 halted normal performances

Opinions Editor: Print Daniel de Beer and Lead Opinions Editor Mia George break down the most important political stories of the past week.

Politics Update – Oct. 27

Owen Humphries (’22), English Teacher Sean Linton and Cece Muecke (’21) join the Gender-Sexuality Alliance’s silent protest, wearing rainbow colors to show support for the LGBTQIA+ community. After middle school students hung up a Trump-Pence campaign flag Oct. 19, GSA encouraged students to show up to school Oct. 26 wearing rainbows on masks, flags and stickers.

GSA silent protest, Trump-Pence campaign flag provoke debate among student body

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

Grade 12 graduation will take place at Central Hall Westminster with extra COVID-19 regulations and will be available to watch over livestream. Grade 12 students may only invite two guests and will be seated on the ground floor rather than the stage.

Grade 12 student tests positive for COVID-19 in second confirmed HS case

Signs around school remind students and staff to follow the schools COVID-19 guidelines. The school had its first positive test result Sept. 17.

Middle school faculty member tests positive for COVID-19, 53 self-isolating

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