Community participates in student-led Aequitas workshops
Aequitas week, organized by the Social Justice Council, took place March 3-8. In addition to attending a keynote speaker webinar, students and faculty members led and engaged in workshops focusing on a variety of social justice topics.
Workshop leaders Sofia Michaelides (’22) and Elsie Androulakakis (’22) begin their presentation on the role of cancel culture and its manifestations during the workshop “The Great ‘Awokening’” March 3. The leaders explained the origins of cancel culture before evaluating its modern developments.
Maddy Whitman (’22) is the Deputy Editor-in-Chief: Online of The Standard. Whitman spent her Grade 11 year in the role of Media Director and was a Media Editor and staff writer in the two years prior. Whitman loves that she can combine her passions of photography and journalism to create work for The Standard. Outside of her role, Whitman enjoys baking, running, watching Formula 1 and following her football team, Fulham FC.
Grace Hamilton (’23) is the Editor-in-Chief of The Standard. Her love for writing stemmed into a passion for journalism, and she became involved with The Standard in Grade 9. Journalism provides her a powerful platform to inform the ASL community and learn more about local and global perspectives, issues and events. Outside of journalism, Hamilton leads the Sustainability Council, writes creatively and sails competitively.
Ella Friel (’25) is the Opinions Editor: Print for The Standard. She began journalism in Grade 9 when she joined the paper as a staff writer and has enjoyed being able to write stories and express her opinions on the publication ever since. Outside of the newsroom, Friel is a member of the Community Action Council and enjoys spending her time volunteering and playing tennis.
Sophia Bassi (’24) is the Lead News Editor for The Standard. She began exploring journalism in Grade 6 on the Middle School newspaper, The Scroll, and sees journalism as a powerful way to inform the community. Outside of The Standard, Bassi is on the Sustainability Council and plays competitive tennis.
I love reading your articles, Eva! It makes me feel as if I am in London with you even though I am half-way across the world in Florida! You are an excellent writer! Keep doing what you love!
Jasmine • Mar 12, 2022 at 12:04 am
I love reading your articles, Eva! It makes me feel as if I am in London with you even though I am half-way across the world in Florida! You are an excellent writer! Keep doing what you love!
– Jasmine