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Grace Blanton (’25) whispers the question’s answer to Amari Victor (’25). Luseni Conteh (’26) said the environment was lighthearted although the teams put in their full efforts. “Even though people were socializing and having fun, the teams were still competitive and wanted to win, which made the experience even more interesting,” Conteh said.
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Ziad Ben-Gacem (’25) speaks to Clarisa Gomez Rodriguez (’24) in the show’s opening scene during dress rehearsal Nov. 13. Rodriguez sang the first song of the musical, “I Get a Kick Out of You.”
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Cross country co-captain Noah Sadrian (’25) gives a speech to the team before the 5km race at ISSTs. Sadrian provided words of inspiration for teammates in preparation for the race, chanting “clear eyes” and their final yell of “Go Eagles!” before they lined up to race.
GALLERY Fall sports teams compete in ISSTs
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All restaurants with over 250 employees must present menus to customers with numbers displayed by items. The government made the law to promote healthier eating habits, however, a single number cannot tell the real story of what foods contain.
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The Winter Formal organization group meets to prepare for the upcoming event Nov. 29. The group planned chaperones, catering, activities and advertisement.
Student Council plans return of Winter Formal
The school will switch inspectors from Ofsted to the Independent Schools Inspectorate, according to Director of Safeguarding and Compliance Richard Harrold. The decision to switch was made because the ISI is more tailored to independent schools’ needs.
School switches school regulators, undergoes Ofsted inspection
Cole Auchincloss (’27) presents his clause to his committee Nov. 10 at the American School in Milan Model United Nations Conference. Auchincloss represented the delegate of the U.S. and presented his clause on the freedom of Uyghurs in China to the Human Rights Committee.
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GALLERY School celebrates Diwali Night with festivities, dances

Diwali night took place in the Commons from 7-9:30 p.m. Nov. 3. Attendees watched live performances, ate food and engaged in Indian culture.
Meher Sareen, Reporter
November 7, 2023
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Audience members wait for the Lower School dance showcase to start. The night consisted of food, dances and prayers. Ahmad said he enjoyed watching people express their identities.”It’s a place for people to connect and express their culture through dances and other activities,” Ahmad said.
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