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VIDEO Community celebrates international school culture with Global Festival

The school held the Global Festival March 3 following a six-year hiatus due to COVID-19 restrictions.
Aden Ovenden, Reporter • March 8, 2024
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Over 1 billion people in the world suffer from migraines, according to the National Library of Medicine. Despite their prevalence, migraines are often unacknowledged and misunderstood.
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British Journalist Fraser Nelson stands at the podium to present their opposing perspective on the proposed Value Added Tax on private schools by the Labour Party. The VAT would likely be charged at 20% and be added to annual tuition.
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Armaan Raj (’26) and Saira Mundassery (’26) eat together at South Asia Night April 11. Mundassery said she enjoyed the range of activities on the night. “My favorite parts of South Asia Night are definitely the spice contests because it really brings everyone together and also the performances everyone does are really amazing,” Mundassery said.
South Asia Club hosts annual celebration
In general, Saturdays prove to be one of the Italian restaurant’s busiest days, leaving staff extremely busy. Despite their busy schedule, Rosso’s customer service remained superb.
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Reporters Seya Sawiris and Amelia Bassi join Computer Science Teacher Kent Collins to discuss his time serving in the Navy and his transition to teaching.
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Have a Seat: Assistant High School Principal Natalie Maisey reflects on assuming new role, leadership
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The 2023-24 Peer Leadership group walks together during their retreat in Wolverhampton Sept. 3, 2023. The Peer Leadership program will expand to both Grades 9 and 10 for the 2024-25 school year.
Peer Leadership expands to Grade 10 for 2024-25 school year
Students dance during last year’s prom May 13, 2023. Prom was previously free of charge but will cost £40 per person this year.
School implements cost to attend prom
The Sustainability Council decorates Top O in preparation for Earth Week April 22-26. The council printed out posters and put up images to raise awareness.
Sustainability Council hosts Earth Week activities, events
The Robotics team poses for a photo after their successful qualifying round in Hudson Valley, New York. The team will be competing in the FIRST World Championship April 17-22.
Robotics team prepares for upcoming championship
Students will switch to using Teamie in the upcoming 2024-25 school year. Following grade book flexibility issues with Schoology, Tech Coordinator Mark Scharen collaborated with the administration for over a year to find a suitable alternative.
School to replace Schoology with Teamie as new learning platform in upcoming school year
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.
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Reporters Yasmine Rivera and Inez Stephenson recap the week of Mar. 11. Students and faculty discuss a recent guest speaker, the SAT Diagnostic and weather disruption to spring athletics.
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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
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Spencer Mack (’24) attempts a layup during the fourth quarter of the boys varsity basketball game against The North School. Head Coach Benjamin Krupp said he always marvels at the closeness of the team. I have never coached a group of guys this locked into each other, Krupp said. They pay attention to each other. They are first and foremost selfless.
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Aden Ovenden ('27) is a Reporter for The Standard in Multimedia Journalism.

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