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Reese Laurienti (’23) holds Holi powder used to decorate T-shirts worn by Concert Choir members while recording “Balleilakka” at Canons Park May 4. The choir’s spring concert went live June 6, showcasing “Balleilakka” alongside other parts of their repertoire.
As finals week arrives and stress runs high, listening to music can help process difficult emotions and increase motivation. These playlists focus on benefiting productivity and conserving happy feelings while also helping get over mental breakdowns.
Kleidi Likola (’21), Charlotte Fink (’22) and Danna Rubesh (’22) pose as their characters in the fantasy realm of “Dungeons & Dragons” during a performance June 2. The play had 12 cast members that had been rehearsing for the production since January.
As finals week approaches and workload ramps up, end-of-year stress is undeniable. Here are five ways to reduce stress, increase motivation and persevere through the last stretch of the school year.

Grace Hamilton, Lead Culture Editor

June 4, 2021

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