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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.

GALLERY: Students, teachers participate in annual Quiz Night

Ailish Herrmann, Media Team • December 3, 2023

         

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.”

GALLERY Students perform High School musical ‘Anything Goes’

Laila Taraporevala, Media Team • November 27, 2023

The Performing Arts Department put on the fall musical “Anything Goes” Nov. 16-18. Set on the S.S. American, a boat traveling from New York to London in 1934, “Anything Goes” follows a combination...

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

Ailish Herrmann, Zoe Kaul and Yara Kassir • November 21, 2023

Cross Country   JV Boys Volleyball

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.Its a place for people to connect and express their culture through dances and other activities, Ahmad said.

GALLERY School celebrates Diwali Night with festivities, dances

Meher Sareen, Reporter • November 7, 2023

Yifei Yan (’25) watches as Mac John (’26) spikes the ball over the net during warm-ups. The boys varsity volleyball team won against Lynx Volleyball Club 3-0 Oct. 24.

GALLERY Boys varsity volleyball team beats Lynx Volleyball Club

Laila Taraporevala, Media Team • October 27, 2023

Maya Cruz (’26) steps in for a tackle against Mill Hills offense. Girls varsity coach Roger Lilleystone said the team could learn from Mill Hill’s ability and prowess. [Our] technical skills maybe arent as good but its because we dont get the time to train [that] those English schools get, Lilleystone said.

GALLERY Girls varsity hockey plays Mill Hill, lose 8-0

Aden Ovenden, Reporter • October 17, 2023

The girls varsity soccer team huddle at halftime to listen to coaches Pranay Dhanani and Laura Brucker Sept. 2. Leah Nilson (’26), said the team was very encouraging throughout the game which kept everyone in good spirits. “Everyone on the team kept their heads up and we kept a positive mindset,” Nilson said.

GALLERY Girls varsity soccer competes against Zurich International School

Ailish Herrmann, Reporter • September 29, 2023

Rowan Hamilton (’26), leader of the Empowering Women’s Education Worldwide club, explains her club’s purpose to a student at her stand Sept. 8. Hamilton said her club’s goal is to bring students together to advocate for women’s access to education by running charity bake sales and other fundraising events. “You’re able to help women and work with people who have similar mindsets to you to create real change that is lasting,” Hamilton said. “We’ll be able to connect with those girls in Jordan and Indonesia and get a wider perspective on the world and what’s going on.”

GALLERY Students present new clubs to High School

Sophia Bateman and Audrey Cushman • September 11, 2023

Sanna Ekroth contributed to reporting.

Luca de Picciotto (’26) and Edwin Rosenberg (’27) watch as Anderson Lugert (’25) prepares to pass the ball to his teammate. Lugert said tryouts have been competitive due to the amount of talented players from each grade.

GALLERY Coaches extend soccer tryouts for high number of interested players

Laila Taraporevala, Reporter • September 7, 2023

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