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Issue 2 – December 2021

In running competitions, studies have proven that certain shoes enhance performance. These shoes are typically more expensive, perpetuating a socioeconomic disparity between runners.

Superior athletic equipment unfairly enhance athletic performance

June 17, 2022

Members of the student body feel as if they have not seen significant efforts by the administration to improve sustainability. In response, faculty members reveal behind-the-scenes efforts to reduce the school’s carbon emissions.

Students, faculty reflect on sustainability, carbon neutrality efforts

June 17, 2022

Priya Shah (’22) presents her Advanced Independent Research Colloquium poster at the Research Symposium June 7. Throughout the research process, she overcame challenges and experienced highlights before presenting the cancer research project she conducted to students and faculty.

Priya Shah encounters challenges, victories through cancer research

June 17, 2022

Following The Standard’s transition to a new editorial board, the 2022-23 editors explain the customization of their laptops. Each individual shares the way in which their laptop decor, or lack thereof, reflects their identity.

Editorial board expresses itself through laptop decals

June 15, 2022

Zal Rimer (’25) selects a pre-packaged food item in the cafeteria. Pre-packaged items were re-implemented amid the pandemic to mitigate germ exposure, but the catering staff plans to return to their goal of reducing plastic consumption in the 2022-23 school year.

COVID-19 mitigation hinders sustainability progress in cafeteria

June 15, 2022

With an increasing global interest in the world of cryptocurrency, students and faculty share their thoughts and experiences around the novel market. Engagement with cryptocurrency in the High School is prevalent, as multiple investigative clubs and individual crypto traders have emerged on campus.

Cryptocurrency presents economic opportunities, becomes social phenomena

June 15, 2022

Students gather in a ring around the tug-of-war competition between Grade 11 and Grade 12 June 10, which concluded with the victory of Grade 12.

StuCo hosts Bangers and Bash event at Canons Park

June 13, 2022

Grade 12 students throw their caps into the air after receiving their diplomas at the graduation ceremony June 11. Graduation, which took place without COVID-19 restrictions at Central Hall Westminster, included speeches, musical performances and the presentation of diplomas.

Graduation for class of 2022 takes place without COVID-19 restrictions

June 13, 2022

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The establishment of unrealistic societal expectations among teenagers can cause them to constantly pick out imperfections and feel insecure about their appearance.

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The Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEA) hosts the testing browser for the Measure of Academic Progress (MAP) taken by Grade 9 and 10 students halfway through the school year. However, the MAP tests do not demonstrate the actual intellectual capabilities of students, and therefore, should no longer continue.

MAP testing does not reflect student potential

For many people, having their name mispronounced can be damaging to their identity and wellbeing. Mispronouncing someone’s name, or assigning an unwanted nickname are considered by some to be name-based microaggressions.

Name mispronunciations leave lasting impact on individuals

How teenagers interact with and present themselves on social media can lead to a lack of individuality.

Social media limits individuality

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Grade 12 students celebrate finishing high school

Grade 12 students celebrate finishing high school at Senior Sunset June 9. Sunset takes place annually at Primrose Hill as a counterpart to Senior Sunrise, which occurs at the beginning of the year. Most students wore university merchandise or their red Seniors 2022 shirts in commemoration of the event.

Juliana Menegakis (’22) said even though the weather was cloudy and attendance low, the experience was enjoyable.

“It was fun overall despite the rain,” Menegakis said. “I learned all sorts of things, mostly about where people are going to college.” • Photo and reporting by Isabel Link

Students and faculty engage in the annual Human Ri

Students and faculty engage in the annual Human Rights Symposium June 8. After conducting research and writing an analytical paper, students enrolled in the Human Rights Seminar course each presented a workshop centered around the overarching theme of “Tipping the Scales,” which explored violations in Article 3 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights – outlining life, liberty and security of a person – with the rise of extremism.

Photo 1: Students read case studies during the workshop called “Living Without a Livelihood: the Persistent Abuse of Migrant Workers,” which uncovered the struggles of migrant workers in the fishing industry.

Photo 2: Meghan Lang (’22) invites the audience to participate in an interactive quiz as a part of her workshop titled “It’s Just a Game.” The workshop was an exploration of the gamification of extremist behaviors and organizations.

Sam Hamilton (’23), a participant of “It’s Just a Game,” said the workshop centered around a “really new, nuanced and fascinating topic.”

“It highlighted how this has been an increasingly pressing issue as our lives become more digitalized,” he said. • Photos and reporting by Emma Lucas and Grace Hamilton

Students enrolled in the Advanced Independent Rese

Students enrolled in the Advanced Independent Research Colloquium course share the findings of their research projects after school in the Learning Commons June 7. During the first semester of the course, students engaged in research around a topic of their choice. They then conducted experiments and collected data in the second semester to ultimately create a poster or video and accompanying presentation communicating their conclusions.

Maxine Wadsworth (’22) said her study evaluated the extent to which nutrition influences teenage cognitive function. She said she appreciated engaging with the community about the work she conducted throughout the year.

“Today is rewarding because you get to present to everyone,” she said. “It’s cool hearing everyone’s feedback and getting to talk to teachers specifically about the project.” • Photos and reporting by Grace Hamilton

Students decorate cupcakes in the cafeteria during

Students decorate cupcakes in the cafeteria during the Community Action Cupcake Celebration May 27. The celebration was open to all High School students who participated in community action this year, including Community Partnerships, Community Volunteer Day, youngPOWER, Homework Buddies and West London Model UN. Students decorated cupcakes for themselves as well as for a child from the partnership they participated in.

Nikolai Kovach (’24), who participated in the PACE community partnership, said it was a great opportunity to interact with the local community.

“I love kids and I love being with young minds, so I thought it would be a really good experience to get to connect with these kids,” he said “I really think everyone should be a part of PACE.” • Photos and reporting by Ella Friel

Grade 12 students play volleyball in the Farmer Gy

Grade 12 students play volleyball in the Farmer Gym at the Senior Lock-In May 27. The Lock-In, which was canceled in previous years due to COVID-19 restrictions, included sports, a laser tag tournament and movie screenings. The event began at 6:30 p.m., with students given the option to leave at either midnight or 6 a.m.

Priya Shah (’22) said she is glad the Senior Lock-In took place this year as it allowed her to socialize with other students.

“I feel like our entire class was pretty sad that it didn't happen last year, and we were looking forward to it,” she said. “Being able to roam around a certain part of the school for the night and have fun with our class was a really good experience.” • Photo by Isabel Link and reporting by Sophia Bassi

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