The High School Student News Site of The American School in London

The Standard
The High School Student News Site of The American School in London

The Standard
The High School Student News Site of The American School in London

The Standard

Gabrielle Meidar, Deputy Editor-in-Chief: Print

Gabrielle Meidar (’23) is the Deputy Editor-in-Chief: Print of The Standard. Her journalism career kickstarted in the Middle School newspaper, The Scroll. Since, she has served as the News Editor: Print and Lead News Editor for The Standard. She has been featured in the Jewish Chronicle and predominantely writes about topics that are stigmatized.

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Olivia Ford (’24) and Nur Rahman (’23) view an art exhibition at the National Gallery Jan. 26. Students in the “An Origin Story: Women in Ancient Europe” alternative looked for paintings of women and female artists in preparation for their trip to Portugal.

[Photo] Students engage in alternative activities across London

Daniel de Beer and Grace Hamilton
January 30, 2023
Innovator in Residence James Reeves presents to The Standard staff March 16. Both Reeves and Candy Chang, a creative duo who design multi-disciplinary artwork around the world, will work as the new Innovators in Residence at ASL for six weeks from February break to Spring break. According to Chang, they want to spend time with “various classes and programs” to unite the community.

[Photo] New Innovators in Residence strive for artistic change within community

Nassef Sawiris, Staff Writer
March 21, 2022
In life, we often make choices to satisfy our aspirations of success. But what is true success? We never know when life is inevitably going to be taken away from us, so we must take advantage of the present and not lose sight of what makes us happy.

Living in the present ensures true happiness

Gabrielle Meidar, Lead News Editor
February 15, 2022
Members of the High School community reflect on the impacts of having food allergies and how it dictates the choices they make. According to a survey sent out to High School students and faculty Jan. 19, 2.6% of community members have severe food allergies.

Community members reveal obstacles presented by food allergies

Ella Friel and Gabrielle Meidar
January 26, 2022
Bassel Ojjeh (’24), Clay Olson (’24), Christopher Lhuilier (’24) and Magnus Carlson (’24) construct a buoyant object out of foam, tape, metal and glue. Students enrolled in the “Sailing the Solent” Alternatives trip spent time in the Make, Innovate, Learn Lab Jan. 14 to learn about floating devices.

Students engage in Alternatives trip activities

Gabrielle Meidar and Nick Zirinis
January 17, 2022
Former Head of School Coreen Hester poses for a photo in the Head of School’s office in 2017. She will take the role of interim Head of School from March 2022 through the 2022-23 school year.

Sacha McVean, Coreen Hester to fill interim Head of School position

Gabrielle Meidar and Cameron Spurr
December 17, 2021
Guillermo Basterra (’22) and Soham Bhavnani Thadani (’22) leave school from the Waverley entrance at the end of the day. Amid the integration of diversity, equity and inclusion work into the High School curriculum, students voice concern surrounding the media’s portrayal of these changes.

[Photo] Students reflect on external media coverage of DEI work

Nick Zirinis, News Editor: Online
December 13, 2021
Sara Kim (’24), Ines Caillaux Diaz (’24) and Emma Symonds (’23) wear masks while working on the yearbook in the journalism lab Dec.6. Director of Operations Jim Heynderickx sent an email to members of the community to address a new mask mandate imposed Nov. 28.

COVID-19: Emergence of Omicron evokes concerns within community

Gabrielle Meidar and Nick Zirinis
December 6, 2021
World leaders pose for a photo at the 2021 United Nations Climate Conference. Attendees from each country face public pressure to mitigate the effects of the climate crisis.

COP26 propels community to consider climate crisis

Gabrielle Meidar, Lead News Editor
November 22, 2021
University Advisor Joanna Shearer introduces Maia Learning to Grade 11 students and parents. Maia Learning is a platform for students to explore different universities and compile a list of those that interest them.

Grade 11 students participate in college kickoff

Gabrielle Meidar, Lead News Editor
September 21, 2021
Throughout COVID-19, senior citizens have been hit the hardest. In addition to feeling isolated and anxious, they have not received sufficient support. As a community, we must ensure that they are prioritized.

Senior citizens neglected amid COVID-19

Gabrielle Meidar, Leads News Editor
September 20, 2021
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.

End of year performing arts concerts take place amid COVID-19 restrictions

Gabrielle Meidar, Lead News Editor
June 11, 2021
Images relating to Eid, the Islamic holiday at the end of Ramadan, hang on the Top O bulletin May 12. During Eid, students celebrating are not required to take assessments or submit assignments.

Muslim students receive accommodations for Eid

Gabrielle Meidar, Lead News Editor
May 12, 2021
Signs and balloons hang around the school to celebrate Founders Day. American journalist and Teacher Stephen L. Eckard founded ASL in 1951 with only 13 students in his Knightsbridge flat.

ASL celebrates 70th anniversary

Gabrielle Meidar, News Editor: Print
April 27, 2021
Source: Duke Global Health Innovation Center

[Photo] Covax supplies vaccines to low-income countries

Sajah Ali, News Editor: Online
March 30, 2021
Throughout the pandemic, the administration has overseen the school’s financial standing, cutting expenses without compromising the students’ experience. Photo illustration by Eileen Meidar.

COVID-19 provokes uncertainty around ASL’s finances

Gabrielle Meidar, News Editor: Print
March 26, 2021
Ella Jackson-Drexler (’23) paints at age 3. Jackson-Drexler enjoyed drawing as a child, and her artwork was inspired by her father who was an art teacher at ASL.

Ella Jackson-Drexler expresses herself through art

Gabrielle Meidar, News Editor: Print
March 4, 2021
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Valentine’s Day Special: alumni sweethearts

Gabrielle Meidar, News Editor: Print
February 15, 2021
Susan Savage (’61) and Bob Cavenagh (’61)

Susan Savage (’61) and Bob Cavenagh (’61)

Gabrielle Meidar, News Editor: Print
February 15, 2021
Wayne Brooks-Austin (’70) and Deborah Nelson-Austin (’71)

Wayne Brooks-Austin (’70) and Deborah Nelson-Austin (’71)

Gabrielle Meidar, News Editor: Print
February 15, 2021
Keith Robinson (’88) and Natasha Robinson (’93)

Keith Robinson (’88) and Natasha Robinson (’93)

Gabrielle Meidar and Sajah Ali
February 15, 2021
Lisa Cottle (’80) and Michael Cottle (’79)

Lisa Cottle (’80) and Michael Cottle (’79)

Gabrielle Meidar, News Editor: Print
February 15, 2021
Areje Al-Shakar ('99) and Hamzah Bawkher (’99)

Areje Al-Shakar (’99) and Hamzah Bawkher (’99)

Gabrielle Meidar, News Editor: Print
February 15, 2021
Jessie Williamson (’95) and Natalie Williamson (’97)

Jessie Williamson (’95) and Natalie Williamson (’97)

Gabrielle Meidar, News Editor: Print
February 15, 2021
Expedition Leader for the National Geographic Pristine Seas Paul Rose is among the most experienced scuba divers in the world. Rose shared his experiences traveling on scuba diving expeditions and researching marine life in his webinar held on Feb. 1, part of a series of webinars hosted by Innovator-in-Residence Daniel Raven-Ellison.

Daniel Raven-Ellison hosts ‘How to Save the World’ webinars

Gabrielle Meidar, News Editor: Print
February 9, 2021
The Biden administration has voiced specific changes that may come into effect after President elect Joe Biden’s inauguration day, Jan. 20. Students and faculty predict that Biden’s presidency will likely influence the ways in which the U.K. handles certain issues.

Community predicts impacts of Biden’s presidency on UK

Sajah Ali and Gabrielle Meidar
January 20, 2021
Londoners flout restrictions imposed in November for the second lockdown. In an attempt to lower coronavirus cases, Boris Johnson ordered a national lockdown Nov. 5 which was problematic for the country to go back into seclusion.

Boris Johnson fumbles pandemic responsibilities

Gabrielle Meidar, News Editor: Print
December 9, 2020
President Trump and Former Vice President Biden challenge one another in this year’s first presidential debate of the 2020 elections. They addressed issues surrounding healthcare, climate change and taxes.

Community reacts to first U.S. presidential debate

Gabrielle Meidar, News Editor: Print
October 12, 2020

Gabrielle Meidar (’23)

Gabrielle Meidar, News Editor: Print
June 12, 2020
Social media provides a false image on who is to blame and how to act regarding the coronavirus.

Coronavirus doesn’t provide excuse for racism

Gabrielle Meidar, Staff Writer
April 7, 2020
Social Media can isolate individuals from the real world.

Social media limits our authenticity

Gabrielle Meidar, Staff Writer
March 16, 2020
Freshmen leave campus during lunch. Grade 9 students were granted off-campus privileges starting the week before second semester.

Freshmen granted open campus privileges

Gabrielle Meidar, Staff Writer
January 14, 2020
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