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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

Isabella Gibson, Media Team

Isabella Gibson ('26) is a member of the Media Team of The Standard in Advanced Journalism.

All content by Isabella Gibson

[Video] Standard News Network: Week of May 27

Tara Behbehhani, Raj Chamria, Isabella Gibson, Ailish Hermann, Rina Kobayashi and Inez Stephenson
June 4, 2024
The JV girls tennis team poses for a group photo after a tournament at ACS Cobham during the 2023 season May 20. The team played against various London schools but did not play against any of the ISST member schools.

Community discusses lack of travel for JV spring sports

Isabella Gibson, Media Team
May 7, 2024
The tennis drama “Challengers,” starring Zendaya, marks her first movie as a lead role. The film debuted April 26 and reached the top of the U.K. box office charts within its first weekend, according to Screen Daily.

“Challengers” showcases passion for tennis on, off court

Isabella Gibson and Ailish Herrmann
May 3, 2024
Head of School Matt Horvat sings with students and the eagle mascot in the Blue Gym March 3. The group sang “I Want It That Way” by the Backstreet Boys.

GALLERY Global Festival showcases different cultures

Isabella Gibson and Ailish Herrmann
March 5, 2024
The Grammy Awards celebrate top musicians and their productions from the course of the year Feb. 5. Before the award presentations took place, stars walked the runway to show off their outfits.

Top 5 worst red carpet looks from the Grammy Awards

Isabella Gibson and Ailish Herrmann
February 20, 2024
School administrators follow a distinct protocol when evaluating candidates during the hiring process. The school has continuously refined its teaching staff, ensuring ongoing improvements in all departments.

[Photo] Inside the hiring process: faculty reflect on employment protocol

Ailish Herrmann, Media Team
February 8, 2024
Greta Corrigan (’25) dribbles the ball towards the hoop as an ACS Cobham player attempts to defend. Corrigan was able to make a shot after taking the ball from an ACS Cobham player.

Varsity girls basketball compete against ACS Cobham

Isabella Gibson, Reporter
February 1, 2024
Students participate in the AMIS Honor Orchestra festival in Madrid, Spain April 22, 2023. The selected students for the Honor Orchestra Festival have prepared for months and will perform in the School Center.

School to host AMIS Honor Orchestra festival

Isabella Gibson and Ailish Herrmann
January 30, 2024
Travis Schill explains an assignment while teaching his World Civilizations class. He previously taught in Saudia Arabia, Mongolia, China and Venezuela.

Travis Schill reflects on time spent teaching abroad

Isabella Gibson, Reporter
May 2, 2023
India Clause (’26) prepares to return the ball with a forehand April 26. Clause has been playing tennis for ten years and practices off-season throughout the year.

JV tennis teams compete against ACS Cobham

Isabella Gibson and Zoe Karibian
April 28, 2023
The 65th annual Grammy Awards took place in Los Angeles Feb. 6, gathering music artists worldwide. Before the ceremony kicked off, some of the music industry's biggest stars hit the red carpet in their boldest looks.

Top 5 Grammy looks

Zoe Karibian and Isabella Gibson
March 6, 2023
Upon returning to in-person school after the pandemic, some students and teachers have chosen to use digital learning tools, such as tablets. While manyenjoy its flexibility, others prefer to use traditional learning tools, including notebooks and whiteboards.

Shift to digital note-taking prompts discussion

Isabella Gibson, Zoe Karibian and Inez Stephenson
March 1, 2023
Yara Kassir (’26) leaps in the air to receive a pass from her teammate Jan. 27. Kassir had previously played on the Grade 8 basketball team and said that Crest Academy were tough competitors. "They were a really coordinated team," Kassir said. "I think we put up a good fight, especially since it was our first time playing zone defense."

[Photo] JV basketball girls team competes against Crest Academy

Inez Stephenson and Zoe Karibian
February 16, 2023
Students on the “Entre Terre et Mer” alternative learned about and visited the Thames Barrier Jan. 26, in preparation for their trip to Mont Saint-Michel, an island only available to walk to during low tides.

[Photo] Students engage in alternative activities across London

Daniel de Beer and Grace Hamilton
January 30, 2023
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