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Vittoria Di Meo

Vittoria Di Meo, Sports Editor: Online

Vittoria Di Meo (’24) is the Sports Editor: Online for The Standard and this is her fourth year in the publication. Di Meo started writing for the Middle School newspaper, The Scroll in Grade 8 and soon found an instant attraction to journalism. Di Meo loves writing and is excited by the opportunity to shine light on current events. Outside of The Standard Di Meo has tried out all kinds of sports but has discovered she mostly enjoys running by herself to listen to music and challenge limits.

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According to the National Eating Disorder Association eating disorders can affect anyone and impact the mental and physical health of people’s daily lives. Reflecting on their own experiences, members of the High School community share how they have dealt with eating disorders.

Community members share eating disorder struggles

Vittoria Di Meo, Sports Editor: Online
October 5, 2023
President of the Spanish Football Federation Luis Rubiales signs a contract with a Spanish women’s team player. Rubiales kissed player Jenni Hermoso as the team received their medals Aug. 20.

Spanish soccer federation misconduct trails women’s world cup triumph

Nassef Sawiris and Vittoria Di Meo
September 7, 2023
Gideon Putnam (’24) high-fives his varsity boys baseball teammates after a successful run May 27. Putnam said the game against the International School of Brussels went well in a game that they won 17-3.

Varsity sports teams compete in ISSTs

Elena Alexander, Rudi Chamria, Vittoria Di Meo, Amalya Otero, Nassef Sawiris and Ellie Taylor
May 31, 2023
“The Girls I’ve Been” by Tess Sharpe follows protagonist Nora as she tries to escape from a hostage situation while simultaneously uncovering memories from her past. Sharpe takes the reader through a whirlwind adventure that confronts various forms of abuse in this gripping novel.

‘The Girls I’ve Been’ portrays abuse through strong characters, unconventional structure

Vittoria Di Meo, Sports Editor: Online
May 12, 2023
Students engage in various performing arts activities, including acting, singing and playing instruments. Through their journeys participating in performing arts, students have found a passion for these activities.

Students find purpose, community through performing arts

Vittoria Di Meo, Media Team
February 15, 2023
“Better than the Movies” by Lynn Painter follows protagonist Liz Bauxbaum in her final year of high school, whenthe return of her childhood sweetheart leaves her to navigate the balance between who she wants to be and who she thinks she has to be. Painter takes the reader through an emotional and uplifting journey with likable characters and an intriguing plot.

‘Better than the Movies’ exhilarates the internal hopeless romantic

Vittoria Di Meo, Media Team
November 30, 2022
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[Photo] Crowds gather at Buckingham Palace following Queen Elizabeth II death

Rudi Chamria and Eden Leavey
September 8, 2022
Many High School students have created and run businesses that reflect their passions. Through developing these businesses, they have overcome challenges, learned valuable skills and set future goals.

High School students cultivate passions through self-created businesses

Sophia Bassi, Vittoria Di Meo and Anna Reznick
May 17, 2022
There are many twin sets throughout the school community who have both shared and different character traits. The Okpoyo (’23), Kettler (’24) and Cerrell (’24) twins reflect on their personalities, interests and favorite memories together.

ASL twins contemplate their differences, similarities and experiences

Sophia Bassi, Vittoria Di Meo and Mika Kobayashi
February 2, 2022
The spotlight shines on Ruby Read (’23) as she performs a solo in the School Center during the first performance Nov. 17.

[Photo] Students uncover social justice themes in ‘Footloose’ performance

Anna Reznick, Staff Writer
November 23, 2021
The High School welcomes new faculty for the 2021-2022 school year. These new faculty members shared their experiences in previous schools, adjusting to London and more.

Recent faculty additions introduce themselves to community

Vittoria Di Meo, Eva Marriott-Fabre, Anahi Pellathy and Anna Reznick
October 5, 2021
Dusty Francis MS and HS choir director stares at the camera. He previously lived in New York for 9 years before coming to London and considers himself adventurous due to his love of trying new things.

MS/HS Choir Director Dusty Francis

Vittoria Di Meo, Staff Writer
October 5, 2021
Former President Barack Obama addresses the American people in Virginia Aug. 2, 2012. Obama, the 44th president of the U.S., was in office from January 2009 to January 2017. He worked toward uniting the nation and making America a better place for all, a lesson which future presidents can learn from.

Lessons future presidents can learn from Barack Obama

Vittoria Di Meo, Staff Writer
June 8, 2021
‘Athlete A’ gives a behind the scenes look into the abusive world of gymnastics for young girls.

‘Athlete A’ uncovers abuse in gymnastics world

Vittoria Di Meo, Staff Writer
June 7, 2021
The youngPOWER conference has left many lasting impacts on ASL students who have attended.

[Photo] youngPOWER conference leaves lasting impact on participants

Sophia Bassi, Staff Writer
June 4, 2021
The ‘obsessed artist’ has become a widely used persona. It has been represented in a variety of movies and shows as well as seen through real-life creatives.

Obsessed artist reveals realistic side to simple movie trope

Vittoria Di Meo, Staff Writer
May 11, 2021
High School students participate in the Democracy and Politics workshop March 22. The session included discussions on politics and its connection to social justice issues. The action portion March 23 focused on researching current issues such as education and healthcare to make a media posts in groups.

[Photo] Photo Gallery: Students participate in Aequitas workshops

Maddy Whitman, Media Director
April 2, 2021
The youngPOWER conference, which brings together students to talk about social justice issues, has happened in the past in person. However, this year, it will happen for the first time over Zoom March 19 to 20.

youngPOWER conference to take place over zoom

Sophia Bassi and Vittoria Di Meo
March 18, 2021
Despite the trials and tribulations of 2020, the year has finally come to a close. Upon reflection, each month has been attributed a song fitting to the events that occurred. Make sure to scan the codes with your Spotify app to listen along!

A year-in-review: Spotify 2020 Wrapped

Rudi Chamria, Vittoria Di Meo, Eden Leavey and Clara Martinez
February 1, 2021
Grade 9 students receive new textbooks that contribute to their high school workload. Many of these textbooks, which were scarcely used in middle school, are new additions for Grade 9 students.

Grade 9 students reflect on high school workload

Vittoria Di Meo, Staff Writer
January 25, 2021
Though in-person classes resumed this semester, sports programs were noticeably absent from the student experience. However, with the necessary precautions, non-contact sports should be allowed to take place.

Non-contact sports should take place after school

Vittoria Di Meo, Staff Writer
December 2, 2020
The concept of herd immunity has been offered as a possible action step instead of the lockdowns. Students and faculty members reflect on herd immunity and compare it to other methods of controlling COVID-19.

Members of community discuss herd immunity as method to manage COVID-19

Vittoria Di Meo
November 24, 2020
Transferring from Southbank International School to ASL, Aadit Sengupta (24) shares a passion that he recently reconnected with through an elective hes taking. Sengupta said when he was younger, he liked drawing and would do it often, but since then he hasnt pursued this passion. However, after enrolling in Drawing and Painting, he said he now wants to improve this skill. Im pretty good at drawing, he said. I just want to get better because I do it normally every Sunday [for the elective].

[Photo] 14 new students reflect on their transition to the High School

Beginning Journalism Staff Writers
October 8, 2020
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