With laser focus, Aaron Tiritoglu (12) locks his eyes on the next hold, a vibrant colored shape perched tantalizingly out of reach on the 12-foot wall. He carefully navigates the route that he has set...

As an avid news-reader since middle school, Amruta Dharmapurikar (12) first noticed the differing perspectives presented by each news source when she began jumping from one to the other. The way each site...

As the sky turns dark and Eddie Sun (12) finishes the last of his assignments of the day, he grabs his Ibanez SR300E, four thin, sturdy strings running across a sleek, steel blue bass, by the neck. Maybe...

Like many others, Sara Bhowmick (12) once had misconceptions about martial arts, viewing it as violent and unusual. However, after taking up the activity in first grade, her perspective changed completely,...

A quiet lull fell over the Nichols atrium. Sitting at a table by the building’s entrance, Nikhil Devireddy (12) recalls tapping his fingers on his leg nervously as he awaited the oncoming crowd of attendees....

Kurtis Tong (12) collects shoes. Whether they’re cloudy gray and decorated with turquoise laces, sea blue and illuminated by a sunny yellow lining or a simple matte black, countless shoes sit in Kurtis’s...

While many teenagers put off driving until they are older, Jeremy Ko (12) stands out amongst the crowd — not only can he operate a car, but he has also acquired the skills to pilot a plane. In fact,...

An off-the-shoulder, silver Terani Couture gown drapes down to Annmaria Antony’s (12) feet, adorned with shimmering sequins and sparkles. Thin, light gray feathers line the bottom of the dress, lending...

While completing homework, hanging out with friends, and playing sports are popular weekend activities among high school students, Wyatt Cote (12) stands out for his unique hobby of professionally flying...

“Woah!” someone shouts from the seats, as the blinding lights dim and the final notes of Whitney Houston’s classic ballad “I Will Always Love You” ring throughout the theater. On stage, a radiant...

The crunch of pads on a chilly Friday night rings out through Davis Field as two opposing defenders attempt to tackle Dylan Parikh (12), whose legs churn as he fights for the extra yardage needed to give...

Warm sunlight beats down on the faded red track as Pranav Mullappalli (12) places his foot on the starting block, crouching down into a ready position. The stands go silent, and parents and teammates alike...