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Katherine Woodruff (11) attempts to pin the tail on the dragon. The no-point spirit event was hosted on the back side of the library building. Participants were blindfolded, spun around, and released to test their precision.

Spirit Club hosts pin-the-tail-on-the-dragon during Thursday lunches

by Isha Kawatra & Kevin Lin January 13, 2012

During both lunches on Thursday, January 12 on the back wall of the library, Spirit Club hosted pin-the-tail-on-the-dragon, a special event that garnered no class spirit points. Based off the popular...

Keller's Korner - January 6

Keller’s Korner – January 6

by Meena Chetty January 6, 2012

As school returned to full swing this week, events including two Varsity girls’ soccer games, a wrestling match, and the Student Directed Showcase (SDS) commenced the New Year. “The highlight...

Pineapple harvested by Biology Club

Pineapple harvested by Biology Club

by Rebecca Fang & Felix Wu January 5, 2012

On the first Wednesday back from break, the Biology Club offered slices of pineapple grown from the greenhouse in front of Main Hall to Upper School students. Plants in the greenhouse flourished as...

Keller's Korner - December 23

Keller’s Korner – December 23

by Meena Chetty December 23, 2011

Following the stress of final exams or college applications, the two-week long winter vacation is the well-earned chance for many students to catch their breath. "My wish for our students would be...

WP Irvine brings baby chameleons to school

WP Irvine brings baby chameleons to school

by Darian Edvalson December 13, 2011

Chemistry teacher Andrew Irvine’s chameleon hatched a group of 74 baby veiled chameleons, native to Yemen, and he is now caring for the 66 he still has. A self-dubbed avid critter lover, Irvine has...

Keller's Korner - December 9

Keller’s Korner – December 9

by Meena Chetty December 9, 2011

Though finals take place next week, this week revolved around the holiday spirit and concluded with the annual holiday show. From painting windows to making ginger bread houses, students were able to relax...

Rebecca Murga speaks about deployment in Afghanistan during Friday assembly

Rebecca Murga speaks about deployment in Afghanistan during Friday assembly

by Alisha Mayor & Arjun Ashok December 5, 2011

On Friday, December 2, Military Officer Rebecca Murga presented a photo and video series to Upper School students and faculty about the work she did during her deployment in Afghanistan this year. Murga,...

Keller's Korner - December 2

Keller’s Korner – December 2

by Meena Chetty December 2, 2011

This week consisted of an Upper School Open House, as well as updates on the varsity girls’ and boys’ soccer teams. “The highlight of this week is the beginning of the winter sports season [...]...

Keller's Korner - November 18

Keller’s Korner – November 18

by Meena Chetty November 20, 2011

“This has been a really busy week coming over after homecoming--it always is. Students have had to crank it back up academically, which is appropriate,” said Upper School Division Head Butch Keller....

Keller’s Korner – November 11

Keller’s Korner – November 11

by Meena Chetty November 12, 2011

Homecoming events encompassed the week of November 7-11. Monday was the dress-up and decoration day for Freshmen, Tuesday for Sophomores, Wednesday for Juniors, and Friday for Seniors. Spirit events took...

Upper School celebrates Homecoming Rally

Upper School celebrates Homecoming Rally

by Cindy Liu November 11, 2011

On Thursday, November 10, the upper school community convened on Davis Field for the Homecoming Rally, held one day earlier than expected due to rain forecasts. This year, the themes for each grade...

Keller's Korner - November 4

Keller’s Korner – November 4

by Meena Chetty November 4, 2011

This week’s events included preparation for Homecoming, a golf update, and Head of School Christopher Nikoloff’s lecture series. “This week seemed to be a transition week where we’re focusing...

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