Monthly Archives: February 2012

Senioritis Slacks Off

senioritis

Exploring the value of the second semester senior experience
Christina de Fontnouvelle ’12
Editor-in-Chief

My eyes open drowsily on that Thursday morning as I resist the urge to hit the snooze button.

“Ah, what do I have today,” I mechanically think as I run through my classes in my mind, “Any big tests…

Community Celebrates Historic Moment

Moving to the new building

A photo essay showcasing the high school’s ceremonial move from the 1938 building to the new one on February 28, 2012. 

 

 

 

 

71 Students Honored in 2012 Boston Globe Scholastic Art Competition

Reed Walker art

Naomi Ali ’12
Editor-in-Chief

This year, art students won a total of 71 awards–the second highest among high schools–in the statewide Boston Globe Scholastic Art Competition.

The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards Competition started in 1923 and past winners include Sylvia Plath, who attended the high school and received an award for her paintings.

Larsson Gym Hosts its Final Game

Saying goodbye to Larsson

Jack Clifford ’13
Staff Writer

On Thursday, February 16 at 6:30 pm, the Larsson Gym will hold its final game when the girls’ varsity basketball team faces off against Natick.

The night will consist of numerous ceremonies and presentations to acknowledge the history that has taken place inside Larsson Gym.

The boys’ varsity basketball…

ZIP-Code Story: “Truly” Influential

Truly Yogurt

Exploring the integral role that the town’s favorite ice-cream shop has played in my life.
Hannah Feeney ’12
Arts Editor

This is the first podcast in a new literary series inspired by WBUR Radio Boston’s ZIP-Code Stories. This story was written and performed by Hannah Feeney ’12.

Jamie Chisum Stays With Wellesley Schools

Chisum

Riley Wilson ’14
Staff Writer

Jamie Chisum, interim principal at the middle school and former assistant principal of the high school, was recently in the running for the position of new Headmaster at Brookline High School, but the search ended for the multi-faceted educator on Saturday, Feb 4.

As one of two finalists, along…

Exploring the Intricate Origins of an Emerging Vernacular Term

Cray-fish

Jack Washburn ’12
News Editor

The other day I was approached by Priyanka, our Opinions Editor, with a question I am asked all too often: “Jack, with your intimate and extensive knowledge of the nooks and crannies of hip hop vernacular, could you perhaps help me understand a few terms?”

I grinned, let out…

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