Ben Workman’s ’21 aptitude for the German language stands out immediately. In his German 4 Honors class, he frequently helps other students, leads discussions, and […]
Category: Features
Tony Shu: the Wellesley legacy attributes part of his success to the town
Tony Shu ’17, currently in his third year at Harvard University, has become a household name in the Wellesley community. In 2018, Shu co-founded Breaktime, […]
Grey days: how Seasonal Affective Disorder impacts high schoolers
We all know the New England drill: November hits, and the days shorten, the skies cloud, the flowers wilt. Our sunlight vanishes, replaced by a […]
“Not everyone shares our stories” — The Raiders Diversity Reading Challenge
Walking through the library, you’re immediately surrounded by hard-working students. Concentration is palpable. Most students breeze through the entrance section of the library, their eyes […]
Ms. Alice Goodrich: supporting students’ mental health and teaching Spanish
Ms. Alice Goodrich is the high school’s newest social worker and Spanish teacher. “The first few months have been interesting because I get to meet […]
Mr. Kevin Tan: an advocate for amplifying the student voice
Mr. Kevin Tan, a new face in the high school English department, is also a newcomer to teaching in the 02481 zip code. Although he […]
Mrs. Mahshid Pourmand: Being the teacher she wishes she had
Students at the high school are lucky to be able to interact and learn from caring and resourceful teachers. Fortunately, they have Mrs. Mahshid Pourmand. […]
Ms. Andrea Smith wants to share her passion for math with her students
Ms. Andrea Smith appeared at ease grading tests in her workshop area, the room next to the math lab. Smith teaches four different math classes […]
From Indonesia to Wellesey: Condro Lukitosari, one of Wellesley’s newest history teachers
After building up strong leadership skills with a career in tourism in Indonesia, Ms. Condro Lukitosari has come to understand her calling: working and teaching […]
Mr. Cole Stephenson takes on the high school
For Mr. Cole Stephenson, teaching has always been about “helping the light bulb turn on for the first time and helping students find a passion […]