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Jakaila Gaskin demonstrated KINDNESS when she helped our new Argentinian friend, Lola, find her new classes after a schedule change. Gracias!! 

Thank you to Evan Syer for putting together a lamp for a teacher using a popsicle stick! Your ingenuity is admirable!!

Sam Gilligan showed TEAMWORK when he jumped in and finished a project that someone else had started.

Carly Benz demonstrated KINDNESS by helping a teacher unload heavy boxes containing essential materials that help keep the Upper School running smoothly.

Auditions for Chicago!

Now is the time to sign up to audition on Wed Sep 9, Fri Sep 11, or Sat Sep 12 for Cannon Theater Company’s winter musical “Chicago: Teen Edition”. For instructions on how to sign up and prepare, refer to the email Mr. Macdonald sent on August 28. Not sure about auditioning? Reach out to Mr. Macdonald or talk to someone you know who does theater!

2030!

What makes a good candidate?
1- Integrity is the foundation of your character.
2- Capable of articulating good arguments.
3-Someone who has the fortitude to resist peer pressure.
4- A willingness to deliver speeches to an audience.

Questions? Please see Ms. Lineberger or Mr. Booker

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Emmerson Perry was the absolute best when she hung posters high where a teacher couldn’t reach. Thank you for your KINDNESS, Emmerson.

Avery Wagner demonstrated INTEGRITY when she pointed out a grading error in her favor to her teacher. Way to be honorable, Avery!

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Karthik Ganesh, Nicolas Fernandez, and Matheos Papazian demonstrated TEAMWORK, KINDNESS, and RESPECT when they eagerly volunteered to move some furniture for a teacher. Thank you, fellas!

Ethan Safrit demonstrated lots of KINDNESS when he held the cafeteria door open for students and teachers. AND… Ethan Safrit saw Mr. Smith carrying boxes of books, asked if he could help, and then carried boxes up to the second floor. Thanks, Ethan! 2 CVs in one day!!! 

Amer Syed helped bring in four huge bags and cases of drinks for the volleyball team on Friday. He recognized the parent was struggling, offered help, and proceeded to go beyond what was asked while being so polite, gracious, and kind. We truly appreciated your KINDNESS, Amer!

Brody Ryan demonstrated SCHOLARSHIP with the intentional use of his drop in the ARC.

Ethan Burdett

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Rhys Casey, Isaiah Scott, and Charlie Ankrom showed TEAMWORK when they helped a teacher build some furniture.

Sam Saenz and Kyler Redhing showed KINDNESS in picking up a teacher’s crown when it fell out of a window. They brought it up to her on the second floor even though it was out of their way and they were carrying their breakfasts.

LIAM SULLIVAN also demonstrated TEAMWORK and KINDNESS when they dropped what they were doing during their drop to help move new furniture into the US. Thank you, and sorry we missed you yesterday!!!

David Culberson, Lily Knichel, Isabella Landers, and Lawson Watts were selected by their peers in English class to earn a Core Value for TEAMWORK for being inclusive, focused, and leading their group to finish the task. Way to go!

Jack Nelson demonstrated KINDNESS when he asked if there was anything he could do for a teacher who wasn’t feeling well. Thank you so much, Jack!

Liam Waite offered to pick up trash for Mr. Frye… and after he offered, he actually did it. He doesn’t just talk the talk; he walks the walk!! Walk it out, Liam!

Laila ElAssy, Eli Hanners, Kennedy Pierrelus, and Emmi Rodriguez demonstrated SCHOLARSHIP by showing curiosity and applying previous knowledge (use of the book’s Glossary) to dig deep into today’s reading of The Odyssey. Way to go!

Matheos Papazian

Community Meeting today during Student Life!!!

Students, please look at the seating chart below and note where you should be sitting. We will NO LONGER be sitting by House in the CPAC.  You will sit by grade level. 

Advisors, this chart accounts for seats for you. Please sit with your grade level.

We will hear from our Honor Council leadership and then everyone will sign the Honor Code. This is a solemn event, and appropriate behavior is required. No phones and no talking; self-reflection is encouraged. 

LAST DAY IS TODAY!!!

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Harlowe Miller showed teamwork when she offered to work with a student whose computer wasn’t working to ensure they were able to follow along with our classroom review.

Thanks to Janani Karthik, who volunteers every day to go over the blog with the advisory and goes beyond to keep everyone informed and up to date.

Drew Bove showed RESPECT for the rules of New Student Seminar when he was the only one with his cell phone in the phone caddy before the proctor reminded the rest of the students that they had to put theirs in the caddy.

Olivia Crane and Kaila Grenier showed KINDNESS when they went to get scissors while their teacher watched a class in Foundation Hall.

Connor Benz, Dalton Mattsson, Graham Miller, and Samuel Simon all demonstrated KINDNESS and TEAMWORK by giving up some of their lunch/OH time to help a technology-illiterate Dean set up his office. Thanks, gentlemen!

Zyone Davis, Tobias Gonzalez, Carter Lowry, Dalton Mattsson, Carson McDew, Jack Nelson, Auggie Wolding, and Walker Yow demonstrated TEAMWORK and KINDNESS when they dropped what they were doing during their drop to help move new furniture into the US. Thank you gentlemen!

Way to go, Preston Jones, for demonstrating SCHOLARSHIP by researching an area of interest outside of class and reporting his findings back!

Hudson Higbea showed SCHOLARSHIP by reaching out when he missed a class and made sure he had the missed homework completed by the next class! Great job, Hudson, for being on top of your academics and being proactive.

Tucker Stone

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Dakotah Smith and Everett Wells showed TEAMWORK and RESPECT dcwhen they took time out of their independent study to clean up the senior lounge after peers left it dirty after lunch. Way to go Everett and Dakotah!

Emma Westgarth-Taylor and Everett Wells demonstrated TEAMWORK and RESPECT when they asked someone at the front office for help finding a broom so they could clean up some turf nuggets in the hallway. Way to work together to keep our Upper School building looking its best!

Avi Pandey and Max Pegram demonstrated KINDNESS by helping Dean Zelaya bring items back to her office after senior sunrise. Way to go, Avi and Max!

Lauren Shattner demonstrated INTEGRITY by proactively informing her AP Physics teacher of a grading error on her test — even when it was not in her favor. Well done, Lauren!

Nikhil Patel showed true integrity by going out of his way to let his AP Physics teacher know that a test question had been marked correct when it shouldn’t have been. It takes real character to do the right thing, especially when it’s not to your advantage. Great job, Nikhil!!

Eli Cannon and Landon Wells both demonstrated KINDNESS by helping the tech team lift and carry a large and heavy workbench into the tech office. THANKS!!!

Anish Vankineni, Teddy Peterson, and Keenya Western demonstrated COMMUNICATION effectively by bravely volunteering to speak in front of the class and represent their colonial regional by articulating why their region was different from the other two colonial regions in 17th century Colonial America. Folks, you should all be proud of your courage and communication!

Ava Dovi

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Rumaisa Syed has shown true SCHOLARSHIP in her performance with Of Mice and Men. Not only were her annotations unbelievably thorough and creative, but her 6-word memoir took a step further and showed true understanding of other deeper aspects of the novel! Bravo, Rumaisa!

Shoutout to Brooke Busby, who used her knowledge and her COMMUNICATION skills in AT Microeconomics to ask a thoughtful question and recognized an error in our thinking, which allowed us to stop and learn from the mistake together. Thank you for being willing to think critically and ask questions!!!

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Kenedi Dixon, Rylee Miller, Madison Murphy

Dakotah Smith demonstrated PASSION for learning (AND made history!) by being the first upper school student to check out books from the newly renovated library!!! Woo hoo!!! 

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Addison Maynor

Seth Carnes- Ramsey, Ethan Safrit, Charlie Ankrom, Audrey Faile, and Caylyn Larkins all showed teamwork when they helped Mrs. Hylton trouble shoot/pilot a new online textbook and learning platform during their free time this week. Thank you, friends!

Isaac Taylor saw trash outside and picked it up, making our community 1 step cleaner! Woohoo, go, Isaac!

Luke Hines, Gabriel Zywicki , Mason Lineberger, Noah DeSoto, and Jackson Lineberry helped Mrs. Hylton and Mr. Fainter move furniture to make more room on the 3rd floor. Thanks for your TEAMWORK!!!

Avi Pandey demonstrated RESPECT when he sent a thoughtful email to his teacher at night, followed up by a respectful conversation the next morning asking for a letter of recommendation. Way to go, Avi!

Nodumo Tunyiswa- Ward took time out of her morning to help a ninth-grade student and two teachers figure out how student printing works. Thanks for the teamwork.

Issy Stephens demonstrated KINDNESS by helping a student in French study for her quiz during OH with flashcards, even though she’s in Spanish!

DJ Rogers showed KINDNESS by providing delicious and nutritious snacks for his Advisory!

Ever wanted to sit in the press box at a varsity football game and report on the action? Here’s your chance! Starting at tonight’s home opener, one student will get to sit right alongside our game announcer, Mr. Hoffman, as an official spotter. If you know football and want this exclusive, front-row role, talk to Mr. Scurlock or contact the Athletic Department today. Kickoff is tonight at 7:00 PM. Don’t miss out!

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Hannah Wittwer and Emily Kessel

Mr. Raghunathan demonstrated KINDNESS by watering all the plants in the Ramchandani Courtyard yesterday! 

Jessie Wrenholt demonstrated RESPECT by advocating for an important teacher topic in front of her peers at lunchtime.

Richelle Syer demonstrated KINDNESS by helping a teammate who was in distress. Your support means a lot, Richelle!

Aurora Tran caught a baseball in the stands at the Cannon Ballers game our community attended, and rather than keep it, she gave it to a young child with a glove that was desperately trying to catch a ball that night. That was very KIND of you!! 

Carson Brown and Liam Sullivan demonstrated the AE Essential SCHOLARSHIP when they delivered a high-quality presentation in AT US History that had important connections to course themes, relevant images to enhance content understanding, and great analysis of specific pieces of evidence. Great job, Carson and Liam!

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