CATLIN GABEL’S STUDENT VOICE
CATLIN SPEAK
By Maddie Snyder ‘26
Two juniors walk into the Upper School library, one with a binder of US History readings and the other holding an American Studies book.
By Meret Pajkic ‘26
A commonly perpetuated stereotype when picturing a teacher is someone older, wiser, and distinguished; they are a consistent force within their community, having stood the test of time and cemented their place as educators.
By Eliana Yoken ‘26
Have you ever had the craziest thought…while in the shower?
By August Walrod ‘26
Self-proclaimed “best alliance in Hip Hop,” the pair of conscious-rap MC artists, Yasiin Bey (formerly known as Mos Def) and Talib Kweli created one of the most innovative, influential, and powerful music albums of all time.
By Nico Igarashi ‘26
Performative men—we’ve all heard of them: the guys wearing baggy pants and button-up shirts, drinking matcha while reading Bell Hooks.
By Prisha Garg ‘26
If Catlin were to have one universal winter law, it’s this: you will layer, or you will freeze.
By Priya Klein ‘26
When the U.S. government shut down in October 2025, uncertainty about the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) skyrocketed, organizations and individuals across Portland stepped up and found their own unique ways of combatting food insecurity and supporting their communities.
By Evan Zhang ‘26
For millions of high school students every year, three letters loom large: SAT.
By Ariana Bajaj ‘26
Bloodshot eyes, viscerally tweaking from their latest Redbull, and music blasting so loud it leaks past even the thickest headphones – this is the average Catlin Gabel (CGS) Upper Schooler’s fall night, where caffeination becomes survival and time is of the essence.
By Krish Caulfield ‘26
Overcast light punches through the grid of single-paned windows in Darwin, the Upper School science office, illuminating an ecosystem of personal objects: a paper globe colored by decades of travel; a map of Nepal, pierced by thumbtacks that anchor on paper keepsakes and family photos; and a favorite project from a past student.
By Andy Han ‘26
Since the conflict in Sudan began between two factions of Sudan’s military government, the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), it is estimated that at least 25 million people are facing starvation, 12.4 million are displaced, and up to 400,000 have died from malnutrition, disease, and violence.
By Luna Flores ‘26
As I walk into the library, I am met with a familiar sight: open cans full of “energy-fueled” liquid are an addition on many desks, set next to notebooks and laptops as people type or chat away.
By Luna Flores ‘26
As I walk into the library, I am met with a familiar sight: open cans full of “energy-fueled” liquid are an addition on many desks, set next to notebooks and laptops as people type or chat away.