By Tia Chakrapani ‘27
When you take the occasional scroll through the CatlinSpeak website (and if you don't, you really should), you might notice some of the fabulous artwork of seniors Eva Vu-Stern and Angie Nguyen!
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By Ayaan Sait ‘24
Jack Gutman ‘24 can be seen around the Catlin Gabel School (CGS) campus shooting hoops on the JV basketball squad, throwing in track and field in the spring, or suiting his iconic grey outfit, the “groutfit.” But, how many of us at CGS really know who Jack Gutman actually is?
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By Hadley Cress ‘27
Have you ever needed someone to talk to? At Catlin Gabel School (CGS) there are two counselors, Dan Petrocelli and Erin Gilmore, who are here to help.
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By Violet Bouwes-van Nood ‘24
Ever the businessman, one of my first memories of Oscar Goranson involved him selling juice on the side of the road.
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By Tia Chakrapani ‘27
As a young girl, Judy A. Rose sat in the audience of a production of The Nutcracker. Despite impressive orchestra serenades, graceful ballerinas, and scary mice, Rose could only focus on one person—the conductor. At that moment she knew what she wanted to be.
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By Harper Davis ‘24
Sophomore Azalea Colburn is known for her technical thinking, passionate political discourse, and creative capabilities. I sat down with her to find out more about her life.
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By Ayaan Sait ‘24
In the bustling Barn filled with Catlin Gabel School (CGS) students, there stands an anchor of warmth and experience: Kathy Dietz. More than just being a face who charges your barn account, Dietz can bring enthusiasm and her love of helping others into every interaction.
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By Amare Kaainoa ‘24
In the vibrant world of fashion, where trends often reflect the zeitgeist of society, here emerges a designer whose creations transcend the ordinary. Senior Eva Garzotto, a visionary in the realm of fashion, has carved a niche for herself with her powerful pieces that evoke a sense of allure.
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By Chip Downes-Le Guin ‘25
Hailing from Walnut in Southern California, new Catlin Gabel math teacher Mark Amasuga’s interests and journey to teaching give him a unique connection with students.
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By Olivia Morrison ‘24
Ron Bronson is the girl's varsity tennis coach at Catlin Gabel (CGS). In 2022’s tennis season, Bronson led the girl's tennis team to a district championship and state title, winning Oregon’s 3A district/state coach of the year as well. This season, he plans to do it again.
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“If I can make one comparison between me and Michael Jordan, it's that we can nurse the hell out of a grudge. If I think you’re questioning me, I will work so hard to shove it down your throat.”
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From teaching high school math to taking weekly ceramics classes, Beth Gilmartin’s life is all about education.
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“When you live in a foreign culture you start to understand how your home culture influences everything that you see. I remember being constantly challenged by things that were very new to me, and trying to resist the urge to say that they're bad or that they're not as good.”
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"So I have like 65 or 70 cousins or something, we would go, oftentimes, at my grandparent's house, and there would be upwards of like 30-40 people on the regular basis. We would be there for hours, and there was just a lot of meal sharing and play." When asked about her childhood, Catlin Gabel (CGS) Head of School, Aline Garcia-Rubio, shared.
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“I’m an only child. I’m the only, only child in my family.” Enrique Escalona, Catlin Gabel School (CGS) Upper School Spanish teacher, shares with a smile I can see through his eyes.
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Micah Powch is an iconic Junior at the Catlin Gabel School (CGS). His amiable personality allows for him to connect with a spectrum of students and teachers who view his charisma and creativity with endearment, but what really goes on inside his head?
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“After I graduated college, I had no idea what I was doing, so I went back to Menlo Park and lived with my parents again, which was okay, not great. I think I was still figuring out what I was supposed to do with an English degree,” Derek King, the beloved Catlin Gabel School (CGS) Upper School library assistant, shared with me when we sat down together.
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CatlinSpeak is starting a new column inspired by the New York City-based photojournalism project, Humans of New York. Humans of New York (HONY) began as an attempt to photograph 10,000 random people on the streets of New York to “create an exhaustive catalogue of the city’s inhabitants,” as the website says.
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