As a graduating senior, I am frequently finding myself reflecting on my three years here at Catlin Gabel School (CGS). I’m laughing at the memories I’ve treasured with the friends I made, and letting out (multiple) sighs of relief that I am, at long last, free from the harrowing processes of writing English essays. However, before I go, I wanted to address something I have noticed since my first year here.
Read MoreBrandon Woods, the Dean of Students of the Upper School (US), will be leaving at the end of the school year to return to The Latin School of Chicago as an Upper School English teacher and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Curriculum Coordinator.
Read MoreBy the time this article is published, we will have spent 52 days in quarantine: 52 days since we have seen each other, been to class, or hung out outside with each other in person. This is an unprecedented time in history, and we’re all just trying to make it through. At the same time, many of us are itching to return to the way of life before COVID-19.
Read MoreAt the end of February, 15 Catlin Gabel School (CGS) Upper School students boarded a tiny bus, headed to Camp Westwind for a weekend at the Oregon coast. Aside from having completed another week of school (and being exhausted), they had one thing in common: they were all students of color looking to spend a weekend among people like them.
Read MoreAt a school where the academic workload is heavy and days can go on forever, some students take on the additional challenge of working a job. While this endeavor presents unique opportunities to enter the workforce and develop connections, it can put a lot of strain on students who must also keep up with schoolwork.
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