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The student news of St. Paul Academy and Summit School

The Rubicon

The student news of St. Paul Academy and Summit School

The Rubicon

FRESHMAN TREK. Maddy Fisher settles into her new life at Dartmouth with high hopes. She began the school year with a hiking trip with other first-year students. “It was super chaotic and incredibly difficult but really fun,” Fisher said.

Charting the college journey: ’23 alumni pursue next paths

Olympia Wolff, Rubicon October 7, 2023
The Class of '23 begin their college journeys. See what they're up to.
FRONT LAWN FESTIVITIES. With weather allowing, Commencement is held on the front lawn, outside of Old Main. Interim prinicpal Ken Jaffe said that commencement “... recognizes seniors while simultaneously recognizing all the support families and faculty gave seniors in their journey.”

Class of 2023 Commencement maintains both tradition and change

Clara Ann Bagnoli, The Rubicon June 2, 2023
Commencement will take place on June 11 at 4 p.m. on the front lawn.
CLOSING THE CHAPTER. Commencement marks the end of high school, and speakers should give graduates a message that celebrates their accomplishments while setting them up for the future.

What makes a good commencement speech?

Rita Li, RubicOnline June 2, 2023
Commencement speakers should motivate seniors to be lifelong learners, while recognizing the hard work behind their diplomas.
GO 2023. The senior decisions Instagram is a place to share good news. Students are able to submit their college decisions and engage with the community online.

Celebrate (don’t compare) senior college choices

Sonia Kharbanda, The Rubicon June 1, 2023
Use college decision announcements as an opportunity to honor seniors, rather than compare their choices.
MUSICAL MEMORIES. Members of the class of 2023 reflect on their time at SPA during their final days at school.

What song represents your high school experience?

Eliana Mann, RubicOnline April 28, 2023
What song represents your high school experience?
THE FINAL COUNTDOWN. As the May 1 college decision deadline approaches, seniors Heidi Deuel and Jack O'Brien discuss their decisions and how they chose to share the news.

How do we announce college decisions?

Ali Browne, RubicOnline April 14, 2023
Deciding on where to go to college is a big deal, but once seniors have made that decision, how do they share their news?
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