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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

REMEMBERING MS. JENN. Jennifer Farnham, known as Ms. Jenn, inspired generations of students with her dedication to education and inclusivity. She joined the SPA community in 1998 and taught for over 25 years. “Her voracious passion for not only the subject but teaching imprinted on me,” a former student of Ms. Jenn’s math class said.

[REMEMBERING JENNIFER FARNHAM] Beloved educator leaves legacy of belonging and compassion

The Rubicon Staff March 11, 2024
Students and faculty reflect on the immense positive impact of lower school teacher Jennifer Farnham.
FIRST TIME IN A LONG TIME. Upper school students walk towards the bleachers on Lang Field for the all-school assembly. This was the first joint assembly in 30 years.

K-12 student body comes together for joint assembly

Greyson Sale, RubicOnline October 3, 2023
An all-school assembly was held today on Lang Field.
Senior Will Sedo helps a kindergartener draw a face on his pumpkin before they begin carving the pumpkin out. Sedo noted he really enjoyed, "helping [the lower school student]'s bring their pumpkin carving ideas to life."

Halloween bonding: seniors and lower schoolers carve pumpkins

Henry Burkhardt, RubicOnline October 27, 2021
Sonia Ross remarked on the positive carving energy. “It was really wholesome,” she said, “it made me happy.”
Older students should advocate for more opportunities to show younger students the ropes, to be like their superheroes. It is our job to step up and take on that role, and in doing so, experience the joy of connection.

[STAFF EDITORIAL] Superheroes needed: be an active mentor for lower school students

RubicOnline Staff October 13, 2021
Older students should advocate for more opportunities to show younger students the ropes, to be like their superheroes. It is our job to step up and take on that role, and in doing so, experience the joy of connection.
Lower School Science Night inspires scientific curiosity

Lower School Science Night inspires scientific curiosity

Melissa Nie, RubicOnline Editor April 6, 2019
The Lower School Science Night engaged children in science through fun activities like making slime and paper airplanes.
Senior Aria Bryan helps her kindergarten partner carve into his pumpkin. "The children come home and talk about it. It’s a big deal; [seniors] are like stars to them,” Upper School Dean of Students Judy Cummins said.

Seniors carry on a smashing tradition

Lucy Li, Online Editor in Chief and Print Managing Editor November 18, 2013

Pumpkin seeds fly into the air as kindergartners attempt to scoop out the insides of their pumpkins with their senior partners. Around 50 seniors on Oct. 28 drove to the Lower School to help out with...

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