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The student news of St. Paul Academy and Summit School

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Senior Ysabella Johnson enjoys singing and dancing in her spare time. "I’ve never had professional lessons, but I sing all the time…," she said.

Singing comes naturally to senior Ysabella Johnson

Ava Gallagher, Chief Visual Editor April 2, 2014

“I’ve loved singing since before I can remember,” senior Ysabella Johnson said. Johnson has performed in multiple school productions including last years’ Hairspray, in which she performed a...

Right, senior Ysabella Johnson wears colorful tribal print leggings with a chambray blouse. 
Left, sophomore Claudia Rosario styles red and black printed leggings with leg warmers and floral print combat boots.  "[Patterned leggings]'re cool and comfy. They look better than just plain black and it's easier to change it up," she said.

Patterned leggings brighten winter blues

Boraan Abdulkarim, Cover Story Editor March 10, 2014

The "polar vortex," as some people called it, brought in below zero wind chills, overwhelming amounts of snow, and a new level of the inherent need for comfortable school attire. A solution? Patterned...

Seniors Charlie Rosenblum, Ysabella Johnson, Alicia Zhang, juniors Bella Martinez, Evva Parsons, Jesus Vega, Emma Rodgerson, and freshman Lutalo Jones discuss the Martin Luther King Jr. Day assembly. “It’s an experience to talk about it, and keep relearning history and bring in new perspectives,” Rosenblum said.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day assembly features films in place of speaker

Boraan Abdulkarim, Cover Story Editor February 24, 2014

Year after year, students shuffle into the Briggs Gymnasium, opening up their ears and their minds to the year’s designated speaker for the Martin Luther King Jr. Assembly. This year, however, Intercultural...

Seniors Jared Mosher, Ellis Evans, and Emma Chang prepare for the Student Diversity Leadership Conference. “The honesty you see from people—it’s just amazing! Kids just break down and tell their deepest darkest secrets,” Mosher said.

Students will explore identity at Diversity Leadership Conference

Eva Perez-Greene, In-Depth Editor November 27, 2013

Senior Jared Mosher stands at the board and illustrates his point in preparation for the Student Diversity Leadership Conference. It’s good practice for Mosher, who will do this again for new conference...

Spoken word poet Joyce Lee discussed shaping open and creative communities. “I don’t stay on shallow subjects for long," she said.

Spoken word poet Joyce Lee hosts workshop

Eva Perez-Greene, InDepth Editor September 11, 2013

Spoken word poet and instructor Joyce Lee hosted a creative and informative workshop on Sept. 9 after school. Juniors Bella Martinez and Emma Rodgerson asked Lee to visit St. Paul Academy and Summit School...

Jobs give students new stresses and opportunities

Hannah Johnson, Sports Editor May 6, 2013

Wake up, go to school, work, go home, eat, homework, sleep. This is the jam-packed schedule of many St. Paul Academy and Summit School students who hold part-time jobs during the school year. These students...

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