The SPECTRUM

Volume 31

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Tyson becomes new science teacher

Juliet Suess | November 1, 2017

By Laura Kors '21 Iain Tyson joined the science department this year, teaching Biology and Integrated Science II classes. Tyson has taught for 27 years across the United States and Europe. He was most...

Calderon begins as Middle School Athletic Trainer

Juliet Suess | November 1, 2017

By Jane Hamilton '22 Alex Calderon joined the school as the middle school athletic trainer. Calderon grew up in La Crescenta, California. He attended California Polytechnic State University as a computer...

Crelling joins Athletic Department

Juliet Suess | November 1, 2017

by Jake Verny '21 Jeff Crelling joined the school's strength and conditioning program as Director of Sports Performance. He is currently working with the boys basketball, baseball, girls soccer and girls...

Spirit Week and Homecoming begin

Juliet Suess | November 1, 2017

By Paisley Kandler '22 and Frances Ross '22 Students have been participating in various dress up days this week in honor of Spirit Week. Spirit Week started on Monday and ends on Friday, with Homecoming...

Blanchard joins athletic department

Juliet Suess | November 1, 2017

By  Camryn Williams '22 Girls Volleyball Program Head and Varsity Coach Hayley Blanchard has begun her first year at the school. Furthermore, she will teach physical education at the Middle School in...

HWFL starts new season at Middle School

Juliet Suess | September 15, 2017

By Jaidev Pant '21 HWFL, also known as the freshmen football league, started its new season on Sept. 5, with a draft taking place on Aug. 31. There are six total teams this year, with one captain per team....

Visual artist Basil Kincaid to speak to MS community on Monday

Juliet Suess | September 15, 2017

By Hannah Han '21 Visual artist Basil Kincaid spoke about his artwork on Sept. 18 during a Monday special assembly in the Saperstein Theatre. Later, he talked to visual arts students about his work process...

Class of 2022 to have AP limits, unweighted GPAs

Juliet Suess | September 15, 2017

By Tessa Augsberger '22 and Maddie Morrison '22 Starting with the class of 2022, future classes will be limited in the number of Advanced Placement courses they can take at the Upper School. Also, GPA...

Library amends phone policy

Juliet Suess | May 25, 2017

By India Altchul '20 The middle school library recently implemented a new policy prohibiting cell phone use between first and ninth period, unless a student has permission from a teacher or librarian....

Teachers return to campus

Juliet Suess | May 25, 2017

By Ty Goodrich '20 Science and Communications teacher Alex Ras returned to the Middle school on Feb. 27, five months after welcoming her first child, Calvin Ras on Oct. 18.  According to Ras, doing great....

Spain trip held over break

Juliet Suess | May 25, 2017

By Sydney Hogan '20 Ninth and tenth grade Spanish students will travel to Spain during Spring Break. The trip will last for two and a half weeks, from Thursday to April 16. Even though it is preferable...

Annual Washington trip to take place

Juliet Suess | May 25, 2017

By Jordan Murray '20 Seventh grade students will leave for their annual Washington trip on Saturday. The leader of the trip is history teacher George Gaskin, and he will be accompanied by five teacher...

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