This week's senior speakers were (left to right) Jacob J., Danielle C. and Camille J.

Jacob recounted his experience vaccinating pigs on his family's farm. It took time for him to truly feel like a farmer, but once he embraced his discomfort he found a passion and a true sense of belonging. Danielle spoke about the transition from childhood to adulthood, explaining it doesn't happen in one concrete moment, but over time. Camille talked about how her emotional sensitivity - a trait she hated when she was younger - has since allowed her to accept herself and fight the sexism that made her dislike it in the first place. Read more.

Sixth graders measured the relative health of our culture by analyzing the levels of dignity within a chosen sector, such as education, media or business, and presented their findings at a fair. (Photos). They weighed the potential impact of gender and racial stereotypes and cultures of humiliation before providing potential solutions for any lack of dignity they observed in their chosen field of study. Topics included social media, the behavior of Middle School students and the cultural impact of television. Read more.

With February half over, the winter season is winding down! Read Athletic Director Dick McGrath's Weekly Update here. Boys Varsity Basketball also honored its senior players - Jimmy C., Davis C., Ryan H. and Jacob J. - at last Friday's game against Friends Seminary (ending the evening on a victorious note, beating Friends 57-35). This week, Captain Jimmy C. '16, also scored his 1,000th point and Girls Varsity Basketball captain Leah R. '17 also scored her 1,000th point! Watch Leah's  1,000-point on video here.