The Pollinators Committee's second annual photography contest is in full bloom. Last year's competition was a large success, attracting a total of 19 submissions from Academy students. Ava Montaruli's winning photograph, "The Leaf," beautifully captured the 2023 theme of "Welcome, Spring" with subtle lighting and intricate details. In addition to being posted on the official St. E's social media accounts and Aosepress Newspaper, her photograph is also featured in the 2023 Fall/Winter Legacy Magazine. This year's coordinators are excited for another year of the contest. Besides celebrating the artistic skill of Academy students, the competition is meant to inspire a changed perspective on the environment: nature is a source of sustenance as well as beauty and should be respected as such. In this way, the contest reaffirms St. E's students' commitment to protecting the natural world. This...
Favorite TTPD song?
Sorry, there was an error loading this poll.
In a world that revolves around social media, it can be hard to find peace. We are constantly inundated by new information, some of it damaging. When we react to a single piece of negative contact, we begin the domino effect of the internet’s negative messaging. However, we do not live our lives are on the internet, so there are many steps we can take to prevent negative spirals and keep our positivity up! 1. Journal! Vent...
Recently, my friend and I went to see the newest superhero movie, Madame Web. Madame Web tells the journey of a clairvoyant woman named Cassandra Web who is forced to explore her past while protecting a group of 3 young women from an unknown villain. Now, this movie is notoriously known for its bad reviews by critics. But is the movie truly that bad? Below I am going to give you my opinion. *** Slight Spoilers below**** Like...
Over the summer, I attended the Congress of Future Medical Leaders. Over 5,000 high schoolers from all over the country traveled to Boston, Massachusetts to listen to various renowned speakers share their stories and advice, guiding our generation towards our future as leaders in science and medicine. There were over 20 unique speakers, but one of them stood out to me: Gitanjali Rao. When Rao was in seventh grade, she...
Regional winner, top five national champion, and a top 15 contestant in Worlds, Mrs. McGovern-Broesler is the Academy’s very own Irish step-dancing prodigy. The Charleston graduate majored in exercise science due to her passion for health....