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Fight for a cause, speaker tells Black History Month assembly

Jacob Goodman February 19, 2014

When it comes to making a mark on the world, who one chooses to fight for matters more than any transcript or diploma, author and Rhodes Scholar Wes Moore advised students and faculty Feb. 19. Moore’s...

Author to speak at BLACC assembly today

Julia Aizuss February 19, 2014

When Rhodes Scholar, White House Fellow and entrepreneur Wes Moore opened the newspaper one day, a familiar name jumped out at him — his own. This Wes Moore, however, was convicted of murder and would...

2014-2015 convocation to follow Labor Day

Noa Yadidi December 18, 2013

School will begin next fall with the second all-school opening convocation Sept. 2, the day after Labor Day. After the first-ever all-school opening convocation this year, the administration decided to...

Respect those who take the time to instruct you

Chronicle Staff November 18, 2013

But every assembly speaker deserves the respect we afforded Thursday’s speaker, if not more. Incredibly, there was still some talking during the story of how one man saved 1,268 people from genocide. But...

Civil War expert discusses influence of slavery on the war

Nikta Mansouri October 30, 2013

University of Richmond President Edward Ayers spoke to students about the emancipation of slaves and the Civil War, which he described as "two great mysteries that lie in the heart of U.S. history," in...

Middle school teachers perform ‘Les Misérables’ parody

Claire Goldsmith May 29, 2013

Faculty and staff at the Middle School sang and danced at an all-school assembly May 6 to celebrate one month left of the school year. Their song, "One Month More," was a re-written variation of the Les...

Former NBA player warns of danger of labeling others based on appearance

Lauren Sonnenberg April 10, 2013

Former NBA player and openly gay performance psychologist John Amaechi asked upper school students to combat poisonous words, preconceptions and stereotypes at an all-school assembly April 10. Amaechi...

Next year’s Head Prefects named without vote after candidate drops out

Julia Aizuss March 19, 2013

In an email sent to all sophomores and juniors, Prefect Council announced on Tuesday, March 19 that current junior prefects Henry Hahn ’14 and Ashley Sacks ’14 will serve as the next year's Head...

Samuel L. Jackson details film career in over 100 roles

David Lim February 13, 2013

Actor Samuel L. Jackson told students at the Black History Assembly Feb. 5 about his willingness to play any role including the villainous Stephen in “Django Unchained” as long as the character he...

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