Ellika LeSage ’26 is an Assistant Opinion Editor and is in her second year working for The Chronicle. Ellika plays junior varsity field hockey and is part of Peer Support, and in her free time, she enjoys hanging out with friends and cooking.
Ellika LeSage, Assistant Opinion Editor May 29, 2025
A week ago, my friends and I decided we wanted to see a movie together. I looked up “movies in theaters near me,” and found myself staring at a list of unoriginal content:“Lilo & Stitch” (live...
It’s Day 5, and I’m walking out of school at 1:00 p.m. The sun hits my face as I step off campus, and the air feels fresh. I have the whole afternoon ahead of me, and I can do whatever I want. Maybe...
Executive Editor Alex Dinh '25 and Assistant Opinion Editor Ellika LeSage '26 argue that USAID should be restructured to be in accordance with American values
We’ve all heard the term American exceptionalism. Ever since John Winthrop described Boston as a “city upon a hill” in 1630, Americans have largely held onto the idea that we are fundamentally superior...
Ellika LeSage, Assistant Opinions Editor February 18, 2025
During freshman year, in Saperstein Theater, an alumnus turned military recruiter spoke to the entire grade about opening new horizons. He described his time in the military as a fulfilling experience...
Ellika LeSage, Assistant Opinions Editor November 5, 2024
Last weekend, I found myself trying to explain the word “rizz” to my dad. It was difficult to convey the meaning of the word because it is not just a straightforward definition — it is tied to a...
Ellika LeSage, Assistant Opinions Editor September 4, 2024
When the school released its new plans for improving student mental health last August, I felt a surge of hope. After a series of tragic events in our community and minimal support for students, it seemed...
Ellika LeSage, Layout Assistant and Staff Writer May 30, 2024
Prefect Council brought baby goats to campus to provide the student body an opportunity to de-stress before finals week May 24.
Junior Prefect Ellie Borris ’25 said that he had not originally believed...
The Mock Trial team attended its first in-person, post-pandemic competition at the Stanley Mosk Court House on Nov. 2.
Student leader Camille Weinstein ’24 said the team has been preparing since September...
Ellika LeSage, Layout Assistant and Staff Writer October 14, 2023
The girls volleyball team finished their season with an overall record of 9-18, with their last game being a loss against Marymount on Oct. 12.
Libero Sophia Levin ’25 said the team went through many...
Varsity girls’ volleyball will play Mayfield High School in a league game at Homecoming on Oct. 7 in the Taper Gym at 6 p.m. The team currently has a league record of 2-6 and needs to improve its record...
Ellika LeSage, Layout Assistant and Staff Writer September 22, 2023
The girls’ volleyball team ended their losing streak and now has a league record of 1-3 after their 3-1 win against Marlborough.
Fiona Ryan ’25 said her team has faced challenges with their playing...
During the 2021-22 school year, girls' field hockey forward Valentina Ganocy ’27 broke her arm twice, requiring multiple surgeries in the span of only six months. Two years later, at only fourteen-years-old,...
