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Everett Lakey

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Everett Lakey: Vibe-itor in Chief

Everett Lakey: Vibe-itor in Chief

Everett Lakey, Executive Editor
May 28, 2025

Everyone knows the Editor-in-Chief (EIC) of The Chronicle. One of the most coveted leadership positions at the school, EIC’s are responsible for ensuring The Chronicle’s news coverage is accurate,...

New Academic Classes for 2024-2025

The school introduced eight new updated courses and electives for the 2024-2025 school year. Here is a look at four of them.

Introduction to Computer Science By Annabelle Cheung A new elective called Introduction to Computer Science will be available for the 2024-2025 school year and will be taught by Upper School Math Teacher...

Teacher salaries increase

Everett Lakey, Assistant News Editor
March 20, 2024

The school announced that teacher salaries will increase again for the 2024-2025 school year during a faculty meeting. The school introduced variable wage rates six years ago, changing the preceding constant...

Senior publishes crossword

Everett Lakey
December 13, 2023

Aidan Deshong ’24 published his first crossword puzzle for USA Today on Dec. 12. Although Deshong has created crosswords for his personal blog for almost a year, this is only the second time that his...

Senior Independent Studies

Eleven Seniors were chosen this semester to work on independent study projects. The seniors and their advisors are highlighted here.

Chloe Dolkart By Sienna Dall'Olmo Chloe Dolkart ’24 is studying the relationship between COVID-19 and developing Type 1 diabetes for her Senior Independent Study. Dolkart is working with Upper...

Head Prefect Bari LeBari '24 poses with Head of School Laura Ross for a picture after receiving his senior class ring during the annual Senior Ceremony.

Seniors gather for 90th annual ring ceremony

Everett Lakey, Assistant News Editor
September 23, 2023

Seniors and their families gathered on Ted Slavin Field on Sept. 10 for the 90th Senior Ceremony. Each senior was given a personalized ring or class pin, as well as flower crowns or boutonnieres, to represent...

Printed with permission of Manos Vourgourakis

Basslines and Beyond: Manos Vourgourakis

Everett Lakey, Assistant A&E Editor
September 21, 2023

The crowd quiets down, and the lights flash on as the school's Jazz Band begins their performance. Hidden beneath thetrumpets and drum lines, Manos Vourgarakis ’25 keeps the rhythm with a smooth bass...

Kai Caranto ’23 makes a throw to first base in the fourth inning of the Wolverines’ 3-0 victory against Loyola to win their best of three series March 9. With the shutout, the team improved their overall record to 7-3 and their Mission League record to 4-2.

Baseball drops in rankings

Everett Lakey and Alex Dinh
March 20, 2023

The baseball team began the season 7-6, going 4-5 in league play. The team won two of three games against Loyola and St. Francis but was swept in a three game series against Notre Dame, losing 2-1, 6-3...

Committee hopes to restructure seminars

Everett Lakey
February 8, 2023

The seminar redesign committee, a new student group established to advise the administration as they restructure the sophomore, junior and senior seminar classes, held its first meeting Jan. 23. Psychology...

Jeon poses with her new book "Brand New World." Her book, available on Amazon, combines elements of Greek mythology, tragedy and dark academia.

Jina Jeon ’23 publishes novel

Zoe Goor and Everett Lakey
December 15, 2022

Presentation Managing Editor Jina Jeon '23 published her novel "Brand New World" on Amazon on Nov. 11. The book, inspired by the Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice, is the first that Jeon has published,...

A student meets with Director of HW Works Kwaisi France to discuss opportunities.

Profile: HW Works

Everett Lakey
October 3, 2022

HW Works, led By Kwaisi France, is a program that provides students at the school with internship and other career service opportunities. France said that the main purpose of the program is to help...

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