Faculty and alumni reflect on the evolving traditions and changing significance of the
valedictorian and salutatorian roles over time.
Lydia Gugsa, Assistant Features Editor May 8, 2025
Jack Austen ’23 rose up in shock as he heard his name called at the Cum Laude Ceremony in May of 2023. He had just been selected to be the valedictorian of the Class of 2023. As he went up onto the Rugby...
Davis Marks, Assistant News Editor November 19, 2022
As Prefect Council planned the annual Spirit Week in September, I eagerly watched the Fanatics Committee brainstorm ideas for dress- up days. In the weeks leading up to Spirit Week, I looked forward to...
The sun beamed down on the North Faring campus as Head of School Nathan Reynolds spoke proudly about the achievements of the Westlake School for Girls class of 1992. Pacing excitedly in the dress she had...
When my dad turned on the kitchen light last week at midnight, he must have thought I was going insane. There I was, sitting quietly on the floor with a carton of milk, a bowl of cereal filled to the...
By Stephanie Deutsch and Esther Zuckerman
It was the first time Jennifer* actually hoped she wouldnât be picked up from school. She was with her boyfriend Toby* and the fact that her mother...
