Soccer Scores!

Soccer Scores!

Upper school girls’ soccer nabbed a 4-0 victory this week over KIPP. The team, coached by math teacher Mr. Richardson, also won the Petworth cup earlier this fall. Junior Meg Grieve was in the goal and made sure not a single ball went beyond her reach.  Senior Emerson Moore scored 2 goals, and sophomores Eva Antoine and Kim Montgomery each scored one.  Noted Richardson, “The team demonstrated its growing possession and passing game and its ability to adapt to circumstances.  KIPP has a very fast team but we managed to hold the ball for the majority of the game.”

College on the Horizon

College on the Horizon

Ms. Latham and Ms. Richardson hosted an annual college night event for juniors and their parents to learn about preparing for the application process. Our college counselors provide students with in-depth insights into choosing and applying to colleges by opening regular college visit sessions to all upper school students, and working with juniors to create a portfolio of their work and future plans for study. They also host an Application Boot Camp over the summer and in the fall for seniors, so students can get insight into writing college essays, applying for financial aid, and creating a dynamic student profile that will attract colleges.  The school also hosts a fall college fair and visits other college fairs, along with taking a multi-college tour in spring break for sophomores and juniors. These events help increase student access to finding the right college and mastering the admissions process.

The Fifth H is Humor

The Fifth H is Humor

Seniors spent a weekend in the woods at the 4H Camp in Maryland. Highlights included canoeing, advisory competitions, playing manhunt, and eating pie. Mr. Porcelli’s advisory triumphed in the advisory competitions. The annual event helps seniors start their year on a positive note, get to know their classmates and teachers on a deeper level and build a greater sense of spirit and community through humor, play, and competition.

A View of the World

A View of the World

Over 150 people attended the study abroad info session last week in the MPR. Ms. Stouder, the modern languages department chair, coordinated the event.  In past years, students have studied abroad during the summer in Finland, China, Morocco, Qatar, France, and Switzerland, among other locations. Other students have chosen to pursue language immersion at various universities in the United States.

Language and Cultural Connections

Language and Cultural Connections

Ms. Stouder hosted a delegation from JESIE  (Jiangsu Education Services for International Exchange) last week to observe Washington Latin’s teaching practices and methods. Students got to take part in Ms. Stouder’s Chinese classes. This also allowed students to learn more about life and culture in China. The JESIE program highlights progressive and global approaches to both business and education.  Jiangsu has been on the forefront of expanding global partnerships with American businesses and educators. Ms. Stouder, the Modern Languages chair, routinely hosts visitors from China, to help encourage international cultural exchanges about education and social practices.