For the first upper school assembly of the year, students and teachers spoke on the topic of “Coming Home.” The Latin Jazz Band performed “Any Moment Now,” By Scott Ninmer, and senior Owen Fox-Whelpton performed “My Hometown” by Bruce Springsteen. Latin and Science teacher Ms. Dorsey spoke about her return to Latin as a full-time fifth grade teacher this year after several years of teaching sixth grade Latin and two years of working as a long-term substitute. She thanked the teachers and students, noting “You all have taught me to be patient and more understanding. You all have taught me to love over 1000 different personalities . You all have exposed me to all these unique differences and that’s why I’m still here.” Teachers delivered various merit awards to students, and former Latin student and current Latin teacher Mr. Starnes spoke about returning to work at his alma mater. Senior MK Wilson wrote a poem called “Baseball.” and Mr. Anderson reflected on how Washington Latin has become his home.
