Going the Distance
The upper school Cross Country team competed in the first meet of the season last Saturday against Georgetown Prep in both the Woodward relays and a regular 5k. The team is coached by Mr. Hotchkiss with assistance from Ms. Woods.
Learning the Ropes
Upper school students will participate in various class days of adventure training and team building at the Sandy Spring Ropes course this month. The seniors went this week, juniors will go on the 15th, and the other grades will go in future weeks. The activities help build a sense of confidence in the outdoors and the ability to support one another in conquering challenges. The seniors will also be going to their annual trip to the 4H Educational Center for a double overnight on Friday the 16th. This is a time for advisories to get to know each other better, develop team spirit, and set goals for a great senior year.
Sports Stars
Varsity sports started with a bang this week. Upper school girls’ volleyball won in two straight sets against Coolidge, winning the first set 25-13, and the second set 25-6. Senior, Geovanna Diaz, led the way with 17 serves, including three aces. The team is coached by Ms. Latham. Also the varsity boys’ soccer team beat Flint Hill on Tuesday 3-2. The team is coached by Mr. Edwards-Stuart and Mr. Slager.
Breaking News
Class of 2021 graduate Zoe Edelman is continuing her journalistic career at Stanford University. Zoe served as the editor in chief of Latin’s paper Sumus Leones. During her freshman year at Stanford she worked as a beat reporter covering African American culture and student clubs for the Stanford Daily, and now will be returning to the newspaper as a Desk Editor this year.
Alumni Reunion
Ms. Cook and Ms. Ables, both class of 2015 graduates, are excited to be teaching fifth grade together this year at Second Street. Ms. Cook previously worked as a Public Ally supporting individual students in Latin, and now will be teaching fifth grade Latin. Ms. Ables will be teaching Health. They join the indelible squad of alumni at Latin, which include Class of 2013 graduates Ms. Tucker, who is a social worker, and Ms. Griffith, who is a counselor in the middle school. The Cooper campus includes several alumni too, with Class of 2013 graduate Mr. Starnes teaching Civics, Class of 2013 graduate Ms. Smith directing athletics and 2012 graduate Ms. Osborne directing literacy. Class of 2016 graduate Ms. Gans will be teaching 5th English, and 2012 graduate Mr. Fisher is serving as a Dean.