The wellness committee and students in the after school MAGIS cooking class treated the teachers to a heart-healthy breakfast on Valentine’s Day, including coconut milk, overnight oats, berries, and other breakfast fixings. Teachers toasted the holiday of love with healthy hearts and full bellies.
Washington Latin upper school students took homemade valentine’s to the Armed Forces Retirement Home last week to share some of the holiday love. Volunteers from the upper school, guided by social worker Hope Foster, visited with elderly veterans and sent them positive holiday messages. This is part of Ms. Foster’s ongoing commitment to develop service activities for the elderly, disabled, and homeless in our city.
Upper School students had a week full of spirited celebrations for the semiannual spirit week celebration. Tuesday was Latin Pride Day, which included a Pep Rally and Faculty and Student Basketball Game. Wednesday was D.C. Pride Day, with a chance to present their hometown. Thursday was Twin Day, with students choosing buddies to imitate in their attire. Friday was a Dress Like a Celebrity/Famous Person, and the day ended with a school dance and a Mardi Gras celebration. In the spring eighth graders will celebrate a Spirit Week of their own as a festive end to their middle school experience.
The Middle School Community Council sold Sweet Tweets on Valentine’s Day, allowing students to send out a sweet tweet message to their friends. They were delivered on Valentine’s Day with a lollipop. This event is one of the Community Council’s annual fundraisers. The middle school council is advised by Mr. Green.
Junior Luke Tewalt was named the Gatorade District Of Columbia Boys Cross Country Runner of the Year and is now part of a 30+ year legacy that includes past winners such as Peyton Manning, Abby Wambach, Karl-Anthony Towns, Derek Jeter and many other sports icons!
The program awards the nation’s most elite high school athletes for academic achievement and exemplary character. Through the Gatorade Play It Forward Initiative, Gatorade will donate $1,000 to a sports-based organization of Luke’s choosing.
