Rudi Chamria

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My portfolio contains all of the work I've published on The Standard throughout my four years on the publication. 

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Global Festival committee hosts author panel

Parent and faculty authors sat on a panel to speak about their books hosted by the PCA Global Festival committee in the Mellon Library Feb. 1. The panel was moderated by Sage Saunders (‘24) and Librarian Venisha Bahr.

Courtenay Morris (P ‘27 ‘30) is responsible for planning events in preparation for the Global Festival being held in March. She said the purpose of the festival is to “celebrate the diversity of the school.”

Morris said she was inspired to put together the panel after attending a similar event at her children’s previous school, The American Embassy School in Delhi. She said her favorite component was the range of topics community authors covered from different parts of the world.

“The diversity of the books is parallel to the diversity of the parent body,” Morris said. “That’s what’s really nice to see.” Photo and reporting by Rudi Chamria
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School leadership, students reflect on road to Ofsted “Outstanding” rating

For Board of Trustees Chair Erin Roth, no word better describes her reaction than “speechless” after receiving the report that the school had now been rated “Outstanding” by the Office for Standards in Education after their inspection Nov. 14-16. Previously receiving an overall rating of “Requires Improvement” after inspections in December 2021, the school earned the highest merit “Outstanding” this year. The school was among hundreds of schools in the country who lost their “Outstanding” rating
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Field hockey secures ISST title for first time in over 35 years

“We’ve had whole seasons where field hockey didn’t score a single goal. Literally. That’s happened for multiple years in a row.”

Director of Athletics John Farmer said the reality of field hockey’s historic success had him in complete awe when he heard the news: field hockey had won ISSTs. Farmer said the win was “such an amazing achievement,” given the team last won the tournament in 1986.

Co-captain Celia Allen (’24) echoed Farmer’s sentiments and said she has yet to come to terms with the w
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London community reacts to Israel, Palestine conflict

In response to the ongoing war in Israel and Palestine which escalated Oct. 7, communities around London have gathered to both support and protest.

Vigils were held to commemorate the lives of Israelis who died due to Hamas attacks Oct. 9 and Oct. 15, according to the Independent. Similarly, a vigil was held to honor the lives of Palestinians who died during Israeli attacks in Gaza Oct. 24, according to the BBC. Demonstrations in support of Palestine have taken place every Saturday in differen
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Community participates in student-led Aequitas workshops

Workshop leader Claire Corley (’23) discusses with participants of “Breaking the Echo Chamber: Navigating the Risks of Online Groupthink” March 2. The workshop included a short lecture, group discussion and an interactive activity.

Aequitas week, organized by the Social Justice Council, took place Feb. 28-March 7. In addition to a keynote speaker, students and faculty members led and engaged in workshops focusing on a variety of social justice topics.

Daniel de Beer (’23) is the Deputy Editor-
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Nick Kyrgios paves new path for professional tennis, challenges elitist nature

Nick Kyrgios practices alongside fellow Australian tennis player Jordan Thompson at Roland Garros in 2017. Kyrgios is known for his unorthodox style, and he gained traction after uncharacteristic wins during the 2022 season.

‘Imagine this: you are sitting at a Wimbledon final in 1992, watching tennis legends Steffi Graf and Monica Seles play in their crisp white uniforms as the women hit groundstrokes baseline to baseline. Fast-forward 30 years, and on the same grass courts, you see 6-foot-4-in
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Sustainability Council takes action to combat climate change

The Sustainability Council’s mission is to engage students with climate-related work and raise awareness of environmental issues. According to Co-President Dylan Linton (’23), SusCo is split into four committees this year: Service and Action, Community Involvement, Improving School Practices and Outreach. Linton said each committee has individual focuses, although there is often overlap.

Anderson Lugert (’25), a member of the Improving School Practices committee, said there are multiple committ
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Students, faculty introduce new clubs to High School

Georgia LaScala (’23), the leader of Brushstrokes and Beats, sits at her club stand Sept. 30 with Science Teacher Alpha Toothman, the faculty sponsor. The club meets to create art while listening to music once every cycle during either lunch or after school. LaScala said she started the club to alleviate stress and help students remove themselves from “the crazy competitive environment” of the High School. “I think it's a really good way for people to just force themselves to, like, take a deep
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Death of Queen Elizabeth II ripples through community

As a child, Assistant Principal Natalie Jaworski said she viewed England as a “magical place.” Jaworski’s perception of the country was largely shaped by stories of Queen Elizabeth II’s reign that were passed down from her grandmother, a London resident who lived through World War II until 1947. Jaworski said she still carries a pin from the Queen’s Coronation in 1953, which was initially in the possession of her grandmother. This week, Jaworski held the same emblem in mourning.

After 70 years
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Crowds gather at Buckingham Palace following Queen Elizabeth II death

Crowds gather outside Buckingham Palace as the Union Jack flies at half-mast Sept. 8 in mourning of the world’s longest-reigning monarch, Queen Elizabeth II.

“She was definitely a figurehead for the U.K.,” she said. “Since she’s passed, there will definitely be like a moment of mourning where people are taking a second to really think about it.”

Onlookers amass outside Buckingham Palace as news of the Queen’s death spreads Sept. 8.

Hudson Hill (’24) said he was stunned by the news, which was
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Colette Brown explores sense of self through trapeze, aerial circus

Colette Brown (’23) wraps herself during her aerial silks class. Brown said she has partaken in trapeze and aerial circus since Grade 8 and hopes to continue exploring her passion.

After attending the renowned circus show Cirque du Soleil and watching the hit musical “The Greatest Showman,” Colette Brown (’23) said she quickly realized trapeze and aerial circus was her calling.

Brown said she began trapeze lessons in Grade 8 while living in the San Francisco Bay Area, where she attended an art
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