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NEW CLASSMATES Math teacher Scott Benke and science teacher Brandon Groff join a seventh-grade gym class on a Monday afternoon. “The kids come out of the locker room and then they get a few minutes of choice time to get a ball or talk with their friends until everybody’s out of the locker room,” said Oestreich. “Then the whistle blows and we get started with instructions for the workout and the activity of the day.”
Fabulous faculty or workout warriors?
Janaan Rehman '26, Sports staff • February 25, 2025

Chaotic and loud are two words that are often used to describe middle school gym classes. And yet, when presented with the opportunity, several...

ON THE JOB Jabeen Hamzavi ‘88 was one of the original editors of The Alcove. “I really enjoyed being part of The Alcove,” Hamzavi said. “It felt like somewhere I really belonged.”
Legacy in print
Sirina Bery '28, Lifestyles Staff • February 21, 2025

At first glance, Hedgehogs, Greenhills students, and a newspaper don't really seem to have much in common. But the truth is they are all related...

MORE THAN JUST WORDS Lewis challenges students to engage deeply with their writing. "It's not about getting it right the first time,” said Lewis. “It’s about the process of thinking, revising, and discovering what you really want to say.”
Ink to impact
Sirina Bery '28, Lifestyles Staff • February 21, 2025

English teacher Monica Lewis has been weaving words together for as long as she can remember.  “I have a memory of being really little...

Ready to Spring Gregg getting ready to start a race in a practice this winter. “I always just try to set a good example in practice,” said Gregg. I just want to go out there  work my hardest, and make sure everyone knows what's going on.”
Taking his mark
Teddy Staebler ‘25, Sports Editor • April 16, 2025

For most of his swimming career, Christopher Gregg ‘26 had competed individually- collecting medals, flying all over the country for tournaments,...

HITTING HOME Peyton Hudson ’26 swings at a ball while softball coach Caityln O’Neal watches from the sideline. “I’m really glad that more freshmen are joining this year because we have a lot more people to rely on,” said Hudson. “And I'll actually get time to rest. last season it was full go for the whole game, no breaks.”
Softball steps it up
William Englesbe '28, Editor-at-Large • February 25, 2025

Last year, the girls softball team played two games. Kinsley Romero’27 was only able to play in one of those games, due to an injury. In her...

AND THE GRAMMY GOES TO... Nicholas Phan ‘97 accepts the Best Opera Recording award at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards. “He was just starting out with performing when I was teaching him, so it has been wonderful to watch his career develop,” said history teacher Bruce Zellers. “I’ve gotten to see him on stage a number of times, and that’s been a thrill.”
From Greenhills to the Grammys
Eva Bernstein '25, Editor in Chief • February 25, 2025

  Tenor and five-time Grammy nominee Nicholas Phan ‘97 took home his first win at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards for his work on “Saariaho:...

From tackling to teaching
From tackling to teaching
Cate Alumkal '27, Sports Staff • February 21, 2025

Before Thomas Husson became Monsieur Husson, Greenhills Upper School French Teacher, he played for a semi-pro rugby team in his hometown of Tours,...