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DON’T MOVE Stone takes photos in the dark room. “When the subject aligns just like how I envisioned them to, it’s one of the best feelings in the world,” said Stone. “I try to capture the moment immediately and get them [the subject] to stay still in the position.”
Art, a helping hand
DISCUSS Black Students Association (BSA) affinity group members Or- rin Batts ‘23, Caleb Johnson ‘25, Alana Andrews ‘26, and Ana Flemming ‘24 discuss racial matters during a lunch meeting. “I think there’s an opportu- nity for that group [the BSA] to do educational outreach, and there’s a way for students to get more involved,” said BSA co-sponsor Janelle Sterling.
Black History Month ends, conversations continue
IT’S A MATCH Ninth-graders in a Peer Educator lead health class play a matching game with different LGBTQIA+ terms and their definitions “It was really interesting learning about LGBTQIA+ rights and lack of rights, and what we need to do to change that in the future,” said Henry Beck ‘26.
For students, by students
Greenhills takes saftey precautions
Gun violence raises anxiety
The alumni bunch
The alumni bunch
GOOAAALLLL! Captain Sophia Bleakley Wasserman ‘23 practices her free kicks.
Spring sports preview
HEAD FOR THE CHILLS Matthew Streicher ‘24 competes in a downhill race for his club team XLR8. “XLR8 has created a plan that they have successfully implemented with three high school ski teams in the past,” said Streicher. “With the forming of the Greenhills Ski team, a deal could be signed with XLR8 that would entitle the Greenhills team to gates, coaches, and most importantly, a ski hill. Once we are on our feet and can get our own coaches, then we move away from XLR8.”
Powder to the people
PORT-SIDE PERFORMANCE Thomas Stoffel rows on machine during off-season. For the winter season we go to [Ann Arbor] Skyline to do conditioning on their machines, said Stoffel. Its hard work for sure but it prepares us for when we go out on the water in the spring.
Row row row your boat
IMPROVE AND ENHANCE Bussell(left) explains how to perform an exercise of pushing up from a chest down position into a short sprint to Prabhu (center) and Raj Tiller (right). “I assess athlete improvement on form and mobility,” said Bussell. “When we are able to increase mobility, and bring it all together to connect our brain to our muscles and ensure that everything is in line—that is when we see the strength gains.”
No ‘cons’ in conditioning
College athletes should be allowed to make NIL deals, compensation
College athletes should be allowed to make NIL deals, compensation
TWO LIVES HARNESSED TOGETHER Ella Kim ‘24 riding with her first horse. “This was our first show together, and I could not wait for more.”
Equestrians trot through highs, lows
‘Home Alone’ on a ‘White Christmas’: festive films teachers, students ‘Love Actually’
‘Home Alone’ on a ‘White Christmas’: festive films teachers, students ‘Love Actually’
Sliding into winter
Sliding into winter
Worldwide winter wonderlands
Worldwide winter wonderlands
Students in cars with stories
Students in cars with stories
HEADING OUT College counselor Cora Chester and senior performers prepare for their final performance. “ Greenstock is a fun event that brings the community together as the school year winds down,” said Wang. “I’ll always remember the bands playing music, the yearbook signing, and football from previous years.”
Students and faculty perform at Greenstock
SPIN IT, GLAZE IT Rob Kinnaird helping a student with their ceramics project. “I’m applying to art schools because he has honestly inspired me to pursue a passion I didn’t know I had,” said Stone. “I wouldn’t have fallen in love with art with a different teacher.”
Art teacher Rob Kinnaird retires
Spelling Bee provides much needed comedic laughs
“Spelling Bee” provides much needed comedic laughs
CLASSROOM CALLIGRAPHY “I think if we are to study Chinese culture, the Chinese art is important to study as well because its such an integral part of the culture,” said Emma Zhang ’23. “I really liked being able to learn hands on and being able revert back to arts and crafts in school to learn.”
Hands on learning
The show must go on: faced with Covid-19 precautions and inspired by modern culture, Greenhills’ Upper School play returns
College athletes should be allowed to make NIL deals, compensation
College athletes should be allowed to make NIL deals, compensation
NIL policies go too far; focus on money not game
NIL policies go too far; focus on money not game
Editors urge end to performative activism, encouraging physical service and engagement
Editors urge end to performative activism, encouraging physical service and engagement
Let the good times roll
Let the good times roll
Sophomore voices desire for student council, advisory changes
Sophomore voices desire for student council, advisory changes

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DON’T MOVE Stone takes photos in the dark room. “When the subject aligns just like how I envisioned them to, it’s one of the best feelings in the world,” said Stone. “I try to capture the moment immediately and get them [the subject] to stay still in the position.”
Art, a helping hand
Fiona Lin '23 and Pranay Shah '23 • March 24, 2023

Some people babysit to earn some extra cash. Others mow lawns. How about selling your own artwork? For Annie Stone ‘23, a conceptual photographer,...

DISCUSS Black Students Association (BSA) affinity group members Or- rin Batts ‘23, Caleb Johnson ‘25, Alana Andrews ‘26, and Ana Flemming ‘24 discuss racial matters during a lunch meeting. “I think there’s an opportu- nity for that group [the BSA] to do educational outreach, and there’s a way for students to get more involved,” said BSA co-sponsor Janelle Sterling.
Black History Month ends, conversations continue
Aditya Kutty '23, Lifestyles Staff • March 24, 2023

Black students are looking beyond Black History Month towards the future with mixed views on the school’s teaching of Black History. During...

IT’S A MATCH Ninth-graders in a Peer Educator lead health class play a matching game with different LGBTQIA+ terms and their definitions “It was really interesting learning about LGBTQIA+ rights and lack of rights, and what we need to do to change that in the future,” said Henry Beck ‘26.
For students, by students
Eva Bernstein '25, Lifestyles Editor • March 24, 2023

For Tendo Ruwende ‘24, a service opportunity at the start of her sophomore year sparked a lifelong interest in reproductive health, education,...

Sports
GOOAAALLLL! Captain Sophia Bleakley Wasserman ‘23 practices her free kicks.
Spring sports preview
Leo Applegate '23 and Dylan Carvette '23 • March 24, 2023

Goal-oriented team WOMEN'S SOCCER After an injury-plagued season and an early playoff exit, the women’s soccer is looking to rebound...

HEAD FOR THE CHILLS Matthew Streicher ‘24 competes in a downhill race for his club team XLR8. “XLR8 has created a plan that they have successfully implemented with three high school ski teams in the past,” said Streicher. “With the forming of the Greenhills Ski team, a deal could be signed with XLR8 that would entitle the Greenhills team to gates, coaches, and most importantly, a ski hill. Once we are on our feet and can get our own coaches, then we move away from XLR8.”
Powder to the people
Nicholas Alumkal '23, Sports Staff • March 24, 2023

As the 2022-23 winter sports season wraps up, Matthew Streicher ’24 and Dom Schuster ’24 already have their focus on next year’s winter...

Lifestyles
TWO LIVES HARNESSED TOGETHER Ella Kim ‘24 riding with her first horse. “This was our first show together, and I could not wait for more.”
Equestrians trot through highs, lows
Matthew Streicher '24, Sports Staff • December 13, 2022

Equestrian was once a sport offered by the athletic department. Though today, it no longer exists for the Gryphons, the community is still full...

‘Home Alone’ on a ‘White Christmas’: festive films teachers, students ‘Love Actually’
‘Home Alone’ on a ‘White Christmas’: festive films teachers, students ‘Love Actually’
Megan Peng '25, Lifestyles Staff • December 13, 2022

As we near the end of the year, everything begins to take on the themes of the holidays — decorations, carols, and the cold weather – all...

Opinion
College athletes should be allowed to make NIL deals, compensation
NIL policies go too far; focus on money not game
Editors urge end to performative activism, encouraging physical service and engagement
Arts
HEADING OUT College counselor Cora Chester and senior performers prepare for their final performance. “ Greenstock is a fun event that brings the community together as the school year winds down,” said Wang. “I’ll always remember the bands playing music, the yearbook signing, and football from previous years.”
SPIN IT, GLAZE IT Rob Kinnaird helping a student with their ceramics project. “I’m applying to art schools because he has honestly inspired me to pursue a passion I didn’t know I had,” said Stone. “I wouldn’t have fallen in love with art with a different teacher.”
Spelling Bee provides much needed comedic laughs

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