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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
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
New courses, revised names announced for 2025-2026 school year
Workshopping Commitment The team is utilizing auditions in order for the coaches to select the most committed and successful participants in each forensics event. To help participants prepare for these auditions, workshops are being held for each event category. Public Address, Interpretation, and Limited Preparation. “There have been people who have been showing up at the workshops every few weeks, so we’re already seeing the people who are super committed,” said Bellamy.
Forensics team restructures for success
SERVICE STARS: Annabelle Brummett ‘30, Saanvika Nichani ‘30, and Audrey Vaidya ‘30 participate in R.O.C.K.S (Ripples of Caring and Kindness in School) service club. R.O.C.K.S is one of many clubs at Greenhills aimed at helping students find their passions and give back to the community, which can be quite the task. “It was a little crazy organizing 310 kids into 18 clubs and organizing 310 kids into 18 more clubs,” said Maldonado. “But they did a good job.”
Middle school clubs relaunch
FLIPPING INTO FIRST A large component of the routine that can make or break the score are flips and lifts and each person has a different role. Chloe Ramcharan ‘26, far right, is responsible for pushing the flyer’s foot to provide momentum to complete the flip. “We had one time where the coaches decided to change the spot right before a competition and the flip ended up not working because they changed the spots and like the girl fell almost directly on her head,” Ramcharan said. “But that's when our strong team bond shows because the people next to her lifted her up and saved her.”
Skating around the world
MUSCLE MEMORY Maldonado shoots a free throw after being fouled at the home basketball game against Ypsilanti Community School. “When I take my free throws I don’t think,” said Maldonado. “I just follow my routine and make sure I dribble twice before making my shot.”
Rookie rises to the rim
PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT Jonah Kaplan ‘26 and Henry Beck ‘26 training for their upcoming indoor track season. “Practice like you play,” said Kaplan as he finished the pre-meet run.
Juniors create track club for 2024-2025 school year
NO NEED FOR SPEED Hugh Jordan ‘26 running a half marathon in Plymouth, Michigan this past fall. “He’s always gotten something out of running,” said Christine. “He doesn’t care about his pace or time, but he will run a trail race and come back a better version of himself.”
Hugh’s half
Freshman swimmers make a splash
From tackling to teaching
From tackling to teaching
NO NEED FOR SPEED Hugh Jordan ‘26 running a half marathon in Plymouth, Michigan this past fall. “He’s always gotten something out of running,” said Christine. “He doesn’t care about his pace or time, but he will run a trail race and come back a better version of himself.”
Hugh’s half
Williams’s and Ward’s Winners
A voice of welcome
A voice of welcome
Violet’s guide to Starbucks
Violet’s guide to Starbucks
Williams’s and Ward’s Winners
BRAVO!
AN INK-REDIBLE PIECE One of Vivekanand’s favorite pieces, Dragon, features an intricate pattern on the body of the animal. “I like how the detail on the wings came out,” said Vivekanand.
Drawing to Success
VIVID BRUSH STROKES Elizabeth Wilson-Hill is working on a Mural in Brazil. “I just couldn't imagine living my life without having art in it every day.” Said Wilson-Hill, “So I wanted to design a career where I could travel and do art every day.”
Through the lens
HARMONY ECHOES Rykken Vivekanand captures a crowd with his Guitar and singing skills. On stage performing, “I love creating and performing music,” Vivekanand said, “I feel a very specific set of emotions that I'm able to kind of draw from on stage.”
Born to sing
The morning after
Beyond books
Beyond books
Barbie wasn’t snubbed
Editors celebrate new classes, ask for more practicality
Fiddling while Washington burns
Fiddling while Washington burns

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