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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?
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
A new direction
A new direction
The morning after
Beyond books
Beyond books
Barbie wasn’t snubbed
Editors celebrate new classes, ask for more practicality

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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

Lauren Ye ’26, School Editor
February 21, 2025
SOCCER STAR Dayne Bartscht ‘04, pictured on the right, was a star player and captain of the soccer team at Greenhills. “He was the guy you wanted on your team and the player that other teams loved to hate,” Associate Director of Admissions and former athletic director Eric Gajar said. “He was chippy, and he didn’t take anything from other people.”

Brewing it up

Lauren Ye ’26, School staff
May 1, 2024
THREAT UNLEASHED Charlotte McMurtrie ‘26 carries the ball up the field to pass to a forward. “I like playing midfield because I get the ball a lot and I get a lot of assists.” McMurtrie said. “I’ve tried other positions like forward but my favorite by far is midfield.”

Rising soccer star wins big

Lauren Ye ’26, School staff
March 9, 2024
ROUGH TERRAIN Beck races on a hilly and rocky course on his mountain bike. “I like longer courses because of the terrain and how it’s not just the same thing over and over,” Beck said. “On these courses, it’s about navigating the hills and maintaining a good pace because the course is so long.”

Tour de Beck

Lauren Ye ’26, School staff
December 7, 2023
PARTY PLANNING Diaz leads a middle school Gryphon Council meeting for the middle school party. “My favorite part of the day is when I get to interact with students.” Diaz said.

School welcomes new head of middle school

Lauren Ye ’26, School staff
October 31, 2023
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