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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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Maddie Rodgers ‘22, Peyton Feeney ‘22, Anna Zell ‘22, Alex Hummel ‘23, Riya Narayan ‘23, and Amanda Chen ‘24 huddle up after a point. The team was unable to huddle up after points during the previous season, but due to changes in the COVID guidelines, the team is now able to resume this volleyball tradition. “It feels great to be able to huddle up after points again,” Hummel said. “The team is now able to bond better.”

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