Friday Five

Senior Eric Duan is likely the only person you will ever meet who can recite a near perfect scene-by-scene description of every Marvel movie from memory. This attention to detail carries over to one of his other great passions: robotics. “Eric is amazing at robotics; when you need something done he gets it done,” senior Ben Graves said. “He spends 25-plus hours a week designing the robot and th...

Senior Alex Salkin is an easy guy to respect. Whether it’s his determination to always do well academically or dropping that one witty comment that makes everyone crack up, Salkin exemplifies the student committed to the grind but adjusted enough to keep a healthy balance between school and social life. “He always shows up on time with a winning mindset,” senior Quintin Marx said. “No...

It is not very often that you see a freshman on the state-contending varsity field hockey team, but with her hard work and determination, freshman Agnes Vedra made this dream her reality. During the five-week summer field hockey training camp, Vedra attended as many sessions as possible, proving to the coaches just how badly she wanted a spot on the team. “Agnes spent her entire summer preparing...

Every day, history teacher Mrs. Laura Flangel has a fun question ready for her students. Ranging from “How was your weekend?” to “What’s the best Thanksgiving food?” Mrs. Flangel finds a way to keep class engaging. “My favorite part of her class was the daily attendance question because it really let me know her and my classmates and their lives outside of school,” junior Rachel Ka...

Junior Janel Sharman is a shining example of the ideal high school student. Whether she is fearlessly leading the choir through new material or conducting an interview in New Media, she  makes sure that everyone’s voice is heard and that everyone feels important and accounted for. “She not only has great ideas, but she is also expert in leading group discussions,” junior Vince Boberski s...