Month: May 2021

Emma Shuford ’22 The issue room in the Nolde Gymnasium is an integral part of Mercersburg’s athletic department. Students may not know its staff members well, as most only go to the…

Francis Betkowski ’23 Like everything else this year the Pops Concert was unique. Everything, from the rehearsals to the performance itself, changed due to COVID and the new Mercersburg schedule.  The band…

Stanley Fang ’21 As the gentle April breeze blows, multi-colored petals dance to the ground, signaling the arrival of spring to Mercersburg students. The magnolia, elm, and cherry trees burst into colours…

Iseo Yun ’24 At a boarding school, the food that we eat is one of the most important parts of our lives, but the sheer amount of effort put into the meals…

Riley Schermerhorn ’22 Lindsay Owen is Mercersburg Academy’s vocal coach and theater music director. Additionally, she is a Mercersburg parent, the mother of Langley ‘24. Owen grew up knowing she wanted to…

Susannah Birch ’21 The housekeeping staff members are the unsung heroes of Mercersburg Academy. Because of the pandemic, cleaning has become a top priority for ensuring a safe return to school. Indeed,…

Maggie Betkowski ’21 Every Mercersburg Academy community member has seen Skip Sydnor, Director of Campus Safety, driving across campus or walking around the buildings, and some have had their fair share of…