Maggie Betkowski ’21 On Wednesday, May 12, Head of School Katie Titus announced her resignation from the position, and consequently, Quentin McDowell’s promotion from Associate Head of School for External Relations to…
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Dorm deans redux
Catherine Orders ’23 Laura Patterson, Jackie Sweeney, and Shelley Swope are three faculty faces that some Mercersburg Academy students, depending on where they live on campus, may not see very often. They…
Seniors in the spotlight
Hatton Tong ’21 As American writer Harriet Ann Jacobs once said, “The beautiful spring came, and when nature resumes her loveliness, the human soul is apt to revive also.” In the spring…
Destination: One North
Mel Cort ’23 For many of us, Lena Eckstine was the first Mercersburg face we saw when going through the admission process. As the assistant director of admission, adviser in Fowle, merit…
Advanced Studio Art: An exploration in the technical and creative process
Maggie Betkowski ’21 This year’s Advanced Studio Art course continues its legacy as the apex of the Fine Arts curriculum at Mercersburg Academy. The only year-long art course offered at Mercersburg, Advanced…
Celebrating AAPI Month
Melody Howe ’22 During Asian American Pacific Islander month, Mercersburg Academy has planned special events, programs, and guidance as the community takes steps to recognize the impactful history and celebrative culture of…
Fun at the fest!
Anish Shrestha ’24 Last Saturday, the Mercersburg student government hosted a very successful Springfest. The town of Mercersburg has hosted its own Springfest in the past, so with students confined to campus…
Home away from home
Isabella Van Ess ’22 Dorm deans play an instrumental role in the Mercersburg residential community. They keep our living spaces lively and positive through thick and thin. Dylan Gantt ‘21, a current…
Japan’s Wastewater Controversy
Haruto Kitagawa ’22 Recently, Japan has decided to release more than one million tons of “treated” wastewater from the destroyed Fukushima nuclear plant into the sea. Various media sources misrepresented this incident…
Baseball undefeated streak continues
Evan Howley ’22 After a rebuilding season two years ago and a cancelled season last spring, the Blue Storm baseball team has returned to its winning ways this season, now boasting an…