Author: Maria Akaras

Julia Mills ’22 Today in the 21st century, the idea of seasonal depression is a widely-recognized concept. When the seasons shift, the days get shorter and the temperatures drop. People are more…

Haris Yahaya ’24 The Blue Storm girls’ varsity basketball team has quietly played several games, establishing a solid record midway through the season. They stand at a win-loss record of 3-4, just…

Julia Mills ’22 Every Monday and Thursday evenings in the computer lab, the yearbook staff works away, staring at their screens, mastering Photoshop, proofing prints, and eating gummies. They work hard throughout…

Caroline Simpson ’22 This winter sports season, a group of new faces appeared on the Blue Storm basketball coaching staff. Each brings something unique to the table with their knowledge and fresh…

Ben Rihn ’22 With the arrival of mid-January comes national recognition of Martin Luther King Day. With that in mind, a time for thoughtful reflection and conversation is right around the corner,…

Talia Cutler ’23 Students, faculty, and families alike gather in the dining hall for their meals. It is a fulcrum of everyday student life at Mercersburg. However, it has sometimes faced criticism…

Maia Somma ’24 After weeks of preparation, the Mercersburg Model United Nations team participated in the Columbia Model United Nations Conference and Exposition (CMUNCE) this past weekend.  CMUNCE is an annual three-day…

Ellie Jornlin ’22 From January 10 through February 20, the Burgin Center for the Arts’ Cofrin Gallery will be hosting Donte J. Moore’s exhibit, the “Umbilical Regeneration: The Retrospect.” The exhibit features…

Matthew Tavarez ’22 The Junior U.S. Open squash tournament took place December 18 – 21 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Mercersburg Academy sent three elite squash players to compete at this tournament: Martina Vega…