Maria Rihn ’24 This year Mercersburg is happy to welcome an astounding number of new faculty members, among them Rich Heffron, who teaches history and is the assistant coach of Mercersburg’s boys…
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Shedding light on the summer reading experience
Gabe McGuire ’24 With another year of summer reading events coming to an end, it’s important that the community reflects on the outcomes of their discussion to see what went well, what…
Elements of Eichelberger
Caroline Wilkinson ’23 Michelle Eichelberger is one of the science department’s newest members, working with students in the lab. When asked why she came to Mercersburg, she responded, “For the same wonderful…
Cheers to the cups!
Joshua Terris ’22 Last weekend, Blue Storm sports teams faced off against Kiski School and the Madeira School for the annual Centennial and M Cups. Throughout the year, Mercersburg boys play Kiski…
Seniors off to the next level
Finn Sipes ’22 In recent years, Mercersburg has dedicated itself to nurturing an environment that allows its students to play at the highest levels they can achieve. Some students grow so much…
Full of pride
Mel Cort ’23 Living through the odd circumstances of this past year, many LGBTQ+ students have had to deal with being Queer while isolated in a virtual setting or have turned to…
A man of many talents
Manuel Ponce ’23 Pete Gunkleman, director of Mercersburg Outdoor Education, is known around campus for his love of the outdoors and climbing. While this may be true, he has also been involved…
Master plan
Addie Geitner ’21 Every ten years, Mercersburg Academy updates its Campus Master Plan (CMP) to ensure that the school’s facilities are equipped to support the ever-evolving needs of the student body in…
A night to remember
Rae Cruea ’21 COVID-19 has changed the lives of everyone around the world. However, certain changes are noticably present on the small campus of Mercersburg Academy. Several decades-old traditions have been sacrificed…
The lone senior of the softball team
Quin Caretti ’24 High school athletic teams depend on the experience and talent of their seniors throughout the season. Important responsibility rests upon their shoulders.If there was one athlete who carried this…