Monique Garcia ’22 In the stairs that lead to both the balcony of the retired Flanagan Pool and to the Fitness Center of the Goldthorpe Athletic Complex exists a long-standing tradition that…
A step toward normality
Caroline Simpson ’22 The process of vaccinating Mercersburg Academy students has begun. It was initiated by the school’s current medical director, Dr. Nathan Derstine. He located Norland Pharmacy in Chambersburg, which has…
Gayageum, the soft melodies of Korea
Ryan Choi ’23 The gayageum is a Korean traditional instrument, like a zither, a sound box made from the paulownia tree connected with twelve strands of silk thread sustained by a small…
DEIJ director announced
Matthew Tavarez ’22 Recently, Mercersburg Academy hired a new and permanent Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice, Renata Williams, who will arrive on campus at the start of the next school…
Lectures from a laureate
Ebube Onwusika ’21 American Poet Grace Cavalieri came to Mercersburg Academy (virtually) last week. Her lecture was the kickoff of this year’s Ammerman Residency. Though the school community was not able to…
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
Finn Sipes ’22 Recently, English department member and yearbook adviser Matt Maurer’s Advanced Studies in Language, Rhetoric, and Composition class watched the movie Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. While most think…
Chapel organ restored
Ebube Onwusika ’21 The Irvine Memorial Chapel is perhaps Mercersburg Academy’s most beloved building. Built in 1926, the Chapel has held a variety of religious ceremonies, school traditions, and music performances. A staple…
Are we truly “defining ourselves here?”
Jamie Hyung ’23 Many students come to Mercersburg seeking unique opportunities, character-shaping experiences that will make them stand out from others and help them discover who they are in the world. The…
Return of interscholastic competition
Roy Kang ’22 The COVID-19 has worn on for more than a year now, and during that year Blue Storm athletes suffered the lack of interscholastic athletic competitions. The pandemic has disrupted…
Green Team Earth Day
Addie Geitner ‘21, Dylan Gantt ‘21 Earth Day was established on April 22, 1970 in the United States. Solely a US holiday, in 1990 it became a worldwide celebration and day of…