While the long-awaited summer will finally bring warm weather and time away from school, the end of the school year will be a bittersweet moment for the community, as it marks Mr. Henson’s departure. Though Mr. Henson is leaving St. Luke’s, he will not be retiring. He will remain a teacher, but he will have...
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Outstanding Senior Leaders: Thank You, Georgia!
Throughout the 2018-2019 school year, the Sentinel staff has worked hard to write meaningful and interesting articles. While many readers may see only the completed articles, they may not be aware of the driving force behind the Sentinel: the paper’s editor-in-chief, Georgia Rosenberg ‘19. Since being chosen editor in spring 2018, Georgia has worked tirelessly...
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Paying Tribute to Mr. Henson
Mr. Henson is easily one of the most beloved teachers on the Hilltop because of his warm-natured and humorous spirit. However, we will be saying a bittersweet goodbye to him this June, as he will not be returning for the 2019-2020 school year. Mr. Henson plans include spending time with his family and working for...
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Outstanding Senior Leaders: Getting to Know Carolina Warneryd ‘19
She’s a STEM Scholar, a polyglot, and an athlete. Carolina Warneryd ‘19 is one of the most exceptional students at St. Luke’s and an inspiration for underclassmen. To show the St. Luke’s community what truly makes Carolina unique, the Sentinel staff decided to profile her as an outstanding senior. Outside of school, Carolina loves trying...
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Meet the 2019-2020 Student Council
Note: This article was co-written by Nick Rutigliano and Elyse Kim On Monday, April 22, the Upper School convened in the Seldin Center to hear candidate speeches for next year’s Student Council. After the ballots were cast at lunchtime, four rising seniors were named executive officers for the 2019-2020 Council. The student body chose Jerry...
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Upper School Play: My Big Greek Tragedy
60’s dance music for a Greek tragedy? An Oedipus who raps? On Friday, May 3, at 7 pm, and on Saturday, May 4, at 4 pm, Upper School actors will perform My Big Greek Tragedy in the Wyckoff Family Black Box. This play will capture its viewers’ attention through its comedic adaptations of widely loved...
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Maternity Leave Replacements: Two New Teachers Join SLS Faculty
Mrs. Meatto, an Upper School Spanish II & III teacher, and Mrs. Abbott, an Upper School history teacher for Foundations of Modern World History, have each given birth to a beautiful and healthy baby: Greta Meatto and Charlie Indiana Abbott. While the school said a temporary farewell to the teachers when they went on maternity...
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Course Selection Advice From SLS Upperclassmen and Teachers
When it comes to the upcoming 2019-2020 year at St. Luke’s, students have many new courses to choose from, especially in terms of electives. Since many upper school students are likely confused about what courses to take, we have decided to break down some of the new course selections, while also offering insight into which...
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Homecoming All Year Long: Ms. Fancher’s SLS Journey
For one SLS faculty member, teaching at St. Luke’s has not only been an opportunity for professional development, but also a chance to see her alma mater in a whole new light. Ms. Fancher is a member of the SLS Class of 2014. This fall, she returned to the Hilltop as a Teaching Fellow in...
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A Recap of SLS’ First “Evening of Poetry”
Students and teachers are raving about the success of St. Luke’s first “Evening of Poetry,” which took place on February 5. The night’s schedule was filled with readings from over thirty student poets and a handful of teachers as well. After hot cider and cookies in the cafe and a short introduction from Mr. Flachsbart,...