Antonio Reis (’25) is part of the 10.7% of the High School community with a physical disability, according to an online survey conducted by The Standard Jan. 16-26 with 131 student and faculty responses.

Open to Grade 10-12 students, the WorkX summer program provides opportunities for students to gain work experience and speak with professionals in their fields of interest. Applications for WorkX are read by employers, and thereafter students are contacted by the WorkX committee about the employer’s decision.

Directed by Alex Brown (P’25), the American Soup Kitchen at the American International Church supports individuals struggling with homelessness in London.

Mary Bracht (P’24), author of “White Chrysanthemum,” said the comfort women tragedy – which was the central focus of the novel – is one of the world’s most forgotten historical events due to a lack of awareness surrounding the topic.

When surrounded by family members with a wide range of communication styles, technological expertise and core beliefs – oftentimes, inherently determined by age – finding topics to connect on can feel challenging. As such, members of the community examine the factors that frequently divide families generationally and how they have overcome these differences within their own families.

Finding the label that fits one’s gender identity – especially when lacking a connection to the one assigned at birth – can lead to a stronger sense of self. However, some say societal gender constructs often suppress transgender and non-binary individuals’ gender expression.

It’s midnight, and Hadassah Olakanpo (’23) has been working nonstop for hours. Her eyelids feel heavy, but there is still a heap of untouched homework awaiting her. Consequently, the next morning Olakanpo is sleep deprived and feels foggy-brained in class, making it challenging for her to understand the material, which only adds to the work she will have to complete in the early hours of the morning once again.

Members of the community reflect on how characteristics of ASL, among those of other schools, impact students’ learning environment. Social dynamics, diversity, curriculum and student population all topics of discussion that surface when comparing ASL to different school systems.

Lynsey Addario’s work often takes her to the frontlines of war. She explores international relations behind the lens of her camera, with a special focus on the role of women in more conservative societies. Addario also has a husband and son at the school.

The start of a new year is often considered a time for self-reflection, full of resolutions and new beginnings. Students and faculty consider the self-reflection work taking place within the High School, as well as what they think could be improved, to see if it, too, needs a New Year’s resolution.

Eight months have elapsed since the community moved to the Distance Learning Plan. Since in-person learning resumed in September, some students have experienced alterations to their productivity levels and study habits.