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In February of 2014, Cos Cob residents Steve and Sindy Steinberg bought the local yogurt store formerly known as Swizzles, and renamed it Rosie’s. During a recent interview, Mr. Steinberg discussed the many recent, exciting initiatives taking place at Rosie’s Frozen Yogurt. Continue Reading →
During the 2015-16 school year, Greenwich High’s Student Government will be led by Student Body President Spencer Faragasso and Senior Class President Joseph Peters. Each presented a compelling, comprehensive agenda during Tuesday’s Board of Education meeting. Continue Reading →
At every past Board of Education meeting during the 2014-15 school year, GHS Senior Class President Julia Bunte-Mein and Student Body President Blake Reinken eloquently discussed the needs and concerns of the GHS Student Body. At Tuesday’s Board of Education meeting, Superintendent William McKersie and Board of Education member Adriana Ospina paid tribute to their achievements and leadership.
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Phillip Dunn, the Chief Information Officer for Greenwich Schools, firmly believes that digital devices have the power to change education for the better. At present, he is in the process of implementing phase III of the Digital Learning Environment (DLE), a goal of which is to place a device in the hand of every student within the Greenwich Public Schools (GPS). Continue Reading →
During this summer, many Greenwich students will seize the opportunity to visit colleges of their liking. Within this article, competitive seniors from Greenwich High share their tips for learning the most during a college visit. Continue Reading →
Greenwich-based author Sarah Darer Littman reflects on her latest book, Backlash, which was published on April 28th, 2015, by Scholastic Press. Backlash focuses on the story of Lara Kelley, a teen brutally cyber-bullied on Facebook, and tells a story of harassment from the perspective of various adolescents involved. Continue Reading →
Greenwich High allows seniors who meet certain criteria the opportunity to pursue full-time internships during the last weeks of the school year. Saira Khurana, a GHS senior who dreams of becoming a pediatrician, greatly enjoys her internship with Sweet Pea’s Baking Company. Continue Reading →
This past Friday, students and teachers at The Stanwich School gathered together in a Closing Ceremony to commemorate the end of the 2014-15 school year. To reflect on the significance of this past year for Stanwich, this reporter interviewed two beloved members of the school community: Class of 2015 salutatorian Jose Maita-Cerna and departing Head of School Paul Geise, who jokingly refers to himself as a Stanwich “graduate.” Continue Reading →
The Greenwich Historical Society designed the Greenwich Voices exhibition, a sign for which is displayed above, to celebrate the town’s 375th anniversary. Greenwich Voices, which will run from April 22nd to August 30th, is defined on the Greenwich Historical Society’s website as “an audio time capsule of life in Greenwich in 2015.” Continue Reading →
In March of 2015, Board of Education member Adriana Ospina announced that she would not seek re-election after the end of her first term. Reflecting on her term as a member of the Board of Education, Mrs. Ospina explained that she most enjoyed forging connections with dedicated community members. Continue Reading →