“One thing we do know is that Off Beat Players would never cancel.” – Emily Bass, Off Beat Players Continue Reading →
Lena Thakor
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High School Students Anticipate GHS Reopening
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Lena Thakor, a member of the GHS class of 2021, talked to fellow students about the district’s draft re-opening plans. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, caroline regan, Dr. Toni Jones, gabriella mendoza, Greenwich High School, Lena Thakor
LETTER: Think Racism Isn’t Systemic? Think Again.
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“In the midst of the Black Lives Matter movement, which feels like a revived Civil Rights Movement, some people still turn their noses up at the notions of “white privilege” and systemic racism.” – Lena Thakor, GHS class of 2021 Continue Reading →
Filed under: Opinion, Black Lives Matter, Lena Thakor
GHS Junior: Nothing Will Ever Be the Same
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“Hope comes in the form of businesses and individuals vowing to prevent another pandemic through their words and actions.” – Lena Thakor Continue Reading →
Filed under: Health, COVID-19, Lena Thakor, multi-system inflammatory syndrome (MIS-C)
COVID-19: Six Tips to Combat Loneliness and Boredom During Self-Isolation
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As a Greenwich High School junior, this break from traditional learning that the district initiated to slow the spread of COVID-19 is taking some adjusting. Here are some suggestions on ways to remain calm and stay connected. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Health, Schools, COVID-19, Greenwich High School, joan thakor, Lena Thakor, remote learning, social distancing
Finding Student Voices in the Tumult of COVID-19 and Greenwich School Closures
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GHS students express their emotions regarding the Coronavirus, school cancellations and extra-time on their hands. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Health, Schools, Alexa Brust, COVID-19, Dr. Toni Jones, Greenwich Schools, Lena Thakor, Ned Lamont
GHS Students Walk Out to Demand Action to Combat Climate Crisis
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“But we don’t have more time. …In a time of social media, it’s so easy to just put up a post. But it’s not enough to just say look at this post – Look the Amazon is burning,” she said to cheers. “You should take an action and show you really care.” – Victoria Fu Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Climate Change, Greenwich High School, Lena Thakor, walk-out
Parents Continue to Demand Better Food, Elimination of Styrofoam Trays at Greenwich Schools Cafeterias
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At Thursday’s BOE meeting parents and students continued to press the board for improved quality food in Greenwich Schools cafeterias. Continue Reading →