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Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Madi Kim, X

The month of May signifies AP tests and finals for most of us, but it’s nationally designated to celebrate the unique traditions, cultures, achievements, and life experiences of Asian and Pacific Islander Americans. In 1978, the first week of May was designated as a celebratory month for AAPI, a four-letter acronym that represents the continent of Asia as a whole, but this was later extended to the whole month in 1990. This includes east Asia, such as China and Korea, southeast Asia, such as Thailand and Vietnam, south Asia, such as India and Sri Lanka, and the Pacific Islands, such as the Hawaiian Islands and Fiji.

The first Asians to settle in America were Fillipinos in the beginning of European colonization, but the immigration of Chinese, Japanese, and Korean people during the Gold Rush of the 1850s is perhaps more well-known. Therefore, when thinking of the word “Asian,” many minds immediately turn to east Asians.

However, AAPI month celebrates all Asians, including East, Southeast, and South Asia, and Pacific Islands.

In recent years, Asian culture in America has spread through various foods, languages, and celebrations. For east Asians, sushi, boba, and bibimbap are some foods that have become increasingly popular, and the language Mandarin has spread

across high school educations. Pacific Islander cuisine and culture is perhaps less well-known, but root crops such as yams, cassavas, green bananas, and breadfruit have also appeared in North American diets. Other aspects of Asian culture such as Lunar New Year and Diwali have become more prevalent. On top of that, Asian representation in the media has become more mainstream. This not only includes Vice President Kamala Harris and seeing Asian representation in our government, but also Hollywood and music, with Simu Liu becoming the first A sian superhero and the rise in popularity of K-pop.

Importantly, Asian Heritage Month is not a history month. With history months, such as Black History Month or Women’s History Month, we tend to look at the culture and history, including the discrimination and prejudice that the groups have experienced. Alternatively, heritage months are more limiting, and the word infers that Asians have a culture, but not a history in the United States, which further perpetuates the idea that Asians are foreigners, no matter how deep ancestral roots go. So although heritage itself is something that should be celebrated, it is argued that the word “history” ought to replace it due to the fact that it is more encompassing.

Racism towards Asians is something that tends to be overlooked, as people would rather focus

on culture, such as the foods we eat or entertainment in music or TV. However, we cannot ignore the negative experiences that impact the lives of every Asian American. Racism against Asians has and will continue to exist, including the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882, internment camps of Japanese Americans during WWII, attacks from the KKK following the Vietnam War, and continuous hate crimes. In light of the pandemic, racism towards Asians has had more attention than ever, with race related violence shown in the news and #StopAsianHate trending on social media.

With all said, the expansiveness of Asian history and culture in the United States cannot be stated within a few paragraphs. We still have a ways to go to truly acknowledge Asian culture and history, taking it one May at a time.

This is a Buddest Temple, in California.

Pictured above are Madi Kim, X, and Emma Kim, XI, in 2016, dressed in traditonal Korean dresses called hanboks. Photo courtesy of Madi Kim, X.

In this photo, Gabi Yuan, XI, is celebrating Lunar New Year when she was six.

Photo courtesy of Madi Kim, X.

CSG: New Schedule Changes Alysa Li, X Recently, super interesting news about CSG’s current schedule has been dropped! CSG will be running things a little bit differently next school year with a brand new schedule. School will be starting thirty minutes later, there will be longer breaks in between classes, the times you have certain classes will change depending on the day, and more! With these changes, though, come some questions. What was the process to decide these changes, and why change the current schedule in the first place?

One part of the process to decide on the new schedule included

student input. Last spring, every student and faculty member received an email from a consultant that had a survey attached to it. Ms. Gullett, a member of the new schedule committee, says that the survey results were used by a consultant who then “gave the committee [...] six possible ways to structure the day for students.

From there, the committee met and narrowed it down to [...] one very similar to the one we have this year.”

Another part of the process was just observing how students fared with the current schedule. Mr. Baker, another member of the schedule committee, noted that he and his fellow commit-

tee members have “taken some ideas that have worked this year and are putting them in for the future, while leaving out the things they noticed didn’t work for the students.” Some of those things being like the break that seemed too long for some students and the early start time that left students really tired during class.

One of the reasons CSG decided to change its schedule was because the current schedule was thought to be contributing to everyone’s stress. There weren’t enough pauses in the day for students to take a break, and the teachers were constantly supervising gatherings

like advisory or study hall, so CSG hopes to relieve everyone with its new schedule. Additionally, Mr. Baker says that the committee did some research on brain activity: “One of the things we’ve found out is that everyone’s best brain is at different times every day, so it’s really hard if you have science first period and math last period all the time.” With this new “carouselling” schedule, the periods for classes will change every letter day, and CSG will be able to let students and teachers be at their best in classes that may not have been at optimal times for them in the past.

Although this all sounds

really appealing, some CSG students worry about how they’re going to be able to remember their complex, always-changing schedules next year, and those worries are completely reasonable! Personally, I am also a bit intimidated by this “carousel” schedule and am already imagining the many wrong classes I’m going to walk into, but I also believe that the teachers and administration will be here to help the students adjust accordingly. So while this new schedule might sound a bit strange to some, its purpose is to help everyone get through the school year a bit easier, so let’s get excited for what’s to come!

School Profe's and Miklos's Travel Guide Ruthie Saar, XI “Which Spanish-speaking countries have you been to?” I asked the Upper School Spanish teachers. Dr. Miklos’s eyes got misty as memories came rushing back, her mind transported back to Ecuador.

Profe leaned further back in his swivel chair before listing the countries with a confidence that only a well-seasoned traveler could have. *NOTE: Although Profe and Dr. Miklos have been to thirteen Spanish-speaking countries in total (Spain, Guatemala, Honduras, Ecuador, Nicaragua, Venezuela, Costa Rica, Peru, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Colombia, El Salvador, and Panama), I’m focusing on their most detailed experiences. Feel free to ask them for more details.* Ecuador Dr. Miklos traveled to Ecuador, studying abroad in a Spanish immersion program.

“I lived with a host family in Cuenca, a little town in the mountains, and it was also my first time out of the United States, and I turned twenty-one there,” she says with a knowing smile. Dr. Miklos believes that Ecuador is one of the best locations to study abroad in because of the slow pace of Ecuadorian Spanish and the amiability of the natives: “Living with a host family was amazing. It was really intimidating at first to sit with native speakers you don’t really know, but it improved my Spanish so much [...]. The people are super friendly.” She loved visiting Bahila, or as the locals call it, “poor man’s Galapagos,” because of its beautiful beaches and wildlife. She even got to meet a Galapagos turtle named Miguelito! After this trip, she changed her major to Latin American Studies and Spanish, and the rest is history.

Costa Rica Profe lived in Costa Rica with his family as missionaries.

He explains, “My family went to language school to learn Spanish, and my kids played soccer.

My daughter was the only girl on the boys team.” Although he remembers his Costa Rican phone number, Profe has another boast: he was a town celebrity!

“I was interviewed by a local T.V. about the work I was doing [as a teacher and translator,] and when I went to the mall the next day, people recognized me.”

Besides living in Costa Rica, he also has taken CSG students on service trips to pave sidewalks

and to build and paint homes, which is what he loves to do (besides teaching): “I want to train people to help with this work in the future [...]. 85% of the world’s population lives in substandard housing, so part of what I do helps relieve that.”

Profe says that his best memories were when he was in Costa Rica, so he highly encourages going if you have the opportunity.

Spain Both Dr. Miklos and Profe have been to Spain, but for different reasons. Dr. Miklos went on an exchange program between Ohio University and Universidad Castilla-La Mancha to teach English. She chuckles, “I taught in the English department and the Law department, even though I had no experience with law.” She was there for ten months, and attributes becoming fluent in Spanish to this specific trip. While she recommends visiting the major cities like Andalucia and Barcelona, she’s also fond of Asturias, a “cool province that not a lot of people visit.”

Perfect if you don’t want to worry about tourists! Profe, on the other hand, studied in Spain in college for dissertation research, and since then has returned six or seven times.

He’s even going this summer thanks to CSG’s faculty travel grant where he will be studying “Christians, Muslims, and Jews, and how they all have lived together for eighthundred years.” He predicts that his will be his favorite trip to Spain yet.

Whether you take Spanish or not, traveling to any of these countries would be unforgettable, and each option is unique--follow your teachers’ leads and explore!

Spain! Photo courtesy of unspash.

Peru! Photo courtesy of unspash.

Colombia! Photo courtesy of unspash.

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Map Of Teachers' Travels Travel Guide Map

Welcoming Mr. Parsons Anna Carey, X

It’s no secret that the 20222023 school year will be full of many new beginnings. Along with a brand new schedule and the loss of longstanding staff members, CSG is also welcoming in two new school directors. We have already met Ms. Seals, the new Head of School, but students are eager to get to know Mr. Parsons, who will be stepping in as the Upper School director this fall.

He hails from Hathaway Brown, an all-girls school where he learned valuable lessons of empathetically connecting with students and faculty.

Beyond his previous experiences, though, there is much more about him that is still unknown. In hopes of getting the inside scoop, I sat down with Mr. Parsons to discuss all things from the ideal candy bowl to his goals for CSG. So why was Mr. Parsons drawn to CSG in the first place? The first thing that drew him in while visiting was our community. “I heard so many different perspectives and points of view and experiences, but I think every single person–teacher, student, parent–all of them talked in almost identical ways about community,” Mr. Parsons commented, clearly elated about the values CSG holds dear. He also explained how much he loves the benefits an allgirls school brings. To Mr. Parsons, the true magic of education like CSG’s is “being able to imagine an unlimited future for yourself and

never facing any kind of resistance around gender or gender identity.”

An environment where students can freely pursue the best versions of themselves was exactly what Mr. Parsons was looking for, and this is exactly what CSG provides.

In fact, the idea of an allgirls education ties closely to the ideal school environment Mr. Parsons hopes to make possible. Only when you can feel secure in your school environment can you focus on his ideal school philosophies: developing a growth mindset, rediscovering your sense of joy and play, and fostering a deep appreciation for diversity. He hopes that school will be a balance of work and fun in order to help students continue to keep learning, growing, and being curious, rather than focusing solely on grades and memorization. Additionally, Mr. Parsons plans to work closely with Ms. Seals to continue the diversity and inclusion work that has begun. He explained his goals, saying, “I also hope that students emerge from school with a real appreciation for diversity. When I was younger, people talked about tolerance as a virtue. But I always think tolerance is a really low level and we should really hunger to connect with people who are different from us.” Mr. Parsons hopes to increase the diversity of CSG’s faculty, student body, and curriculum in order to achieve this goal. After all, he commented, “diversity starts with

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So now you know about Mr. Parsons’ broader plans for CSG, but he also wants our community to get a glimpse of him as a person.

He loves to listen to a variety of artists on Spotify while he is driving, including MICHELLE’s album After Dinner We Talk Dreams and Miles Davis. He shared his plans for decorating his office, and along with his collection of jazz vinyls for his record player, I am happy to announce that the decor might include a bowl of candy! Mr. Parsons enjoys all types of candy so much that he compared picking a favorite candy to selecting a favorite book. That’s a lot coming from an English lover!

When I asked what candies he would likely include in his bowl, he threw the question right back at me: “The important question is not what do I want to put there, but what do people want to eat?” So when you see Mr. Parsons on a visit this spring, be sure to let him know your candy preferences, and you just might find your favorites waiting for you in his office next fall!

A smiling Mr. Parosns. Photo courtesy of Columbus School For Girls web page.

Advisors Dr. Hattaway

3 First-Year Teachers Reflect on the Year School

Ava Kessler, X Ms. Davis Editor In-Chief Ruthie Saar, XII Senior Editor Kiera Rennick, XII Junior Editors Ciara Latham, XI Gabrielle Yuan, XI Club Coordinators Isabella Luckage, XI Gabrielle Yuan, XI Staff Mila Babamovski, IX Anna Carey, X Tori Johnson, XII Della Jones, X Ava Kessler, X Angelina Kofman, XII Madisyn Kim, X

The idea of new teachers always stirs up some excitement, speculation, and interest from students. This year, the Upper School at CSG gained seven new teachers who have almost completed their first school year.

Fortunately, I was given the chance to talk with some of them to hear their thoughts on their first year teaching at CSG. All of these teachers had at least one thing in common, which was that the CSG community was an extremely welcoming and warm place to enter, although they each had different first year experiences.

Dr. Miklos, one of our Spanish teachers, joined our community this fall with excitement and optimism.

She had originally been the long-term substitute for some of the Spanish classes last year, but this year, she was able to get the CSG experience was a full-time teacher. When asked about her favorite memories and traditions

at CSG, she replied, “Scholarship walk was my favorite. It was such an experience to walk all together. Near the end we walked with Form IX and X, and everyone started singing songs.

It was a really fun community building type of day, and I was tired, but it was the best kind of tired.” The MLK program, in particular the step dancing and singing, were also a favorite.

My next interview was with Mr. Baker, our Librarian. While speaking with Mr.Baker, I learned about his hopes for the upcoming year. He talked about implementing more community building activities, saying, “I want to have the conversation of ‘Is this the place you want to come everyday?’ I want to see more, just, default enthusiasm, and I would like to implement more cool things to do together. Working in the library is about collaborating with teachers, so I would like to do more with science and math mostly, talking about data analysis and how

to read science journals and science study.” Mr. Baker wants to ensure that the students are learning in a way that is engaging to them and would love to work with students to help generate ideas for their classes.

Similar to Mr. Baker's excitement for new activities and resources at CSG, Dr. Tremper, our new History teacher, shared her enthusiasm for events she is looking forward to experiencing with students. She is particularly excited about taking more field trips. She says, “I am excited for more hands-on experiences with history, for example, visiting indigenous sites, becoming familiar with mound building cultures, and checking out the Underground Railroad museum in Cincinnati.''

Although I was only able to meet with a few of the new teachers, all of them have creative ideas on ways to improve and grow the CSG community and its curriculum. Whether it is

a new class or fun activity, we can all agree that we are excited to see what these new teachers have in store as they progress in their careers at CSG.

Our amazing first-year teachers! Photo courtesy of Ava Kessler, X.

The Outdoor Adventure of a Lifetime Della Jones, X Instead of finishing my sophomore year at CSG, I made the decision to attend a semester school called The Outdoor Academy in the mountains of Western North Carolina. My program has only 26 people, which allows us to have both a really strong bond with each other and a really strong bond with our teachers. In addition to focusing on academics, we spend a lot of time outdoors learning backcountry skills.

Although I love it here, I cannot wait to be back at CSG in the fall. Here is what a day in my life here looks like: I jolt awake to the ringing of the morning bell. Realizing that I overslept my alarm, I throw on a random outfit that probably doesn’t match. It’s 6:45, so it’s too dark and early for me to really care. I circle up outside with the other 25 members of my program, and we silently hike up to the top of the “morning watch” hill to watch the sun slowly rise above the mountains. I rest my back on a sturdy oak as I take in the beauty of

the world around me. I walk back to my favorite breakfast: oatmeal magic.

8:15 rolls around, and it’s time for class. I have science first, where I’m teaching a class on the intersection of politics and climate change. My hands are shaking as I prepare to give an hour-long lecture to my peers, but I begin to really enjoy it once we get started! We then walk across campus (in the pouring rain, might I add) to meet our English teacher for a writing workshop.

After class, I run to the dining hall to grab a quick snack and then race my friends down the trail for US history.

11:50: time for chores, followed by lunch outside with my advisory. My teachers are available to meet with me during office hours after lunch. I swing by to work through a math problem with my teacher and some classmates. It reminded me of getting homework help at the Upper School math office – except this office was outside. I spend the rest of my free time reading and chatting with friends in the garden. Finally, it’s time

for work crew, which is the best part of my week! My group is assigned to chop firewood down by the woodshed.

The hot spring sun beats down on our backs as we finish up our task. Work crew finishes, but my afternoon of dealing with wood does not. I head to the carving studio for my woodworking class and finish oiling my spatula.

As I wait for that to set, I begin whittling a spoon. I get so caught up in making sure my handle is perfect that I almost forget to go to dinner prep!

I help set the dining room tables with plates and silverware while our dinner, vegetarian chili and roasted veggies, finishes cooking in the kitchen. We eat the hearty meal and catch up with each other after a busy day. I help clean up and then head up to my dorm. Tonight, instead of having evening study hall, we are packing for our week-long backpacking trip that we leave for on the next day. I can’t wait to be back in the backcountry where everyday we race the sun to our next campsite. I make sure that I have everything checked off on the

packing list as well as some extra room for group gear in my backpack.

The chaos of packing slowly comes to an end, and my dormmates meet up on the couches for a short nightly meeting. We share our gratitudes and ask a go-around question.

Tonight we ask, “If the person sitting on your left was a plant, what plant would they be?” I laugh when I’m told I give off “secret-garden-vine vibes.” I try to journal a bit before going to bed, but my eyes feel so heavy that I fall straight to sleep. I rest well, content with my day at The Outdoor Academy and excited for more adventures to follow.

Lauren LaRochelle, IX Alysa Li, X Kristina Ma, IX Rose McLarty, IX

Della and her friends woodcarving!

Ellie Neitzel, IX Allison Salamon, X A beautiful canoe trip down the river.

Katie Ann Timcho, IX Brr! It's never too cold for a hike!

Taking the classroom outside! All photos courtesy of Della Jones, X.

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A MAY TO REMEMBER

Katie Ann Timcho, IX May Program is a time for seniors to try new activities or improve past skills, from working with the film industry in California to staying home, each is as diverse and exciting as the next.

For instance, Anja Fleege is working with Ruling Our Experiences (ROX), an organization which helps young girls grow emotionally. During Anja’s eighth-grade year at CSG,

Anja is estatic to work with ROX! Photo courtesy of Anja Fleege, XII.

she went through a thirty-week program with ROX. She will now take her experience from that and what she has learned about high school friendships into this new opportunity. Anja explains, “The impact ROX has on young girls inspired me. I wanted to be part of creating a program that will one day help a bunch of people.”

Max Lang will be recording three songs they wrote in the past year. Max says, “Making music is something I want to keep doing in the future as a side hustle. If it brings me joy, I want to keep doing it to make me happy.” This will be the first time Max is using professional production equipment and technology to record full

original songs: usually they do cover songs, but May Program is a great time to try new things.

Meanwhile, Fen Linstedt will be working with artist Traci Hines in California for three weeks. They will be spending two weeks in Ohio organizing production and one week in California with the artist. Fen will be attending Hofstra University this fall for film production, so May Program will allow them to get a head start on these studies.

Nastasha Spivak will be taking pictures around Columbus and, in the process, will be learning about digital cameras and the different aspects of photography.

Natasha has always liked taking pictures, but she never knew how

Max's setup for their May Program! Photo courtesy of Max Lang, XII.

to use a digital camera. Natasha explained her reasoning for this choice: “Whenever I go on hikes, I stop to take a picture of everything, so I thought it would be fun to learn more about it.”

Jay Gammons will be volunteering at Franklinton Farm, which is a nonprofit food apartheid in Franklin County. Jay will be involved in everything from running social media platforms, organizing volunteers, and

working at the farmers’ market.

Jay is passionate about community outreach, rural rectification, sustainability, and “giving people power over what they eat,” and Franklinton Farm is a perfect fit.

All of these activities showcase the diversity at CSG and hopefully inspire younger students for their future May Program. We wish the best to all the seniors this year and good luck on their adventures!

Farewell to Our Favorites Tori Johnson, XII As the year comes to an end, we must recognize the teachers who are retiring from the CSG community: Ms. Leah Weintraub and Mr. Francis O’Grady.

Ms. Weintraub has worked as a Math teacher here for 17 years. You can typically find Ms. Weintraub talking about Lost & Found or working with a student in the math center. She has been described as kind and always willing to help. She said her favorite class to teach was calculus because “it’s easy.”

Some of Ms. Weintraub’s fa-

vorite memories include each year’s Thanksgiving Program and MLK Program. She stated, “I will miss students and my colleagues” when she leaves at the end of the year. Ms. Weintraub also commented that she will “miss the energy in the building-teenagers are my favorite.”

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O’Grady, CSG History teacher, putting ice in his milk, or you can hear his lecture through the halls.

Mr. O’Grady has been described as a passionate and funny teacher.

Mr. O’Grady has worked at CSG for 34 years! His favorite class to teach is Film & Historical Truth

Ms. Weintraub rocking her retirement glow!

Photo courtesy of Muriel Wallace, X.

because “it’s finding great history films and reading students’ opinions in their papers.” He said he will miss the “wise cracking” students. Mr. O’Grady’s favorite memory while at CSG was getting pied in the face at Senior Day.

Mr. O'Grady thrilled to ride off into the sunset!

Photo courtesy of Tori Johnson, XII.

I asked each teacher if there was anything they’d like to say as a farewell to the students and faculty at CSG. Ms. Weintraub said, “I’ve enjoyed connections with my colleagues and friendships. There’s a little

piece of me that will always be a Unicorn.” Mr. O’Grady would like to add: “It was wonderful to earn a living by teaching at the best school in Ohio with the best students.”

He’d also like to add “GIVE ‘EM HELL” as he parts ways.

V E R B AT I M Atticus Basso-Schricker, XII: "My parents want me to get a job this summer and I wanna be a chicken... tender.... I can't believe I said it AGAIN!"

Lina Jeffers, XI: "Five US dollars can't buy me a family."

Fennick Lindstedt, XII: "I never claimed to not be stupid."

Maddie Keglewitsch, XI: "I once played chess with the director of Sharknado."

Ella Peddicord, XI: "I feel like you can think someone's attractive without being in love with them.

Like, you can have those ladies, but not this lady." *referring to herself*

Staff Worker at the Zoo: "You need an adult to come in [the playground]."

Yori O'Neal's, X, Little Sis: "YORI!!"

Sports & Health 5 Senior Feature: The Inside Scoop on Kayden Edwards CSG Spring Sports!

Gabrielle Yuan, xi

Since coming to CSG in sixth grade, Kayden Edwards, XII, has taken the school by storm. Not only is she involved in many school activities such as Student Council and CSG’s yearbook TopKnot, but she is also a three-sport athlete. She played basketball her sophomore and senior year, soccer her freshman through junior year, and ran track for all four years of high school.

Kayden can recall many favorable memories from her years of soccer and track: “In my freshman year, I vividly remember that many people from the track team held a fake wedding ceremony.

We all wore these blue shirts to match the wedding colors, and it was such a fun time to be together.” Kayden cherishes the tight bonds and close relationships she’s formed with the team, and as one of the leaders of the track team this year, she really hopes to form a similar connection with both those new to track and those returning.

As Kayden nears the end of her senior year, she’s starting to reminisce on both the things she’ll

miss the most, as well as the lessons learned here at CSG. “I’m going to miss the connections that I’ve made with my teachers, classmates, and coaches,” she says. “I’m going to have to start adulting pretty soon.”

She’ll also cherish and miss the special events such as Holiday Dinner, school dances, and the exciting Red and Gold activities. Kayden especially emphasizes savoring the last few weeks of being a high schooler before having to move on to make new memories and connections.

Kayden has made an incredible and huge impact on CSG through her involvement in numerous clubs and activities, as well as her dedication to many sports. She offers some important pieces of advice to those younger than her, such as to cherish the moments that come and to not stress over things that come with time. “When I was an underclassman, I never believed the advice that was offered to me from the upperclassmen. But now that I’m in their shoes, it all makes sense,” she says. Kayden advises us to live in the present and to finally, “Be a highschooler while it lasts.”

Lauren Larochelle, ix

Kayden at a track meet! Photo courtesy of Jen Bunker.

As the spring sports season begins, students are becoming really interested in joining a sports team.

This year, the lacrosse team has gained seven freshmen and senior Lauren Sloan, XII. Similarly, the track team had nine incoming freshmen!

Even though the team acquired new players, many of the current freshmen decided not to play lacrosse this year. Two of them couldn't play because of injuries they had sustained. However, the two injured players – Cam and Victoria, still helped the team out and played a huge role in the team's team spirit.

The lacrosse team started out pretty slow. They began with a three-game losing streak, but they soon came together as a team to win their first game against Bishop Hartley, beat-

ing CSG’s previous lacrosse coach, Coach Becca. After their first win, they lost again, but hopefully the momentum will soon swing and the team will be ready to give everything it takes to beat every team they play.

Meanwhile, the track team placed in second of four teams in one of their first meets of the season. The team has about 30 athletes. While they have a good amount of students available and running, our track team is smaller compared to the bigger schools they are competing against that have over 40 athletes. But since the team has senior Carly Priest, XII, and a load of freshmen including Pilar Walton, IX – who broke a CSG record when she was in middle school – the track team might be ready to take their skills all the way to states!

Kayden committed to Howard University! Photo courtesy of Kayden Edwards.

Lacrosse players hard at work! Photo courtesy of Victoria Tran, IX.

Ease Your Mind, Ace Your Exam!

Ciara Latham, xi

As we are approaching the end of the year, upper schoolers are preparing to face the harrowing reality of final exams. Maybe you're ahead of the game and have already developed your 4-week study plan, or perhaps you are still catching up on missing assignments. Whatever your situation is, everyone has a fair shot of finishing off the year with success. But how can you deal with the stress of it all? The best way to succeed is to develop healthy study habits.

First, strategize your strong

suits. Let's say you have an A- in Math and a C+ in English. There isn’t much point in spending just as much time studying math as you would English because it is not as likely for you to fail, whereas in English you likely need a few extra points to bump you up to a B. In some cases, you can even calculate exactly what score you need on your final to get you to your goal. Note: this utilizes additional skills of communication and goal-setting. Communicate with your teachers about where you stand and they will offer some guidance. Set realistic goals that can be

Form IX student Kristina Ma using Quizlet to study diligently for her biology exam.

Photo courtesy of Katie Ann Timcho, IX.

achieved without excessive stress.

Secondly, use your prior experience as a guiding tool in how to best prepare. If there is one thing we all have, it is a past. For instance, maybe you made a Quizlet for your last Spanish test. If you were not satisfied with your mark, then that might not be an adequate study method for you. Failure guides us and past mistakes are no exception.

As a student at CSG, this next one might be hard to hear, but take a break! No one benefits from hours and hours and aimless studyinging, not even you. Cool off and let your mind reset. More often than not it is not worth losing sleep over.

That brings me to my next point: sleep! Contrary to popular belief, Celsius in the morning doesn’t offset poor sleep. There is nothing like the real thing, so rework your bedtime routine or do what you need to get that full eight hours.

If you did not know, May is mental health awareness month.

So, now more than ever, it is vital for you to do what you can to take care of yourself. The only tool you need is your mind, and it is extremely important to keep that as strong and healthy as anything else. Remember: if you ever need support, help is always available!

Ease your mind and everything else will fall perfectly into place.

A quick reminder to stay hydrated and safe when working out! Artwork courtesy of Jack Steere, IX.

6 Global U.S. Response to Ukraine: Are We On the Verge of WWIII? Ciara Latham, XI It has been nearly three months since Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24, 2022. Since then, millions of Ukrainian refugees have fled their war-torn homes in search of foreign asylum. Many of them escaped to neighboring Poland. In the last month, the United States has welcomed hundreds of thousands through its borders, yet assistance to Ukraine has gone beyond the refugee crisis. During a press briefing earlier this month, White House press secretary, Jen Psakis, confirmed the Biden administration has spent $1.7 million (USD) in

security assistance to Ukraine.

This spending was provided in part by the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative. But where is all this money going?

After slight hesitation to engage militarily, the Department of Defense continues to help Ukrainian forces acquire munitions (including the delivery of American weapons) and military aircrafts. For nations around the globe, the conflict in Ukraine is eerily reminiscent of previous wars.

Though the traditional image of combat remains, a world war would likely look a lot different in the 21st century.

In the age of Covid-19, the

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Ava Kessler, X

Melinda Gates once said, “A woman with a voice is, by definition, a strong woman.”

Giving women a voice is something all girls’ schools, including CSG, have been doing for centuries. CSG, however, is not the only “all girls'' school striving to give women more opportunities or, as Gates says, a voice.

Barnard, an all girls college, located on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, is striving to give women more opportunities in STEM. They

have partnered with Bridgewater, an investment firm, to implement a new finance program. This program, although not fully developed, will give female students the opportunity to learn about finance alongside other female students. To learn more about this program, I reached out to one of the professors who is helping shape it, Professor Sharon Harrison.

Professor Harrison shared with me that although the program is new, many students are eager to join. She also shared some insight about how the program will run and who

threat of unconventional attacks such as biological warfare grows increasingly plausible.

According to warnings issued

by President Biden and White House officials, cyber-attacks are currently one of the greatest threats to national security. In a March 21st briefing, Psakis reiterated President Biden, saying, “If Russia conducts disruptive cyberattacks against critical infrastructure, we will be prepared to respond.” There is no guarantee of full-scale cyber warfare, but the US recognizes Russia as a potential risk to cybersecurity Emerging allegations of war crimes by Russian soldiers prompted US investiga-

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tions in early April. President Biden seemingly confirmed this in a statement on April 7th, calling these crimes “gross and systemic violations of human rights.” Biden’s address came in response to the General Assembly of the United Nations’ vote to remove Russia from the UN Human Rights Council. Biden explains: “We will continue to work with responsible nations around the world to gather evidence to hold Russia accountable for the atrocities being committed, increase the pressure on Russia’s economy, and isolate Russia on the international stage.”

This pressure has come in the

form of sanctions by the United States, the European Union (which includes countries such as France), the United Kingdom, and other G7 nations.

However, the interference of these “responsible nations” only advances international tensions. Does this mean we are in the early stages of World War III? Not necessarily. Despite pre-war efforts, Ukraine is not officially a part of NATO. This means Ukraine will likely continue to receive aid, but retaliation from allied nations is not formally assured.

Statements and releases provided by Whitehouse.gov.

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is eligible to join. The program is designed to prepare young women for the “real world” and is offered to first year students who have expressed interest in math, computer science, statistics, or finance. The program will offer workshops and lectures pertaining to finance by both the professors at Barnard and Bridgewater finance staff.

Students will be paired with a mentor from Bridgewater that will last the entirety of the program. After students complete their sophomore year, they will do a research assistantship with a Barnard professor,

and after their junior year they will be able to do an internship at Bridgewater or another financial firm. Along with these academic opportunities, events will be held once a month for community building and bonding.

The Barnard program is unique, because it was not only implemented by Barnard with the focus of teaching young women about finance, but also to help empower them.

This program allows for the girls to feel comfortable and encouraged by their peers who, most likely, have had similar

experiences to them. Currently, the percentage of women in financial leadership roles is less than 25% and is only expected to rise to around 28% within the next few years.

Although the Barnard program is still in the works, its potential to help young women grow in their interest and in leadership is exciting and inspiring! I would encourage the students of CSG, even if your interests lie elsewhere, to take a look at both Barnard and this new program. This is but one program Barnard has to offer.

To Mask or Not to Mask?

Tori Johnson, XII

The gates of Barnard College. Photo courtesy of Barnard College.

Sharon Harrison pictured. Photo courtesy of Barnard College.

In 2020, we ended up spending six months in quarantine, finishing the year online and staying inside all summer. Masks were mandatory. When returning to school the following year, we had the choice between going virtual or being in-person. Class sizes felt smaller with almost half the students on a screen.

Throughout the 2020-21 year we found the entire school virtual for weeks at a time.

School programs and graduation were online, classes were recorded, tests were online, and not to mention the strain it caused on your eyes by looking into a screen eight hours a day.

Therefore, when coming back to school this

academic year we didn’t know what to expect. Lunches were in classrooms, we had to sit three at a table, and we had to keep three feet apart. Then we became mask optional (like many other schools). Everyone can eat in the lunchrooms together, and we have more flexibility when sitting next to friends. Danielle Knight, XI, likes being masked optional.

She explained, “I think it’s cool to see my friends' faces again and I like the smile on my little sis.”

How are decisions about our school’s health and safety being made? CSG’s nurse, Ms. Price, said, “We look at what Franklin County Public Health for all of our guidance. They offer guidance and recommendation… but we have to make the

best decisions for our school.”

Working alongside Nurse Price and the administration team, Dr. Graham stated, “It’s tough to know if you're doing the absolute best…what works for one person might not work for someone else.”

Even though we have been through so much since COVID-19 started, this school has done its best efforts to keep us safe.

Nurse Price posing with masks.

Photo courtesy of Della Jones, X.

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Big Day, Little Hunt Allie Salamon, X

This year, CSG went on a school-wide field trip to the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium.

Because the school trip was school-wide for the first time in a long time, everyone was very excited. Spending time with our Little and Big Sisters and peers while looking at the animals was a much-needed break from the normal school day.

The first half of the day consisted of spending time with one’s Big or Little. Classes were assigned to certain parts of the zoo where pairs would go on a scavenger hunt. “My little sister and I enjoyed the sea turtles in the aquarium,” Clara Carney, IX, noted. Some of the fun tasks to complete on the scavenger hunt included keeping your eye out for fast animals, ones with long tails, or ones that were bigger than your little sis. My little sis and I were able to complete most of the scavenger hunt, allowing us to bond over some of the animals we saw. On the other side of the scavenger hunt paper, was the alphabet. Bigs and littles had to keep an eye out for certain animals to complete the alphabet.

For example, my little sis and I saw a moose, and marked that off for the letter M. The scavenger hunt was a great way to spend

time with your little or big sister.

After the scavenger hunt came lunch, which each student got to pack a lunch of their choice. It was enjoyable to sit at a table with your friends. Sarah Alexander, X, mentioned “My favorite part about lunch at the zoo was sitting with my friends and talking to people I don’t usually talk to at school.” Next, you could enjoy free time to walk around and explore all parts of the zoo. From monkeys to tigers to snakes, athis was a fun time for you and your friends. “I enjoyed seeing the seals swim up above and below me,” Elizabeth Burgess, X, mentioned. It was pleasant to step outside of the classroom: “I enjoyed taking a break and doing something fun and active instead of sitting in a classroom,” she also said.

As the first school-wide trip in a long time, going to the zoo was successful. It was fun for all school divisions PYC through Upper school students.

Along with students, teachers were also able to enjoy the zoo.

With a positive outcome from the zoo trip, we look forward to more school-wide adventures in the future for the CSG community.

Form I students explore stingray bay. Photo courtesy of Mrs. FG.

Manatee devouring lettuce. Photo courtesy of Muriel Wallace, X.

Langur Monkeys having a deep conversation.

Photo courtesy of Muriel Wallace, X.

Summer Williams, X being a responsible big sis. courtesy of Muriel Wallace, X.

Upper School teachers channeling their inner tiger at the zoo. Photo courtesy of Ms. Castro.

A Creative Piece: Cheeky Chimp Muriel Wallace, X

the same glint she often saw in her little nephew’s eyes right before he did something naughty.

Diane watched as the baby chimp slowly raised its skinny arm and prodded at its mother’s closed eyes. The female shrieked and swatted at the infant, but the baby continued to prod and poke at her eyelid, not put off in the slightest. It disturbingly reminded Diane of her little cousin, who had often done the same thing to their grandparents. So caught up with the comparison, she didn’t register the small, pattering footsteps rushing towards her until a tiny body collided with her leg.

The next thing she knew, ice cream fell onto her foot, causing her lips to curl into a grimace. It was just her luck that she chose to wear sandals that day.

As someone with little patience, and even less regard for children, Diane reflexively glowered down at the little girl who spilled a cup of Dippin' Dots on her. Her twisted features were apparently so menacing that the child immediately burst into tears and ran off without a single word of apology. Diane shook off her foot with annoyance before turning back towards the pair of

monkeys.

It was then that she saw something that forever changed the way she looked at chimpanzees.

The baby chimp had been pulling its mother’s eyelids and grabbing at her fur, but one harsh pull seemed to be the last straw. With a ferocious screech, the mother shot up and bared her teeth at her child, her lips pulled back, and her already small eyes narrowed even further.

It swiped angrily in warning, and Diane couldn’t help but feel satisfied when the little chimp whimpered and ran off with its tail curled around itself.

The mother then turned towards the glass wall that separated Diane from the habitat, and Diane locked gazes with those small obsidian eyes.

“Kids, am I right?” She remarked, and her lips quirked up when she saw the chimpanzee nod her head. Just for a moment, she felt that monkeys and humans weren't that different after all. And perhaps chimpanzees could be her new favorite animal.

But then the mother screeched at her, and Diane quickly changed her mind.

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Diane didn’t know what it was about monkeys that put her off so much. Maybe it was the beady eyes that seemed unnervingly empty of thoughts. Or maybe, it was the fact that they could slink around on all fours one minute and then end up swaggering on their hind legs the next. Just something about them was distasteful to her. One thing was for sure: she was not the one who chose to look at the chimpanzees at the zoo that Saturday.

Her friend found it fascinating that humans are so closely related to beasts, and though Diane refused to be compared to a wild animal, she allowed her friend to drag her toward the exhibit. While there, one pair of chimps caught her eye. The larger one--the mother, she believed--was lying on her back with her limbs leisurely hanging off of the log, sleeping, while her baby sprawled out across her stomach.

However, her little one was restless.

Unable to sleep, the baby balanced so that its head hovered closely over his mother’s face, and somehow Diane could see its sharp eyes glitter with interest. She swore that it was

8 Life and Arts The Sounds of Spring Kristina Ma, IX A few weeks ago, the CSG music department held its Spring concert. They celebrated the seniors and concluded an amazing year. Before the concert, I wondered what was going on in some of CSG’s best musicians’ heads.

Mrs. Cook was ecstatic about this concert because this was Band’s “fun” concert after the “serious” St. Charles concert.

She was excited to recognize the seniors, as they are all extremely talented. They played a mashup of “Dancing Queen” and “Copacabana” and played phenomenally with energy. Zydeco Lamaze, XII, conducted the classic CSG fight song as one of the junior conductors. They are going to miss everyone because they have seen everyone grow with their musical capabilities. They plan to continue playing in college.

I wish them the best of luck!

Orchestra performed unique pieces: one piece was based on four of the Ancient Wonders of the world, and another piece was the dramatic and dynamic Incredibles theme song. Mrs. Becker expressed

her joy regarding this concert.

It was their first Spring concert since 2019, and it was the seniors’ last concert. “I’ve known some of these seniors since third grade,” she stated. Atticus BassoSchricker, XII, also performed a cello solo: “Elegie'' by Gabriel Faure. According to them, it’s a mourning song — slow and melodic with joyful spots to signal the mourned. The piece lived up to Atticus’ description!

Band and Orchestra weren’t the only ones performing: Choir sounded amazing!

They couldn’t sing together during Covid, so rehearsing together was a nice change now that they are back in person, according to Mrs. Sugerick.

They sang a variety of songs, including a 60’s medley and a classical piece (my personal favorite was the 60’s medley).

Evelyn McCarthy, XII, said this was the best concert she was a part of. “I love the choir and my alto group,” she explained. She hopes to sing in college, which won’t be hard with her skills.

CSG musicians, congratulations on an amazing year and farewell to all the seniors!

Murphy's Outlaws Take on Chicago Madi Kim, X As this whole year has involved a slow return to normalcy, the robotics season was no different. CSG’s robotics team, Murphy’s Outlaws, competed in two competitions this spring, one in Cleveland and the other in Chicago. Whether you were a returning upperclassmen or a new freshman, this season certainly provided a new challenge for everyone. Silhouette sat down with the junior captain, Lina Jeffers, and freshman, Camryn French, to reflect upon this past season, and what is in store for the future.

Reflecting on her freshman and sophomore seasons, Lina said that “the last two years were good because we got an introductory experience and just learned how robotics

works. So now this year, we were thrown into a real season.”

This year, Lina found it most enjoyable “to meet new people, especially since we got a lot of freshmen.” She thought “it was fun teaching the new freshmen and passing on our knowledge.” The team was able to do more in-person events that they hadn’t in the past, which made it easier to connect and get to know each other. Additionally, Lina said “I think the best part was just that we were able to be in person again and experience many people’s first competition. Going to competitions was really fun, getting to stay in the hotels and team dinners.” Murphy’s Outlaws placed in the middle of the pack at the Cleveland competition and 40th in Chicago, doing pretty well for

the first season for many people.

Camryn French IX, who was a newcomer to robotics, thought “it was a lot of work, but it was good to experience a new environment and new people.” She said “there was a lot of action and it felt like a tightly knit community, and the fact that there were multiple countries in their last competition made it even more exciting.”

Looking forward to next year, when the team will face brand new challenges, as Lina says, they hope to “try and get more people from our school and the general community to be more involved in robotics and STEM in general.” All in all, this year’s robotics season proved to be a time to learn more about each other and robots.

Student Style at Prom Mila Babamovski, IX As a tradition filled with formality, fun, and socialization, prom is an occasion CSG students look forward to. This year prom was held outdoors on Saturday April 23, 2022 at our own Kirk Campus. Though prom was held outside due to covid protocols, this resulted in a beautiful theme, “The Secret Garden.” Underneath the tent were decorative flower arrangements and fake plants in addition to the natural greenery at Kirk

Campus. Our teacher chaperones even dressed in aprons to appear gardeners. Kona Ice was provided for the students after they enjoyed themselves by dancing.

Prom entails stunning garments, all different from one another. No one has an identical personality attending the event, as the looks varied depending on one’s personal tastes. The way people carry themselves is a show of their internal feelings and persona, and each of these outfits exhibit exactly that.

This photo includes both sophomores and freshmen. Photo courtesy of Jack Steere IX.

Boula Ross's, IX, shoes being signed all night.

All photos courtesy of Dr. Hattaway, here's seniors Tori Johnson's and Maya Gonela's last prom!

The juniors showing off their amazing dresses!

This junior group had to have cordinated their outfits, what a great color scheme!

This grade wide photo includes some of the students' elegant looks.

This senior photo highlights these girls stunning outfits!

Pop Culture

Celebrities of CSG Ciara Latham, XI

High school or Hollywood? If you’ve seen any of these celebrity look-alikes in the hallways you might have done a double-take. Check out our ultimate list of CSG’s very own celebrities: 1. Madi Kim x Olivia Rodrigo Do you get “Deja Vu” when you see them? Student by day, star by night. Okay, so maybe Madi isn’t living a double life, but we’ve never seen these two in the same room.

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GRAMMY'S RED CARPET REVIEW Rose McLarty, IX

Olivia Rodrigio pictured on the left. Madi Kim, X pictured on the right.

All right hand photos courtesy of Gabi Yuan, XI.

2 . J a c k H a r l o w x D r. D A Latin teacher and a lyricist? Dr. D may have nothing in common with rapper Jack Harlow, but this copy and paste duo has us wondering: “What’s Popping”?

Doppleganger Dr. D strikes a pose. Rapper Jack Harlow pictured on the left.

3. Robert Pattinson x Mr. Niemi

There must be “Something in the Way” these two are identical!

If Robert Pattinson is Edward Cullen then beloved mathematics teacher, Mr. Niemi, must be Count Dracula!

Star of "The Batman" Rob Pattinson pictured on the left. Star of CSG Mr. Niemi pictured on the right.

4. Lana Del Rey x Mrs. Gullett As school lets out Mrs. Gullett likely won’t be feeling any “Summertime Sadness.” Still, we can’t deny this pair looks just alike!

But, can Ms. Del Rey explain the Krebs cycle?

Stills of singer-songriter Lana Del Rey pictured to the left.

5. Amanda Seyfried x Lizzy Bruening

Did you know that junior Lizzy Bruening was trained in ballet?

This makes her a real dancing queen and only seventeen! The resemblance between these two is uncanny!

Lead of "Mamma Mia!" Amanda Seyfried pictured left.

On April 23, 2022, the top music stars made their way to Vegas for the 64th Annual Grammy Awards.

Celebrities like Billie Eilish, Justin Bieber, and BTS gave stunning performances. Despite the Grammys being music's biggest night of the year, my favorite part is always the red carpet.

Curious about what the CSG community thought, I asked some Upper School students which outfits they loved the most. After speaking to students, I can confidently say that I am not the only one who has a passion for fashion.

C.C. McLarty, ‘23, said that hands down, Doja Cat had the best look. She comically told me, “This turquoise thing is just so cute.”

Cynthia Alexander, ‘22, agreed that Doja Cat’s sparkly blue Versace dress was the best on the carpet.

Alexandra Flamm, ‘25, and Sammy Kleinman, ‘25, both agreed that Chrissy Teigen was best dressed. Chrissy Teigen wore a pink Nicole + Felicia Couture ball gown.

Emersen White’s, ‘25, favorite look was Hailey Bieber's simple Saint Laurent slip dress. Emersen described the dress, “It kinda looks like a towel, but a chic towel.”

Nominated for seven awards, Olivia Rodrigo showed up at her first Grammys in a black Vivienne Westwood dress with pink beading. As a

Doja Cat turns heads on the Grammy's red carpet in this custom Versace dress.

teen herself and an influential artist amongst Gen Z, I thought Olivia was the most appropriate person to ask the CSG community about. I ran around during break and asked people on the spot what they thought about the dress: do we hate it or love it? The outfit sparked a controversial conversation.

There was an overwhelming amount of hate, as 73% of the people I asked said it was not her best look, and only 26% loved it. When asked about the look, Violet Demko-Garcha, ‘23, said, “Hard pass… it looks like it's from Justice”.

Whether you are a freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior, we can all appreciate and debate the amazing fashion and not-so-amazing fashion the 2022 Grammys red carpet had to offer.

Ask-It

Superheroes

Question: How to choose the best Superhero Name?

First, find your gimmick.

Are you animal based? Do you have a specific power? Is it something elemental or something astral? Maybe you could tell the future or see into the past. Maybe you have a particular connection with mechanics. Okay. Let’s go from there. Now that you know your gimmick, pick a couple nouns or descriptors that go with it.

Optional step, add a prefix or title. A classy “The” or “Dr.” tends to spice things up in a fun way. I mean, look at some very iconic heroes and villains, The Flash and Dr. Strange or The Riddler and Dr. Doom for a couple examples. Though, if you are going to go with “Dr.”, try to make sure you have the PhD to back that up.

Last step, what do you actually do? Are you just a cool person?

You could add “man” or “woman” to the end of your name--think Spiderman, Ironman, Wonder Woman. Do you fight in the shadows of the city?

Maybe you could add something off of that--think Moon Knight or Daredevil.

Captain America is another example of a “gimmick + supposed occupation” style of name.

So, with all that in mind, you should be able to get a good head start on your new superhero name.

Of course, another route for a name that is a bit more unique is to go with something that is an allusion or reference to your powers, without being directly related to it. You could always do something cool with a name like Neptune or Midas or Icarus. Though, maybe skip out on the last one; it might be bad foreshadowing of your ultimate superhero doom.

10 CSG Voice A Final Faculty Farewell Ruthie Saar, XII Ms. Davis, English teacher, will be wrapping up her CSG career after this school year. She’s been teaching for more than a decade, and it’s her seventh year at CSG. M r. N i e m i , m a t h teacher, is putting his time in the classroom on pause. He has taught at CSG for three years but has had a sudden realization about his priorities.

Although she isn’t exactly sure what she will be doing next, Ms. Davis has some ideas: “I’m still figuring out what is next, partly because there’s only two months left here at CSG. I’m thinking about doing something connected to education [...], things that would allow me to do more writing, like a copywriter.” When asked how she came to her decision, her response was practical. She sighs, “With two little kids at home, the

commute is just really long. I’m looking to work closer to home so I can spend more time with my kids.” Ms. Davis’s favorite classes to teach were Contemporary Fiction and American Literature. Ms. Davis will miss the school’s avocado tacos; however, she says will miss her students and her colleagues more.

Mr. Niemi has decided to take a step back from teaching to pursue other opportunities, but this isn’t his first rodeo. When he was thirty, he found himself wanting to meet new people, learn new skills, and move away from the classroom for a few years. But he missed and returned to teaching. “For the last twelve years, I’ve been back in the classroom. This year, I just realized that I think I need to step out of the classroom again. I just feel like I need to go out and grow personally.” Although he isn’t quite sure what the future holds, he knows he wants to try a com-

Fashion Swap Anna Carey, X

Have you ever wondered if there’s a way to give your favorite clothes a new life after you’ve grown tired of them?

CSG sisters Emma Kim, XIII, and Madi Kim, X, faced this same question and came up with a brilliant answer: why not bring them in for your classmates to take home and enjoy! On April 28th, CSG hosted its first ever Fashion Swap, in which gentlyused clothes donated from stu-

dents were available in a pop-up store for their peers to pick out and add to their own closets. This sustainability project was incredibly well-received, as waves of students spent their free periods selecting some new clothing staples. It was such a hit, in fact, that the Fashion Swap will be returning next year, and it’s clear to see it will become another one of CSG’s well-loved events! Take a look at its success below:

Dr. K's Sustainable Look! Photo courtesy of Anna Carey, X.

Alexis Knight, XII, building a brand new wardrobe! Photo courtesy of Dr. Krichbaum.

Practical Adulting Club's Brochures on mending the clothes you love.

Photo courtesy of Anna Carey, X.

Senior Shopping Spree! Photo courtesy of Dr. Krichbaum.

pletely different job to “explore other opportunities” and develop new abilities: “If it turns out to be what I envision, I might finish my work life doing this [new] job [...]. Maybe after four or five years, I’ll miss the classroom and make my way back.” Despite Mr. Niemi’s decision to leave CSG, he still will hold the school (and both the tacos and Thanksgiving lunch) dear to his heart. He explains, “I told Ms. Ciccarelli that if I were going to stay teaching, I would stay [at CSG]. This is a great place [...]. I met friends that will last a lifetime. I met so many fantastic students who I will remain in contact with.

This change has nothing to do with the school--it has to do with my own desire to step out of the classroom right now.”

Although CSG will miss both Ms. Davis and Mr. Niemi next year, we wish them all the best next year!

Once A Unicorn, Always a Unicorn! Photo courtesy of Sadie Mapes, X.

A Year of Fun for Everyone!

Ellie Neitzel, IX

As the school year comes to a close, let's take a look at everything the highschool has done in an effort to create a stronger community!

CSG organizes many events for the students, such as Senior Day, Gotcha, dodgeball competitions, and a lip sync battle.

Thanks to Decade Dance (which doesn’t actually have anything to do with decades) and Winter Formal, there's also always a bake sale to look forward to in order to help with fundraising.

Students enjoyed the last week before spring break

with Spirit Week. While both middle and high school Student Council works to prepare a freeclothes theme for each day, the high school additionally holds its annual game of Gotcha. Any trust among classmates is automatically destroyed the second Gotcha begins, as the high school comes up with creative ways to win the game. The fiercely competitive game of Gotcha leads up to senior day. This year, the entire school transformed into the ocean to go along with this theme, Finding Nemo.

To build a stronger community in the upper school,

once a rotation a red and gold event is planned. This Spring semester the students enjoyed new surprise activities: the dodgeball tournament and the lip sync battle! In dodgeball, students had the choice to either play and try to get Profe Miller out as he hid behind his team mates, cheer on the students trying to get Profe Miller out, or be the teammate he hid behind.

With the school year coming to an end, there are many changes to look forward to next year as well as another year's worth of community building events!

Spicing Up Your Summer Break Kristina Ma, IX

In a few weeks, school will be over! While the thought may be exciting, no school means students will have to find a new activity to keep them busy.

Whether it's reading or trying new experiences, CSG students have a list of things for you to try.

Movies and books are an easy way to pass the time.

Gillian Spangler, IX, recommends the Netflix movie Work It because it has “unmatchable energy and never gets boring.” My all-time favorite is Ratatouille —the perfect Disney animated

movie. Kayla Kirby, XI, believes everyone should read and watch Percy Jackson (all the books and movies). Lina Jeffers, XI, thinks everyone should watch The Truman Show at least once.

She wants to make all of her friends watch the show: a great goal. I challenge you to watch or read one of these lovely options.

Another thing CSG students can do over the summer is try new food destinations!

Whether it’s a new ice cream shop that opened up down the street or an exotic restaurant out of town, students should try it.

Lina recommends taking a trip to the Chocolate Cafe and trying the tomato pesto grilled cheese. I was very jealous when she received it —it looked incredibly appetizing.

I tried the frozen hot chocolate at the Chocolate Cafe and was impressed with how flavorful it was.

A simple google search of “new foods to try” can open up a world of possibilities. New food may make your time off even better.

Finally, enjoy the summer! It’s only a few months of freedom, so enjoy not having to wake up at 6:30 AM every weekday. Have fun!

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A Letter From Your Editor HELP WANTED Ruthie Saar, XII

Silhouette readers, THANK YOU for taking the time to read Silhouette and for never failing to take the quizzes on the backpage (finding out which CSG statue you are is important). We write the paper so that you can see not only the happenings around the school, but also see the hard work that your peers and students consistently put into each and every issue. Thank you for stopping members of the Silhouette staff in the halls to tell us that the latest issue was fantastic, or that you were really interested in a certain article (whether that be about the new Head of School or a review on Stabucks’s fall drinks).

Silhouette is extremely appreciative of you, no matter how you read it.

Dear Silhouette writers and staff, Thank you for not being afraid to ask questions about using InDesign, conducting an interview, or writing an “untraditional” article. It makes being the Editor so much more meaningful (and makes it much easier). But most importantly, thank you for joining Silhouette. We had many new faces on staff compared to last year, and I was thrilled to walk into the room on the first day of class and see all of your smiling faces. I even took a picture to show our previous Editor In-Chief, Mckenna Merriman, ‘21, because of how excited I was (and still am). I hope you stick with it and give it your all next year. Send me every

Seeking Club and Staff Writers for Next Year!

Dear

Isabella Luckage, XI

Farewell to Silhouette's prized editor-in-chief Ruthie Saar, XII. We will miss her and wish her all the best in her future endeavors. Photo courtesy of Ruthie Saar.

issue next year, please and thank you.

Dear Silhouette advisors Dr. Hattaway and Ms. Davis, Thank you for your endless support. Without you, we wouldn’t have a paper to publish. Your enthusiasm and dedication to Silhouette means the world to us. Ms. Davis, even though this was your first (and sadly, last) year on Silhouette, you still have given useful advice and critiques to help give our articles more depth. Dr. Hattaway, you’ve been with me since I joined the Silhouette class during my sophomore year, and I’m so lucky to have gotten to know you through-

out the years. You were the one who made my dreams of being both Junior Editor and Editor In-Chief possible, and for that, I am forever grateful.

And to all of the above, Thank you, thank you, thank you for all that you do to give Silhouette personality, substance, and hilarious Verbatim quotes (whether purposeful or not). I know the paper will be STELLAR next year, and even though I won’t technically be part of it, Silhouette will always be part of me.

Wi s h i n g y o u a l l t h e b e s t ! ! !

XOXO, Ruthie Saar <3

You should be! From interviewing your teachers to designing the backpage quiz to meeting new friends, being a part of Silhouette is an amazing experience! Here are the different ways you can get involved.

The first way you can become involved in Silhouette is through the Silhouette Class. This class meets once a rotation for a full period.

As a member, you would be expected to write at least one article for every issue, edit articles, and attend each class. Additionally, you may need to take photos for your article, and work on page layouts. Though this may seem like a lot of work, don’t fret.

Dr. Hattaway, Silhouette’s advisor, will help you get it done. Additionally, we had Ms. Davis’s help this year, and other teachers will partner with us in the future! If you have any questions about Silhouette Class, feel free to reach out to the current Editor In-Chief, Ruthie Saar, or next year’s editors Gabi Yuan and Ciara Latham.

Still want to be a part of Silhouette but think the class is too big of a commitment? Silhouette Club might be perfect for you! With the

Meet Your New Editors Roll the Highlights

Who's Taking Over Silhouette Next Year?

Ciara Latham, XI and Gabi Yuan, XI Hi guys! This is Ciara and Gabi, your new Editor-In-Chiefs. We’re so excited to lead a new era of Silhouette. We’ve learned so much from Ruthie and Kiera, from developing both our writing styles to working on the layout of our pages. Thank you, Ruthie, for demonstrating how to be a leader and a friend. Thank you, Kiera, for being understanding and patient through all of our questions. We also would like to thank our amazing advisors, Dr. Hattaway and Ms. Davis, who have

Silhouette's new editors take a peek at the archives. Photo courtesy of Dr. Hattaway.

given us the space to grow as writers.

"Ever since I joined Silhouette my freshman year, I’ve felt like there was always a place for me in both Silhouette club and class. I’ve learned the ins and outs of designing and planning the layouts of the article. My writing has improved immensely as well.

I love the welcoming environment of Silhouette and hope to continue to find ways to keep the newspaper interesting and full of both fun and current information. I’ve always been drawn to writing and the powerful way that words can be used to express prominent emotions and feelings. Silhouette has always and still stands as an outlet to my thoughts and I hope to continue to bring new ideas to the paper."

- G a b i Yu a n , X I "There are few things I’m looking forward to next year but Silhouette is at the top of my list. As editor, I have the opportunity to keep developing my skills as a writer and the privilege of working with other talented writers. I am excited to work with Gabi to create a new vision for Silhouette. Throughout the years I’ve been involved with the newspaper in various capacities. I was a club writer my freshman year, then I joined staff my sophomore year, and this year I was junior editor. I am eager to join Silhouette again for my fourth and final year which I know will be the best yet."

-Ciara Latham, XII

Allie Salamon, X

Over the 2021-2022 school year, the Silhouette staff has worked hard to write articles that are appealing to the CSG community. The articles have a range of serious topics, like the creation of Indigenous Peoples' Day and the facts of war in Ukraine, as well as some not-as-serious but still important topics, such as which bagel is the best in town and zodiac sign predictions. The staff of Silhouette has worked diligently to put out issues that can make you smile, inform you, and are enjoyable to read. The variety in the Silhouette issues allow there

teams writing talents and topics.

In Issue One, you can find articles such as “A Hero’s Experience in Afghanistan,” “Scholarship Walk Through the Years,” and a “Starbucks Fall Drink Review.”

In the second issue, you can read articles like “Traditions and Inclusion,” “Winter Formal Plans,” and take a quiz on what to do once you have been turned into a turkey.

In the spring issue, there are articles including, but not limited to, an introduction to our new Head of School, changes in the CSG uniform, and the Spring Musical.

In our Final Issue of the school year,

current club schedule, Silhouette Club meets once every other rotation. Even if you attend our meetings, you are not required to do any additional work.

However, if you choose to, there are many opportunities for involvement.

You can write an article, take photos for your article or for a class writer’s article, or help brainstorm ideas for articles. Don’t worry about committing to writing four articles over the course of the year, because by writing for one issue, you are not committing to writing in another– though we would love it if you did! If you have questions about Silhouette Club, feel free to reach out to me, Isabella Luckage or Gabi Yuan, Anna Carey, or Alysa Li. As a member of Silhouette, you will be the written voice of CSG, which is pretty cool! Remember, Silhouette is open to ALL Upper School students, and we would love to have you hop aboard!

Image courtesy of Sketchify.

Thank You,

Kiera!

Gabi Yuan, XI

Kiera has always been the type of leader that will go the extra mile to help others. She is always asking the Silhouette staff if we have any questions and whether she can do anything to make the editing and and drafting process easier. Kiera’s patience and skills in both writing and design demonstrates her ability for success. We believe that Kiera will be able to do anything she sets her mind to in the future.

Silhouette staff members pose after meeting for the last class of the year. Photo courtesy of Dr. Hattaway.

to be an article for everyone to love.

In case you had missed any of the previous issues Silhouette put out this year, you can find them on the online CSG website. Down below is a sample of some of our favorites that showcase the range of the Silhouette

you will find articles about the war in Ukraine, CSG May Program, and who your celebrity look alike is.

The staff of Silhouette has worked hard to bring you these amazing articles in the 2021-2022 school year!

Our senior editor takes a hike! Photo courtesy of Kiera Rennick.

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Congratulations to the Class of 2022

Where did all the time go? The seniors are out the door and ready to begin new journeys as high school graduates. Form XII pictured above after convocation. Photo Courtesy of Mr. Simon.