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Larchmont Chronicle
SepTemBer 2017
BACK TO SCHOOL 2017
Comparing Pilgrim’s ‘Commonwealth’ and the ‘Chronicle’ By Jonathan Lee Managing the “Commonwealth,” the student-run newspaper of Pilgrim School, and writing for the Larchmont Chronicle have been markedly different experiences. Both publications have unique aspects that set them apart from one
another. Perhaps the most distinguishing attribute of the Pilgrim School newspaper is that it is almost entirely studentrun. Though a teacher oversees the publication process, the journalism class is responsible for the writing and submission of all articles. Consequent-
ly, the student-based foundation of the “Commonwealth” molds the tone of the paper. For instance, opinion pieces often focus on issues more relevant to students, such as dress code policies and technology restrictions. Pilgrim has a total of 88
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high school students. Due to structured office setting and the small size of this com- strict deadlines. The monthly munity, the school paper’s publication of the Chronicle, writers are familiar, and often as opposed to the publication friends, with of my those they Perhaps the most distinguishing s c h o o l i n t e r v i e w. attribute of the Pilgrim School newspaAs a result, newspaper is that it is almost per once i n t e r v i e w s entirely student-run. every two between staff months, writers and their subjects are amplifies this need for dilioften less formal and reduce gence. unwanted stress on newer stuThough they contrast greatly, dents tasked with obtaining the publications have similariinformation from members of ties as well, the most obvious the school community. of which is their environments. On the other hand, the The office and classroom of Larchmont Chronicle main- the two papers are thoroughly tains a far greater readership inviting. I recall the hospitality and publishes articles that per- of the two newspaper staffs, on tain to the wider community. my first day in the school jourIts articles, therefore, focus on nalism class and on my first events and issues of greater day as an intern at the longsignificance. Such a readership established local newspaper. demands more professionalism Jonathan Lee is the editor than does my school’s newspa- in chief of Pilgrim School’s per, which is apparent in the “Commonwealth” this fall.
Welcome everybody to my column and a new 2017-18 school year! First off, I would personally like to thank Ms. Patricia Kong for all the hard work that she did as our headmaster last year, and I would like to give a very warm welcome to Mr. Paul Barsky to the Pilgrim community. I know he will do a great job as our new headmaster. I am very excited to announce that we are in the home stretch for the Field of Dreams project.
st. brendan
By Isabella Bernaldo 8th Grade In the month of August, St. Brendan School started a new year! Students entered the gates where, as many years before, they were greeted by a member of the student council who handed them a pencil. These pencils were not just any pencils, however, they were used in the assembly for an interactive activity where students
No longer a big hole on Commonwealth but a beautiful field, bringing joy to all of us here at Pilgrim, especially to us athletes. The Middle School Flag Football team started practicing in Aug. I can’t wait to get on the field, passing, scoring, bonding, and winning. Last year our team won the Division 2 Championship, and our goal for this season is to win Division 1! I am sure we can do it. I want to give a shoutout to Coach Taylor Shipley, and Coach Oscar Bellfield for giving the basketball players a great offseason camp. I personally had a lot of fun, and thanks to their great coaching, as a player I have improved, and... Go Patriots! win prizes! Eager kindergarteners entered their new classroom wideeyed and anxious, clutching their parents’ hands where they were greeted by their teachers. They then received, as all SBS kindergarteners do, a fun, novelty shaped name tag tied on a yarn. The student council kicked off the new school year with their first assembly. It was filled with fun activities and announcements. The parent board held a get together for the parents where they met other parents and had coffee and donuts. St. Brendan’s new year is off to a great start!
Pass the chili and hold the beef — vegan is on the school menu
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Vegan anyone? Los Angeles Unified School District launched a vegan menu at seven high schools, including Fairfax, on Sept. 5. The pilot menu will continue through Nov. 17. It includes chili with tortilla chips, bean tamales, sausage subs, teriyaki patty sandwiches and meatless burgers. Student feedback will
be used to expand the menu at other schools.