- Former middle and upper school history teacher Steven Baumann catches up with the WordsWorth staff. (pg. 1)
- A look into two authors at MFS, Tara Wosiski and Robert Nasatir, each with recent publishings. (pg. 6)
Year Wrapped
- Take a look at the various student created Instagram accounts covering student life. (pg. 2)
- See the top BeReal’s from the school year including a special appearance from a cast member from the hit show Jessie. (pg. 3)
- WordsWorth found the top gifts for the clubs and committees at MFS. Check out our gift selections in our annual Holiday Gift Guide. (pg. 4 & 5)
- Catch up on the lastest news during the month of November. (Page 7)
- A review of a week of Sage Dining. (Page 8)
Catching up with Beloved Former MFS Teacher Steven Baumann
By Hannah Puc ’22
and Elina
Last year, Middle and Upper School history teacher Steven Baumann left Moorestown Friends’ School after two years. During those two years he taught US History, 19th Century History, and coached Boys’ JV Soccer. Baumann quickly became a favorite of the MFS community, and students were devastated to hear that he would no longer teach at MFS. Baumann now teaches at Phoenix Country Day School in Paradise Valley, Arizona. On November 17, WordsWorth staff members had the opportunity to catch up with him and see how he’s been doing.
Even though he has moved to another school, he keeps memories from MFS with him. Baumann keeps his fox mug on his desk (pictured in the image above), along with selfies with MFS students, advisory photos, class photos and he has the Class of ’24’s spirit week artwork covering his office walls. Along with MFS mementos, Baumann’s soccer scarves and different kinds of tea line his office.
Baumann also now includes his violin in teaching, which is something MFS kids loved. “I’ve been trying to bring the violin more into class, I think that was something [at] MFS that was really successful. I have this classroom set that I play when Napoleon gets exiled, I have some Irish tunes for that, and [I have music for] when the mines explode during the Industrial Revolution,” Baumann said.
Baumann said he has experienced some “unexpectedly cool” things in Arizona, including the Peruvian apple cactus in his front yard, which produces flowers at night that are gone by morning and a fruit that “tastes like banana mixed with kiwi,” he said. “It’s really, really beautiful here … There’s a lot of nature around, and so I really appreciate that. And it’s [a] different kind of nature, like all the cactus and weird animals.” Baumann also commented on the different atmosphere of classrooms that are influenced by nature in Arizona: “It reminds
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me in many ways of my high school experience growing up with classroom doors that open to the outside, and a lot more outdoor space simply because of the weather.” Overall, Baumann described the change as “a very positive transition.”
One of Baumann’s motivations in moving to the west coast was to be closer to his family, and he has certainly been enjoying this opportunity.
“During fall break I was able to drive back to my family … It is just about four hours to LA and then a couple more to my home. It’s always nice to stop in LA and have a meal and then go back to where I grew up,” Baumann said. He has future plans to spend time with family as well: “I’m gonna be running the Thanksgiving 5K in my hometown with my niece and two nephews. And then in the spring, my brothers and I are actually gonna go to Japan and hike across a part of Japan. So these are the, just, little kinds of opportunities that might not have been able to happen [living] on the east coast,” he continued.
In Arizona, Baumann remains a history teacher, but now teaches all grades in high school. He teaches two ninth grade sections, one tenth grade section, and an eleventh/twelfth grade elective. His classes include Ancient Civilizations, Modern World History, and Latin American History.
Meeting new people and making friends happened in an interesting manner for Baumann. He met people in the community by embracing some western culture.“When I grew up, I used to wear cowboy boots … and so one of the neat things of coming to the west is that I get to rediscover that part of me. So I went and got cowboy boots. That doesn’t sound like you’re meeting people, but in a way you are.”
Baumann has also used his love for running as a way to connect with members in his school community. “I’ll be running the Rock and Roll Arizona Marathon in January, and there are actually several faculty members at school who are [also running in] it. We
have a little group who are training so that’s very nice. Just creating those links through running, I’ve met some interesting people,” he mentioned.
Baumann has also met new people through his love for music: “One of the other members of [the] faculty is also a violinist, and he’s part of this theater corporation [where] they come together on one Saturday every month and they’ll just work through the whole Saturday, and then they’ll put on a musical at the end of the day and so that’s the kind of thing that I love to do where I can play the violin and meet people. Phoenix, thankfully, has a lot of opportunities for that.”
Baumman has made sure to keep his connections on the east coast, staying in contact with another history teacher at MFS, Clark Thomson. “I was just emailing this funny Quaker map that I found to Mr. Thomson this morning … it’s good to have those connections,” he said.
When asked about moving back to the east coast, Baumann is unsure about his future. “That’s an interesting question … I don’t know. I would never say that I won’t move somewhere … In fact I applied for a professional development opportunity for teachers in Hawaii this summer [and] who knows? Maybe I’ll love Hawaii,” he said. After all the moving and traveling Baumann has done, he said that he has learned one important lesson: “I kind of suggest that for everyone, you know, get to know people all over the world. You never know where you might end up.”
Controversy and Culture Take The Field in the MFS 2022 World Cup Extravaganza
By Sophia Lalani ’25
The Upper School Agenda Clerks have created a new way for students to celebrate their heritage and culture through sports: the 2022 World Cup Extravaganza. The celebration will consist of four separate events that will celebrate both the diverse cultures present at MFS and the sporting event itself and was an idea presented by the clerks in the Agenda Committee meeting on November 10.
The celebration, planned by Agenda co-Clerks Andrew Mercantini ’23 and Haila Desai ’24, will include a Red, White, and Blue Day, Potluck Lunch, Heritage Day, and community forum discussing the controversy surrounding Qatar’s hosting of the Cup. Additionally, the USA vs. Wales game was played in the Auditorium on November 21 for students to have the chance to support Team USA.
In terms of addressing the current controversy surrounding Qatar’s position as the host of this year’s World Cup, there was a discussion on December 1 during Agenda to address the situation. Agenda co-Clerk Haila Desai mentioned that she “[doesn’t] want to celebrate the World Cup and make it this glorious thing without recognizing that there’s a serious issue,” referring to the human rights violations that have been alleged against Qatar
in recent months. She also noted that she “want[s] people to be educated … there’s obviously a huge problem with having it in Qatar because of the way the stadium’s built … [and they] want to talk about it and spread awareness about
Students watching the Brazil and Croatia in the World Cup in the DHC. Photo by Sophia Lalani ’25 [the problem] in our own community.”
As noted by Desai, “One of the goals of this celebration is to give students a space to embrace their culture and heritage.”
Diversity co-Clerk Avani Verma ’24 agreed that it will do just that: “I think that it [will help] to bring together different countries that many people support, and it [will also be] a chance to share your culture and your love for your country through soccer.”
Mercantini voiced his agreement with Verma’s sentiments: “I think the World Cup and it being a global experience is important because people’s heritage comes out, and it’s a fun time where you can celebrate where you’re from.” He also noted that he thinks the event will be “a great opportunity” for the school to celebrate different cultures.
Mercantini noted that he hopes that this celebration will allow students to connect sports to culture and will be a repeated event in the future: “The World Cup’s every four years, but we have the Olympics and other sporting events. I think it’s important for students to be able to watch important sporting events going on around the world, and more importantly, connect them with their heritage.”
Students have also expressed their excitement in welcoming the new celebration to the Upper School. Rosie Paznokas ’25 remarked that she’s “really excited about it … I feel like the World Cup is such an important time and when it happens, it’s so fun to be able to watch the games.” Paznokas also thinks that for the Upper School, “the celebration is going to be really unifying as a community, similarly to how [the World Cup] is unifying the world.”
Mr. Baumann poses for a picture showing off his MFS fox mug. Photo by Elina Shah ’24
Friday, December 16, 2022
By: Alicia Leung ’24
A group of Seniors had a chance meeting with famous Disney actor Kevin Chamberlin.
Maryanne’s ninth grade US History Class captured their Spirit Week outfits.
MS/US Science Teacher Matt Lubicky poses for a student’s BeReal.
It’s time to BeReal in Spanish
Coach Desda and the Girls’ Soccer team take a victory BeReal after a game.
US English teacher, and local good sport, Dan Sussman captures the sophomores in the “BBQ Dad” Spirit Week outfits.
Pop Culture
May Have Some Competition
By Vikram Verma ’25
Around the MFS community, students have created Instagram accounts highlighting different aspects of student life outside the classroom. These accounts feature everything from people’s lastest styles to their questionable parking jobs. These accounts differ from individual sports’ teams instagrams, as those accounts are solely to cover the games and goings-on of each respective team.
Besides the individual sports teams’ Instagram pages, the four most popular pages are @mfs.slumped, @badparkingatmfs, @foxyfanatics, and @mfs_drip_emporium; below is a sneak peak to their pages.
Gift Guide 2022 - Gifts for MFS Clubs and Committees
By Wordsworth Staff
After countless meetings with Agenda and Diversity Committee, the microphones have worn out. Something essential for speaking to a big group is having an efficient microphone. The perfect gift for these two committees is a brand-new microphone. The clerks can come back from Winter Break with more efficient sound that could also be used for Meeting for Worship, Coffee House, and assemblies.
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Pyle Professional Dynamic Vocal Microphone, $19.99, Amazon.com
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An artist is only as good as their materials, so why not up your game with a 24-pack of artists’ colored pencils? With colors including Pea Green, Carmine, Prussian Blue, and Bordeaux Red, your drawings, in or out of Art Club, will be elevated with these vibrant hues from Blick Studio. These A-grade pencils are sure to bring lots of texture, color, and depth to any drawing, novice or professional, and are the best tool to add to your artist’s toolbox.
D.M.T. Blick Studio Artists’ Colored Pencil Set - Set of 24, Assorted Colors, $19.99, Blick.com
Biology Club: Actual Human Cadaver
Biology Club can take their studies to the next level with in-house dissections, live presentations, and pranks. No matter how you slice it, you’re sure to be the talk of the town when you bring home Karl (M/5’ 10”/160lbs) so whether you’re in a lab furthering the scientific pursuit of biological understanding, grappling with disturbing existential realities regarding what it truly means to “be human,” or just trying scare your friends, Actual Human Cadaver is the perfect present and a must-have for the science enthusiasts in your life.
Karl, Free-$3,000, legality of acquisition may vary based on the buyer’s state legislature
In Model UN, the delegate who wins “Best Delegate” in their committee, a prize equivalent to First Place, is presented with the gavel used. In MUN, winning the gavel is a challenge that requires mental perseverance, public speaking skills, and knowledge on the topic of the committee. Any Model UN participant, or any argumentative person in your life, would appreciate a personalized gavel. You could even customize the byline of the engraving with a sentimental or amusing caption, such as “Best Sister Ever.”
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“The Judge” Personalized Wooden Gavel with Gold Band, $33.00, Executive Gift Shoppe
With a bustling pop-culture section, hot-button global affairs, two fascinating features, and more, our gift guide spread is just as versatile as the array of stories. Our inspiration for the gifts themselves came from the multifaceted Upper School life to highlight the uniqueness of the student body and their organizations through this year’s Gift Guide. That is also why this issue’s broader coverage encompasses a large range of student life– to capture just how distinct our Upper School body, and their interests, really is.
On our end, the production of this issue has been filled with tough pitch meetings, frantic work periods, the consistent nagging of editors, and dedicated hours of layout. Our layout design was thoroughly practiced and perfected on paper, as a number of rough drafts were “misplaced” by our print editor. But, all in all, the production process of Wordsworth’s 2022 Gift Guide was a success, even after a late start in mid-November. Despite our somewhat delayed beginning, every staff member pitched in, ensured that they prioritized completing their contributions, and did whatever they could to go the extra mile. We hope you enjoy reading and have a wonderful holiday season!
The Cyber Security club holds a new competition called a hackathon, where members of the club go head-to-head in a hackathon. The perfect gift for anyone facing a
The Environmental Committee is a space where people discuss, teach, and help others learn about their surroundings. After spending many hours cleaning up the environment and educating others, a gift of reusable water bottles perfectly aligns with their mission. It is an excellent way for those who want to make a difference to reduce plastic use and overall pollution and gives them a way to use previous resources to help save money and the environment.
A.P. Hydro Flask Water Bottle, $44.95, Ama-
Your Editors-in-Chief, Dinah Megibow-Taylor ’24 and Julia Tourtellotte ’23
Fantasy Football Club: ESPN+ Subscription
A sports streaming service is the perfect gift for fantasy football fans this year. ESPN + has a variety of tools for fantasy football such as daily rankings and waiver wire pickups to reactions and advice from each game. These tools help give fantasy sports fans the edge over their weekly opponents and are also very cost effective. Most services that provide these tools are well over 150 dollars. ESPN provides the same tools and better quality articles for a cheaper price.
A.M. ESPN + 1 Year Subscription, $99.99, Espn.com
For all of the budding Grandmasters that may want a break from strategizing, the LEGO buildable chess set is the perfect gift for them. For 65 dollars, they get 1,450 pieces and the experience of putting together a chess board and the pieces needed to play. The compact build can also be taken anywhere, which means the chess action never has to stop! And, if Chess Club members ever do get tired of chess, check- ers can also be played on the board. H.S. LEGO Iconic Chess Set, $64.99, Lego.com
The dance team spends hours practicing in Ms. Kitching’s room; however, they need more equipment to enhance their performance. Ballet Barres are the perfect solution for this. They provide a way for the Dance Team to practice their skills in the different styles of dance, which would help them explore new areas of the sport. Ballet Barres would help with the team’s technique, make their movements more precise, and help them score better in competitions. Dancers can use them in and out of class, which would help the overall community engagement in dance. E.S Ballet Bar, $84.99, Amazon.com
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Psychology club members in your life can conduct their very own Pavlov-inspired experiment with this gift. Practice and perfect your knowledge of the classic psychology experiment by ringing the handheld bell and eating a chip after each ring. With a variety of chip flavors to choose from, anybody can participate in this modernized testing of Pavlov’s original ideas. Eventually, the chips will run out, but the fun will last!
A.B. Adorox Silver Steel Hand Bell, $5.99, Amazon.com
FilmWhilewatchingmoviesathomebefore Clubisalwaysfun,whynottakeatrip to the movie theater instead? With an AMCStubsA-List,Premiere,orInsidermembership,youcanreceiveamazingmovie benefits,likefreesnacksanddiscounted ticketprices.Eachmembershipentails differentperks,withInsiderhavingthe ingmostrewards.WhetheryouenjoywatchStubsmoviesorjustlovefreefood,anAMC Membershipofanytypeistheperfectgiftforchildrenandadultsalike.
With service committee being the driving force of philanthropic fundraisers in the school community, a high-quality new cash box is the ideal gift inspired by this organization. As a central component of fundraising, an updated cash box is needed to match the fantastic efforts of any budding philanthropist. A bright, colorful cash box provides the opportunity to fundraise in style, at an economic price point.
M.L. Cash Box, $21.50, Amazon.com
New to school last year was an exciting new club, Vitality and Wellness. In this club students get to learn about gaining physical, mental, and
The classic economic-based board game is the perfect (and never-ending) gift for an up-and-coming investor in your life. With opportunities to both invest in properties and fall to bankruptcy, Monopoly will take you through the ups and downs of the financial world. Invented in 1935, the fast-paced game is the cherry on top of the Christmas family reunion, bringing nostalgic feelings to grandparents and creating new memories for younger cousins.
E.P. Monopoly Game, $19.99, Target.com
The newly added Ski Club is something that the MFS Upper School has not had before. Planning Ski trips, learning new skills, and having fun are the key elements of this club, so the perfect gift for Ski Club and all ski enthusiasts would be the IKON Pass. Free access to 14 skiing destinations and 35 other national mountains would enable them to
Have an upcoming presentation you’re nervous about? Participating in your first debate for debate team? Stand confidently and look presentable
Layout by Julia Tourtellotte ’23
Friday, December 16, 2022
Cuban Musicians and Green Crayons: The Published Books of Two MFS Teachers
By Charlotte Nesevich ’25
During the 2022 school year, two faculty members at MFS – World Languages Department Chair Rob Nasitir and Lower School Art teacher
Tara Wosiski – wrote and published two very different books. Nasitir dove into the history of Cuban singers, while Wosiski authored a book about childrens’ creative legacies.
Trovadores Cubanos, by Robert Nasatir
Nasatir published Trovadores Cubanos, a non-fiction, historical book about Cuban singer-songwriters. In Nasatir’s words, “It’s musicology. It’s history, it’s nonfiction. But it’s a fairly specialized niche because it’s really about … Cuba, Cuban history, and Cuban music.”
The book is written entirely in Spanish, and the title, explained Nasitir, translates to Cuban Troubadours. “Troubadours is a word we don’t use so much in English anymore, although you do see it from time to time, referring to musicians. It refers to a style of music called trova; a trova is basically like an older style of singing that was popular in the late 19th, early 20th century.”
Nasatir continued, “These artists that I’m studying were all either born
right before or right after the Cuban revolution in 1959. So they identify with this older style of music, but they call what they did in the ’60s and ’70s, well into the ’80s, a new way of a trovador, or new trova … a new song.”
The book, Nasitir recounts, had a difficult publishing journey due to several factors, including a paper shortage in Cuba and the Covid-19 pandemic: “The book was actually ready to go in 2019 … In Cuba, there are all kinds of economic problems; there was a paper shortage. So, they were not able to publish it in time for the 2020 Book Fair … in Cuba, where they present all the new books. So it was put on hold until they had paper and resources to publish it. And then COVID hit. It was delayed a couple of years, but it was finally published in the spring of 2022.”
Regarding the book’s audience, Nasatir said, “I discovered that there was a small group of people who were really into this music. And there was a much wider audience, both on the island and beyond the island, that I feel would be really interested in learning about this music because, in the case of the Cuban artists, it’s very poetic, the lyrics are complex, and it’s really interesting stuff.”
The Life of a Crayon, by Tara Wosiski and Dr. Christopher Willard, illustrated by Holly Clifton-Brown
Tara Wosiski and co-author Dr. Christopher Willard, a child psychologist at Harvard Medical School, wrote The Life of a Crayon, a children’s picture book. The Life of a Crayon was illustrated by Holly Clifton-Brown and published by Shambhala.
In Wosiski’s words, the book is about “the life journey of a green crayon and the little girl, and how she grows up and he grows down … sort of the creative legacy that we leave behind. The book has underpinnings of growth and transition, and [to] help kids deal with loss in a way. It’s about how energy transforms. Never really gone, but transformed.”
Wosiski also mentioned how one source of inspiration during this process was her experience as an art teacher at MFS: “Watching all the crayons at the end, when they get down to a little tiny bit [was inspiration]. Sort of like, where the crayons have gone. I think about all the drawings that kids have made and all of the lives that the drawings have
touched. And how that has a positive ripple effect.”
Willard, who teaches child psychology at Harvard Medical School, has written several interactive children’s books, and teaches workshops in Boston on the topic of mindfulness. However, he said that this book was different from other books he’s written: “What I really love about this book is that the other kids books I’ve written, funnily enough, have not been stories. And so this is the first book that I’ve written, or rather cowritten, that’s a story. It’s a story about a girl, it’s a story about her growing up, it’s a story about a crayon.”
Wosiski and Dr. Willard both said they like to think that the story evolves as the girl grows up and the crayon “grows down.” Specifically, Willard said, “One of the things I really believe is that I don’t know what happens to us after we die, but I know that we always leave something behind, and I feel like through the artwork that the crayon makes, the crayon is always leaving something behind– pictures and stories and images. And that lasts even if the crayon no longer exists … the painting still exists, the crayon drawings still exist, and the stories still exist. I think it’s a really sweet next book.”
Mr. Nasatir posing with his new book Trovadores Cubanos
Photo by Charlotte Nesevich ’25.
Mrs.Wosiki posing with her new children’s picture book The Life of a Crayon
Photo by Charlotte Nesevich ’25.
Global Affairs
Friday, December 16, 2022
November Current Events Recap
By Mason Levens ’25 and Luke Iacono ’25
Women’s Rights Protests Persist in Iran
There have been protests for women’s rights in Iran since September, upon the death of Mahsa Amini. The Iranian Government has responded violently to demonstrators, with reports of forced detentions and physical abuse. To date, greater than 14,000 individuals have been arrested in relation to the protests, and over twenty demonstrators face capital punishment. The movement for women’s rights has presented itself in greater than 150 cities and 140 universities within Iran.
Russia-Iran Drones
Moscow and Tehran have agreed to manufacture weaponized aircraft on Russian soil, with the deal being finalized in early November in Iran. The agreement appears to offer Iran economic and political benefits, though the continued presence of Iranian-made drones in Ukraine has led to threats of additional sanctions on Iran. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was critical of Iran’s agreement to construct drones within Russia, calling for the continued implementation of sanctions against Iran.
Midterm Elections Send Millions to the Polls
Millions of citizens casted their votes for the House of Representatives, Senate, and gubernatorial candidates on November 8 for the midterm election. The Democratic Party held their majority in the Senate, while the G.O.P. has established a majority in the House. In this year’s election cycle, gubernatorial elections occurred in thirty-six states and three territories.
FIFA’s 22nd World Cup
The 22nd FIFA World Cup, occurring in Qatar, is running from November 20th to December 18th. Operating on an expedited schedule and amended time frame due to the intense heat and humidity of Qatari weather, the tournament spans 64 matches between 32 teams across five cities. World Cup 2022 is both the first World Cup held in the Middle East (the second held entirely in Asia) and the final World Cup to consist of 32 teams, as FIFA have already announced plans to expand the competition to 48 teams in 2026. France stands as the defending champion, but it is anyone’s game as the competition continues. However, the tournament is not without controversy, as several facets of the competition have come under fire on the world stage. Many countries have expressed their discontent with FIFA’s handling of the tournament as it relates to Qatar, as well as the well-documented human rights abuses by the host nation itself.
Russo-Ukranian War
In the wake of a sweeping counteroffensive in late August, Ukraine continues to fight a mostly defensive war against an ever-relentless Russian invasion. Striking a decisive blow against Putin’s forces after the liberation of Kherson on November 14, President Zelenksy and his cabinet now prepare their nation for the harsh reality of a winter without food or fuel. With NATO’s support, the Ukrainian government is attempting to mitigate the effects of crippled supply lines throughout the eastern portion of the country, even beginning the evacuation of areas that cannot be guaranteed supplies in the coming months. After months of fighting, the total number of casualties as of early December (killed and wounded) is still widely disputed with estimates reaching as high as 200,000 combatants and 40,000 civilians, alongside the creation of an estimated 15 million refugees fleeing the conflict according to a briefing by the U.S. General and Chairman of the Joint-Chiefs of Staff Mark Milley on November 9.
What team will win the 2022 World Cup, according to our Instagram followers. This poll was taken before the semi-finals on Tuesday, 12/13 and Wednesday, 12/14. Graphic by Amir Mashaqi ‘23.
Friday, December 16, 2022
By Michael Huettl
Monday 11/14Strawberry Banana Smoothie
This refreshing and cold strawberrybanana smoothie is perfect for a pickme-up snack during break. With a perfect mix of strawberry and banana flavors, this smoothie is delicious; not too sweet, but just enough tasty, fruity flavors.
Wednesday 11/16Loaded Nachos
Another staple Asian cuisineinspired dish was the Asian ginger with steamed white rice. While initially, it seemed somewhat similar to the recent serving of char siu roasted pork, the ginger chicken provided a new savory taste. Along with the hot steamed rice, the ginger chicken sauce formed an interesting combination of flavors that turned the bland steamed rice into rice packed full of delicious and unique flavors.
A classic favorite, these loaded nachos were packed with lots of flavors. The combination of crispy tortilla, warm cheese, and freshly ground beef satisfied the taste buds of many students and faculty. In addition to the base of tortilla, cheese, and meat, SAGE offered different sides and sauces, like sour cream and salsa, to compliment the dish.
Friday 11/18 - Asian Ginger Chicken and Steamed White Rice
Co Editor-in-Chief - Julia Tourtellotte ’23
Co Editor-in-Chief - Dinah Megibow-Taylor ’24
Associate Editor of Blog - Emma Vernick ’23
Associate Editor of Broadcast - Hannah Puc ’24
Associate Editor of Print - Amir Mashaqi ’23
Chief Copy Editor - Ali Benjamin ’23
Chief Opinions and Editorials Editor - Michael Huettl ’23
Chief Pop Culture Editor/Diversity and Inclusion DirectorAadit Pande ’23
Chief Social Media Director/Podcast Producer - Elina Shah ’24
Chief Sports Editor - Esha Patel ’23
App Director - Vikram Verma ’25
Global Affairs Editor - Mason Levens ’25
News Co-Editor - Charlotte Nesevich ’25
Tuesday 11/15 - Herb-Baked Chicken Thighs and Sriracha Rice
A fresh take on the classic chicken and rice combination, SAGE’s various mix of herbs and spices used in the herbbaked chicken thighs created a tasty and flavorful meal. The Sriracha rice, while lacking noticeable Sriracha flavor, complimented the chicken and created a well-rounded plate for students and faculty.
A new addition to the lunch menu this year was SAGE’s Char Siu Chinese roast pork with sweet and sour tofu and rice. This dish was a pleasant surprise and a much-needed change of pace. The roast pork was tender and full of flavor, and it was complemented by the savory tofu. This meal was definitely a wonderful surprise to MFS, and students hope it will return soon.
Thursday 11/17 - Char Siu Chinese Roast Pork
Week Overview:
Overall, SAGE’s delicious mix of foods from different cultures and food groups provides tasteful and unique meals that have every MFS community member looking forward to lunch. For any inquiries or concerns regarding SAGE’s food or service, feel free to contact your class secretary, as the Upper School class secretaries meet with SAGE representatives multiple times throughout the school year to discuss the food service in the Dining Hall.
News Co-Editor - Himanshu Sahore ’24
Science Editor/Art Director - Alicia Leung ’24
Deputy Copy Editor - Gabe Harvey ’25
Deputy Copy Editor - Sophia Lalani ’25
Deputy Pop-Culture and Entertainment Editor - Daisy Maturo ’25
Deputy Social Media Director - Katherine Lee ’25
Deputy Sports Editor/News Distribution Director - Jack Cranmer ’25
Deputy Opinions and Editorials Editor - Luke Iacono ’25
Staff Writer - Jack Rowe ’24
Adviser - Diana Day Adviser - Debra Galler
’23, Sophia Lalani ’25, Katherine Lee ’25, and Hannah Puc ’24
