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Are Students Really Putting the Learning in Service Learning?

Are Students Really Putting the Learning in Service Learning?

Tatum Spencer and Charlotte McNamara April 28, 2024

St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes School faculty and staff have made an effort to put service at the forefront of their community by finding new service learning opportunities for students to engage in a...

Unveiling the Impact: Fentanyls Effects on Our Community and the Urgent Need for Education

Unveiling the Impact: Fentanyl’s Effects on Our Community and the Urgent Need for Education

“Fentanyl has killed more Americans than the wars in Vietnam, Iraq, and Afghanistan combined,” reported The New York Times in an October 2023 article.  According to the same Times article, “Some...

From the Classroom to the Field: Do Student-Athletes Hold an Advantage in College Admissions?

From the Classroom to the Field: Do Student-Athletes Hold an Advantage in College Admissions?

In balancing textbooks and trophies, student-athletes juggle the demands of sports alongside their studies. This article examines the intricacies of the college application process and the differences...

Alcohol: Teens Perspective On Why They Drink

Alcohol: Teens Perspective On Why They Drink

Luke Rapallo, Sasha Braun, and Angus Argetsinger April 28, 2024

Despite what the law may say, teenagers do in fact consume alcohol. It would be very difficult to find any high school community in the United States where 0% of the student body consumes alcohol. That...

All Quiet on the Political Front; Politics at SSSAS

All Quiet on the Political Front; Politics at SSSAS

Jeremy Young, Blaise Lamson, and Charlotte Secrist April 18, 2024

When thinking about the need for political discussion in the classroom, students are concerned about whether opinion will be valued and be listened to. Teachers consider the best way to make sure there...

Student Profile: Tate Commission

Student Profile: Tate Commission

Grace Hendy December 7, 2023

Tate Commission, a current Junior at SSSAS, plays the viola in the school orchestra. He has been playing for 5 years, and recently composed a piece titled “Daydreams” for the string orchestra. The...

Abortion is staying legal in Virginia - but what about the rest of the South?

Abortion is staying legal in Virginia – but what about the rest of the South?

Emerson Dufault December 7, 2023

Since the overturning of Roe v Wade, Democrats across the country have been battling to keep abortion legal in the states. In the midterm election of November 7th, Virginia voters went to cast their ballots....

Food Traditions At SSSAS

Food Traditions At SSSAS

Rose Breckinridge December 7, 2023

  It’s hard to think about the holiday season without thinking about all of the food that accompanies the winter celebrations. Many of us celebrate with unique recipes that have been passed down...

Just a Thought, Episode 1: New Cafe at SSSAS? Steve and Aggies Replacement?

Just a Thought, Episode 1: New Cafe at SSSAS? Steve and Aggies Replacement?

Jordin Anteneh and Ben Booma December 5, 2023

https://open.spotify.com/show/6VgbPOw6Spxv1oZxSZCKHW?si=8e438c3aa3464045

SSSAS Cell Phone Policy - To Text or Not to Text?

SSSAS Cell Phone Policy – To Text or Not to Text?

Tatum Spencer November 14, 2023

For the 2023-2024 school year, the SSSAS faculty decided to implement a cell phone policy to prevent students from getting distracted from their classes and work. On August 23rd, Ms. McGuire, Upper School...

Clubs, Clubs, Clubs!

Clubs, Clubs, Clubs!

Sera Rhind-Tutt, Maddie Willis November 14, 2023

Last month the St. Stephen's St. Agnes clubs fair displayed around 55 clubs open for students to join. All these clubs are student-run, and there are no rules to what your club is as long as it fits into...

SSSAS Community’s Response to Tragedy in the Middle East

SSSAS Community’s Response to Tragedy in the Middle East

Maxime Lyubinsky and Abby Musser November 14, 2023

On October 7, 2023, Hamas terrorists (designated as such by the U.S. State Department) carried out a surprise attack on Israel. There has been much violence between Israel and Hamas, a militia group that...

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