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International Dateline

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Class of 2024: By the Numbers
Leonardo Sarzi Braga, Editor-in-Chief • September 9, 2024

After two years of the IB program, the Class of 2024 graduated on May 24, 2024. With many of the 63-person class going to different schools and countries, their days at WIS–aside from future alumni events–are now almost entirely over. As an homage to their years of study, hard work and experiences...

TEDxWIS speakers from left to right: Sowmya Pelluru, Cristina Pombo, Dr. Afua Banful, Dr. Samuel H. Houston Jr., Desmond Dunham, Alaina Kupec and Pawel Swiatek. (Rebecca Matushek/International Dateline)
TEDx Debuts at WIS, Highlighting the Theme of "Catalysts of Change"
Tindra Jemsby, Print Publications Editor • July 9, 2024

In the Black Box Theater, the lights dim to red and chatter dies to whispers. What’s left on stage is a round, red carpet and four glaring letters marked “TEDx.” Two angled sections of auditorium seating are filled with students, teachers, parents...

WIS seniors partaking in the annual Valentines Day tradition. (Courtesy of Martina Tognato-Guaqueta/International Dateline)
WIS Traditions: Are They Still With Us?
Andrea Brudniak-Berrocal, Print Publications Editor/MS News Advisor
Upper school history teacher, subject coordinator, and EE coordinator Don Boehm is leaving WIS to teach at the French American International School in San Francisco. (Courtesy of Freed Photography)
Patient, supportive and EE connoisseur: A profile on Don Boehm
Elektra Gea-Sereti, Opinions Editor • July 15, 2024

As the year dwindles to a close, the joy of summer vacation and a break from school turns from a distant dream into a warm reality. While students, teachers, and administration are all looking forward to summer break, many will return in the fall. Some,...

Jake Drimmer playing for GrandSlam Baseball in 2023. Drimmer has committed to play baseball at Oberlin College, beginning in the fall of 2024. (Courtesy of Jake Drimmer)
Jake Drimmer: A Family Legacy Fuels Oberlin's Newest Baseball Talent
Kas Salehi and Leonardo Sarzi Braga May 4, 2024
From left to right: Sophomores Patrick Kaufmann, Abigail Dauchy, and Senior Henri Greamo participating in their respective sports
The Unseen Sports of WIS: Highlighting the Athletes Beyond the Red Devils
Lucy Randall and Cate Taylor February 29, 2024
Class of 2024 Isabella Duchovny (left) and Elektra Gea-Sereti (right). (Courtesy of Francesca Recanatini)
Dear future WIS seniors...
Isabella Duchovny and Elektra Gea-Sereti July 15, 2024

Dear future seniors, With summer just around the corner, the atmosphere is alive with excitement and the joy of summer break. However, as...

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Leader of the Labour party and candidate for PM Keir Starmer (middle) along with shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves (left) and the new Labour Mayor for York and North Yorkshire David Skaith (right). Courtesy of the BBC
British Prime Minister calls surprise General Election after ruling Conservative Party suffered heavy defeat in local elections
Oliver Dashwood, Global/D.C. News Editor • July 2, 2024
An event held by Acton Children’s Business Fair on May 19 at Friendship Heights in Chevy Chase, MD allowed kids of all ages to introduce their businesses to the community. (Selena Said/International Dateline)
Local Children’s Business Fair Allows Future Entrepreneurs to Shine
Selena Said, WIS News Editor • June 17, 2024