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The History of WIS as an Estate and its Transition to a Campus
The History of WIS as an Estate and its Transition to a Campus
Holiday Entertainment at WIS
A view of the construction site of Le Centre Brown on May 1, 2024. (Lucy Randall/International Dateline)
Tregaron Construction: Everything You Should Know
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”
The completed foundation of Le Centre Brown, the science building in construction on the Tregaron campus. (Naomi Breuer/International Dateline)
Construction Chaos: Seniors Grapple With Distractions During IB Exams
A view of the construction site of Le Centre Brown on May 1, 2024. (Lucy Randall/International Dateline)
Tregaron Construction: Everything You Should Know
A view of the construction site of Le Centre Brown on May 1, 2024. (Lucy Randall/International Dateline)
Tregaron Construction: Everything You Should Know
The Dacha en route to its new home outside the Senior Lounge. Its relocation is part of the WIS plan for a new science building. (Tindra Jemsby/International Dateline)
In Photos: The Dacha’s Relocation
A graphic depicting the soccer field and new science building. The battle for the building has been ongoing for 12 years and construction will finally begin in June 2023. (Courtesy of Suzanna Jemsby)
Students React to Ongoing Science Building Construction
WIS’ 2017 science building proposal, depicting the plaza which would’ve replaced the sloped parking area. This plan was rejected by the Historic Preservation Review Board (HPRB), primarily due to the building’s visibility from Macomb Street. (Michael Vergason/Landscape Architects, Ltd.)
Macomb Street Neighbors and WIS Clash Over New Science Building
Primary school students playing soccer at Tregaron on Homecoming on Sept. 16. The transition from primary school to middle school can cause changes in students' social lives. (Martina Tognato Guáqueta/International Dateline)
The Big Transition: How Social Dynamics Change in Sixth Grade
An image of an All Gender Restroom sign. The Middle School ISU is working on implementing more gender-neutral bathrooms. (Anna Orso/The Philadelphia Inquirer)
‘Gender Inclusive, Not Gender Exclusive’: Middle School ISU’s Fight for Gender-Neutral Bathrooms
(Isabel Robbins/International Dateline)
Reflecting on the Rally for Abortion Justice
WIS’ Middle School Bullying Protocol: Room For Improvement
WIS’ Middle School Bullying Protocol: Room For Improvement
Easy Ways to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint
Easy Ways to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint
Supporters of the Georgian Dream party drive through Tbilisi in celebration after election results were announced. Courtesy of Reuters
Georgia’s political crossroads: Governing party’s election victory, opposition protests and a choice between the EU and Russia.
The vibrant sunset, festive holiday market, and iconic National Christmas Tree showcase Washington, D.C.’s seasonal charm, offering magical winter moments. (Courtesy of Victoria Pineda)
Holiday Dates Around D.C.
Rally outside the White House following Trump's 2020 loss. The fight for the White House in 2024 has involved heavy campaigning on social media. (Ted Eytan/Flickr)
Redefining Strategies to Engage Gen Z: 2024 Presidential Candidates
U.S. voters going to the polls (Courtesy of Trong Khiem Nguyen)
First-Time Voters: WIS Seniors Speak Out on the 2024 Presidential Election
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, back to back. The two politicians are the main candidates in the 2024 election. (Getty Images)
Everything You Need to Know About the Sept. 10 Presidential Debate—and its Consequences
The vibrant sunset, festive holiday market, and iconic National Christmas Tree showcase Washington, D.C.’s seasonal charm, offering magical winter moments. (Courtesy of Victoria Pineda)
Holiday Dates Around D.C.
Rally outside the White House following Trump's 2020 loss. The fight for the White House in 2024 has involved heavy campaigning on social media. (Ted Eytan/Flickr)
Redefining Strategies to Engage Gen Z: 2024 Presidential Candidates
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, back to back. The two politicians are the main candidates in the 2024 election. (Getty Images)
Everything You Need to Know About the Sept. 10 Presidential Debate—and its Consequences
"Stop Project 2025" banner at a protest outside the Heritage Foundation. This policy proposal is receiving increased attention during the 2024 election. (Elvert Barnes/Flickr)
Project 2025: The Blueprint of Conservative Policy and its Potential Impact on 2024 Elections
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
The bridge crossing Johns Brook on the way to JBL, a pit-stop lodge in the Adirondack High Peaks. (Courtesy of Natalie Drabkin)
Endeavors of a JBL Caretaker: Wilderness, Community, Adventure
From Deadlifts to Derivatives: The Bodybuilder Now Shaping Future Mathematicians
From Deadlifts to Derivatives: The Bodybuilder Now Shaping Future Mathematicians
Buck’s wedding in November 1993 (Courtesy of Colin Buck)
Grateful WIS Community Departs from Esteemed Math Teacher: Colin Buck
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
A view of the construction site of Le Centre Brown on May 1, 2024. (Lucy Randall/International Dateline)
Tregaron Construction: Everything You Should Know
The WIS faculty in front of the Mansion on the Tregaron campus. Though the upper school faculty has diversity, there are still gaps present. (Courtesy of Cheryl Tanski)
A Look Into Diversity Disparities in the Upper School Faculty
The Tower of Faces at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington D.C. The middle school English department is using resources from the museum to educate students about the Holocaust in their new unit on "The Devil's Arithmetic." (Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons)
‘We Shouldn’t Have Been Caught Off Guard’: School Responds to Lack of Holocaust Education
Scene from "The Diary of Anne Frank." The play that was removed from the middle school curriculum, eliminating all gradewide Holocaust education at WIS. (Wikimedia Commons)
Removal of “The Diary of Anne Frank” Ends WIS’s Last Element of Gradewide Holocaust Education
Demonstrators protesting at the 2017 Women's March in D.C. Among the crowd were WIS students, who are now advocating for sexual education reform. (Meg Kelly/NPR)
Upper School Students Push for Sexual Education Reform
Map by Beka Tatham. Photos courtesy of Camila Levey (Ward 1), Beka Tatham (2), David Allen (3), Naomi Breuer (4), Beka Tatham (5), Rose Boehm (6), Aniekan Udofia (7) and Austin Graff/Washingtion Post (8).
Senior Gift Divides Class of 2020 and Administration on Handling Racism at WIS
Coach Tori Moten strategizes during a game, demonstrating her leadership and commitment to her basketball team’s success (Courtesy of Tori Moten).
WIS Basketball Team Rebuilds with Coach Moten’s Determined Leadership
An American football on an open field. The sport is not offered at WIS despite its popularity around the rest of the country. (Eierschneider/Flickr)
WIS Weighs the Costs and Challenges of Adding American Football to its Sports Program
(Courtesy of Cheryl Tanski)
Spring Athletics Recap: Reflecting on a Season of Achievement and Community
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
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
The cast of Little Shop of Horrors during the finale. (Courtesy of David Wade).
“Little Shop of Horrors:” Tragic, Gruesome and Comedic
JD Vance holding a speech at a political rally in Arizona. He is the author of the 2016 novel "Hillbilly Elegy" which inspired the Netflix movie by the same name. (Gage Skidmore/Openverse)
Hillbilly Elegy: A Glimpse into the Hollow American Dream
U.S. Olympic swim team practicing in Omaha before the Olympics. The Paris 2024 Olympics involved contention around the doping of swimmers. (Shelby Bell/Flickr)
Controversy and Politics Overshadow Team China’s Historic Olympic Victories
Pride flag on a television screen (Courtesy of Shutterstock)
Queer on Screen: The Struggle for Visibility in Television
Conan Gray (Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons)
Conan Gray Ventures into Synth-Pop Sound With Album “Found Heaven”
The cast of Little Shop of Horrors during the finale. (Courtesy of David Wade).
“Little Shop of Horrors:” Tragic, Gruesome and Comedic
JD Vance holding a speech at a political rally in Arizona. He is the author of the 2016 novel "Hillbilly Elegy" which inspired the Netflix movie by the same name. (Gage Skidmore/Openverse)
Hillbilly Elegy: A Glimpse into the Hollow American Dream
Pride flag on a television screen (Courtesy of Shutterstock)
Queer on Screen: The Struggle for Visibility in Television
Conan Gray (Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons)
Conan Gray Ventures into Synth-Pop Sound With Album “Found Heaven”
Class of 2024 Isabella Duchovny (left) and Elektra Gea-Sereti (right). (Courtesy of Francesca Recanatini)
Dear future WIS seniors…
(Courtesy of True Value Metrics)
Dissecting the WIS Dress Code
WIS Juniors Studying in Davies Hall (Image Courtesy of Zachary Roberts)
How Safe is Hybrid Learning?
Dateline's Response to Washington Post Column
Dateline’s Response to Washington Post Column
A protestor holding a sign with the words "White Privilege" at an event protesting police brutality in Spain. WIS seventh graders recently discussed the notion of white privilege in an English class activity called "privilege math." (Josep Lago/AFP)
Letter: Politics and Privilege in the Middle School Classroom
Letter: WIS Fails to Uphold Its Inclusive Values
Letter: WIS Fails to Uphold Its Inclusive Values
Letter: In Response to "Trump: The Modern-Day Hitler"
Letter: In Response to “Trump: The Modern-Day Hitler”
(Celeste Bloom/International Dateline)
Letter: In response to “High School Spaces: Detrimental and Dividing?”
Upper school students performing in “Macbeth.” (Courtesy of David Wade )
Students React to Upper School’s Production of Macbeth Following Classroom Study
The cast after a fight scene. Macbeth, played by junior Cayetana Hamilton-Garcia, stands at the center of the stage, holding a sword. The three witches, played by junior Philip Miller, junior Elia Rigolini and freshman Chiara Venturi, from left to right, circle Macbeth. (Courtesy of Cheryl Tanski)
“Macbeth” Review: Sinister, Dark, Thought-Provoking
A person animating on a computer. In recent years, animation has taken a new turn. (Courtesy of Unsplash)
A New Generation in Animation
Blank Alice by Heart poster.
Wither of the Arts: Declining Interest in the WIS Theater Program
“The Menu”: Haunting Yet Slightly Over Seasoned
“The Menu”: Haunting Yet Slightly Over Seasoned
Reviewing Holiday Drinks in D.C.
Fresh Baguette's selection of pastries (Oliver Dashwood/International Dateline)
Review of Fresh Baguette’s Newest Location in Cleveland Park
The macarons on display at Olivia Macaron, located in Georgetown. The patisserie has a wide range of flavors to explore, from standard chocolate to lychee rose raspberry. (Tindra Jemsby/International Dateline)
Pastry Review: WIS Parent Masters the Art of Macarons
The Braccialarghe family enjoying their first family Thanksgiving celebration and their first time making the turkey themselves. (Courtesy of Sofia Braccialarghe)
Thanksgiving: WIS Edition
The entrance to Rose Ave Bakery on Connecticut Avenue in Woodley Park. The bakery recently moved from downtown D.C. to this new location. (Naomi Breuer/International Dateline)
Review: Rose Ave Bakery Brings Asian American Flavors to Woodley Park
Holiday Crossword
Holiday Crossword
October 2024 Online Crossword
October 2024 Online Crossword
The Stark Contrast of the Debates...
The Stark Contrast of the Debates…
(Courtesy of Cheryl Tanski)
Class of 2024: By the Numbers
Posters of raccoons pinned to the metal construction site fence. The raccoons are a school mystery with few answers to be found. (Tindra Jemsby/International Dateline)
The Mystery of Archibald Kingsley Fernsby III, WIS Raccoon
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Supporters of the Georgian Dream party drive through Tbilisi in celebration after election results were announced. Courtesy of Reuters
Georgia’s political crossroads: Governing party’s election victory, opposition protests and a choice between the EU and Russia.
Oliver Dashwood • January 17, 2025

The election The ruling party in Georgia, a strategically important country at the centre of the Caucasus region, won a new mandate in parliamentary elections on Oct. 26.  The Georgian Dream party won almost 54 percent of the vote, according to the Election Administration of Georgia. Despite having...

The cast of Little Shop of Horrors during the finale. (Courtesy of David Wade).
“Little Shop of Horrors:” Tragic, Gruesome and Comedic
Mahina Diaz-Asper
The bridge crossing Johns Brook on the way to JBL, a pit-stop lodge in the Adirondack High Peaks. (Courtesy of Natalie Drabkin)
Endeavors of a JBL Caretaker: Wilderness, Community, Adventure
Lucy Randall, Features Editor
Reviewing Holiday Drinks in D.C.
Kiran Singh, Multimedia Publications Editor
The History of WIS as an Estate and its Transition to a Campus
The History of WIS as an Estate and its Transition to a Campus
Cate Taylor, WIS News Editor
Coach Tori Moten strategizes during a game, demonstrating her leadership and commitment to her basketball team’s success (Courtesy of Tori Moten).
WIS Basketball Team Rebuilds with Coach Moten’s Determined Leadership
Benjamin Galbraith, Sports Editor
WIS News
Holiday Entertainment at WIS
Selena Said, Publications Editor • December 17, 2024

Once the leaves have fallen from the trees and the cold wind hits your face, you know winter has arrived. With a chilly atmosphere wherever you go, what better way to warm up than with hot chocolate by the fire while listening to holiday music or watching...

A view of the construction site of Le Centre Brown on May 1, 2024. (Lucy Randall/International Dateline)
Tregaron Construction: Everything You Should Know
Selena Said
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
The completed foundation of Le Centre Brown, the science building in construction on the Tregaron campus. (Naomi Breuer/International Dateline)
Construction Chaos: Seniors Grapple With Distractions During IB Exams
Derin Kirtman, Publications Editor
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
Features
From Deadlifts to Derivatives: The Bodybuilder Now Shaping Future Mathematicians
From Deadlifts to Derivatives: The Bodybuilder Now Shaping Future Mathematicians
Mahina Diaz-Asper • November 7, 2024

From competing in international bodybuilding contests, to exploring the world in a military orchestra, to being WIS’ newest Math teacher, Olivier Attias’ career has spanned many professions, blending discipline and enthusiasm in his classroom.    Attias...

Buck’s wedding in November 1993 (Courtesy of Colin Buck)
Grateful WIS Community Departs from Esteemed Math Teacher: Colin Buck
Olivia Mandelbaum Raz
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
A view of the construction site of Le Centre Brown on May 1, 2024. (Lucy Randall/International Dateline)
Tregaron Construction: Everything You Should Know
Selena Said, WIS News Editor
The flags surrounding the WIS primary school gym, a welcoming symbol of WIS’ international mission. (Lucy Randall/International Dateline)
The Primary School Flags: A Nod to WIS’s Diverse Community
Lucy Randall, Features Editor
Sports
An American football on an open field. The sport is not offered at WIS despite its popularity around the rest of the country. (Eierschneider/Flickr)
WIS Weighs the Costs and Challenges of Adding American Football to its Sports Program
Tindra Jemsby, Print Publications Editor • November 12, 2024
(Courtesy of Cheryl Tanski)
Spring Athletics Recap: Reflecting on a Season of Achievement and Community
Olivia Mandelbaum Raz • September 9, 2024
Op-Ed
JD Vance holding a speech at a political rally in Arizona. He is the author of the 2016 novel "Hillbilly Elegy" which inspired the Netflix movie by the same name. (Gage Skidmore/Openverse)
Hillbilly Elegy: A Glimpse into the Hollow American Dream
Tindra Jemsby, Print Publications Editor • November 8, 2024

The American Dream bleeds through the screen of “Hillbilly Elegy,” the Netflix movie adaptation of JD Vance’s acclaimed novel of the same...

U.S. Olympic swim team practicing in Omaha before the Olympics. The Paris 2024 Olympics involved contention around the doping of swimmers. (Shelby Bell/Flickr)
Controversy and Politics Overshadow Team China’s Historic Olympic Victories
Sophia Li, Global/D.C. News Editor
Pride flag on a television screen (Courtesy of Shutterstock)
Queer on Screen: The Struggle for Visibility in Television
Jeremy Loko and Mahina Diaz-Asper
Conan Gray (Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons)
Conan Gray Ventures into Synth-Pop Sound With Album “Found Heaven”
Angelina Alessi
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The vibrant sunset, festive holiday market, and iconic National Christmas Tree showcase Washington, D.C.’s seasonal charm, offering magical winter moments. (Courtesy of Victoria Pineda)
Holiday Dates Around D.C.
Victoria Pineda, Assistant Operations • December 16, 2024
Rally outside the White House following Trump's 2020 loss. The fight for the White House in 2024 has involved heavy campaigning on social media. (Ted Eytan/Flickr)
Redefining Strategies to Engage Gen Z: 2024 Presidential Candidates
Rebecca Matuschek, Graphics and Layout Manager • November 7, 2024