March 28, 2023 One hundred seventy-five days ago, I chose to embark on a voyage of empathy by selecting the Give Kids The World program as an Intensive Learning trip here at MFS. This week in Florida has finally arrived after so much waiting. Going into the trip, I setRead More
On February 20, a new event emerged. MFS’s Black Student Union held a Spirit Week dedicated to celebrating Black History Month, led by BSU Leaders Eva Vanterpool ’23 & Artese Brown ’23, along with BSU Social Media Manager Michaéla McFadden ’23. Originating from Vanterpool’s desire to honor the original “NegroRead More
On February 16, Upper School Administration announced a change to extensions on missed work due to absence, religious observances, and family emergencies. Previously, extensions on missed work were solely up to the teacher’s discretion. The question is, will these guidelines benefit students? In addition to the new extension policy, AdministrationRead More
Since the end of winter break, three out of four of MFS’s elevators have broken down. This, along with a lack of automatic doors and wheelchair ramps, raises the question of how accessible the MFS campus is for students and faculty who struggle with mobility issues. My mobility is worseRead More
