What Classes Did the Class of ‘26 Pick?

by Pablo Sandoval On March 8th, the class of 2026 submitted their DP course selection forms for next year, each students having their own unique choice of classes. Throughout all of the 86 confirmed students that are returning next year for grade 11, many classes have been picked, but some more than others.  This year, the classes that were offered are as follows: Group 1, … Continue reading What Classes Did the Class of ‘26 Pick?

ASW to Present Mother Courage and Her Children

By Teddy Sirotin ASW’s 2024 Spring play is set to be Mother Courage and Her Children by Bertolt Brecht, directed by Mr. Pavlos, and with an original score written by Cale F., the music director. According to Mr. Pavlos, the play was written after Bertolt Brecht fled from Nazi Germany in 1939. The play was not intended to be an anti-war play but it is … Continue reading ASW to Present Mother Courage and Her Children

Some Candidates Win; Some Candidates Lose; They Can All End Up on Student Council

By Olivia Mason While watching coverage of national elections might lead you to believe that only the winners end up having a role in government, at ASW everyone who wants to can play a part on student council.   Elections for ASW student council took place last fall. A form was put on the HS bulletin for budding candidates to sign up for specific positions. The … Continue reading Some Candidates Win; Some Candidates Lose; They Can All End Up on Student Council

What Happens When a School Trip Requires a Visa?

By Linbo Gong and Viet Dinh As ASW gears up for its international events, one issue sometimes shadows its preparations: the challenge of visa acquisition. This year, a few students from schools part of CEESA and SCIS activities have grappled with bureaucratic hurdles, casting uncertainty over their participation in school events. One of the earliest challenges emerged during the first sports season, notably impacting many … Continue reading What Happens When a School Trip Requires a Visa?

The Psychology Club Makes Its Return

By Chloe Shin Several members of this year’s grade 11 class are working to resurrect the ASW Psychology Club, which has been on pause for 2 years. According to psychology club members Mar, Jenny, and myself, the club aims to provide opportunities to apply psychology in real life through workshops and studies and bring awareness to the community. By working together with students to study … Continue reading The Psychology Club Makes Its Return

Grade 11 Students Begin their Extended Essays

by Pablo Sandoval This month, the class of 2025 submitted its Extended Essay proposals and is now starting the process of writing the essays.  For those who don’t know, the Extended Essay is an essay that IB students write about any topic of their choice that falls under any of the subjects that the IB provides, such as History, Biology, Literature, and many more. In … Continue reading Grade 11 Students Begin their Extended Essays