Dear Reader, It’s been a while! Thank you for bearing with us as we’ve navigated the trials of high school deadlines. As spring emerges and we near the end of our time at CA, we’re realizing that this may be one of our last issues as editors in chief – but we’re still thinking about… Read More Letter from the Editors
Cover photo courtesy of Johnnie Izquierdo; https://i1.wp.com/augustafreepress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/uva-trey-murphy.jpg?w=400&ssl=1 By Salim Alvi ’24 Fall 2014. Trey Murphy III stepped onto the Cary Academy campus for the first time as a member of the Upper School. A wiry 5’8 freshman, Trey was anything but your typical ninth-grader. “I just loved basketball, and wanted to be the best I could be.”… Read More Shooting for the stars: an interview with Trey Murphy
By Isabel Chang ’24 It’s nearly been a year since the beginning of quarantine – or, at least, an attempt at it. However, one thing has not changed. From the very beginning, there has been a nonstop drone about how quarantine has effectively canceled out any human form of trying to be productive, and how… Read More The myth of quarantine unproductivity
By Ella Gupta ’23 & Bela Chandler ’23 The scent of freshly cut grass. Dewy air. Cheers from the bleachers…well, maybe not cheers because we are in the era of COVID-19. Nevertheless, playing a spring sport is rewarding in many ways – mentally, physically, and socially. With a wide variety of options, everyone is sure to be… Read More Why you should play a sport
By Claire Ferris ’21 On March 11, 2020, I was sitting in my living room. The world seemed nervous yet relatively normal, infused with an augmented amount of its usual chaos that kept me eagerly attentive to my commitments. Then came Dr. Ehrhardt’s email. Like many of my peers, I read it with trepidation and… Read More Reflecting on this past year ahead of yellow mode
By Lily Bastin ’23 If there’s one unforgettable symbol that came out of inauguration day, it is the one of a grumpy looking Vermont senator Bernie Sanders sitting in a chair wearing a pair of oversized sweater mittens, or “smittens,”as they have affectionately become known. Now you may be thinking, “what is the big deal… Read More How the world became “smitten” with Bernie
By an Anonymous Author Extra! Extra! Think Twice Before You Participate or Post… Part Two: The Use of Words Hey students, it’s me again. While the way you look/act in a post can be hurtful, the words you use in a post can be very upsetting as well. Whether it’s a caption on Instagram or… Read More Think twice before you participate or post…Part 2
By an Anonymous Author Extra! Extra! Think Twice Before You Participate or Post… Part One Hey there all you CA students! How is your Instagram feed looking these days? I am here to tell you about something that may or may not be from my own personal experience. We all know that social media is… Read More Think twice before you participate or post…Part 1
Dear Reader, Congratulations on making it through the first ever semester at CA! As we noted in September, a lot of things this year won’t look the same – but we hope The Campitor can remain a comforting point of consistency as the CA community looks to 2021 for new opportunities and an abundance of… Read More Letter from the Editors
In a year full of uncertainty, it’s hard to say when we can spark some holiday cheer. By Emma Esposito ’23 Every year, I hear my mom say the same thing. “Why are there Christmas decorations, it’s not even Thanksgiving!”-Merm. Seeing Christmas trees up as early as October, I hear friends scoff and talk of… Read More Opinion: When does the Christmas season really begin?
Brooke Wu details the intersection of talent and hard work. By Brooke Wu ’23 Maybe my title seems depressing, but in truth, I believe that most people have probably compared themselves to a mere infant who is incredibly talented at something. I have seen my friends who are passionate about their hobbies such as drawing… Read More Why you shouldn’t be jealous of child prodigies
Why we don’t need to wait until January 1 to start anew By Isabel Chang ’24 Click, clack. Click, clack. Nope, nope, nope. The bright, multicolored arrow pointing into the snack aisle is anything but blind to my eyes as I continue the arduous trek towards the produce aisle, my wheels slowing down as I… Read More How we should really value New Year’s resolutions
At the end of a tumultuous year, a senior shares her thoughts. By Claire Ferris ’21 For the class of 2021, it’s December of our senior year, and one word hums about the air: college. I have tried fervently to claw my way away from the perils of college applications. Procrastination quickly went from a… Read More Thoughts on the college process in 2020
Every family has their own beloved recipes – here are a few more to try! By Lily Bastin ’23 The first things that come to my mind when someone mentions the holiday season are spending time with family, cold weather, and, of course, cooking delicious food! The thing that I love about cooking during the… Read More Fun holiday recipes for you and your family
What COVID-induced economic volatility means for the U.S. By Ella Gupta ’23 The COVID-19 pandemic has triggered an unprecedented health and economic crisis. While the stock market has shattered records and the net worth of U.S. households has peaked, economic inequality is worsening and Congress has failed to pass stimulus packages that will help tens… Read More A Tale of Two Economies
By McKay Lucas ’21 About a week ago, Claire and I were walking out of Ms. Maloy’s environmental science classroom on an unusually warm December day. After we had finished excitedly congratulating ourselves on our recent issue, Claire casually said, “so we’ll get the next edition in by this upcoming week, right?” I laughed at… Read More The Campitor: Wrapped
Dear Reader, Welcome to the second issue of The Campitor for the 2020-2021 school year! We hope that our publication keeps you connected to the Cary Academy community, whether you are able to visit campus in-person or are all-virtual. As we begin this Thanksgiving break, we want to emphasize how thankful we are for the… Read More Letter from the Editors
Why teens can’t stop playing this popular game – and why that isn’t a bad thing. By Abby Smetana ’23 As someone with little to no online presence whatsoever, I was surprised to see what I originally dubbed “little chibi astronaut men” popping up on my feed to accuse one another of the heinous crime… Read More Don’t be shocked by the meteoric rise in popularity of Among Us
For students and teachers, a devastating but necessary cancellation. By Lily Bastin ’23 Although both students and faculty in the Cary Academy community have already faced many changes and adversities during the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s loss of the exchange trips induced a whole new feeling of sadness for many. Personal exchange trip experiences vary,… Read More Exchange trip cancellations
Grades collaborated to create a new take on socially-distanced festivities. By McKay Lucas ’21 Weeks before October 31st, many students all had the same realization: what was going to happen to the traditional CA Halloween festivities? Group chats became frantic, and anxious FaceTime conversations ensued. Unsurprisingly, teachers, students, and parents found a way to celebrate… Read More Spooky season re-imagined: Halloween porches and spirit week present new opportunities
Students and faculty aim to create unity in a year of election confusion. By Claire Ferris ’21 For the 2020 election, Cary Academy is once again serving as a polling place. Quite literally, our school embodies the democratic process, the edifice of Cary Academy embracing and sheltering voters as they exercise their right to vote.… Read More 2020 Election prompts student discussions
We should keep these details in mind after the election. By Bela Chandler ’23 I am sure many people watched the debates. The main consensus on the first debate was that it was either entertaining or too painful to watch. But, for those that want a recap or didn’t watch, here are the main points… Read More A recap of the first presidential debate
This hot topic was especially crucial in this year’s election. By Isabel Chang ’24 With the election, along with the ever-increasing threat to our planet’s health, people have begun paying attention to the potential sustainability of our ways more than ever. Many voters have begun to factor environmental awareness into their ballots but have no… Read More A rundown of the environment and what you can do
Student entrepreneurs create skin-friendly products. By Ella Gupta ’23 Founded in 2019 by Mila Patel (’21), Sonia Shah (’22), Ella Gupta (’23), and Natasha Sachar (’22), Blōra Beauty is a growing CA student-led company. Mary Esposito (’21) has also joined the team, bringing her experience from founding and leading her startup: Purple Pear Co. This… Read More Students win big in entrepreneurial endeavors
By Isabel Chang ’24
By Emma Esposito ’23 Despite the pandemic, students’ creativity manages to shine in artwork created through multiple mediums. From ceramics to Photoshop to painting to drawing, upper schoolers enjoy their art classes and create pieces reflecting themselves and their environment. Connecting with these artists, selected pieces are collected here to demonstrate the widespread talent of… Read More Student Artwork
Technology companies present surprising numbers in the face of adversity. By Brooke Wu ’23 The Coronavirus has had many devastating impacts on humanity during the past several months. Despite the perils and devastation that COVID-19 has caused, though, a few positive things have come. Notably, many businesses have rather unexpectedly found meteoric success thanks to… Read More Tech businesses flourish in spite of COVID-19
The focus on health and well-being is multifaceted and collaborative. By Claire Ferris ’21 It’s no secret: CA students are stressed. Despite the mental and physical tribulations that the first few months of COVID-19 posed, students were exposed to a short schedule with the first prototype of a flex day introduced on Fridays. Though students… Read More Navigating mental, emotional health during COVID
Dear Reader, While everything about this year will be different, we are excited that The Campitor will provide an outlet–both for our readers and staff. We look forward to bringing you the latest news for the 2020-2021 school year. From the beginning of in-person classes to the election, The Campitor has you covered. Despite the… Read More Letter from the Editors
By Ella Gupta ’23 A key part of Cary Academy’s schedule overhaul for the 2020-21 school year, Flex Days have given rise to the familiar school saying: Own your own learning. They take place on Wednesdays, when students have no scheduled classes or set commitments. Flex Day is essentially a blank canvas on which students… Read More Flex Day embodies key CA goal: own your learning
The transition has proved difficult for tactile classes like orchestra and ceramics. By Brooke Wu ’23 With the end of the COVID-19 pandemic still far from our reach, Cary Academy has been continuing to adjust certain aspects of its pedagogy for this new virtual school year. As a majority of the art courses offered by… Read More Art classes adapt creatively to the virtual schedule
The class combines discussions on American history, ethics and personal morals, and modern social movements. By Kate Sandreuter ’23 Throughout August and September, Cary Academy students and faculty alike have found themselves deprived of the standard happenings of a new school year, instead reconvening on Teams meetings and Zoom calls, subsequently leaving campus relatively empty.… Read More “Leadership during Crisis” brings stimulating discussion
Isabel Chang walks you through methods for defeating procrastination. By Isabel Chang ’24 Something many of us are finding particularly hard this quarantine–or school year in general–is motivation. Whether it’s a project deadline you know is coming up, or a test tomorrow which you really should study for, motivation has fallen and is nowhere to… Read More Advice column: motivational boosters in tedious times
The complex plot begets lessons that lend themselves to adaptation into daily life. By Claire Ferris ’21 Back in March, I wrote about turning to a familiar source of comfort – Netflix – during trimester breaks. At the behest of my unrelenting yet endearing friends, I had embarked on a journey through the popular comedy… Read More German Netflix Drama Dark offers philosophical insight
By Isabel Chang ’24
Arnav Ahuja’s brand ChngTheWrld strives to provide a voice for environmental activists. By McKay Lucas ’21 Schoolwork, sports practices, and college applications—for most high schoolers, these pursuits are more than enough to make for a full schedule. Not for Arnav Ahuja. This Cary Academy senior has figured out how to balance all aforementioned activities, as… Read More Senior combines activism and business
Compiled by McKay Lucas ’21 and Claire Ferris ’21 These quotes are parts of a collective whole that attempt to capture the oddities, pleasures, and difficulties that students encounter while navigating the world of virtual learning. Many highlighted the weirdness of being on campus after having [been at home] for so long, some spoke to… Read More Snapshots of student life in a virtual world
From ideation to assembly, Sara Martin details the process that produces this publication. By Sara Martin ’21 Since virtual learning began, every Cary Academy student’s inbox has been flooded with emails: Zoom links, assignment reminders, club updates, and for the seniors, dozens of colleges urging them to apply. It’s easy to get lost in the… Read More How The Campitor is made
By Claire Ferris ’21 Patriotism is a complex word. It evolves over different periods of history, and it takes on new meanings and connotations with each person that claims it for themselves. I cannot claim to know all of its definitions, I cannot expect parts of my definition to match yours, and I cannot promise… Read More Opinion: Trump’s 1776 Commission should worry you
Cross country is already competing, while sports like soccer have a no-competition policy for this season. By Dhiren Parvathaneni ’24 and Matthew Corkey ’24 Conducting sports in the climate of 2020 proves to be a challenge and a whole new experience for athletes participating in fall sports. With new, stringent safety protocols that athletes must… Read More Sports teams find innovative ways to proceed
