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
