We are more than halfway through the school year: the ninth grade class is accustomed to Upper School life, the sophomores are eagerly awaiting their exchange students, the juniors are working incredibly hard, and the seniors are counting down the days until graduation. Along with us, the world around us is also facing rapid changes.… Read More Letter from the Editor

by Abigail Hoile (’17) Saxophone-playing, French-fry eating and smooth-talking Bill Clinton was the Democratic counter-offer to old-school and lackluster George H.W. Bush, elected easily in 1992 by utilizing both the young and the minority electorate, typically uninspired and underrepresented by any presidential candidate before Clinton. The Black turnout especially in the 1992 election was historic,… Read More Thoughts on the Election

by Alex Bandong It was the best of times, it was not a Tale of Two Cities. Thankfully. Right before Thanksgiving break, four English teachers, four other upper schoolers and I traveled to YALLFest. I’m still not 100% sure what YALLFest stands for, but whenever people asked, I told them it was a young adult literature…festival.… Read More YALLFest

by Marygrace Stephenson Students for Gender Equality is not just a feminist club; it is an inclusive, collaborative, and innovative group of the Cary Academy community motivated in changing the world for the better. From engaging group discussions to special defense classes, SGE has something for everyone. Back in October the group hosted Cary Academy’s… Read More Students for Gender Equality

by Taylor Timinskas With the variety of language clubs offered at Cary Academy, the Chinese Club introduces a perspective on the different influences, cultures, and lifestyles in China. Kayla Haeussler, a leader of the club, describes it as “a unique and fun approach to learning about Chinese culture through music, food, and crafts.” Chinese club… Read More Chinese Club Updates

by Taylor Timinskas In celebration of Cary Academy’s 20th anniversary, the Cary Academy orchestra is hard at work to create a concert in memory of the most popular music pieces the orchestra has played since its inception. Mr. Qiao, the conductor for the ensemble, is creating a thrilling composition of these unforgettable songs to be… Read More Cary Academy Orchestra’s Musical Endeavors

by the CA Biotech class In the past few weeks, my biotechnology class has been working on cloning the Herpes Simplex Virus 1 origin of replication using the pUC19 ampicillin resistance plasmid vector with UNC Chapel Hill’s Griffith Lab. This experiment will aid researchers in the field trying to find a way to prevent the replication… Read More DNA, Disease Assays, and Donuts

by Hope Ferris Big changes are coming to CA: as part of the new Strategic Plan, students will next year see a schedule shift that will free the C-block from its mid-morning spot and allow more flexibility in class scheduling for both students and teachers. I talked to students and faculty about the possible impact… Read More Art and Schedule Changes Coming to the Upper School