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 Princess Bernard-Oti The Health Occupations Students of America, known as HOSA to many at Cary Academy, is a health education based club that introduces students to different health professions. HOSA is an organization that is nationally known and recognized by the United States Department of Education and the Health Science Education. This club provides… Read More HOSA
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
Dear Readers, Welcome to the first edition of the Campitor for the 2016-2017 academic year! This edition features a section on the presidential election, various student organizations, and even some salient opinion pieces from our student body. Reflecting back on last year, I have realized that Cary Academy has such an all-encompassing, diverse population. We… Read More Letter From the Editor
I guess, if there was one thing we can thank Ravenscroft for, it would be this. It all started with semi-formal last year. My partner, a 2016 alumnus of Ravenscroft, arrived in style with a full head of bright teal hair. Since the beginning of freshman year, I had been jealous that schools similar to… Read More Colored Hair, Who Cares?
The African American Affinity group is a wonderful club that allows African Americans as well as allies to learn, share, and discuss issues concerning the black community. This club provides a safe space for members to express their views on serious issues that may be uncomfortable to share in other settings. Not only does AAAG provide… Read More African American Affinity Group
The Catholic Affinity Group (CAG) has always been a small club with big aspirations. This upcoming year for CAG is filled with multiple events not only to help those within our community, but also to aid people in society. In late October, we will be making baked goods and go to the Fire Department to show our appreciation… Read More Catholic Affinity Group (#CAGSwag)
On September 28 and 29, I attended the Washington Ideas Forum at the Harman Center for the Arts in Washington, DC. Leaders in policy, business, technology, science, history, arts and culture engaged with top journalists from The Atlantic to discuss some of the most consequential issues of our time. This was my second year attending… Read More World Ideas Forum
Party Affiliation: Green Party Running Mate: Ajamu Baraka Education & Professional/Political Experience: BA in Psychology/Sociology/Anthropology from Harvard University (1973), MD from Harvard Medical School (1979) Instructor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School (1982-2006), Staff Internist at Harvard Community Health Plan (1982-2006), Staff Internist at Simmons College Health Center (1991-2006) Associate at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical… Read More Jill Stein Candidate Profile
Party Affiliation: Democratic Running Mate: Tim Kaine Education & Professional/Political Experience: B.A. from Wellesley College, 1969, J.D. from Yale Law School, 1973 Attorney for the Children’s Defense Fund (1973-1974), Asst. Professor at the University of Arkansas School of Law (1974-1977), Attorney at Rose Law Firm (1976-1992) First Lady of Arkansas (1979 -1981), First Lady… Read More Hillary Clinton Candidate Profile
Party Affiliation: Republican Running Mate: Mike Pence Education & Professional/Political Experience: Attended Fordham University BS, Economics/Real Estate from University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School of Finance Trump Hotels and Casino Resorts, Inc. President, Chairman, Founder, CEO of The Trump Organization, 1975-present Position on Issues: Economy, Taxes, + Trade: Renegotiation or cancellation of international trade deals… Read More Donald Trump Candidate Profile
Party Affiliation: Libertarian Running Mate: Bill Weld Education & Professional/Political Experience: B.A. from University of New Mexico, 1975 Big J Enterprises – Owner and Co-Founder, 1976-1999 Governor of New Mexico, 1994-2002 (as a Republican) Position on Issues: Economy, Taxes + Trade: simplify tax code by eventually eliminating income and payroll taxes, to be replaced by… Read More Gary Johnson Candidate Profile
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The 2015-2016 school year is coming to a close, and with it comes the final edition of the Campitor! I am so proud of the hard work our writers and editors have done this year and the progress we have made in the past year. In just the last 9 months, we have created our… Read More Letter from the Editor
By Jack Lattimore, Campitor Co-Editor in Chief As I was thinking of what to write for my final article in this final edition after having worked with Campitor for all four years of high school, my mind immediately turned to the issues about which I care most: those of social justice and inequity. And, when… Read More House Bill 2: An Ugly Reminder of North Carolina’s Underlying Inequities
I don’t really like the school lunches because they’re not really as healthy as I’d like them to be. I also don’t want to starve throughout the day. What should I do? -Apple Juice Dear Apple Juice, I would suggest two things for someone in your situation. 1) If you really don’t like the lunch… Read More Advice from a Friend
By Yannet Daniel I have had the privilege of helping lead the two clubs that, in my opinion, are two of the most important and influential clubs at Cary Academy–Reedy Creek ESL Tutoring and the African American Affinity Group (AAAG). Rachel Maydew (’16), Sneha Advani (’16), Claire Goray (’16), and I help with the logistical… Read More AAAG and ESL: The Alphabet Soup of Real Human Impacts
By Arman Kassam It has been an active year for diversity at Cary Academy. Early in the year, COEXIST hosted an open mic session and CA students attended the Triangle Diversity Alliance conference. MLK day featured Dr. Eddie Moore, who confronted us with the idea that we must stop dreaming and start doing. Four students… Read More Recap of OneWeek and COEXIST
By Esra Balkas Despite the SAT stealing some of our team members, our team for the NC State chess tournament, composed of Tommy Bright (’17), Jonathan Kacvinsky (’17), Shane Hoffman(’18), and myself, powered through, placing 8th out of 30 teams. Additionally, we have had many successes at local team tournaments with significant rating improvements for… Read More 2016 Chess Club Activities and Competitions
Now that the year has wound down, Spirit Cup is Student Council’s priority. Since Spring Tailgate, Student Council was busy planning the Dodgeball Tournament (May 10th and 12th) and the end-of-year Scavenger Hunt (week of May 16th). The Scavenger Hunt is a great opportunity to win Spirit Cup points – not to mention it’s the… Read More End-of-Year Student Council Update
By Maddie Mizelle The mission for Operation Storybook is to utilize the creativity and individualized skills of students at Cary Academy to create books for children in our local community and in other parts of the world. So far, Operation Storybook has only been offered as a Discovery Term here at Cary Academy, but extending… Read More Operation Storybook Outreach at Cary Academy
We are now already well into the third trimester, and with that comes the third (and penultimate) edition of the Campitor! Enclosed in this edition, we have articles on topics from social activism to Cary Academy clubs and organizations to politics. All of us are absolutely thrilled at the diversity of articles we have received… Read More Letter from the Editor
By Sneha Advani If you’ve walked through the senior hall or senior corner anytime recently, you know that the environment is a little different than it is in the rest of the school. Seniors are all relaxing and talking to their friends, getting ready to leave campus and take advantage of their senior privileges, or,… Read More Third Trimester Seniors: Capstones, College, and Counting Down to Commencement
I’m currently in an elective which I don’t like, so next year I want to switch to something else, but am not sure how I’ll like that. I know I can switch out in the first two weeks, but I want the credits. I also want a study hall so I can have a period… Read More Anonymous Advice from a Friend
By Abigail Turner How many branches of government does the United States have? How many years does a member of the United States congress serve? How many senators are there? In the 1960’s, just 27 percent of adults could answer my first question, 30 percent could answer my second, and even worse, just a few… Read More Political Ignorance and Education in America
By Rosie Hoile Youth lends itself to idealism, passion, and energy. It also lends itself to ignorance, neutralism, and a basic desire to have fun. These two sets of characteristics often clash in my own mind as I try and combat a desire to put forth all my effort into my homework or grades while… Read More The Infamous Topic of Social Justice, and Why It Shouldn’t Matter So Much Anymore
By Student Council The second trimester has come and gone, and with it Student Council’s biggest dance, Winter Semi-Formal. The Student Council team worked diligently to make sure that the dance was spectacular and filled with glittering decorations, lights, and snowflakes. All students – including the Chinese exchange students – had a blast dancing the… Read More Student Council Update: Semi-Formal, Variety Show, and More to Come!
By Julia Gong In Trimester 2, Key Club members participated in a handful of terrific officer endorsed events as well as their own individual events. From Brown Bagging for the Wilmington St. Men’s Shelter to Ubuntu, the Food Bank, and the Blood Drive, CA students lent a helping hand both within and outside of our… Read More Key Club Volunteering in Trimester 2
By Tori Borlase In mid-February, a few members of the new Model United Nations club and I attended our first ever Model UN conference. The conference, hosted by Duke University, took place at the Durham Convention Center and over 600 passionate students from across the country had attended, including CA delegates representing the countries of Turkey, … Read More First Ever CA Model UN Conference
Midway through our second trimester, Cary Academy is back in full swing with its busy students, fun events, and excitement for the rest of the year. In the past few months, we’ve had inspiring guest speakers, an exhilarating and competitive Spirit Week, fun holiday festivities, and a shift in the student body, inspired by Ms.… Read More Letter from the Editor
Note from the editor: This article is the first in a continuing series; throughout the year, Upper School students will submit anonymous questions, and our advice columnist will reply here. Stay tuned for more advice in the coming issues, and leave a comment below with your opinion as well! How fancy should your outfit… Read More Anonymous Advice from a Friend
By Jack Lattimore, Campitor Co-Editor in Chief “Maybe we could create a school grounded in nature,” I hear as I stop by to see how one group is doing. Walking to the next table, they seem to be going down a completely different path, talking about how splitting the school into “Harry Potter” type houses might… Read More A STEP from Ideal to Pragmatic – The STEP Forward Conference
By Alexandra Smith You walk up the stairs in the library, unsure of what you’re going to find once you step through the doors to the Makerspace. You’ve heard things about it- after all, it’s where Art and Design is, it has a bunch of science things, and it’s where you really don’t go to… Read More A Typical Robotics Meeting
By Emily Lane and Hanna Saklad The key to a happy life is a happy stomach. Doctors and nutritionists both know that diet is directly tied to health. However, in a culture constantly running from one place to another in the race-like succession of school, homework, sports, extracurricular, and social events, it becomes easy to… Read More Learning to Cook: CA Cooking Club
