By Katya Agrawal With the departure of the beloved former advisor Ms. Plata last year, The Banner welcomes two faculty advisors– one returning and one new. Ms. Simpson has been copyediting for The Banner for two years and is now stepping into a full-time role advising and editing. She has been teaching English at Winsor …
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Senior Spotlight
By Katina Handrinos Senior year is a memorable and bittersweet time for many high school students. With lots of extracurriculars, events, and academics to keep up with, it’s important to take the time to celebrate Winsor’s wonderful seniors. This issue, we are so excited to feature Chloe Chao ’23 as our senior spotlight! This year …
Summary of Class Retreats
By Julia Bae Among the various Winsor traditions, each grade’s annual retreat is an event that is widely anticipated. A class retreat typically consists of an off-campus activity where students and class advisors are able to bond and spend time together. Most retreats last one school day, although some of the higher grades have overnight …
The Death of Queen Elizabeth II: What Comes Next?
By Gia Bharadwaj and Sofie Robinson On September 8, 2022, Queen Elizabeth II’s death left the world fraught with questions. After over 70 years of rule, Queen Elizabeth II passed away peacefully at the age of 96 at a residence of the royal family in Scotland. In the wake of her death, numerous questions have …
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Next Stop, Winsor: How MBTA Shutdowns are Impacting Commutes
By Grace Destefano The second that school, practice, or rehearsal gets out, the first question you will hear someone ask is most likely going to be, “Who's taking the T?” Journeying through the Muddy River with a group of fellow students to hop on at the Longwood “T” stop is a Winsor rite of passage. …
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