By Bela Patel, Banner Staff Salvador Dalí was a Spanish artist known for his outlandish imagery and technical skill. Dalí was a pioneer of Surrealism, a movement prominent in the early 20th century that explored the curiosities of the idle mind, usually resulting in incomprehensible and dream-like art. Lila Patel ’30 commented, “A lot of …
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Unleashing Imagination: Creative Writing Club
By Yara Kaarfarani, Banner Staff This fall, Winsor welcomes the new Creative Writing Club, co-headed by Bonnie Shao ’27, Carmel Harrison ’27, and Elyse Hychong ’26, and advised by English Teacher Ms. Jackson. The club offers a space for writers of all levels to get creative and express themselves in a supportive environment. The Creative …
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It Was a “brat” Summer… But What’s Next?
By Elyse Hychong, Banner Staff Charli XCX’s album brat, released on June 7, 2024, sparked a viral Internet trend and cultural phenomenon this past summer. The “brat” trend has encompassed dances, lime green, and even American politics–but what exactly is “brat”? The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines the term “brat” as “an ill-mannered annoying child.” Interestingly, the …
The Unspoken Language: ASL at Winsor
By Julia Bae and Chloe Lien Banner Staff and Contributing Writer There are currently more than 7,000 different languages worldwide. Although all of these languages are essential channels of communication, they serve different purposes and represent the influences of diverse groups of people. American Sign Language (ASL) is one such language—communicated completely non-verbally—that is becoming …
Chef Heather Selected as FISD Chef of the Year
By Eunha Basu & Eileen Lee, Contributing Writers Congratulations to Chef Heather Pierce, affectionately known as “Chef Heather,” who was recently named as the 2024 FISD Chef of the Year! Chef Heather is a cherished member of the Winsor community: as Culinary Director with Flik Independent School Dining (FISD), she explores different parts of the …
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