By Sophie Kim, Banner Staff & Ella Paterniti, Contributing Writer Under The Lights (UTL) is the culmination of spirit week and a beloved Winsor tradition where every fall sports team (except for crew and cross country) plays a home game on the same afternoon. UTL also takes place on the last day of spirit week, …
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Winsor Really Needs to Be Much More Spirited!
By Nina Gersen, Banner Staff A few weeks ago, I stayed at Winsor after school and ended up watching one of the Varsity Field Hockey games. A few parents from both teams, some teachers, and the head of school from the opposing team were also in attendance, but barely any other Winsor students were watching. …
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UTL: Day in the Life of a Fall Athlete
By Chrissy Mayer, Cindy Jin & Emma Yang, Contributing Writers If you’re on the third floor of the LOC after school, you may hear the swoosh and thumps of volleyballs coming from the gym. Calls of excitement fill the air, and the striking pound of a jump serve echoes through the gymnasium walls. Hype posters, written …
Boston Red Sox Season: Heartache and Hope
By Abby Whelan, Banner Staff Going into the 2024 season, expectations for the Boston Red Sox were at an all-time low. The team had not made a playoff appearance since 2021, and they had lost notable players such as Xander Bogaerts, Alex Verdugo, and J.D. Martinez. However, even though they missed out on the American …
2024 Paris Paralympics Set a Gold Standard
By Charlotte Wheler, Contributing Writer The 2024 Paralympics, which took place in Paris two weeks after the Olympics ended, was an outstanding success. The Games featured 22 sports at iconic venues like the Eiffel Tower, Roland Garros, and the Château de Versailles. With 105 medals earned, the United States ranked third for the most …
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