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Floyd competed in the Pacific Cup with his father, older sister Sammie (Menlo ‘21) and family friend Jay Bruins. Photo Courtesy of William Floyd

Senior William Floyd Races Sailboat to Hawaii

Kaylie Wu, Arts & Lifestyle Editor
September 20, 2022

While many Menlo families celebrated American independence on July 4 this year with barbecues and fireworks, senior William Floyd instead set sail on his...

Housenbold photographs nature with his father in Ohio. Photo courtesy of Eli Housenbold

Eli Housenbold: The Photographer Behind the Lens

Jake Lieberman, Staff Writer
September 17, 2022

Ever since senior Eli Housenbold was young, he's been surrounded by photography. Right when Housenbold was born, his father took a job at Shutterfly. “The...

Junior Malia Thompson wears a traditional Tongan dress. Photos courtesy of William Mahe

A Look into William Mahe’s Fashion Design

Laura Artandi, Print Editor
June 9, 2022

Junior William Mahe first ventured into fashion design late into middle school, inspired by the costume design that he would see in movies and on TV. Since...

Spread from 48.5 Print covered technology usage at Menlo. Staff illustration: Sophie Fang

From 48.5 Print: “Are You Using Tech or is Tech Using You?” Menlo Faces the Addictive Nature of Technology

Lizzie Freehill and Chase Hurwitz
May 22, 2022

“Humans make the mistake of thinking that because we have a brain, we understand how the brain works. Social media, smartphones, etc. are subtly hijacking...

In a new series, teachers at Menlo tell The Coat of Arms about their pet(s). In this episode, French teacher Corinne Chung talks about her dogs, Dagobert and Gustave, and her cat, Lili. Staff illustration: Sutton Inouye

Teacher’s Pet: Corinne Chung (S1 E2)

Geoffrey Franc, Assistant News Editor
May 20, 2022

 

Spread from 48.5 Print covered technology usage at Menlo. Staff illustration: Tatum Herrin

From 48.5 Print: The Dangers Behind the Screen: Students Explain Snapchat Functions At Menlo

Alea Marks, Community Relations Director
May 18, 2022

Snapchat, “the fastest way to share a moment,” is used by over 75 percent of American teenagers ages 13-17 according to the Associated Press-NORC Center...

Illustration from 48.5 Print Edition front page. The cover showcased stories on the Global Expo and unconventional college paths. Staff illustration: Sophie Fang

From 48.5 Print: Menlo Seniors and Alumni Pursue Unconventional Paths after Graduating

Erica Fenyo, Head Copy Editor
May 12, 2022

College sweatshirts abound and students rush to update their Instagram bios as seniors receive their acceptances and decide which university to attend...

Dance teachers Lexi Viernes (far left) and Angela Curotto-Pierson (left) teach the cast the steps to the dance Miracle in “Matilda” with the Middle School Director Ryan Lewis (bottom right). Staff photo: Agnes Shao

Middle and Upper School Theater Students Collaborate on “Matilda”

Agnes Shao, Staff Writer
May 10, 2022

The Upper and Middle School play “Matilda,” directed by middle school drama teacher Ryan Lewis and Creative Arts Director Steven Minning, will be performed...

In a new series, teachers at Menlo tell the Coat of Arms about their pets. In this episode, math teacher Christine Walters talks about her dog, Ariana and her cat, Rosie.  Photos courtesy of Christine Walters

Teacher’s Pet: Christine Walters (S1 E1)

Geoffrey Franc, Assistant News Editor
May 6, 2022

 

Jan laughs as she teaches dance to freshmen in Aug. 2018. Photo courtesy of Pete Zivkov

Menlo Reflects on Jan Chandler’s Impact on the Community

Laura Artandi, Print Editor
May 2, 2022

In January, Jan Chandler, who was a dance teacher at Menlo for 38 years and the founder of the dance program, passed away. Jan, who was a friend and mentor...

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