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The Coat of Arms

The Student News Site of Menlo School

The Coat of Arms

The Student News Site of Menlo School

The Coat of Arms

“It was decided that, right now, [vending machines are] not something we actually need,” Upper School Assistant Director Adam Gelb said. Staff illustration: Maya Stone

Student Council Vending Machine Proposal Falls Short

Jacob Reich, Video Editor
January 18, 2023

Despite Sophomore Class President Cody Kletter’s ambition to bring more food options to campus, the Senior Administration Team, consisting of 15 senior...

There has been up to a 40% decrease in serious injuries and fatalities for young drivers since the Graduated Driver Licensing laws, according to Impact Teen Driver representative Tonya Gonzalez. Staff illustration: Sutton Inouye

Administration Organizes New Distracted Driving Curriculum for Assembly as a Part of Two-Year Educational Platform

Annie Stent, Copy Editor
January 10, 2023

On Nov. 29, 2022, Menlo held an assembly discussing the important issue of distracted driving. Sophomores through seniors attended the assembly, as many...

A trash-laden table is abandoned after lunch before the holiday assembly. Trash is often left behind by students on the quad. Staff photo: Andrea Li

Administration and Student Council Battle Issue of Trash on Quad

Andrea Li, Copy Editor
January 4, 2023

Students continue to leave trash on the quad after lunch despite numerous warnings. As a result, the Menlo administration has been working with the student...

Menlo continues to offer free COVID tests. Staff illustration: Michele Hratko

Menlo Continues Free COVID-19 Testing Program

Andrea Li, Copy Editor
January 3, 2023

Weekly COVID-19 testing remains an option for Menlo students and faculty, despite requirements being lifted. To do this, Menlo utilizes a service called...

Democrats survived much of the anticipated red wave during Midterm Elections. Staff illustration: Dorinda Xiao

Democrats Survive Predicted “Red Wave” in California, United States

Lizzie Freehill, Copy Editor
December 4, 2022

The ballots for the 2022 midterm elections have been counted. Here is why Americans voted the way that they did and what can be expected for the next two...

While speaking at the assembly, Trondsen accompanied his presentation with images demonstrating how his mental health affected his physical health. Staff photo: Andrea Li

Chris Trondsen Speaks About Mental Health at Assembly

Andrea Li, Copy Editor
October 19, 2022

At the Sept. 27 mental health assembly, Vice President of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Southern California Chris Trondsen spoke about his mental health...

Students engage in spirit activities during their first mask-free assembly of the year. Photo Courtesy of Kevin Chan

Administration Announces Improved COVID-19 Situation, Loosened Regulations

Andrea Li, Copy Editor
October 13, 2022

As the school year moves forward, the amount of confirmed COVID-19 are decreasing, according to Nurse Joan Barada. Due to the improved situation, Menlo...

A child blows a shofar—a hollow ram’s horn—to celebrate Rosh Hashanah. Creative Commons Photo: Len Radin on Flickr

Menlo and JFaMs Navigate the High Holy Days

Geoffrey Franc, Assistant News Editor
October 7, 2022

On Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2022, sophomore Ari Kaufman wasn’t at school. It was Yom Kippur–the Jewish day of atonement—and Kaufman was with her family...

Wilson poses in her office. According to Wilson, Menlo has really made her feel like part of the community. “Everybody has been so welcoming,” Wilson said. Staff Photo: Sonia Dholakia

Brooke Wilson Introduced as New Director of Admissions

Sonia Dholakia, Assistant A&L Editor
September 18, 2022

Menlo’s new Director of Admissions and Financial Aid Brooke Wilson replaces former director Beth Bishop who moved back to Massachusetts following eight...

Healy spoke to the school over a Zoom webinar for the Annual State of School Presentation. Staff illustration: Sutton Inouye

State of the School Address Highlights Education Gaps, Mental Health and More

Lizzie Freehill, Copy Editor
May 20, 2022

Head of School Than Healy addressed the school Thursday, April 28, in the annual State of the School presentation on a Zoom webinar. Healy spoke to concerns,...

A variety of Menlo faculty are departing at the conclusion of the school year. Staff graphic: Sophie Fang

From 48.5 Print: Departing Teachers Share Favorite Memories Continued

This collection of stories is an online extension and reproduction of the Coat of Arms 48.5 print edition. This package includes the original articles...

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