About Us 2023-2024

Mission Statement:

The Coat of Arms is an independent, student-led open forum for student expression. All decisions relating to the management and content of The Coat of Arms are fundamentally the responsibility of students. Coat of Arms reporters strive to acknowledge their internal biases and tell meaningful stories with empathy, fairness and journalistic integrity. The Coat of Arms staff is committed to building on the legacy of past staffs while setting the foundation for future members.

About Us

We at The Coat of Arms aim to inform and to connect. We strive for professionalism, adhere to AP style guidelines and the Society of Professional Journalists’ Code of Ethics and work to provide neutral reporting while respecting all members of the Menlo School community. Our goal is to represent each distinct perspective from both the school community and the wider public. The Coat of Arms is constantly evolving to suit the realities of the ever-changing world, and we prioritize reporting that is relevant and meaningful to our readers and to the communities we serve.

We seek to provide our staff members with abundant opportunities to explore the field of journalism by advancing their communication and people skills, trying out different story media and leaning into stories that stretch their comfort zones. The Coat of Arms leadership continuously works to foster a cooperative, supportive and trusting dynamic between staff and editors.

The Coat of Arms staff

Editor in Chief: Tatum Herrin
Print Editor: Andrea Li
Online Editor: Lizzie Freehill
News Editor: Geoffrey Franc
Opinions Editor: Alyssa McAdams
Arts & Lifestyle Editor: Sonia Dholakia
Sports Editor: Devon Schaefer
Spread Editor: Amelie Giomi
Social Media Director: Jacob Reich
Creative Director: Amber Moore
Copy Editors: Miki Kimura, Eleanor Kinder
Marketing Director: Claude Kingsley-William
Video Editor: Caroline Clack
Assistant A&L Editor: Lucas Kawamoto
Assistant Sports Editor: Asher Darling
Assistant Spread Editor: Sienna Lew
Assistant Opinions Editor: Aaron Widjaja

Adviser: Miles Bennett-Smith

Contact us:

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Letters & comments to the editor: [email protected]
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Menlo School
50 Valparaiso Avenue
Atherton, CA 94027
Tel: 650-330-2001

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