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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

Ellie McCusker

Ellie McCusker, Staff Writer

Number of years in The Coat of Arms: 1

Favorite aspect of journalism: Interviewing new people and deepening my connection within the Menlo community

Interests outside of school: hiking, baking, and hanging out with my parents and friends.

Class of 2023

All content by Ellie McCusker
Saletha Okunnuga proudly finishes her first-ever half marathon. Photo courtesy of Saletha Okunnuga. Photo courtesy of Saletha Okunnuga

Saletha Okunnuga: The Menlo Marathoner

Ellie McCusker, Staff Writer
January 25, 2023

Menlo history teacher and Affinity Group Coordinator Saletha Okunnuga was a multi-sport athlete in high school and coached cross-country at her old school...

From 49.1 Print Edition: Today, debutante balls are centered on ensuring their debutantes volunteer for the required hours at local philanthropies and that the balls themselves are large-scale fundraising events. Staff illustration: Dorinda Xiao & Michele Hratko

Debutante Balls Provide Girls an Opportunity For Service and Community

Ellie McCusker, Staff Writer
November 16, 2022

White pearls, white gloves and white gowns; debutante balls are traditional events where grace, elegance and coming of age synthesize. Originating from...

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