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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

Zoe Hayes

Zoe Hayes, Assistant Social Media Director

Number of years in The Coat of Arms: 2

Favorite aspect of journalism: Writing for my community and sharing my opinions.

Interests outside of school: Playing flag football and lacrosse.

Class of 2028

All content by Zoe Hayes
Menlo has replaced the third-party Club Hub platform with a new in-house club website.

Menlo Replaces Club Hub With a New In-House Club Website

Zoe Hayes, Assistant Social Media Director
November 11, 2025

After one year of using the third-party platform Club Hub for club organization, Menlo has transitioned to an in-house platform designed and built by the...

For Friendship's Sake, Bring Back Freshman Overnights

For Friendship’s Sake, Bring Back Freshman Overnights

Zoe Hayes, Assistant Social Media Director
October 10, 2025

The first few weeks of high school feel a lot like a test you didn’t study for: new faces, new environments and an all-around awkward vibe. For Menlo...

Visual by Eilir Bjorlin

Are This Year’s Spirit Week Themes Hits or Hot Messes?

Zoe Hayes, Assistant Social Media Director
September 14, 2025

Homecoming spirit week themes are always slightly controversial — not everyone can be satisfied, and they often spark mixed reactions. This year, however,...

Spanish teacher Justin Carunchia smiles in his office.

2025 Edition: Departing Menlo Faculty Members

This collection of stories is an online extension and reproduction of the Coat of Arms 51.5 print edition. This package includes the original articles...

USC Ice Bucket Challenge: What is it?

USC Ice Bucket Challenge: What is it?

Zoe Hayes and Lisa Huhs
April 28, 2025

If you’ve been on Instagram, you’ve likely seen people getting cold water and ice dumped on their heads and then nominating their friends to do the...

Swimming Update

Swimming Update

Zoe Hayes, Staff Writer
April 15, 2025

With one meet down in which sophomore Kai Chung broke a Menlo record in the 200 yard IM, the Menlo swim team is heading into the season with high energy....

Why Menlo Should Embrace The Flipped Classroom

Why Menlo Should Embrace The Flipped Classroom

Zoe Hayes, Staff Writer
March 14, 2025

You’re sitting in class, bored out of your mind by your lecturing teacher, waiting for it to be lunchtime. At this point, you are no longer listening...

Charles Hanson speaks to teachers and students.

History Department Hosts World Events Colloquy

Zoe Hayes, Staff Writer
March 14, 2025

History teachers Charles Hanson, Clara Bergander, and Sabahat Adil hosted a discussion of the history and future of the ongoing Russian-Ukrainian conflict...

"4/1-4/30/23 Excess Dress: A reflection on fast fashion" by Thacher Gallery at the University of San Francisco is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0.

Why Affordable Style Isn’t Worth the Environmental Price

Zoe Hayes, Staff Writer
January 17, 2025

You’re scrolling through TikTok and arrive upon a video of a haul from Shein. The girl in the video begins to unload her bag onto her desk. You see her...

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