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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

Sophie Stone

Sophie Stone, Social Media Director

 

Number of years in The Coat of Arms: 2

Favorite aspect of journalism: interviewing people and hearing different perspectives on topics

Interests outside of school: lacrosse, reading, hiking

Class of 2023

All content by Sophie Stone
Students who are motivated by college ambition need to step back and review their summer plans before plunging into something they might come to regret. Staff illustration: Sophie Fang

From 48.5 Print: Students Overcommit Their Summers and Overwork Themselves

Sophie Stone, Social Media Director
May 25, 2022

With admission rates to most prestigious colleges dropping each year, high school students feel the pressure to fill their college applications with various...

Fujimori’s piece, titled “Storm,” portrays the complexity of the brain by comparing it to weather. Illustration by Austin Fujimori.

Menlo Students Recognized by National Awards Program

Sophie Stone, Staff Writer
March 16, 2022

During the first semester, Menlo students in both art and English classes submitted their work to the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards, a program sponsored...

Although Menlo's technology department can set controls and block certain websites, it cannot go so far as to track a student's search history. Staff illustration: Dorinda Xiao.

Can Menlo View a Student’s Search History?

Sophie Stone, Staff Writer
February 16, 2022

To protect students from hackers and malicious software (malware) and to keep them from viewing inappropriate websites while online, Menlo’s technology...

Despite Menlo not having a strict dress code or uniform, some complaints have arisen from faculty members about students' clothing choices. Staff illustration: Sutton Inouye.

Strict Dress Codes or Uniforms Will Not Benefit Menlo

Sophie Stone, Staff Writer
December 15, 2021

Menlo Upper School has been without a formal dress code or uniforms for at least 15 years, choosing instead to set a few guidelines in the Menlo Student...

Student-led clubs are a substantial part of Menlo's culture, providing students with new opportunities to bond with others, apply their interests or discover new passions. Staff illustration: Sutton Inouye.

New Clubs Provide Unique Experiences For Students

Sophie Stone, Staff Writer
December 2, 2021

Clubs are a significant part of Menlo’s culture, allowing students to meet people outside of academics that share the same interests. This year, Menlo...

Students answer questions during Spanish. Since incoming students can be placed into a wide range of different levels and have to both complete two consecutive years and reach level 3, it can be complicated to fulfill the requirement. Photo Courtesy of Desiree Ramon-Aquino.

Menlo Students Must Complete a Series of Requirements to Graduate

Sophie Stone, Staff Writer
November 12, 2021

As Menlo seniors plan their last year of high school and freshmen plan their first, graduation requirements are something to keep in mind. Certain requirements,...

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