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The Student News Site of Menlo School

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Valentina Ross, Copy Editor

Class of 2021.

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During their last weeks on campus, the senior class held several spirit days and other activities. On April 19, Menlo's first day back to 100% of students on campus, the seniors dressed up as Greek gods and goddesses. Staff photo: Valentina Ross.

Video: Seniors Create Spirit Initiative to “Save Senior Year”

Valentina Ross, Copy Editor
May 15, 2021



The LGBTQ+ Experience at Menlo: I Thought I Knew How to be an Ally

The LGBTQ+ Experience at Menlo: I Thought I Knew How to be an Ally

Valentina Ross, Copy Editor
December 8, 2020

Note: This story is the second in an eight-part package about the Menlo community and the LGBTQ+ experience. It also appeared in the December 2020 47.2...

Senior Avery Lee shoots a basketball during a practice with her club. Lee said that after the pandemic, practicing basketball safely and comfortably has become more difficult. Photo courtesy of Avery Lee.

Menlo Seniors and Families Take Various Approaches to Social Distancing

Valentina Ross, Copy Editor
October 15, 2020

As a result of strict social distancing orders and inconsistent information, many Menlo families have formed different opinions on what they are willing...

Upper School Math Teacher Henry Klee and Upper School Science Teacher Cristina Weaver enjoy their packaged lunches on the quad at a six-foot distance. Photo courtesy of Peter Hanson.

Cafeteria Remains Open, but Menu Changes in Response to COVID-19

Valentina Ross, Copy Editor
September 14, 2020

With online school going on, the Menlo cafeteria is no longer filled with students hustling in line to get one of their favorite lunches: chicken tenders...

Junior Egan Lai works at a farmers' market stand for his family's patisserie, Craftsman and Wolves. Craftsman and Wolves has suffered as a result of the shelter-in-place order, forcing Lai's family to consider creative ways to keep up sales outside of their shop in San Francisco, where they have experienced a huge decrease in business. Staff photo: Valentina Ross.

Menlo Family’s Small Business Hit by Coronavirus Pandemic

Valentina Ross, Copy Editor
May 10, 2020

How does a chocolate marcona almond and caramel brownie sound? Or a soft-boiled egg cooked within a savory muffin of ham and cheese? Ever tried a Thai...

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