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Sidwell partnered with Middlebury Colleg to host a one-day seminar about the importance of nonproliferation.

Sidwell Students Attend Nonproliferation Summit

Dylan Verma ’26, News Editor August 22, 2024
On June 20, Sidwell partnered with Middlebury College’s James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies to hold a one-day seminar for high school students about the importance of nonproliferation.
Former President Trump was shot in the ear at a rally in Pennsylvania.

Former President Trump Shot in Assassination Attempt

Emmett Bailen ’28, Staff Writer August 22, 2024
Trump suffered a wound to his right ear, while two other rally-goers sustained critical injuries.
The Sidwell Chamber Chorus performed three times in Tuscany.

Sidwell Chamber Chorus Travels to Tuscany

Emma Canan ’26, News Editor August 22, 2024
On June 13, the Sidwell Chamber Chorus traveled to Italy for the annual Tuscany International Choral Festival, an event that brings choirs from all over the world to Montecatini Terme to showcase their singing talents.
SECRET won the Best Use of 3D Printing award at the DC Electric Vehicle Grand Prix.

SECRET Wins Award at DC Electric Vehicle Grand Prix

Adonna Dawit ’27, Staff Writer August 22, 2024
The team, headlined by twenty students, earned the award for Best Use of 3D Printing, marking the first time Sidwell has won the award. 
The “blue screen of death” was displayed on Microsoft’s computers.

Software Update Impacts People Worldwide

Lane Kaplan ’28 and Nick Barac ’28 August 22, 2024
On June 19, global cybersecurity company CrowdStrike sent out a routine update to computers which unbeknownst caused damage worldwide.
Nikolin Eyrich joins Sidwell as the new Academic Dean.

Sidwell Welcomes Nikolin Eyrich as New Academic Dean

Lilah Baez ’26, News Editor August 22, 2024
In the upcoming school year, the Sidwell community will welcome Nikolin Eyrich as the new Assistant Principal for Academic Affairs.
The “Bayesian,” a superyacht owned by Angela Baracas and carrying prominent figures such as Jonathan Bloomer and Baracas’s husband, billionaire Mike Lynch, sunk in a sudden storm near Siciliy on Aug. 19.

Superyacht Bayesian Sinks Off Coast of Cicily

Alex Fagell ’26, Editor-in-Chief August 22, 2024
On Aug. 19, the superyacht Bayesian sank during a sudden storm near Porticello, Sicily.
Biden dropped out of the presidential race after a highly criticized debate.

Joe Biden Drops Out of Presidential Race, Kamala Harris to Become Democratic Nominee

Hedy Hao ’26, Staff Writer August 22, 2024
On July 21, President Joe Biden announced that he was withdrawing from the 2024 presidential race after receiving heavy backlash from the Democratic Party.

Chorus and A Capella Groups Perform at the Spring Concert

Sophie Haar ’26, Staff Writer June 4, 2024
This year’s Sidwell Spring Performance on April 26 marked the end of a year of hard work for the performers who had been preparing for the event for months.
Roughly 325 Alumni returned to Sidwell to see their old campus, teachers and classmates.

Sidwell Hosts Reunion Weekend for Alumni

From May 3-4, Sidwell hosted a weekend-long alumni reunion for classes celebrating five-year milestones.
Sophmore Latin American history class visits the Organization Of American States.

Latin American History Class Visits Organization of American States

Naomi Sedwick ’26, Staff Writer June 4, 2024
On May 3, the sophomore Latin American history class took a field trip to the Organization of American States (OAS).
Sidwell Upper School students meet on Capital Hill to lobby members of Congress.

Students Work With Quaker Lobbying Group On Capitol Hill

Aayushi Jorgensen ’27, Staff Writer June 4, 2024
The Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL) held the 2024 Spring Lobby Weekend from March 16 to March 19.
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