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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.
Students produce the 2024 BSU Production to celebrate the history of Hip-Hop.

Opening Weekend of the BSU Show

Sophia Douoguih ’26, Staff Writer June 4, 2024
During the weekend of April 19, 72 students from different grade levels of Sidwell Friends united to perform the 35th annual Black Student Union (BSU) show.
University students protest for Palestine.

College Students Share Their Experiences in the Israel-Gaza Protests

Lexi Orr ’26, Staff Writer June 4, 2024
Starting towards the end of April, students and other demonstrators began organizing pro-Palestine protests on college campuses.
Angela Alsobrooks defeated Congressman David Trone to win the Democratic nomination for the US Senate race in Maryland.

Angela Alsobrooks Wins Democratic Nomination in Maryland

Petra Kawesi-Mukooza ’27, Staff Writer June 4, 2024
On May 14, Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks defeated Congressman David Trone to win the Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate race in Maryland. 
Upper School Principal Mamadou Guéye retires after working 35 years at Sidwell.

Sidwell Community Says Goodbye to Mamadou After 35 Years

By Adonna Dawit ’27, Staff Writer June 4, 2024
After working 35 years at Sidwell Friends, Upper School Principal Mamadou Guéye will depart at the end of the 2023-2024 year.
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