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Seniors Jordan Hughes, Afsar Sandozi, Thomas Toghramadjian, and Shaan Bijwadia, along with their coaches, Heather Fairbanks and Tom Fones hold up their second place trophy. “We had an amazing time. It was funny to see as we exceeded everyone else’s expectations as well as our own,” Sandozi said.

Four SPA debaters win second place in international debate tournament

Emily Thissen, News Editor May 8, 2015
Four SPA debaters win second place in international debate tournament.
Eight students from the debate team compete, four of whom wrote arguments for the rounds that have brought them to Elite 8 competition for International Public Policy Forum.  The students pictured are seniors Thomas Toghramadjian, Shaan Bijwadia, Afsar Sandozi, and Jordan Hughes,  junior George Stiffman, and sophomores Shefali Bijwadia, Sarah Wheaton, and Raffi Toghramadjian. The four seniors will compete in New York on May 2 . US Debate coach Tom Fones said, “[I am most proud of] their ability to work together to produce written materials that are so coherent which have gotten them to this point. I mean the blending of their research, their writing, and the four of them working as a group has been exceptional.”

Four debaters to argue for top spot in Elite 8

Emily Thissen, News Editor May 4, 2015
Four senior debaters make it to Elite 8 to compete in New York on May 2.
Prominent CAIR contributors, including Joshua Salaam of Native Deen and Jaylani Hussain, the Executive Director of CAIR gather for a red carpet photo shortly after the 2015 Benefit gala ends. “If you’re new to CAIR,  going to the gala is a good educational opportunity to see what’s going on [regarding civil rights in America],” sophomore Heba Sandozi said.

CAIR-MN 2015 Benefit Gala extends message from MLK Assembly

Noor Qureishy, Student Life Editor February 21, 2015
The Benefit Gala on Feb. 8 included appearances by both Jaylani Hussein and Chris Lollie, panelists from the MLK Assembly.
Student leaders discuss ideas to get students more involved in Mix It Up Day.

Mix It Up Day allows students to stretch social boundaries

Eva Perez Greene, Editor In Chief October 21, 2014

The four class leadership councils mixed it up themselves in a large, Oct. 14 meeting geared towards planning and streamlining the ever popular, ever infamous Mix It Up Day. The event, which falls on...

Seniors Charlie Rosenblum, Ysabella Johnson, Alicia Zhang, juniors Bella Martinez, Evva Parsons, Jesus Vega, Emma Rodgerson, and freshman Lutalo Jones discuss the Martin Luther King Jr. Day assembly. “It’s an experience to talk about it, and keep relearning history and bring in new perspectives,” Rosenblum said.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day assembly features films in place of speaker

Boraan Abdulkarim, Cover Story Editor February 24, 2014

Year after year, students shuffle into the Briggs Gymnasium, opening up their ears and their minds to the year’s designated speaker for the Martin Luther King Jr. Assembly. This year, however, Intercultural...

The DNA day competition allows students to be rewarded for superior knowledge of genetics. “I would definitely recommend students to enter the competition if they’re interested in the DNA,” junior Afsar Sandozi said.

Sophomores dive into DNA Day

Zeeshawn Abid, Staff Writer February 21, 2014

High school students have been given an opportunity to express their knowledge on genetics. The American Society of Human Genetics holds a DNA Day Essay competition each year which allows students from...

Seniors Steven Go-Rosenberg (right) and Bilal Askari (left) discuss immigration. At the end of the day, legally or illegally, we’re all seeking better opportunities, Askari said.

Students consider immigration issue

John Wilhelm, News Editor December 27, 2013

“I applied for citizenship when I came here at nine months old,” senior Bilal Askari recounted. “At ten months, I got my permanent residency. I should have my citizenship within a year.” The topic...

An intense academic environment may lead to cheating. “It’s my opinion that school has become about passing a test and not about actually learning,” senior Connor Allen said.

Competitive environment fuels the urge to cheat

Thomas Toghramadjian, Opinions Editor December 20, 2013

Four years of high school can be reduced to a collection of rankings and accolades: the first curve in Honors Earth Science, quarterly honor rolls, awards assemblies, and, finally, college decisions. Throughout,...

Today Upper School students created a human peace sign on the front lawn. Intercultural Club member junior Afsar Sandozi said that the activity was “good, efficient, and cooperative.”

Students celebrate International Day of Peace

Eva Perez-Greene, InDepth Editor September 20, 2013

In honor of the International Day of Peace on Sept. 21, Upper School students gathered together during tutorial period and formed a human peace sign. Intercultural club organized this event with the goal...

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