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Iris hosts last Open Mic of the year
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Beautiful harmonies echo throughout the building, reverberating off the high ceilings, as people sit in silence eagerly listening. On Apr. 26, the student group Iris: Art and Literature hosted their last open mic night of the year in the Summit Center. Students and faculty sang songs from well-known artists, shared original poems along works by their favorite authors, and there was even an impromptu story time from Upper School Counselor Susanna Short. While it was a smaller audience, the atmosphere and dynamic was inviting, fun, and enthusiastic.
Iris: Art and Literature hosted an open mic night on Apr. 26 in the Summit Center.
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Stephanie Li, The Rubicon, Photo Story Editor
Senior Stephanie Li is The Rubicon’s Photo Story Editor. Outside of the print room, she is an avid photographer and considers it a hobby of hers. Her...
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