Seniors participate in alternative ‘graduation’

Mackenna Moslander and Elise Vulakh

June 8, 2020

WEB EXCLUSIVE In order to follow the guidelines of the Department of Public Health, Convent held both virtual and individual in-person ceremonies for the Class of 2020. The individual diploma conferrels took place on campus and followed the contactless and appropriate distancing public health guidelines....

Students, faculty gather for 133rd annual Prize Day

Mackenna Moslander, Senior Reporter

June 3, 2020

As the school year comes to an end, freshmen, sophomores, juniors and faculty gather over zoom for a final all school assembly to celebrate Prize Day. At the beginning of the ceremony, the class chairs of each grade read out the names of every girl to celebrate their completion of an academic year. Usually, faculty ...

Season lost, memories celebrated

Adele Bonomi, Sports Editor

May 20, 2020

As I rounded the bend at Kezar Stadium in the 200-meter dash on March 6, I did not know that those last 100 meters to the finish line would be the last of my high school track career.  The administration suspended athletic practices and competitions on March 9 due to a public health concern over COVID-...

Shelter in place prompts behavioral shift in pets

Clara Bonomi, Reporter

May 7, 2020

WEB EXCLUSIVE Six weeks into San Francisco's shelter-in-place order requiring many people to spend more time in their homes, pet guardians have noticed a shift in their furry friends’ behavior.  “[My dog] has had a lot more energy now that my whole family is here at home,” freshman Melanie K...

Juniors, seniors celebrate prom from home

Elise Vulakh, Reporter

April 28, 2020

WEB EXCLUSIVE Juniors and seniors found ways to celebrate prom either virtually or in small groups while practicing social distancing guidelines on Saturday.  Senior Abby Widjanarko dressed up in her blush colored lace dress and recreated prom at home with friends.  “I was really disappointed...

Teens use humor to cope with current pandemic

Madeline Thiara, Components Editor

March 30, 2020

WEB EXCLUSIVE Teenagers are using social networking apps such as TikTok, Twitter and Instagram to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic through humor, even though many posts make light of certain aspects of the outbreak. One meme discusses how during the boredom of social distancing many people are exploring ...

Zooming into learning

Gabrielle Guido, Senior Reporter

March 18, 2020

This story was updated on March 19, 2020 at 12:30 p.m. and revised for clarity. After Monday’s shelter-in-place announcement for Bay Area citizens to prevent the spread of COVID-19 by restricting outings to essential trips, students are finding themselves at home, video conferencing into digital...

Dialogue training with students, parents helps to prepare for Cor Unum week

Elise Vulakh, Reporter

March 4, 2020

Some students and teachers who attended last year's dialogue training in April and the Student Diversity Leadership Conference gathered with members of the parents association to discuss how to engage with one another in a spirit of constructive understanding. The conversation built off of the topics dis...

Students use dress code to protest racism, sexual misconduct

Gabrielle Guido, Senior Reporter

March 2, 2020

Girls from all grades wore yoga pants, ripped jeans and T-shirts to bring attention to community issues that many members of the student body said need to be addressed by the school administration on Monday. Following an email sent to parents by President Ann Marie Krejcarek over Winter Break tha...

Student body observes Ash Wednesday

Alina Kushner, Reporter

February 26, 2020

The Convent & Stuart Hall community observed Ash Wednesday with an assembly at the Pine Octavia campus at which students received ashes on their foreheads and wrote an intention for the Lenten Season.   Ash Wednesday is a Christian holiday representing sacrifice and reflection marking the be...

Reducing, reusing — but not recycling

February 14, 2020

Labeling products as “biodegradable” or “compostable” is a great marketing tool for brands trying to avoid public scrutiny, but eco-friendly consumers choosing to buy these products may be giving the environment the short end of the stick.  Most single-use, plastic cups labeled compostable and found in t...

Stretch before you stroke

Mackenna Moslander, Reporter

February 14, 2020

Before spring sports begin and swimmers dive into the pool for the first practice of the season, the swim team is participating in preseason Kundalini yoga sessions to work on breathing and muscle strength.  Yoga can help with many skills including core strength and endurance, which are necessary...