Lee Hawkins, Jr. has had a very successful career in journalism for over 20 years, working for the Wisconsin State Journal, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Wall Street Journal and American Public Media. Recently, he became a Pulitzer Prize Finalist and wrote his own book. His passion for his work and theContinue Reading
Pace Academy is famous for polite, rule-following students; however, anyone who has gone to Pace knows that this perception is very false. This article will cover some funny stories from Assistant Head of Middle School Student Life Mark Sommerville and Head of the Upper School Michael Gannon, all about pastContinue Reading
Following the end of summer break, the combination of a football game, dance, pep rally and gathering of alumni excites students and gives them something to look forward to. Starting off this traditional week, students dressed up in fun outfits to match the particular day’s theme. From a comfy pajamaContinue Reading
A pastor and a football player walk into a bar. Or in this case, a debate stage. These two candidates, incumbent senator Rev. Raphael Warnock and challenger Herschel Walker will face off in the midterm elections on Tuesday, November 8. A third-party candidate, Libertarian Chase Oliver, is also in theContinue Reading
A beautiful Pace Academy tradition has mysteriously disappeared. Suddenly he has vanished from the campus. Last year, his fuzzy friend of all cheerfully greeted drivers as they zoomed through the front castle gate every morning. Perched on his shelf, the plush pal sat innocently with a wondrous bow around hisContinue Reading
Summer is always defined by how good the music was. People are constantly looking for the song that made the summer. This year the most popular song was Beyonce’s “Break my Soul.” 2021’s song of the summer was Olivia Rodrigo’s “Good 4 You.” However, because of Tik Tok, songs canContinue Reading
On Aug. 24, during an assembly not soon to be forgotten, the 2022-2023 school year dress code was revealed. The new Dean of Students Erica Barbakow gave her presentation about the rules for the school, and much of it was the same as years prior. However, the one big changeContinue Reading
Upper School English teacher LESLIE DEPIETRO knew she wanted to be a teacher since she was a teenager. Beginning as a camp counselor in high school, Mrs. Depietro has always found working with kids to be her passion. Her favorite part of working with high schoolers is the entertaining interactionsContinue Reading
Catherine Monroe joins the Pace community this year as the Head Volleyball Coach and Assistant Athletic Director. Joining a team with a history of success, Coach Monroe looks forward to getting to know the people and the program more. “I’m looking forward to contributing to a strong tradition of volleyballContinue Reading
Last semester, junior Emma Lowry attended the Outdoor Academy, a semester school for sophomores and juniors in Pisgah Forest, North Carolina. The Outdoor Academy is a unique, semester-long program where about 30 students from all over the country come together to live as a community, attend hands-on classes in theContinue Reading
Any Pace student-athlete is familiar with the often overwhelming schedule that managing their sport demands. Balancing practices, homework, tests and games, choosing to play a school sport requires a massive time commitment. Many Pace teachers also coach a sport, and they can sympathize. “Being a coach reminds me to putContinue Reading
KN: Hey guys! How are you all doing? DAVID GRICE: Fantastic! KN: Why don’t you all give a formal introduction for the readers? BIANCA VANERI: Sure! I’m Bianca Vaneri! I’m the student body secretary. DG: I’m David Grice, and I am the student body vice president. JACK WAGREICH: I’m JackContinue Reading
Pace athletes often turn to superstitions – whether that be an object or a routine – to bring them luck during a game. The question is: do these superstitions actually do anything? And why do people use them in the first place? Merriam-Webster defines superstition as “a belief or practiceContinue Reading