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A greeting to say, 'blessed feast/festival' for Eid al-Adha. Link to Image: https://www.vecteezy.com/search?qterm=eid-al-adha-mubarak-calligraphy&content_type=vector
Eid and Graduation; a Match Made in SCH
February 18, 2025
SCH delegates talk to other nations in an unmoderated caucus (Ms. Gross)
SCH Model UN Club Attends Ivy League Conference
February 8, 2025
SCH facilitators outside SCHout conference ready to greet incoming students
SCHout Conference Brings Community Together For Ten Years
February 6, 2025
The City Continues to Burn
The City Continues to Burn
January 24, 2025
AI generated image from Microsoft Designer. Prompt: the scene is a female speaker talking about consent for a diverse group of teens with simple thought bubbles of things to consent to, like alcohol, drugs, and sex with no words
Upper School Students Participate in Healthy Relationship Workshops
January 17, 2025
SCH Honors Ed Aversa
SCH Honors Ed Aversa
January 10, 2025
AI generated image from Adobe Firefly Prompt:generate an image of an esports gaming team playing computer games wearing light blue and navy shirts with headphones on
Gaming as a Sports Credit?
February 19, 2025
Eagles set up a drive against the Chiefs.
Eagles Defense Dominates Chiefs, Claim Second Super Bowl
February 18, 2025
Jackson Erdos coaches his student Maddie Valentine at a regional championship.
Jackson Erdos ’25 Coaches Like a Champ
February 12, 2025
Seniors Kam Waters, Keni Williams, and Aurie Brown take a photo.
Seniors Star On Silent Night
February 10, 2025
Owen Kelly pulls a three.
Devils Defeat Patriots in Inter-Ac Match
January 31, 2025
SCH swarms a Haverford defender.
Seniors Star as SCH downs Haverford
January 27, 2025
Max producing in his house
Max Tonkon Makes Beats
February 20, 2025
Early Rendering of the New Rec
Your Guide to the Renovation of the Rec
February 13, 2025
Players Move from Rec to MS Auditorium
December 9, 2024
The Players production team preps for the first day of Tech Week.
Meet the Directors
November 19, 2024
Self portrait of Baylin Manusov. Oil on canvas
Baylin Manusov Paints Her Way Through High School
October 22, 2024
Florence Ajunwa, Director Terrance Hart, and Sofia Lima practicing a scene, with Hart standing in for an absent cast member.
Take a Sneak Peek at Fall Players Show, Thirteen Past Midnight
October 8, 2024
Middle School MiSCHief: Blood on the Clocktower
Middle School MiSCHief: Blood on the Clocktower
February 13, 2025
AI Generated made with Google Gemini from the prompt: Make an image that correlates with the podcast name with headphones and sports in the background.
Playbook to Life Part II
February 3, 2025
Bryan and Matt Quigley pictured in their factory.
Meet the CHA Alum Behind Stateside, The Fastest Growing Alcohol Brand
January 23, 2025
During Winter, gray skies and snowy grounds have led to a calming feeling throughout the campus
Winter on Campus
January 20, 2025
The Middle School Auditorium was empty on Monday, 12/2 before preliminary auditions took place.
Players Audition for Pippin; Discuss Casting Process
January 16, 2025
Group photo of Reenty Simulation.
Ms. DiDonato’s Crime and Punishment Class Changes the Perspectives of SCH High School Students
January 15, 2025
Illuminating the past: Debbie Ducar and Casey Ellis ‘59 reminisce about The Tatler
Illuminating the past: Debbie Ducar and Casey Ellis ‘59 reminisce about The Tatler
May 24, 2024
Charles B. "Chas" Landreth and Griffy Whitman '25 review the most recent print edition of The Lantern. Photo courtesy of Melissa Brown '87
Illuminating the Past: Landreth family leads a legacy of lantern carriers
March 17, 2024
The door to the rifle range off the courtyard.
Yes, we once had a riflery range; no we don’t have one anymore
March 17, 2024
An excerpt from Roger Hall's '82 senior speech in The Campus Lantern
Looking back at the first senior speech
December 12, 2023
Back to the future with computerized testing
Back to the future with computerized testing
October 26, 2023
Jackson Erdos coaches his student Maddie Valentine at a regional championship.
Jackson Erdos ’25 Coaches Like a Champ
February 12, 2025
2LT Ford stands behind his Fire Support Team Vehicle (FISTV) in Saudi Arabia during Operation Desert Shield. The device on top of the vehicle is a laser guidance system.
Mr. Ford: Math Teacher and Purple Heart Veteran
February 12, 2025
Señora Vargas moves from Management to Maestra
Señora Vargas moves from Management to Maestra
January 27, 2025
Paige Ouano Murray; Part-time Artist, Full-time Student
Paige Ouano Murray; Part-time Artist, Full-time Student
January 21, 2025
Tony Hicks Profile
Tony Hicks Profile
January 17, 2025
A picture of Maxime Sinal
Cooking Up Connection: How Maxime Sinal Shares Love, Culture, and Joy Through Food
January 16, 2025
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February 18, 2025
Tristan Ferraro with his art
February 14, 2025
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February 13, 2025
Americans on RedNote converse in Chinese.
Dear LiHua, #Tiktokrefugees Flock to RedNote
January 24, 2025
Diversity Dialogues: PWI Stories: The 'Look' of Success
Diversity Dialogues: PWI Stories: The ‘Look’ of Success
December 16, 2024
SCH student votes in the SCHelection.
Why Are We Surprised?
December 12, 2024
Isha Ahya '27 works on her latest basketball article
The Lantern Levels Up
December 6, 2024
AI Generated made with Google Gemini from the prompt: Make an image that correlates with the podcast name with headphones and sports in the background.
Playbook to Life
November 29, 2024
XC Girl's V Last Froyo Friday of the Season
Cross Country is an Underrated Sport
November 27, 2024
Grinch Chilling in Secret Chemistry Bunker
Grinch Steals Every Periodic Table, Makes Friends
December 19, 2024
Penn Reubensaal '28 takes the DOL winning selfie
Penn Ruebensaal Ends Freshman DOL Drought
December 18, 2024
Anderson Swanger shows off crucial supplements for winter arc
Seed Oil Stock Plummets, Fear of Receipts Surges, Winter Arc Begins at SCH
December 13, 2024
Braydon Trunfio stands beside Norcini's water fountain
SCH Students Vote on Best Water Fountian, Discover They Were Wrong
December 12, 2024

The Campus Lantern
The Student News Site of Springside Chestnut Hill Academy

The Campus Lantern
Griffy Whitman '25

Griffy Whitman ’25, Inaugural Editor-in-Chief

Griffy is a senior at Springside Chestnut Hill Academy and he revived The Campus Lantern last year. He loves lacrosse and writing, so you can usually find him either on the field or interviewing someone for a story. Outside of school, he loves to play with his dog, Wesley.
All content by Griffy Whitman '25
Dear SCH,

Dear SCH,

Griffy Whitman '25, Inaugural Editor-in-Chief
October 22, 2024
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A First Day, The SCH Way

A First Day, The SCH Way

Griffy Whitman '25 and Benje Whitman '28
September 26, 2024
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The Multiverse comic store is new to Germantown Avenue within the last year.

Business Grows on Germantown Avenue

Griffy Whitman '25 and Julien Friedland
May 24, 2024
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Dear SCH,

Dear SCH,

Griffy Whitman '25, Inaugural Editor-in-Chief
May 24, 2024
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Illuminating the past: Debbie Ducar and Casey Ellis ‘59 reminisce about The Tatler

Illuminating the past: Debbie Ducar and Casey Ellis ‘59 reminisce about The Tatler

Griffy Whitman '25, Inaugural Editor-in-Chief
May 24, 2024
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Students learn in their AP BC Calculus class.

Understanding the Value of AP Classes

Griffy Whitman, Editor-in-Chief
April 25, 2024
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Dear SCH,

Dear SCH,

Griffy Whitman, Inaugural Editor-in-Chief
April 25, 2024
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What is Philly's favorite cheesesteak?

What is Philly’s favorite cheesesteak?

Alec Tulio '24 and Griffy Whitman '25
March 17, 2024
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Charles B. "Chas" Landreth and Griffy Whitman '25 review the most recent print edition of The Lantern. Photo courtesy of Melissa Brown '87

Illuminating the Past: Landreth family leads a legacy of lantern carriers

Griffy Whitman '25, Inaugural Editor-in-Chief
March 17, 2024
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Josh Mattingly poses with Dr. Druggan after gifting him the guitar at the end-of-year faculty meeting. Photo courtesy of Josh Mattingly

Josh Mattingly doesn’t just teach history; he also builds guitars

Griffy Whitman, Inaugural Editor-in-Chief
March 17, 2024
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Dear SCH,

Griffy Whitman '25, Inaugural Editor-in-Chief
February 9, 2024
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A heater in Sra. Dionne’s room in The Inn produces immense amounts of heat.

Upper School Temperatures Swing from Hot to Cold

Griffy Whitman '25, Julien Friedland '25, Finn Dougherty '24, and Tommy Markey '24
February 9, 2024
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Photo from @schacademy Instagram, taken by @julialehmanphoto

Winter weather strikes; SCH responds

Griffy Whitman '25
February 9, 2024
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Senior Finn Dougherty plays the song 'Bad Romance' by Lady Gaga in Fortnite Festival and hits the notes with 99% accuracy on expert level difficulty.

Fortnite makes unprecedented move: takes inspiration from Guitar Hero

Griffy Whitman '25
February 8, 2024
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Bird '24 sings 'Livin' on a Prayer' by Bon Jovi.

[Photo] Friday karaoke returns to The Caf

Abdoul Diallo '24
February 9, 2024
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The Campus Lantern's new logo (left) beside its original logo (right)

The Campus Lantern chooses a new logo!

Griffy Whitman '25, Inaugural Editor-in-Chief
December 12, 2023
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Letter from the editor

Griffy Whitman '25, Inaugural Editor-in-Chief
December 12, 2023
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Students in AP BC Calculus

Students in APs gain rigor, lose opportunity

Griffy Whitman, Inaugural Editor-in-Chief
December 12, 2023
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The Campus Lantern of today sits on the foundation of its past.

Letter from the editor: The return of The Campus Lantern

Griffy Whitman, Inaugural Editor-in-Chief
October 26, 2023
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Mr. Bell in action— slicing a steak while being filmed by his phone on a tripod.

Dean by day, BBQ enthusiast by… whenever there is time!

Griffy Whitman '25, Inaugural Editor-in-Chief
October 24, 2023
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Campus Lantern Showcase PHoto

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New turf technology on Landreth field at SCH

More than just a pretty field

Griffy Whitman, Inaugural Editor-in-Chief
October 4, 2023
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Head of School Dr. Dinkins and SCH Blue Devils pose with OT7 Quanny

Famous Philly Rapper OT7 Quanny Attends SCH Homecoming Football Game

Nolan McShane '15 and Griffy Whitman '25
September 26, 2023
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