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Used Mifepristone packages, the first pill in a medical abortion, lie in the trash at Alamo Women's Clinic in Carbondale, Illinois, U.S., April 9, 2024. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein
Memory of Teen’s Pregnancy Death Still Lingers as Generic Abortion Pill Hits Storage
U.S. President Donald Trump wears a 'Trump Was Right About Everything!' hat while holding the FIFA World Cup Trophy, as he makes an announcement on the 2026 FIFA World Cup, in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., August 22, 2025. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst
Trump Questions Cities’ Fitness to Hold World Cup Games
Bagpipers and Dr. Druggan lead Convocation 2025
Dr. Druggan Begins His Bagpiping Journey
Photo of Upper School Assembly Taken by Dax Caplan '26
SCH Switches Assembly and Advisory Days, Students Have Mixed Opinions
Students Question Safety as Cafeteria Doors Remain Unlocked
Students Question Safety as Cafeteria Doors Remain Unlocked
Image Created with Adobe Firefly from the Prompt "Pennsylvania Supreme Court"
Pennsylvania Prepares for Supreme Court Retention Election
Brian Zalasky's piece in Polyphony: The Death of Ivan Ilyich.
Polyphony: The Voices and Artwork of SCH Employees
KPop Demon Hunters tops Netflix's global charts.
KPop Demon Hunters: Netflix’s Most Watched Movie
SCH Players Announce Fall Play: The Phantom Tollbooth
SCH Players Announce Fall Play: The Phantom Tollbooth
'Driftin Apart' album cover
‘Driftin’ Apart Song Review’
Tradition Meets Transition:
Tradition Meets Transition:
Music in the Parks; May 3rd, 2024, graduates of SCH 2024: Anabella Castellanos, Anya Rosenbloom, Ava Szalay, and Caitlin Keough '25, Sofia Lima '25, and Avy Drew '25 at Hershey Park on the bus to get there.
SCH Music Ensembles Make Harmonious Return to Hershey Park’s Music in the Parks Festival
Liam Zelman runs through defenders on his way to a touchdown.
Devils Triumph Over Patriots On Homecoming.
Aaron Clark (right) lines up against Mick McKee (left) in SCH's victory over GA last year.
Homecoming Preview: SCH v. GA
Colin McFadden stands on the sidelines.
SCH Falls To EA, Moves to 2-4
Middle schoolers play a game on the baseball field near Inn behind the scenes of a growing challenge, as more teams compete there's seemingly less space to play
Space Still Limited for SCH Fields
Ryleigh Bakley '27 works with the ball around the net.
Girls Soccer Team Redefines Standard
Get Excited, Philadelphia Cycling Classic is Coming Back!
Get Excited, Philadelphia Cycling Classic is Coming Back!
Brad Fishman (left) poses with friend on SCH track
Sunrise On The Track
111 West Mermaid Lane, also known as Baleroy Mansion
I visited one of America’s most haunted houses and lived to tell the tale
Build It Or Ban It?
Build It Or Ban It?
Freshmen Outward Bound 3x3
Freshmen Outward Bound 3×3
Gio shows off his newly healed knee
He’s Back
The 2019 SCH graduation ceremony at Springside Chestnut Hill Academy in Philadelphia Saturday, June 8, 2019. (©2019 Mark Stehle Photography)
Dr. Druggan Returns to SCH
Ted Hammett (right) and colleague Don Des Jarlais (left) with pharmacists participate in HIV/AIDS prevention program for people who inject drugs. Lang Son, Vietnam, c. 2003
CHA Alumni Ted Hammett Reflects on Experiences in Vietnam
Brendan Flatow Broadcasts a Game
National Broadcast MVP Brendan Flatow Prepares for Future In Broadcasting
SCH Bids Farewell to Longtime Employees Retiring This Year
Jackson Erdos coaches his student Maddie Valentine at a regional championship.
Jackson Erdos ’25 Coaches Like The Champ He Is
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
Señora Vargas moves from Management to Maestra
Señora Vargas moves from Management to Maestra
Cornelius Stevenson '27
Cornelius Stevenson ’27
Chloe Hanson '26
Chloe Hanson ’26
Kelsey Thomas '29
Kelsey Thomas ’29
Sebastian Small '26
Sebastian Small ’26
Reed Knoblock '26
Reed Knoblock ’26
Yaphet Meshesha
Yaphet Meshesha ’28
Illustration by Suhaila Khujali Elamin '28
Saving Lives Starts in the Classroom
A fantasy drafter reviews the draft board after completing his fantasy selection.
The Fantasy Football Cheat Sheet: What to Know
Americans on RedNote converse in Chinese.
Dear LiHua, #Tiktokrefugees Flock to RedNote
Diversity Dialogues: PWI Stories: The 'Look' of Success
Diversity Dialogues: PWI Stories: The ‘Look’ of Success
SCH student votes in the SCHelection.
Why Are We Surprised?
Isha Ahya '27 works on her latest basketball article
The Lantern Levels Up
Cornelius stands next to the new top water fountain
2025 Water Fountain Rankings Shock Student Body
A drawing of the two-time league champion - Dr. Tarditi.
Dr. Tarditi Seeks Three-Peat In Teacher Fantasy Football League
Grinch Chilling in Secret Chemistry Bunker
Grinch Steals Every Periodic Table, Makes Friends
Penn Reubensaal '28 takes the DOL winning selfie
Penn Ruebensaal Ends Freshman DOL Drought
Anderson Swanger shows off crucial supplements for winter arc
Seed Oil Stock Plummets, Fear of Receipts Surges, Winter Arc Begins at SCH
Braydon Trunfio stands beside Norcini's water fountain
SCH Students Vote on Best Water Fountain, Discover They Were Wrong
"Here we are in the deep bush (rain forest) of Liberia, visiting a Vai tribe - notice the masks to the right in the background. My father was writing an article about them for African Arts magazine in 1972. " — Pia Druggan
Mrs. Druggan’s Has a Hidden Passion for Art
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Max Tonkon '27

Max Tonkon ’27, Junior Editor-in-Chief

Max Tonkon is a junior at SCH who loves writing and house music. If he’s not writing or playing tennis with Jbird, because Jayson now lives in Florida, you can probably find him in the stu with the Midas. boys.

All content by Max Tonkon ’27
Build It Or Ban It?

Build It Or Ban It?

Max Tonkon ’27, Flashlight Editor
October 14, 2025
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Gio shows off his newly healed knee

He’s Back

Brady Grieve ’27 and Max Tonkon ’27
September 8, 2025
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Max producing in his house

[Photo] Max Tonkon Makes Beats

February 20, 2025
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Grinch Chilling in Secret Chemistry Bunker

Grinch Steals Every Periodic Table, Makes Friends

Max Tonkon ’27, Flashlight Editor
December 19, 2024
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An alleged ghost hovers in an abandoned area of the third floor

A Warning for Upper Schoolers: A Ghost Haunts the Inn!

Max Tonkon ’27, Staff Writer
October 31, 2024
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Climbing the Hill to Hilltones

Climbing the Hill to Hilltones

Max Tonkon ’27, Staff Writer
October 22, 2024
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‘Your School is Your Neighborhood’

Max Tonkon ’27, Staff Writer
October 22, 2024
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Bathroom Vandalism Disrupts SCH, Burden Falls on Maintenance Team

Bathroom Vandalism Disrupts SCH, Burden Falls on Maintenance Team

Max Tonkon ’27
October 5, 2024
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[Photo] Dangerous Zyn craze sweeps across America

Max Tonkon and Brady Grieve
May 24, 2024
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Can you spot the AI?

Max Tonkon ’27, Staff Writer
March 18, 2024
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Photo taken while on Outward Bound hiking trip.

High school transition proves easier than expected

Max Tonkon ’27
February 9, 2024
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