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Jo Leon-Palfrey '26 and Colin Salis '26 cut the ribbon, officially celebrating the renovation of The Rec.
The Rec is Almost Ready: Ribbon is Cut
The Great Hacky Sack Resurgence
The Great Hacky Sack Resurgence
Michael Goff '26 volunteers at his local polling place during the 2024 Presidential Election
Philadelphia Brings Back ‘Involved at 17 Program’ Ahead of May Primaries
SCH Students Traverse Outer Space with Artemis Two
SCH Students Traverse Outer Space with Artemis Two
Previous International Trip | Laura Richards
SCH Revives International Travel Program
James Talarico (left) and Jasmine Crockett (right).
2026 Primaries Reveal Midterm Voter Priorities
Girls Cross Country Team Dinner at Market at the Fareway 2025
More Than Miles: How Cross Country Builds Community
Inside SCH Softball Leadership
Inside SCH Softball Leadership
Ken Vaughan with Team 11 club teammates celebrating after a goal.
Fan Support For Lacrosse Boosts Team Performance
Apr 12, 2026; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Rory McIlroy reacts after making a putt to win the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
Rory McIlroy: A Story of Perseverance
Coach Mike Brown sitting with his his team post game
Playing for Coach Brown
Amit Fencing at the Fencing Academy of Philadelphia
From Fencing to The Future
Girls playing sack in the courtyard
SCHacking at SCH
Change is on The Horizon for Arts Students in 9th Grade
Change is on The Horizon for Arts Students in 9th Grade
Girl Scout Lylah Morris selling Girl Scout cookies | Lylah Morris '29
Going for Gold: How Girl Scouts are Shaping Communities
Jarrett Whaley performing at the International Championship for Collegiate A cappella with LiaChorus.
Jarrett Whaley: High School Theatre Cast Turned Collegiate A Cappella Singer
Image of History Teacher Dr. Richards' desk setup as part of his classroom setup
Teaching in the Unprecedented Era
Original Illustration
Rebmann Summer Study Grant Helps Students Explore Interests
Derrick Keister posing with his wife after they both win a Curling competition | Derrick Keister
Keister Curls: One Math Teacher’s Journey into a Lifelong Passion
Greg Cohen; Standing Out Through His Sock Game
Greg Cohen; Standing Out Through His Sock Game
From 6th Grade Latin To a Life Long Passion
From 6th Grade Latin To a Life Long Passion
A finely crafted chair halfway built sitting on display in a busy woodshop
Escaping the Digital World: How Roman McNichols Found a Passion in the Woodshop
This is Neo, the Crested Gecko. He is known to be very sticky for his little hairs all over his body.
The Many Companions of Nolan Gibson
Patrick Donohue '26 studying the NASDAQ in the early morning hours.
From Classes to Charts: How Patrick Donohue Has Become a Successful Day Trader
Why SCH Needs a Better Dress Code
Why SCH Needs a Better Dress Code
Why SCH Needs an Honors English Class
Why SCH Needs an Honors English Class
Student reacts to "The Frame Mogging"
Looksmaxxing: A Rebranding of an Old Obsession
Does SCH Have the Best Student Section in Philadelphia?
Does SCH Have the Best Student Section in Philadelphia?
The Problem With Sequels
The Problem With Sequels
Illustration by Suhaila Khujali Elamin '28
Saving Lives Starts in the Classroom
Ethan Quinn standing by the stairway | Amelia Bachalli '29
Ethan Quinn ’26
Rolly Whitten ’27
Penny Wainwright '27
Penny Wainwright ’27
Olajuwan Adams '29
Olajuwan Adams ’29
Yaya Merid '26
Yaya Merid ’26
Jules Sanders ’26
AI generated photo of another class you are missing out no: How To Use AI Badly
The Electives You Are Missing Out On
Reinventing Valentine's Day
Reinventing Valentine’s Day
Student on a date with ChatGPT
Are 1 in 5 Highschoolers Actually Dating an AI?
The spread of 6 7
From Skrilla To SCH: How 6 7 Dominates SCH Culture
Snapchat Outage Left Many in Distress
Snapchat Outage Left Many in Distress
Cornelius stands next to the new top water fountain
2025 Water Fountain Rankings Shock Student Body
Photograph of the Orchestra Concordia at a public concert
“Musicians of SCH” Spotlight: Dr. Kim Eberle-Wang
Grete's battered copy of A Good Girl's Guide to Murder
Book Review: A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder
From Metal to Mellow
From Metal to Mellow
SCH middle schoolers perform "Stay I Pray You" at the end of Act I for a dress rehearsal.
Once Upon a February: Middle Schoolers Wow in Anastasia
Feb 8, 2026; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Bad Bunny (center) performs during halftime in Super Bowl LX between the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images
SCH Students Review Bad Bunny’s Halftime Show
Image of several works in the show
Semiquincentennial Show in the Barbara Crawford Gallery
What is Girl Scouts?
Blue and Gold Day Approaches
Blue and Gold Day Approaches
Biology Class Studies Wissahickon Watershed
A 3D-printed miniature of U.S. President Donald Trump, U.S. flag, UN logo are seen in this illustration taken January 8, 2026. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration
Middle School Students Participate in Model UN
Limelights!
Limelights!
Fifth Graders Serve Ronald McDonald House
Fifth Graders Serve Ronald McDonald House

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Sam Tonkon '25

Sam Tonkon ’25, Staff Writer

Sam is a senior at SCH who enjoys playing soccer, skiing, going to the beach, and finally playing cards. If you don’t find Sam being a menace on the poker table, he is probably out with his friends.

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