Download the latest issue of The Globe (pdf) Articles include: Traveling by Aneli Poland, Class of ’13; An American in Cali: First Impressions by Samuel O’Brient, Class of ’13; A Day In The Life by Harry Schiller, Class of ’14; Munich and Great Barrington – Two Waldorf Schools by Harry Schiller, Class of ’14; Vienna by Arthur Seltzer- Class of ’14; Excerpts from a Columbia Journal by Samuel O’Brient, Class of ’13; Excerpts from a Munich Journal by Harry Schiller, Class of ’14; Germany Photos; and Columbia Photos.
Waldorfians Take Manhattan
by Arthur Seltzer, Class of ’14
The train began to slowly make its way out of Wassaic Station and the adventure began. On October 27, the GBWHS students went on a field trip to New York City. All the students in the school, including the German visiting students, took the train from Wassaic into Grand Central for a day of festivities. [Read more…]
The Healthy Choice
by Robin Graney, Class of ’13
Cardi Jackson, mother of recently graduated Tilo Jackson, has offered students and faculty the option of hot lunches three times a week. She believes this is a healthy alternative to our usual Dunkin’ Donuts or Manhattan Pizza. [Read more…]
The Hunt
by Mac Litishin, Class of ’14
In English class we’ve been exploring imagery, simile, and metaphor. Here’s a class writing exercise by one of the ninth grade students:
“The air was colder than arctic ice. The white pines were as tall as mountains and were spaced far apart. The buck was ahead of me, but the trail was still fresh. I saw a heap of dung lying on the ground, like beans under a dry vine. I was glad, for I knew that I would find him bedded down for night soon. I would wait till morning though, to make the final chase. The last night of the hunt is the most exciting – filled with joy and sadness, as I say farewell to the life I have known for the past year.”
Bullying: Why it Hurts
by Sam O’Brient, Class of ’13
As a high school student in a small private school, I sometimes forget about how awful bullying is. I was reminded of it all too clearly when I heard the story of college student Tyler Clementi, a freshmen at Rutgers University, who was filmed having a sexual encounter which was then broadcasted over the Internet. When Clementi discovered the awful truth, he ended his life. Clementi’s story is tragic, and his message is clear: bullying of every kind needs to end. [Read more…]
Soccer Season is Over!
GBWHS played hard, and we had a great time. Thank you to our coaches, our players, and our opponents.
Wins/Ties/Losses for the season were 2/2/5:
Woodhall (home) Tied 1-1
Storm King (away) Lost 0-2
Buxton (home) Won 5-2
Woodhall (away) Lost 0-4
Hartsbrook (away) Lost 2-3
Simon’s Rock (home) Lost 1-4
Buxton (away) Won 4-3
Simon’s Rock (away) Tied 1-1
Darrow (away) Lost 0-5 (playing their Varsity)
See you next year!
Nothing Like the Holidays
by Sam O’Brient, Class of ’13
Even in a school as small as ours, the students here have different views of the December holiday season and what it means to them. The two main holidays of this time of year are Christmas and Hanukkah, and several students actually follow both. Being born into a Jewish or a Christian family does not necessarily mean you have to choose between the two holidays. [Read more…]
Visiting the U.S.A.
by Daniel Wingeleit, visiting German student
One of my first thoughts as I arrived in Great Barrington was: “I hope that my family will be nice.” This was my first time traveling to America and I was really nervous. After I got past the Immigration officers, I met our exchange teacher, Frau Wirth, who was waiting in the arrival hall. Then Ari drove us three hours to our destination: Great Barrington. Everybody was really tired so the atmosphere on the bus was quiet. [Read more…]
Interview with Andreas Budig
by Solomon Joffe, Class of ’14
SJ: How and why did you come to America?
AB: Frau Hochleitner told us that nine students could come to America. The first nine students who said that they wanted to go were allowed to go. My parents told me I had to go, so I told her that I wanted to go. [Read more…]
Gone, But Not Forgotten
by Sam O’Brient, Class of ’13
Every year on November 2, in nearly every Spanish-speaking country, people gather to celebrate El Dia de los Muertos, better known to English speakers as the “Day of the Dead.” The celebration begins on November 1 and can last up to several days. People take part in the festivities to honor their loved ones who have passed on. They bring flowers to their graves and sometimes even paint the headstones. Picnicking on the graves is also not uncommon. Cooking the deceased’ s favorite dishes is also a holiday tradition.
In our Spanish class, Senor Sonia Cintron took great care in celebrating the Day of the Dead. Her two Spanish classes put together a wonderful altar, featuring pictures of students’ deceased relatives, as well as flowers and candles, which we lit in honor of their lives. Spanish bread and cookies were also presented at the altar. A wonderful celebration, El Dia de los Muertos is truly a holiday to celebrate.
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