What is success? Is it getting as much money as possible? Is it achieving a specific goal? Is it living by a set of values? There are many definitions of success that can apply to a certain group or person....

Donuts and coffee are good, but beignets and lattes are top tier. That’s why, to find the best of all sweet treats, I recently stopped by Beignets and Brew in Alpharetta. The second you walk into...

The style of Mk.gee, whose real name is Michael Gordon, considerably shifted with his writing of “Two Star and the Dream Police.” First off, Mk.gee isn’t exactly the most conventional name, and he...

A lonesome homeowner, lacking any distinguishable features but a fuzzy, blue turtleneck and pale, grimy skin stares through the peephole of his door into the pitch black night. Person after person comes...

College Football Playoff Teams Decided By Shaw Gordon This is only the second year that we have seen the College Football playoffs expand to 12 teams. The way it works is, the committee decides the...

Dr. Ken Kirschner (also known as Coach K, Dr. K, Mr. K and apparently “Hey, you”) is an Upper School Algebra and Pre-Calculus teacher who is beloved by many of his students for the fun and humorous...

If you’ve ever had a conversation with Coach Chris Myers, you know he’s not the type to overcomplicate things. He’s straightforward, honest and grounded. When asked about what he likes to do outside...

Mrs. D. Monique Williams is a passionate high school math teacher at the Upper School with a very interesting career. Although she now spends her time teaching students in Geometry, Algebra 1, and College...

On Dec. 18, 2025, “Arrow” will be leaving Netflix. So in its final week on the platform, should you, in between preparing for exams, carve out some time to watch it? I just recently re-watched “Arrow,”...

As the future inches closer, students in the Upper School are already dreaming big. The future holds an abundance of exciting opportunities, and students demonstrate that ambition begins early. Though...

Every day, Upper School students run to the cafeteria, trying to make it there before the lunch lines pile up. Lunchtime is some students ' favorite time of day because it is a chance for them to take...

Currently, colleges are taking an increasingly holistic approach in deciding to accept or reject student applications. This means that not just a student's grades and classes are being evaluated, but also...