Our Wildwood, Volume 52

College Board Commendations This fall, the College Board honored students from across the country through the annual National Recognition Programs, which celebrate the academic achievements of underrepresented students. Aiden C. ‘25 was honored by the National Hispanic Recognition Program, while Coltrane R. ‘25 was honored by both the National African American Recognition Program and the National First-Generation Recognition Program (a new category).

From Princeton to the Parthenon Upper School Humanities Teacher Elizabeth Bergman (P. ‘28) was invited to Greece to teach a lesson to Princeton University students on the Ancient Agora, highlighting the emergence of democracy in Athens as a set of institutions and an exchange of ideas in the public marketplace. Back at Wildwood, Elizabeth teaches 12th grade World Literature—an ideal avenue for incorporating Greek and Roman literature into the curriculum. This year, seniors are reading selections from Marcus Aurelius and the whole of The Odyssey (translated by Emily Wilson). Inspired by her journey, Elizabeth plans on adding even more into next year’s plans, including Sophocles’ Antigone.

Catch him if you can! Senior Theo U.-N. ‘25 ran the 11th fastest 5D time ever (15:12) at the California cross-country state finals, coming in 7th place in the state and setting a new personal record. No surprise, Theo was also named league MVP, for the third year in a row.

Millie E. ‘29 Earns Poetry Honor

For her selection of original poems, Millie E. ‘29 received an Honorable Mention from the Los Angeles County Youth Poet Laureate program, which celebrates the top writers and youth leaders across Los Angeles County.

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