Author: Lucy Li, Deputy Media Editor

Feature, George School

Mario Capecchi: From the Streets of Postwar Italy to the Nobel Prize

A conversation with Nobel laureate Mario Capecchi, George School class of 1956, on resilience, risk-taking, and the long path to scientific discovery. Mario Capecchi arrives in a black blazer, quiet and unhurried. He settles into his seat and waits for the questions. He is not the kind of Nobel laureate who fills the room; he is the kind who makes you lean in. What he … Continue reading Mario Capecchi: From the Streets of Postwar Italy to the Nobel Prize

Lucy Li, Deputy Media Editor
Student Life

Live Music Weekend Brings Music, Community, and a Surprise

A Longstanding Campus Tradition Each year, the club Goldfish n’ Java hosts one of George School’s most anticipated music events: Live Music Weekend. The tradition centers on two performance nights held in Marshall Woodfloor on Friday and Saturday from 7 to 10 p.m., where students and members of the George School community take the stage to perform. From solo vocal performances to music in a … Continue reading Live Music Weekend Brings Music, Community, and a Surprise

Lucy Li, Deputy Media Editor
George School, Student Life

Across Oceans, Under Red Lanterns

A New Year Far From Home For many Chinese families, the Chinese New Year is surrounded by family, red decorations, and the familiar warmth of tradition. At George School, thousands of miles away from home for many international Chinese students, this important holiday assumes a different yet equally meaningful form. Also known as the Spring Festival, Chinese New Year falls on the first day of … Continue reading Across Oceans, Under Red Lanterns

Lucy Li, Deputy Media Editor
George School, Media

GS Students Turn CAD Skills into Christmas Ornaments

Throughout the past two weeks, members of the George School CAD (Computer-Aided Design) team combined creativity and technical skills to design and produce their own Christmas ornaments. The activity allowed team members to explore the full design process, from digital modeling to the actual production, while creating meaningful holiday gifts. Under the guidance of faculty sponsor Chris Odom, students used OnShape (a CAD system) to … Continue reading GS Students Turn CAD Skills into Christmas Ornaments

Lucy Li, Deputy Media Editor
George School

George School’s First Fencing Team: Paving the Way for a Competitive Future

George School’s fencing team has evolved from a small club into an official varsity team with 29 members and ambitions for competitive success. Guided by Coach Eric Wolarsky, who emphasizes strong fundamentals, they recently held their first scrimmage. With supportive leadership and increasing participation, particularly from female students, the team’s future looks promising. Continue reading George School’s First Fencing Team: Paving the Way for a Competitive Future

Lucy Li, Deputy Media Editor