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At 4 p.m. on the 29th of April, the 20 French exchange students visiting the United States (and Warde) said goodbye to their host families and headed back home to Nîmes, France. There were tears, there were photo-ops and definitely lots of umbrellas. Let’s rewind a bit to look at […]

Warde Host Families Say Au Revoir To French Exchange Students

May 12, 2023 in News by Sabrina Cassano

On Saturday, March 18th, Warde’s Odyssey of the Mind team competed in the Connecticut state tournament, winning first place. Odyssey of the Mind is a creative problem-solving competition where students compete in teams and put on a creative performance to “solve” a specific problem. This year, the Warde team chose […]

Warde OOTM Wins First Place, Recognition from Board of Ed

May 10, 2023 in News by Anshika Sinha

Some of Warde’s first outside lecturers of the school year visited on October 6th, when Mr. D’Acosta’s first period Global Studies class had the chance to sit down with representatives from the Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Company’s workers’ union, Teamsters 1150. Composed of workers from the prominent aircraft manufacturer based in […]

Sikorsky, Foreign Service Speakers Visit Warde

March 19, 2023 in News by Eleanor Jacobs

This past Friday, a number of Warde’s Spanish classes went on a field trip to the Museum of Contemporary Art, or MoCA, an art museum in Westport. Following their visit, they went to a Spanish restaurant, Valencia Luncheria. There were two freshman classes and two sophomore classes, led by Señora […]

Warde’s Spanish Classes Visit the Museum of Contemporary Art

March 15, 2023 in News by Siri Anagani

All winter, there has been one topic at the forefront of people’s minds: The FIFA World Cup. Whether or not you’re a soccer fan, the frenzy can be noticed everywhere. This year’s World Cup was an eventful one throughout, the matches leading up like dominoes to an explosive final. Before […]

The World Cup in Review

March 6, 2023 in News / Opinions by Anshika Sinha

I’m a member of The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s Student Visionaries of the Year program, where we raise funds for blood cancer research and patient care. LLS is a non-profit organization dedicated to finding a cure for blood cancers and improving quality of life for patients and their families. They […]

Support the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Today!

February 28, 2023 in News by Yael Grosman

Course selection is upon us, and will be coming to a close in the coming weeks. With the extensive list of classes and electives available to Warde students for the upcoming school year, it can be stressful to make choices on what classes to enroll in and how to narrow […]

Course Selection is Coming to a Close!

February 17, 2023 in News / Opinions by Yael Grosman

Regardless of cultural and linguistic differences, several Jackson Heights community members are assisting fellow immigrants with navigating previous unknowns such as the American healthcare system, helping to bridge previous barriers so that they can take advantage of all that their new home has to offer. QUEENS, NEW YORK- The […]

The Distrust of the American Healthcare System Has Previously Been ...

January 31, 2023 in News by Sofia Mocsi

Students passing from Fitts into Townsend on the way to lunch may notice a change to their regular route: A room aside from the Senior Commons, which had previously been filled to the door with desks and chairs, is now cleared. In their place? Tables, a couch, an armchair. These […]

Senior Lounge Opens Following Winter Break

January 3, 2023 in News by Eleanor Jacobs

November is coming to an end. The temperature is dropping, the sky teases snow, and students wish for nothing more than to curl up fireside with a novel. This season, members of the school community have the chance to grant that opportunity to others, as well: Warde’s DECA chapter is […]

Warde’s DECA Hosts Book Drive

November 23, 2022 in News by Eleanor Jacobs

Across the school library, paper bags litter the shelves. An atypical sight, these bags are part of a statement to raise awareness of book banning and censorship. Each bag contains a book that has, in the past, been banned somewhere; lift the bag, and reveal the book (if one dares!). […]

Banned Books Activity: A Stand Against the Ban

October 31, 2022 in News by Mary Harvey

I have a cold. My symptoms? A stuffy nose, a sore throat, and a slight sneeze. My location at 7:30am? School. Why? Because I have a math test today, and an in-class essay due tomorrow that I simply can’t miss. Oh, and I also have a negative COVID test. In […]

How Sick Is Too Sick? The Crisis of How High ...

October 25, 2022 in News / Opinions by Sabrina Cassano

This week, more great schools will be visiting Warde as College Information Sessions continue. This is a great chance to learn more about prospective schools, and to ask questions about any school you may plan to enroll at in the coming years. Those who have attended can attest that they […]

Upcoming Colleges Visit Warde: Week of October 10th, 2022

October 13, 2022 in News by Yael Grosman

Charlie White (Grade 12) crossing line at the Ocean State Invitational 2022 — Another blissful summer of fun and relaxation has come to a close. The juvenile elation found in the depths of July and August have been swiftly pulled away, and replaced with the studious nature of the autumnal semester. A new school year filled with the promises of new friendships, […]

Running in the Shadows: The High Intensity Sport of Cross ...

October 11, 2022 in Opinions / Sports by Alex Renzulli

Last Friday, Warde held its annual Activity Fair, during which the school’s various clubs and organizations seized the chance to solicit new members. The courtyard was transformed into a hub for the entirety of Period 3. Club officers and returning members utilized expansive trifolds, speeches by microphone, and handouts to […]

Warde Hosts Annual Activity Fair

October 10, 2022 in News by Eleanor Jacobs