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Grier students at the Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
Pittsburgh All-School Trip
Amalys Zahrouni, Quinn Caitlin, and Sara Vélez Patiño April 15, 2025

On Friday, April 4th, 2025, the Grier School departed on its annual all-school...

Grier girls at the French Revolution MUN.
“Vive la France”- Grier Girls Take on the French Revolution
Juliet Harris, Journalist • April 15, 2025

Bonjour! On Saturday, March 29th, the Grier Model UN team hosted a schoolwide...

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Breaking Barriers Writing Contest Winner
Breaking Barriers Writing Contest Winner
Quinn Caitlin and Sara Vélez Patiño April 15, 2025

Sponsored by Beyond the Bubble and the Grier Writing Center, the Breaking Barriers...

Lizzie, Dr. Findley’s dog playing in the snow.
In Her Retirement: Elizabeth Bennet the Third
Sophia Richards-Cordell, Journalist • April 15, 2025

Strutting around campus, Elizabeth Bennet the Third is a 13-year-old dog who...

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Ms. Barr, the Head Coach of Archery, poses for a picture
Coaching Spotlight: Barr Aims for Excellence 
Natalie Kelsey, Sports Editor • March 7, 2025

With spring on the horizon, the archery team geared up for their last competition of the season on Saturday,...

Ava Bives '29 and Violet Gutberlet '29 IEA Dressage Zones
Grier Dominates IEA Dressage Show
Violet Gutberlet, Journalist • February 28, 2025

On February 15th and 16th, Grier School dressage riders competed in Interscholastic Equestrian Association...

Sofia Jones Romo '27 on Grier horse, Firoza at World Equestrian Center Ohio
A Look Into the WEC Ohio Horse Show
Megan Magrans, Features Editor • February 28, 2025

The air buzzed with excitement as Grier’s equestrian team loaded up their horses and gear, leaving...

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Mirror, Mirror on the Wall, Is This the Fairest Disney Adaptation of Them All?
Mirror, Mirror on the Wall, Is This the Fairest Disney Adaptation of Them All?
Sara Vélez Patiño, Co-Editor in Chief • April 15, 2025

Snow White has been my favorite Disney princess ever since I watched the...

Grier student singing in the choir.
Spring Into Song
Sara Vélez Patiño, Co-Editor in Chief • April 15, 2025

On Saturday, March 29th, the Grier community gathered in the auditorium for...

Zoe Saldaña's acceptance speech after winning Best Actress in a Supporting Role for her interpretation of Rita Mora Castro in "Emilia Pérez"
Hollywood’s Biggest Night: The Good, The Bad, and The Unexpected
Sara Vélez Patiño, Co-Editor In Chief • March 7, 2025

It’s finally March, and while the slushy snow slowly evaporates and the flowers...

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Scholastic Writing Winners (Part 2)
Scholastic Writing Winners (Part 2)
April 15, 2025

Last month, we began our series highlighting the talented student writers whose talent was recognized by Scholastic this year. Our featured writers...

Scholastic Writing Winners
Scholastic Writing Winners
February 28, 2025

Grier had a great year with our entries for the Scholastic Art & Writing Competition. Earlier this month, we highlighted the amazing visual...

Stella Adler, Subway | Gold Key (Mixed Media)
Scholastic Arts Competition Winners
Sara Vélez Patiño, Journalist • February 13, 2025

Congratulations to all those who won and participated in the Scholastic Arts & Writing Competition! Students submit work to a regional set...

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