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  • Members of the Asian Students Association at the upper school

    Both campuses celebrates Diwali with vibrant festivals

    Exciting presentations and pagentry came together on both campuses for festive celebrations of Diwali – the "Festival of Lights" that originated in India. At the upper school on October 22, Members of the Asian Students Association organized an event that incorporated history and education, traditional music and dance, cultural activities including henna and custom block printing, and sweet and savory treats during the mid-day break. The middle school community celebrated Diwali on November 6, enjoying traditional dances featuring students and faculty, the lighting of lamps known as diwas, and a fashion show. They also sampled Indian delicacies and enjoyed Indian-themed activities.
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  • Faris Taha '32, Kate Thornburg '33, Abby Krawll '31, Alexa Forgacs '31, Ozzie Sohn '32 and Chloe Eramil Pierre '32

    Off-kilter comedy enlivens Sideways Stories from Wayside School

    Ransom Everglades middle schoolers offered a delightful performance of Sideways Stories from Wayside School, an off-kilter comedy featuring a colorful set, vivid costumes and high-energy student-actors. Faris Taha '32, Kate Thornburg '33, Abby Krawll '31, Alexa Forgacs '31 and Ozzie Sohn '32 led a cast that bounced expertly from earnest to frightened to joyful as they meandered through adventures – and misadventures – at Wayside School. More than a dozen students played major roles, and many others helped produce and build the high-caliber set that came to life with expert lighting effects. Performing arts faculty member Gina Montet directed the production and former faculty member Alina Mendoza made the costumes.
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  • RE boys' team celebrates district championship

    RE boys' swimming wins 13th straight district title, girls are district runners-up

    Ransom Everglades boys' swimming won its 13th straight district title and the girls' swim team finished in second place at the Florida High School Athletic Association 1A District 12 Championship October 27. Eleanor Kriplen '28, Sophie Szutkowski '28 and Owen Zhao '29 each won individual district titles to lead the Raiders under coach Franz Huggins. That trio along with Ivar Kostowicz '31 and Clayton Serflek '29 claimed four top-three finishes each.
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Founded in 1903, Ransom Everglades School is a coeducational, college preparatory day school for grades 6 - 12 located on two campuses in Coconut Grove, Florida. It is rated the top private school in Miami and among the 10 private schools in North America. Ransom Everglades School produces graduates who "believe that they are in the world not so much for what they can get out of it as for what they can put into it." The school provides rigorous college preparation that promotes the student's sense of identity, community, personal integrity and values for a productive and satisfying life, and prepares the student to lead and to contribute to society.


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