Fall Issue of 2025-2026

By Andy Han ‘26

New upper school counselor Charlie Grant is a fresh face on campus for most, but for some faculty members who had the pleasure of teaching him during his time in the upper school, his face is a familiar and welcome one.

By Evan Zhang ‘26

The life of new Upper School math teacher Tarryn Bronikowski has been filled with pivots, moves, and adventures on the road to achieving the pipe dream.

By Hadley Cress ‘27

As the school year begins and students start to settle into their new routine, it is important to know the changes to the school policies.

By Maddie Snyder ‘26

The first thing Diana Manternach ‘26 wanted to be when she was younger was the President of the United States.

By Priya Klein ‘26

Going on her fourth year as the Upper School’s administrative coordinator, Alexis Doling has properly solidified herself as the go-to person for help in the Upper School.

By Maddie Snyder ‘26 and Evan Zhang ‘26

On September 30th, various members of the Catlin Gabel School (CGS) community gathered under a tent at the construction site of the Community Center for Athletics and Wellness (CCAW) for its official groundbreaking ceremony. The CCAW is a new community building set to open in spring 2027, which will house indoor spaces such as a large varsity gym, dining hall, classrooms, and alumni center.

By Charlie Broad ‘25

At this point in the year, hopefully, every student at Catlin Gabel School (CGS) is familiar with their teachers, the campus, and the daily happenings that students face.

By Violet Daly ‘26

The year was 2024. Two podiums stood ominously atop the Cabell stage, both lit by a spotlight.

By Theo Butler ‘25

Portland is known for many things, but one of these that may be unexpected is the pizza.

By Stella Dombrow ‘25

With a full theater for the opening and closing productions, the 2025 spring musical, Mamma Mia, was an unforgettable show.

By Priya Klein ‘26

Classrooms on the Upper School campus have taken on names that go far beyond numbers and building codes (for the most part).

By Maddie Snyder ‘26

The month is March 2021, it’s my first time being in person with my peers at the Catlin Gabel School (CGS), and I am being viciously bullied for the fact that I have never been to Trader Joe’s.