By Ayaan Sait ‘24
In the bustling Barn filled with Catlin Gabel School (CGS) students, there stands an anchor of warmth and experience: Kathy Dietz. More than just being a face who charges your barn account, Dietz can bring enthusiasm and her love of helping others into every interaction.
Read MoreBy Amare Kaainoa ‘24
In the vibrant world of fashion, where trends often reflect the zeitgeist of society, here emerges a designer whose creations transcend the ordinary. Senior Eva Garzotto, a visionary in the realm of fashion, has carved a niche for herself with her powerful pieces that evoke a sense of allure.
Read MoreBy Chip Downes-Le Guin ‘25
Hailing from Walnut in Southern California, new Catlin Gabel math teacher Mark Amasuga’s interests and journey to teaching give him a unique connection with students.
Read MoreBy Olivia Morrison ‘24
Ron Bronson is the girl's varsity tennis coach at Catlin Gabel (CGS). In 2022’s tennis season, Bronson led the girl's tennis team to a district championship and state title, winning Oregon’s 3A district/state coach of the year as well. This season, he plans to do it again.
Read More“If I can make one comparison between me and Michael Jordan, it's that we can nurse the hell out of a grudge. If I think you’re questioning me, I will work so hard to shove it down your throat.”
Read MoreFrom teaching high school math to taking weekly ceramics classes, Beth Gilmartin’s life is all about education.
Read More“When you live in a foreign culture you start to understand how your home culture influences everything that you see. I remember being constantly challenged by things that were very new to me, and trying to resist the urge to say that they're bad or that they're not as good.”
Read More"So I have like 65 or 70 cousins or something, we would go, oftentimes, at my grandparent's house, and there would be upwards of like 30-40 people on the regular basis. We would be there for hours, and there was just a lot of meal sharing and play." When asked about her childhood, Catlin Gabel (CGS) Head of School, Aline Garcia-Rubio, shared.
Read More“I’m an only child. I’m the only, only child in my family.” Enrique Escalona, Catlin Gabel School (CGS) Upper School Spanish teacher, shares with a smile I can see through his eyes.
Read MoreMicah Powch is an iconic Junior at the Catlin Gabel School (CGS). His amiable personality allows for him to connect with a spectrum of students and teachers who view his charisma and creativity with endearment, but what really goes on inside his head?
Read More“After I graduated college, I had no idea what I was doing, so I went back to Menlo Park and lived with my parents again, which was okay, not great. I think I was still figuring out what I was supposed to do with an English degree,” Derek King, the beloved Catlin Gabel School (CGS) Upper School library assistant, shared with me when we sat down together.
Read MoreCatlinSpeak is starting a new column inspired by the New York City-based photojournalism project, Humans of New York. Humans of New York (HONY) began as an attempt to photograph 10,000 random people on the streets of New York to “create an exhaustive catalogue of the city’s inhabitants,” as the website says.
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