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The Voice
Finishing 3rd overall, Grace Coppel '25 and Nina Schuerer '25 end their senior season with a smile.
Making a Splash: Girls Swimming and Diving Competes at State
March 11, 2025
Pursuing Athletics in College
Pursuing Athletics in College
May 23, 2022
MICDS Boys Lacrosse: The Pressure to Maintain a Dynasty
MICDS Boys Lacrosse: The Pressure to Maintain a Dynasty
May 19, 2022
Girl’s Cross Country Rams Show Out at State
Girl’s Cross Country Rams Show Out at State
December 15, 2021
MICDS Seniors Make Athletic Commitments to College
MICDS Seniors Make Athletic Commitments to College
December 14, 2021
Sisters Narya Phatak '26 and Happy Phatak '23 smile at each other as they sing a duet of "Never Grow Up" by Taylor Swift
Photos: Blue Whale 2023, Back in the Library
March 9, 2023
Sahar Bhutto '24, Ana Estes '24, and Ash Aranha '23 glue and drill a flat, which will later be used as a piece of the floor on the set of How The Other Half Loves.
Setting the Scene: Designing ‘How The Other Half Loves’
November 18, 2022
During the climax of the play, Orpheus (Grant Nicholson ‘24) realizes that he will never see Eurydice (Robyn Davies ‘26) again.
Eurydice and Orpheus from a New Perspective
October 7, 2022
Romeo and Juliet: Take Two
Romeo and Juliet: Take Two
December 9, 2021
Sprinkles disappear as Lewis Adkins '26 enjoys a donut on April 16.
Do Nut Be Alarmed: Reactions to Celebratory Foods During Religious Holidays
April 17, 2025
Finishing 3rd overall, Grace Coppel '25 and Nina Schuerer '25 end their senior season with a smile.
Making a Splash: Girls Swimming and Diving Competes at State
March 11, 2025
Printmaking class students Grant Krainik ‘27 and Spencer Levison ‘28 engage in the making of individual print books.
Snow Daze: Winter Term Squished by Storm
February 10, 2025
Turkeys fly during the Turkey Train on Nov. 24.
Gratitude at MICDS: Students Reflect on the Virtue of Thankfulness
December 3, 2024
While teaching Presidential Politics, Kristin Roberts, history teacher, explores campaign spending.
Navigating Division: Voices Respond to the Upcoming 2024 Election
November 4, 2024
Celeste Prince teaches summer students seated in wooden backed chairs.
The Chairs of MICDS: Where Comfort and Learning Intersect
May 3, 2023
Play by Play: The Historic Final Ballots in the House Speaker Vote
February 7, 2023
The Lot is Full! Should A lot remain a privilege for upperclassmen?
The Lot is Full! Should A lot remain a privilege for upperclassmen?
May 23, 2022
Pursuing Athletics in College
Pursuing Athletics in College
May 23, 2022
Scooping chicken onto her plate in the MICDS dining hall, a teacher takes advantage of the rotating selection of salad toppings, including two different types of greens, in-season vegetables, and a composed salad.
“MICDS Fat”: A Look Into the Student Body’s Concept of Body
May 1, 2024
Celeste Prince teaches summer students seated in wooden backed chairs.
The Chairs of MICDS: Where Comfort and Learning Intersect
May 3, 2023
Sisters Narya Phatak '26 and Happy Phatak '23 smile at each other as they sing a duet of "Never Grow Up" by Taylor Swift
Photos: Blue Whale 2023, Back in the Library
March 9, 2023
Book Review: Interpreter of Maladies by Jhumpa Lahiri
Book Review: Interpreter of Maladies by Jhumpa Lahiri
November 10, 2022
Senior student athletes revel in their athletic journeys as they commit to play in college.
A Trudge to the Finish Line
May 18, 2022
Book Review: Interpreter of Maladies by Jhumpa Lahiri
Book Review: Interpreter of Maladies by Jhumpa Lahiri
November 10, 2022
During the climax of the play, Orpheus (Grant Nicholson ‘24) realizes that he will never see Eurydice (Robyn Davies ‘26) again.
Eurydice and Orpheus from a New Perspective
October 7, 2022
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The Voice

The Voice
Printmaking class students Grant Krainik ‘27 and Spencer Levison ‘28 engage in the making of individual print books.
Sprinkles disappear as Lewis Adkins '26 enjoys a donut on April 16.
News
Do Nut Be Alarmed: Reactions to Celebratory Foods During Religious Holidays
Katherine Rose Ellenhorn, Staff Writer • April 17, 2025
Finishing 3rd overall, Grace Coppel '25 and Nina Schuerer '25 end their senior season with a smile.
Making a Splash: Girls Swimming and Diving Competes at State
Gigi Koster, Staff Writer • March 11, 2025
Printmaking class students Grant Krainik ‘27 and Spencer Levison ‘28 engage in the making of individual print books.
Snow Daze: Winter Term Squished by Storm
The Voice Staff • February 10, 2025
Sports
Pursuing Athletics in College
Josh Borja, ALT Journalism Student • May 23, 2022
MICDS Boys Lacrosse: The Pressure to Maintain a Dynasty
Paige Hayes, ALT Journalism Student • May 19, 2022
Girl’s Cross Country Rams Show Out at State
Ellie Gira, Guest Writer • December 15, 2021
MICDS Seniors Make Athletic Commitments to College
Cate Cody, Writer and Editor-in-Chief • December 14, 2021
Arts
Photos: Blue Whale 2023, Back in the Library
March 9, 2023
Setting the Scene: Designing ‘How The Other Half Loves’
KR Ellenhorn • November 18, 2022
Eurydice and Orpheus from a New Perspective
KR Ellenhorn • October 7, 2022
Romeo and Juliet: Take Two
Allison Pfefferkorn • December 9, 2021
News
Turkeys fly during the Turkey Train on Nov. 24.
Gratitude at MICDS: Students Reflect on the Virtue of Thankfulness
December 3, 2024

The MICDS community took time to reflect on what they are thankful for this holiday season. Students shared their thoughts on what they are most...

While teaching Presidential Politics, Kristin Roberts, history teacher, explores campaign spending.
Navigating Division: Voices Respond to the Upcoming 2024 Election
Lewis Adkins • November 4, 2024

As the 2024 presidential election approaches, MICDS students and teachers feel the weight of a consequential election. With heightened polarization,...

Ian Zar ‘26, Sean Hogan ‘26, and Beckett Joyce ‘26 play a game at a meeting of the Jewish Student Union on September 13, 2024. Faculty members and club co-heads have been adjusting to the no-phone policy and trying different engagement techniques.
No Phone Zone: Quick Reflections on MICDS’ New Policy
Arjun Puri, Johanna Orwick, and Alexandra Smith • September 17, 2024

This academic year, MICDS implemented a new policy that prohibits student use of cell phones during the school day. This policy also bars the...

Celeste Prince teaches summer students seated in wooden backed chairs.
Opinion
The Chairs of MICDS: Where Comfort and Learning Intersect
Ishan Chauhan, Guest Writer • May 3, 2023

Chairs. The crux of the classroom and arguably one of the most used pieces of furniture in the entire school (let alone the world). MICDS, in...

Play by Play: The Historic Final Ballots in the House Speaker Vote
Rachel Phillips, Editor in Chief • February 7, 2023
The Lot is Full! Should A lot remain a privilege for upperclassmen?
The Lot is Full! Should A lot remain a privilege for upperclassmen?
Peyton LaMartina, '22 ALT Journalism Student • May 23, 2022
Pursuing Athletics in College
Pursuing Athletics in College
Josh Borja, ALT Journalism Student • May 23, 2022
Features
Scooping chicken onto her plate in the MICDS dining hall, a teacher takes advantage of the rotating selection of salad toppings, including two different types of greens, in-season vegetables, and a composed salad.
“MICDS Fat”: A Look Into the Student Body’s Concept of Body
Jada Greer, ALT Journalism Student • May 1, 2024

As body-focused jokes become more commonplace around MICDS, students have begun to discuss the comments’ nuances.  Body shaming at MICDS...

Celeste Prince teaches summer students seated in wooden backed chairs.
The Chairs of MICDS: Where Comfort and Learning Intersect
Ishan Chauhan, Guest Writer • May 3, 2023

Chairs. The crux of the classroom and arguably one of the most used pieces of furniture in the entire school (let alone the world). MICDS, in...

Sisters Narya Phatak '26 and Happy Phatak '23 smile at each other as they sing a duet of "Never Grow Up" by Taylor Swift
Photos: Blue Whale 2023, Back in the Library
March 9, 2023