News by Students for Students
When a mother loses her first child… or her fifth, it’s devastating. When a young woman becomes pregnant with little to no money or any means of caring for the child, it’s destructive. The love for those children is unconditional, no matter the situation. No matter the case, adoption is a way for a young... Continue Reading →
Written by MD staffer, Addi Pollock It’s the anticipation, the waiting for Mr. Heller to call the winner of House Day. All of the sweat and tears were leading up to this moment. “And the winner is…!” Whether you are in Osprey, Kestrel, Nighthawk, or Peregrine, House Day is always so much fun. For those... Continue Reading →
What really brings happiness? Is it having the latest smartphone? The coolest car? Is it having better things than those around you? Or is it having the financial freedom to make your own choices? Is it finding wealth in things like time, people, and experiences? Is it being mindful of what you do and what you... Continue Reading →
Is the UD Dress code suited for cold weather?
25 feet in the air, now 30, don't look down! The trees sway in the breeze as you put one foot in front of the other, trying your best to balance on the tightrope. Now jump! Female empowerment and bonding is quite an important part of not only the Girl Code club but also... Continue Reading →
The ear-shattering drumbeat of industrial war surrounds you. Earthen walls shake and crumble, forcing you to crouch down to keep from being crushed as bombs and bodies burn in line, scattered across the surface. You pick up your service rifle and prepare to fight back, before a blinding light floods your vision as the earthen... Continue Reading →
Mrs. Mahoney's environmental science class had the opportunity to go to Homosassa Springs and swim with the manatees! The students were able to learn about manatees and other marine life. The students spent the afternoon with the boat captains that took them on the tour, learning about the manatees and swimming with them. "It was... Continue Reading →
Stepping up to the podium and presenting a speech publicly can be quite a daunting task, but these public speaking winners were specially chosen to do just that! After being chosen for the finals, this group of fourth through eleventh graders were personally selected out of the finalists to present a variety of speeches in... Continue Reading →
It’s play season! An outstanding Academy tradition that involves over half of the student body has commenced and is scheduled for March 16th and 17th. This year’s play is a story of gamblers and the women they are chasing after. Underground “crap games” are complicating relationships while also building others. Guys and Dolls is a... Continue Reading →
