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The Argo

The Student News Site of Boston Latin School

The Argo

The Student News Site of Boston Latin School

The Argo

(Source: Ms. Megan Clougherty)

Class of 2026 Franklin Medalists

June 29, 2026

Leila Ohashi Valedictorian I think it’s safe to say that we had one of the most tumultuous beginnings to a Boston Latin School career. The journey hasn’t been the easiest either, but I’m grateful...

(Source: Kaiya Platt (IV))

Vale, Ms. Holmes!

By Amy Dai (IV), Staff Writer June 27, 2026

After teaching for 13 years at Boston Latin School, Physical Education (PE) teacher Ms. Sheree Holmes has announced her retirement. Ms. Holmes first joined BLS in 1998 as girls’ junior varsity basketball...

Class Officer Farewells

June 27, 2026

President Jacob Shi As graduation peeks at us around the corner, I cannot help but think of this quote I remember seeing on Instagram Reels: “How lucky I am to have something that makes saying...

BLS history teacher Mr. David Long helps a student with their assignments. (Source: Kaiya Platt (IV))

Mr. David Long Gets Awarded!

By Bridget Blair (II), Editor-in-Chief June 27, 2026

Boston Latin School awarded history teacher Mr. David Long both the 2026 Crystal Apple Award for Excellence in Teaching and the Gerald L. Gitner and Family Award for Outstanding Teaching. The Student...

Spotlight on... Lucas Greene Barrios (I)

Spotlight on… Lucas Greene Barrios (I)

By Risa Goldfeld (II), Staff Writer June 27, 2026

Lucas Greene Barrios (I) has always loved to draw. He has a passion for art and for animals, and has used that passion to create drawings that bring creatures to life. The Boston Latin School arts program...

Spotlight on... Simon Chen (I)

Spotlight on… Simon Chen (I)

By David Wang (III) & William Yu (II), Head Forum Editor and Contributing Writer June 27, 2026

Simon, We first met you when you were an incoming B-sie on a hiking trip with the Friends of Chinese Culture. We started on the playground, where Weian almost threw up after getting dizzy from spinning...

Spotlight on... Mary Flaherty (I)

Spotlight on… Mary Flaherty (I)

By Bridget Blair (II), Editor-in-Chief June 27, 2026

I first met Mary in 2023 when we were cast in the same play for Boston Latin School theatre’s One Acts. I immediately knew how kind Mary was from how she instantly offered to help me prepare for my BLS...

Argo Farewells

June 27, 2026

Alex Le Editor-in-Chief Dear Reader, Argonauts and anyone in the wide world, The -lex in Rolex is signing out. When Ms. Moon asked Ross and I, “Can you write the letter?” in preparation for...

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