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The Student News Site of Boston Latin School

The Argo

The Student News Site of Boston Latin School

The Argo

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...

Boston’s New Youth Poet Laureate

Spotlight on… Ailin Sha (‘25)

By Bridget Blair (II), Assistant A&E Editor May 2, 2026

Ailin Sha (‘25) was named the Youth Poet Laureate for the City of Boston on February 3. Sha has enjoyed reading and writing for her entire life. During her time at Boston Latin School, she was successful...

Spotlight on... Mike Skerrett (‘14)

Spotlight on… Mike Skerrett (‘14)

By Olivia Chen (II), News Editor May 2, 2026

Boston Latin School alumnus and writer Mike Skerret (‘14) became involved with the Argo during his freshman year as a News writer. He later rose to the position of News Editor, and then Editor-in-Chief...

Quinn Bowles (I) places second at Division I State Finals. (Source: Maximo Greene Barrios (IV))

Quinn for the Win!

By Elizabeth Noronha (I), Contributing Writer May 2, 2026

Quinn Bowles (I) has been participating in the wrestling program at Boston Latin School since his sixie year and is now set to join the wrestling program at Case Western Reserve University in the fall....

Spotlight on Grace O'Brien (I)

Spotlight on Grace O’Brien (I)

By Lia Tripp (I), Contributing Writer June 24, 2025

“No minute like the last minute” is a quote that perfectly encapsulates Grace. Meet Grace O’Brien: the girl behind the most infectious laugh I’ve ever heard, the biggest heart I’ve ever known...

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