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The Argo

The Student News Site of Boston Latin School

The Argo

Former Head of School Ms. Rachel Skerritt stands with the class of 2025 officers for her historic portrait unveiling. (Source: Boston Latin School Association)

Unveiling Ms. Rachel Skerritt’s Portrait

By Ross Wilson (II) & Olivia Chen (III), Head News Editor and Assistant News Editor November 30, 2024

On November 16, Boston Latin School held a celebration to present the portrait of Former Head of School Rachel Skerritt and honor distinguished graduates Melvin B. Miller ‘52 and Jeanette Towles ‘00. Skerritt...

Donald J. Trump celebrates his presidential victory with his family. (Source: Win McNamee)

Trump Wins the Presidential Election

By Weian Xue (III) & Stephany Zhu (II), Staff Writer and Contributing Writer November 30, 2024

In a decisive victory against Vice President Kamala Harris, President-elect Donald J. Trump has reclaimed the presidency of the United States. Accompanied by Senator JD Vance, Trump secured his win with...

BLS students vote in a mock election through an online ballot. (Source: Isabella Endozo (III))

A Guide to Massachusetts’s 2024 Ballot Questions

By Rachel Starr (I) & Amy Dai (V), Staff Writer and Contributing Writer November 30, 2024

Question One: Yes The Massachusetts state legislature creates and alters laws at the state level, just as the United States Congress does nationally. Prior to the ballot questions, it was one of four...

Teachers hang up phone walls for students to store their phones away during class. (Source: Sophia Knobel (III))

Phone Policy Crackdown

By Trinity Ngo (II), Staff Writer November 30, 2024

Boston Latin School is concentrating on phone usage this year in response to growing concerns over excessive screen time. Students are noticing that staff members have been more vigilant in imposing the...

BLS implements new security cameras throughout the building. (Source: Alexis Kiley (IV))

Securing the School: New Camera Installations

By Meilin Sha (IV), Staff Writer November 30, 2024

Boston Latin School will finish the installation of over 100 new security cameras by 2025 as part of a district-wide policy approved by the Boston City Council in 2021. Construction workers are currently...

Mayor Wu testifies on tax shift proposal (Source: Isabel Leon)

Mayor Wu’s Property Tax Plan

By David Wang (IV), Contributing Writer November 30, 2024

Mayor Michelle Wu recently proposed a new property tax policy to protect residents from a sharp tax increase in the future. Developed with input from business groups, the plan balances a small tax increase...

Orange Line train leaves station at a normal speed following the end of the Orange Line Project. (Source: Alex DeMaio (II))

The End of the Orange Line Project

By Xintong Guo (II) & Yifei Luo (V), Staff Writer and Contributing Writer November 30, 2024

For the first time in 15 years, the MBTA lifted all speed restrictions on the Orange Line following the conclusion of the Orange Line Project. From October 8 to October 20, the Orange Line shut down its...

Advanced Certamen team members Andy Yu (II) (left) and Joseph Hemr (II) (right) pose for a photo at Yale. (Source: Andy Yu (II))

JCL Conquers Certamen

By Abrielle Huang (V), Contributing Writer November 30, 2024

On November 9, several teams from the Boston Latin School Junior Classical League (JCL) competed in a Certamen tournament held at Yale University. JCL is an organization consisting of students who enjoy...

(Source: ABC News)

Election Day Draws Near

By Ailin Sha (I), Ross Wilson (II), Mary Deng (II) & Olivia Chen (III), Head News Editors and Assistant News Editors October 1, 2024

On September 10, former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris participated in their first presidential debate, hosted by ABC News in advance of the 2024 election. Over 90 minutes,...

School buses shuttle Black students during the 1974 busing crisis. (Source: Spencer Grant)

Boston Busing Crisis: 50 Years

By Meilin Sha (V) & Abrielle Huang (VI), Staff Writer and Contributing Writer July 31, 2024

This June marks the 50-year anniversary of the desegregation of Boston Public Schools and the subsequent busing crisis. Prior to the Racial Inclusion Act of 1965, neighborhoods and schools in Boston were...

Mary Skipper speaks at the BPS School Choice Program meeting. (Source: Nancy Lane)

School Choice Shot Down

By Trinity Ngo (III) & Christina Luo (IV), Staff Writer and Contributing Writer July 31, 2024

On May 22, the Boston Public School Committee voted to once again opt out of the 1994 School Choice Program that would allow non-resident students into Boston Public Schools. The School Choice Program...

Boston Latin School students walk out to Boston Common to protest. (Source: Zoe Colimon (I))

Admin Responds to Student Walkout

By Xintong Guo (III) & Weian Xue (IV), Staff Writers July 31, 2024

On May 6, students from Boston Latin School and ten other high schools walked out of class in support of a ceasefire in the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza. As part of the Boston Students Palestine...

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