The Catalyst

Return to the (Virtual) Classroom: Student Perspectives on the First Week of School

September 1, 2020

Inspired by Yo-Yo Ma, Zach Buttrick '20 performs a free outdoor solo concert for a crowd of social-distancers.

As the pandemic ravages their communities, RE students give back

May 15, 2020

Girls from the class of 2020 pose for a prom picture six feet apart.

The New Senior Experience

May 13, 2020

At a regional SDLC meetup, several RE students gained deeper insight into issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

For students of color, tokenism in the classroom takes a toll

May 10, 2020

Ms. Patricia Sasser, center, participates in a panel discussion with faculty and students at Loomis Chaffee following the race-related protests and violence that occurred in Charlottesville, Va., in 2017.

Leader in education, DEI, and student life to head the Upper School

May 15, 2019

Students expand their curriculum with independent studies

Donna Zheng '19 and Liza Dill '21

February 28, 2019

This year, seven seniors became the pioneers exploring new territory in the Ransom curriculum — the new independent studies program. Although the program debuted this year, it has been many years in the making. “It’s...

Maya Rosen ’21 speaks to guests at the internship forum about her work studying viral transmission among mosquitoes.

RE students explore exciting internships

February 28, 2019

RE students seek expansion of mental health support systems and campus programming

Ricardo Andrade '21, Alex Prio-Touzet '21

February 28, 2019

Stress is a constant at Ransom Everglades — at least according to many members of the student body, who have expressed concern about their lack of sleep, demanding activities, and strenuous workloads. But students, teachers,...

Amidst #MeToo, RE grapples with how to address sexual assault and harassment

Juan Gabriel Roca-Paisley '19 and Kareena Rudra '20

February 28, 2019

Following the national dialogue on sexual assault that has arisen over the past few years, students have expressed the need for the issue to be discussed further, and in a more public way.

Pictured here (and named in the story) are the eight Bowden Fellows of the Class of 2019.

2019 Bowden Fellows carry on legacy of humanities education

September 30, 2018

Trenches and rubble have become a familiar campus sight.

As Ransom Everglades looks ahead, students and faculty feel the impact

September 30, 2018

Security updates address post-Parkland challenges

Anna Mistele '19

September 30, 2018

From badges, to class bells that talk, to reinforced classroom door locks, Ransom Everglades has taken extra steps to improve its campus security in the wake of the escalating dialogue about school safety. “I imagine every...