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Claire Lenkin, managing editor

Junior Claire Lenkin is a managing editor in her third year on the Common Sense staff. In her free time, she enjoys hanging out with friends and watching hockey. You can also find her on IG @clairelenkin.

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Juniors Ashi Stanislaus, Emma Yuan, seniors Rhea Chelar and Zo Singh with junior Madeline Eig are the SGA officers. The SGA officers demonstrate a larger school-wide trend of a majority female leadership.

Gender inequalities have widespread presence at school

Claire Lenkin, managing editor
September 16, 2023
Principal Doug Nelson celebrates with students during a boys basketball playoff game this year.

Students, staff reflects on past year at school

Claire Lenkin, managing editor
May 29, 2023
Assignments in world language classes tend to be based on readings or writing, not interactive activities which can be more effective.

World language education needs change for students to learn effectively

Claire Lenkin, managing editor
May 11, 2023
Sportswashing has been prevalent throughout history, with the earliest example dating back to the ancient Greeks.

The dangerous game of sportswashing

claire lenkin, arts editor
March 29, 2023
Civil Rights Movement co-founder David Abernathy marches with Martin Luther King Jr. from Selma to Montgomery in 1965.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis bans AP African American Studies class

claire lenkin, arts editor
February 14, 2023
Sophomores Gabi Wallace, Rachel Reinstein and Eva Veizis look at ChatGPT in honors health.

ChatGPT, write an article about yourself

claire lenkin, arts editor
January 11, 2023
A protester fights for more gun law reform at a protest in New York during 2020.

When Will It End?

Claire Lenkin, arts editor
December 16, 2022
The Woottonettes perform at the homecoming pep rally on Sept. 16, hyping up students and staff.

Shutting down the rumor mill: Woottonettes are here to stay

Claire Lenkin, arts editor
December 2, 2022
Rehearsals for Clue take place in the auditorium after school.

A clue into the Patriot Players’ fall production

Claire Lenkin, arts editor
October 21, 2022
Principal Doug Nelson dances with the HLSU (Hispanic-Latino Student Union) at the homecoming pep rally.

Principal Nelson speaks on new school policies, mental health

Claire Lenkin, arts editor
September 24, 2022
Freshman Madeline Eig and sophomore Will Bland look at photos from this years Met Gala. I enjoyed the reporters dress because she was the only person who followed the theme accurately, Eig said.

A definitive Met Gala 2022 best, worst dressed list

Claire Lenkin, arts editor
May 23, 2022
New Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown-Jackson faced questions on hot-topic issues like abortion, gender and critical race theory during her confirmation hearings. She also faced questions from Senator Ted Cruz about her position on the Georgetown Day School Board of Trustees.

Ketanji Brown-Jackson’s SCOTUS hearings lead to confirmation

Claire Lenkin, staff writer
April 25, 2022
Inventing Anna was released onto Netflix on Feb. 11. The series shot up to number one and has remained in the top 10 since. While the show has received mixed reactions from critics, due to accusations of glamorizing crime, it has still broken viewership records.

Inventing Anna: a look into how a life of lies was found out

Claire Lenkin, staff writer
March 19, 2022
Coachella has also enlisted new contemporary artists to create fixtures to display on the campgrounds. The festival has been widely praised for its opportunities for unknown artists.

Coachella 2022: Don’t be sad about this lineup

Claire Lenkin, staff writer
February 19, 2022
English teacher Nicholas Confino hard at work in between classes.

Confino rocks on: his journey from road manager to English teacher

Claire Lenkin, staff writer
January 10, 2022
Stylists on Gossip Girl created new trends and experimented when coming up with the characters outfits.

Trendsetter vs follower: comparing the old and new ‘Gossip Girl’

Claire Lenkin, staff writer
December 15, 2021
Taylor Swift performs on her original Red tour in 2013.

Taylor Swift releases much-anticipated album

Claire Lenkin, staff writer
November 17, 2021
Model United Nations club meets to work on a speaking activity.

Model United Nations club inspires leadership, global awareness in members

Claire Lenkin, staff writer
November 4, 2021
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