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The Lunch Crunch
The Time Provided to Students for Lunch is Insufficient Photo by Anton Murygin on Unsplash For many students, lunch is supposed to be a break. It’s a chance to eat, recharge and socialize before returning to class. With only 40 minutes scheduled between 12:35 p.m. and 1:15 p.m., that break often feels rushed. Between walking, waiting in lines and leaving campus, the window to actually sit down and eat is not sufficient. As a result, students are left balancing time, stress an
Blair Bayliss
May 11


Ceremony of Excellence
Gallery: The Upper School Hosts Its Annual Awards Ceremony During Community Time
Kayleigh Mitchell
May 5


Too Cool for School
Seniors Take Their Annual Trip to Universal for Grad Bash
Kate Bascom
May 5


A Walk of Remembrance
The Class of 2026 Does Their Decision Day Parade Through the School
Antonia Nowels
May 5




Honoring Our Acorns
Maclay Hosts Their Annual Charter Lunch for Charter Students
Kate Bascom
May 2


When The Waves Meet The Stage
Maclay’s Production of “The Little Mermaid” Photo by Kayleigh Mitchell / Maclay Andalusian Every spring, Maclay School’s theatre department performs stunning shows, with this year’s being “The Little Mermaid.” The musical is based on Disney's 1989 animated film, following Ariel, a young mermaid, as she sacrifices her voice to win the heart of a human prince. The show is an emotionally driven production that, beneath the bright costumes and familiar songs, reflects a story abo
Brennan Abatecola
Apr 29


Mathletes Unite
Maclay Mu Alpha Theta Travels to Orlando for the State Math Competition Photo taken by Lauren Fantle After a semester full of regional competitions and preparation, Mu Alpha Theta’s most competitive mathletes traveled to Orlando, Fla. for the state math convention with sponsor John Gussaroff and chaperone Lauren Fantle. They competed across several divisions including Theta (Algebra II), Alpha (Precalculus) and Mu (Calculus). Mathletes greatly look forward to the state compet
Sarah Samaan
Apr 25


Plan for Success
Maclay Economics Students Complete UrbanPlan Project Photo by Blair Bayliss / Maclay Andalusian The Maclay School senior honors economics classes, taught by Stephanie Amidon, turned theory into practice this spring, producing redevelopment plans after weeks of research. UrbanPlan is a nationwide educational simulation that teaches students how to balance the competing priorities of real-world community development. Students were split into competing teams and assigned specif
Blair Bayliss
Apr 23


Seize The Day!
Maclay Takes Middle and Upper School Latin Students to the 77th Annual FJCL State Competition
Adeline Allen
Apr 23


The New Leaders
Elections for the New Student Council Leaders Photo by Ethan Woodring / Maclay Andalusian As the year quickly comes to a close, the Maclay student body is getting ready to jump straight into the new year with new leadership for Student Council. On April 16, 2026, rising 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th graders gathered in Webster Gym to hear speeches from various candidates running for leadership roles. During the elections, each candidate gave a speech explaining why they should ho
Kate Bascom
Apr 23


Notes From Midtown Reader
Maclay’s Literary Magazine Releases their 10th Anniversary Edition at Midtown Reader Photo taken by Craig Beaven Notes From the Underground (NFTU)’s first double edition features over 200 pages, with works from both past and present contributors. This special publication commemorates the magazine’s 10th anniversary. To celebrate the release on April 13, NFTU hosted a reading at the local bookstore, Midtown Reader. There, contributors read their works from the newly printed b
Sarah Samaan
Apr 19


Tell Me a Little About Yourself
The Annual Junior Interview Series Introduces Students to the Interview Process
Sarah Samaan
Apr 11




The Arts at Maclay
Gallery: Maclay Provides Students with the Opportunity to Take Creative Electives
Kayleigh Mitchell
Apr 7




A Close Victory
Maclay Boys Varsity Lacrosse Wins Against Lincoln High School
Claire Lawler
Mar 13


A Glance Into the Future
Gallery: Students Explored Career Paths of their Choice with Expert Speakers
Kayleigh Mitchell
Mar 8




Mahaska Whitley Student Exhibition
Gallery: Maclay Students Featured in LeMoyne Art Show
Antonia Nowels
Mar 6
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