Dear The Vanguard,  We in the English Department read the recent Vanguard editorial “Read at your own risk” with some amount of confusion.  To start, two of the three books that the editorial...

 As petrified freshmen, nervous teachers and a very excited Mr. Strodel board the buses to New Hampshire this week, let’s take a moment to think about the role the Bivouac program plays in our school...

Avoid the summer slide  Although summer reading is a pain — particularly when we find ourselves procrastinating the day before school starts — it has its benefits. As much as the student body might...

 ’Tis the season of graduating club leaders stepping down and leaving their positions to the new presidents of the 2025-26 school year. As these leaders assume their new positions, let’s take some...

 As school winds down, and we look ahead to summer, The Vanguard came up with some fun activities you can try during your next three months of freedom. Enjoy, and happy summer, everyone! Tap...

 The theme of identity is one of the first concepts that a student might encounter at the school. Students in grades B-12 are repeatedly asked to reflect upon their identities, whether they are at Bivouac,...

 This year’s Eco Bash was a success, per usual. Tote bags were painted, an array of rice was cooked, and trees were climbed. Students had a fun day learning about the environment in a well-organized...

Here’s a secret: I almost never applied to be a Vanguard editor. When I received a nomination for a junior position, I was skeptical. Reflecting on torn-apart drafts with countless comments,...

Nobody likes a complainer. No one ever says, “Oh, I just love how they always find something to complain about.” As someone who has done very little else other than complain in the editorials...

When Diwali was grouped in with Halloween for a no HTPQ evening, it seemed like fortunate timing but perhaps a little minimizing. But after a no homework night was given on the wrong day for...

The new Service Learning Program is community service 2.0, rebranded with the usual buzzwords: “meaningful human connections,” “deeper understanding,” does service learning become so...