Dear freshmen,  As we near the beginning of December, it’s likely that you guys have heard some rumors about the infamous, the terrifying, the daunting … EXAM WEEK.  We’re here to tell you...

 Within the last few years, an influx of teenage boys with ice-cream-scooped shaped hair and a severe lack of emotion took social media and American high schools by storm. The phenomenon dubbed “nonchalance”...

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...