Bonjour and welcome to yet another installment in the “Retiree Recap” series. That’s right, today we’re taking a multi-cultural dive into the hard work of retiring French teacher: Madame Nothnagle. As the senior high’s one and only French teacher, Madame Nothnagle has contributed so much to our highschool community. Not only does she teach a variety of levels of the […]
Read moreHere at the senior high, as with any high school, we are no stranger to people moving on to the next chapter of their lives. Each and every year, around 130 students graduate from our school to move on to bigger and better things. However, today we will be exploring a different, yet equally important, milestone: retirement. Sit back and […]
Read more“Inspirational, caring, and supportive.” These are all words used by one of her students to describe Mrs. Millar. Continue reading this edition of Retiree Recap to discover her impact on EWG. As a science teacher, Mrs. Millar has instructed students in a variety of classes from biology to animal science. Beyond the traditional classroom, she additionally runs several clubs including […]
Read moreArt. According to Oxford Languages, this word is defined as “the expression or application of human creative skill and imagination, typically in a visual form”. While this doesn’t seem extraordinary, from the marvel of the Sistine Chapel to the icon of the Mona Lisa, the impact of art on culture and the world is undeniable. However, all aspiring artists have […]
Read moreGreetings dear readers, and welcome to our brand new series: Retiree Recap. In this series, we will be illuminating the dedication and achievements of recently retired and retiring EWG faculty. I could think of no better person to kick off this new series that long time EWG teacher: Mrs. Wilmot. Mrs. Wilmot has been a member of the EWG school […]
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The Rhode Island Model Legislature– a drab name for a fascinating organization. The RI Model Legislature essentially does what an actual legislature does: drafts bills, holds committee meetings, and votes on legislation. Thus, teaching students about the workings of government. The Rhode Island Model Legislature has been doing this since 1946, making it the oldest legislative simulation in the country. […]
Read more“Where are they now?” Today, we will be answering that question, and more, as we dive into the post-graduation life of alum, Thomas (Tom) Borges. Whether this is your first time hearing about one of EWG alum, or you’re an avid fan or the series, we invite you to sit back, relax, and read on to find out more about […]
Read moreWelcome back to “Where Are They Now?”: a series that looks at the lives of EWG alumni. In this installment, we talked to Ms. Greene: a graduate of the EWG class of 2013. Ms. Greene has led a fascinating life post-graduation, and it is our pleasure to share it with you dear readers. During the interview, Ms. Greene expressed: “Immediately after […]
Read moreHere at the Mercury, we are a team of passionate journalists. However, some of us share talents in more areas than one. Thus, we journalists Graeme Griffiths and Abigail Dreyer are proud to report to you about the EWG Math Team. What is the Math Team? Well, I am so glad you asked. The EWG Math Team is an after-school […]
Read moreWelcome back to our newest article series: “Where Are They Now?” In our last edition, we talked to Amy Cunningham about her life as a graduate school student. Today, we will be diving deep into the post-graduation life of 2017 graduate, Samuel Hanna. Read on to find out more. After his graduation back in 2017, Hanna decided to make the […]
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