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New Teacher Spotlight: Jon Babcock
This school year, Conant has nine new teachers. Seeing as most students won’t be introduced to them in the typical way, the Crier is providing short features on each. Today, the Crier would like to...
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Black Leaders Achievers members share their favorite songs, books,...
Ella Saputra | Conant Crier In honor of Black History Month, Crier talked to Black Leader Achievers (BLA) about their recommended materials to check out to learn more about Black history and culture....
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New Teacher Spotlight: Gregory Grana
Kana Nagoya | Conant Crier Crier: What is something interesting about you? Grana: I started my first job in a school as a custodian. Then I worked as a technology assistant and I got to become a...
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Senior handprint tradition continues for Class of 2021
Despite the unprecedented nature of the past year, Conant was able to maintain the senior handprint tradition. The Class of 2021 was able to come into the atrium and put down their handprints. The...
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New Teacher Spotlight: Alecia Eschenbrenner
Crier: What are you passionate about? Eschenbrenner: I’m passionate about rugby. I’ve been playing it for about 8-10 years. I started it in college. Now, I play professional rugby. I’m involved in a...
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Student activism prompts administrative response to concerns of mishandling...
During the summer of 2020, a group of District 211 students created an Instagram account as an anonymous forum to share allegations of injustices they experienced at school. As the username...
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New Teacher Spotlight: Michael Long
Kana Nagoya | Conant Crier This school year, Conant has nine new teachers. Seeing as most students won’t be introduced to them in the typical way, the Crier is providing short features on each. Today,...
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From numerous medals to triple axels, student ice skater dominates the ice
Taira Shinohara Taira Shinohara, ’24, spins into first place at the 2020 Midwestern Sectional Figure Skating Final. Music fills the ice rink, signaling the beginning of the routine. Immediately,...
View ArticleConant staff members share their COVID-19 vaccine experience
Getting vaccinated from COVID-19 has multiple long term benefits, however the short term side effects have left many people, including members of Conant staff, feeling temporarily unwell. To provide...
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Conant student publishes collection of short stories teaching kids about...
KAN-WIN Youth Peer Advocate Leadership How do we teach children to respect and understand complex social issues like discrimination, consent, and gender norms? How can these topics be communicated to...
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PHOTO GALLERY: “Hollywood” Homecoming 2021 Hallway Decorations
Abigail Denna, Ananya Maddulapalli, Minnah Saif, Ella Saputra, Johanna Selmeczy, and Neela Gilbert contributed to this story. Per Homecoming tradition, Conant students and club and activity advisors...
View ArticleVIDEO PREVIEW: Conant Theatre presents ‘The 25th Annual Putnam County...
Conant Theatre performs its fall musical “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” this Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. This show follows the story of several middle school spelling fanatics as they...
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Recently deceased Conant alum receives 2021 Hometown Hero award
#foogallery-gallery-20018 .fg-image { width: 640px; } A headshot of Schwartz from an American Legion newsletter. (Photo courtesy of Vivian Nordmeyer)Schwartz (right) in uniform with a friend circa...
View ArticleCultural Awareness Club hosts “An Immigrant Story”, featuring Indian American...
Four years ago, a young girl moved to a new world. Her heart raced as she stepped off the plane and into a new and scary life, completely different from the one she’d known. Her eyes widened as...
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Conant clubs you might have missed
Are you still looking for a club or group where you can form lasting friendships? What about a place to just destress after a long day of school? Clubs are a great place to do all that while also...
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How to study for finals: a prep guide for students in the wake of a global...
Finals week is one of the most stressful times for high school students. With exams looming just over the horizon, many students are scrambling to relearn how to study in the wake of the coronavirus...
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Student figure skater competes in a national figure skating competition
#foogallery-gallery-20407 .fg-image { width: 640px; } Shinohara on the ice during the free skate program at Nationals. Photo courtesy of Taira Shinohara.Shinohara glides into seventh place at...
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Conant students create Recorder Club
Recorder Club founders Haley Kharvari, ‘23, and Arya Shah, ‘23, at the club’s meeting. On Feb 15, Haley Kharvari, ‘23, and Arya Shah, ‘23, received approval from Activity Director Jeanette Ardell to...
View ArticleEverything you need to know about Ramadan 2022
April 1, 2022, marked the first day of Ramadan this year, the Muslim holy month. You may have noticed the decorations around Conant and overheard your Muslim friends talking about Ramadan, so what is...
View ArticleFrazzled? 5 realistic tips to alleviate test stress
Testing season is back yet again, and so is the robotic, disengaged advice that never does anyone any good. Sleep eight hours a night, eat well, take breaks. You’ve heard it all before, and not once...
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