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Vol. 80, No. 1
Absence of Preseason
For the first time in recent years, St. Mark’s varsity athletes did not return to campus early for preseason. Instead, the Peer Discussion Leaders and Dorm Prefects were the only students who came on August 27 to welcome the new…
Vol. 80, No. 1
Can the Patriots Make it Back to the Big Game?
On Wednesday night, the New England Patriots marched into Lumen Field in Seattle with a point to prove. Just seven months ago, the Patriots’ storybook run to the Super Bowl ended in a heartbreaking 29-13 loss to the Seattle Seahawks.…
Vol. 79, No. 5 · Prize Day Issue
Team of the Spring: Boys Varsity Baseball
That initial southern road trip served as a crucial crucible for the roster, letting veterans and newcomers forge the chemistry that defined their spring.
Vol. 79, No. 5 · Prize Day Issue
Spring Athletics Recap
Through a challenging game schedule, the Lions continued to represent St. Mark’s School with pride, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
Vol. 79, No. 3
Pack the Den Games
Pack the Den has quickly become one of the most energizing new traditions in St. Mark’s athletics, drawing students into the gym and transforming regular home games into high-intensity events. What began as an…
Vol. 79, No. 3
Team of the Month: Varsity Boys Basketball
Standing on a solid record of 11 wins and 4 losses, Varsity Boys Basketball has demonstrated remarkable strength and resilience, earning Team of the Month. The team has built its success by pairing consistent…
Vol. 79, No. 2
Las Vegas Aces Complete Historic Sweep to Capture Third WNBA Title
The Las Vegas Aces swept the Phoenix Mercury 4-0 in the 2025 WNBA Finals, clinching their third championship in just four years. The 2025 WNBA Finals made history as the first best-of-seven series, expanding from the…
Vol. 79, No. 2
Team of the Month: JV Field Hockey
The St. Mark’s JV Field Hockey team’s impressive undefeated streak may have ended last week, but their incredible and supportive team spirit remains stronger than ever. With a solid record of 4 wins, 1 loss, and 4 ties,…
Vol. 79, No. 2
Morgan's Message: Dedication Games
St. Mark’s athletes from across campus competed in the fall Morgan’s Message Dedication Games, promoting mental health awareness through a full day of athletic competition on October
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Football Fever Touches Down at St. Mark’s
Former New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. makes a catch against former Dallas Cowboys cornerback Brandon Carr on November 23, 2014 (Business
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Team of the Month: Girls Varsity Soccer
The St. Mark’s Girls Varsity soccer team has hit the ground running this fall, starting the season strong with a record of 2-1-1. Building on last year’s 1-2-1 start, the team is poised for a season of growth and…
Vol. 75, No. 1
The Lions are Back!
After a long year of hybrid learning due to the pandemic, the St. Mark’s community finally started operating fully in-person with everybody back on campus. As our first month of school passed in the blink of an eye, St.…
Vol. 74, No. 7
ISL Opening
On Saturday, April 17th, a new buzz of excitement filled the air as the first St. Mark’s game day finally commenced after a year without interscholastic competition due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Although certain…
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Sound mind in a Sound body
Regardless of their origin, boundaries inevitably lead to separation from one’s surrounding world. This term has become even more relevant today, as society deals with the Covid-19 pandemic. During this unprecedented…
Vol. 74, No. 5
Fall Athletics Persevere
Sports are an integral part of the St. Mark’s experience. We form tight bonds and meet our closest friends during practices. We work together and support one another during every game. Sports are essential in forming…
Vol. 74, No. 5
Coping with the Pandemic as an Athlete
When Covid-19 effectively snaked its highly contagious self into every corner of the world, panic and fear festered in the hearts of many. By March, most of the population was homebound, following government-mandated…
Vol. 73, No. 2
Hot Topics Through a Cold Season
As semester two began after a restful break—the Thanksgiving Holiday— St. Mark’s kicked off its winter sports season. In a stressful and moody quarter, winter activities are a great solution to cure those winter blues.…
Vol. 73, No. 1
A New Sport: Taekwondo
Taekwondo is the new addition to the fall sports in St. Mark’s. It is a Korean martial art that emphasizes the techniques of head-high and spinning kicks. The group is led by Mr. Brady Loomer, who is very experienced in…
Vol. 72, No. 5
College Athlete Celebration
Although academics take priority for students, athletics are also an important aspect of a St. Mark’s experience. The school has a long tradition of celebrating outstanding athletes, with one of the oldest inductees to…
Vol. 72, No. 5
Varsity Girls Tennis Undefeated Season
Girls’ Varsity Tennis team ended their season with an amazing record of 12-2. They are tied with Groton at second place in the ISL. Coach Behnke, Coach Caitlyn, and the girls all worked very hard throughout the season.…
Vol. 72, No. 2
Athletics in Autumn
The fall sports season is in full swing, highlighted by nine out of thirteen teams with a winning percentage at or above
Vol. 72, No. 2
Groton Shirt Design
The 2018-2019 Groton Day T-Shirt design has been announced. This year’s design, drawn by sixth- former Nathan Laudani, features a regal lion resting upon an ornate chair with the raccoon coat, beneath a zebra head.…
Vol. 72, No. 1
The Pride is Proud: Athletic Performance takes center stage
St. Mark’s School, founded in 1865, prides itself on being one of the oldest boarding schools in the country. While being a school with a lengthy history, the Pride does not shy away from creating the most cutting edge…
Vol. 71, No. 5
Featured Team: Girls Varsity Tennis
With freshmen Leila Fredrick, Tate Fredrick, and Anni Zhang competing as the top three players, the St. Mark’s girls varsity tennis team has done exceptionally well this season. The success is due to each and every one…
Vol. 71, No. 5
Zumba Changes up the Spring Sports Offerings
Students are familiar with the 13 team sports throughout the fall, winter, and spring, but many would be surprised that one of the sports offered at St. Mark’s is
Vol. 71, No. 3
The Girls of Winter
Pictured above is the St. Mark's Girls JV Ice Hockey team from the 2016-2017
Vol. 71, No. 2
Featured! Boy's JV Cross Country Team
Thirty-Eight straight wins. Two ISL Championships in Three years. Five Runners in the top eleven spots in the Championship Race. This year, JV Boys Cross-Country continued our dominance. Running to a perfect 15-0…
Vol. 71, No. 1
Tales of the Tailgate Club
Early in the fall of last year, Colin Boylan and I finished our Wednesday cross-country practice and saw that the Girl's Varsity Soccer team had a home game against Brooks. We noticed that there weren’t many students at…
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