Starry Night

“Sky and Stars” by Juan Montes ’22 (above) “Starry Night” by Grace Wilson ’23 Starry Night My phone reads 7:11 PM as I’m boarding the train to Long Island. Just on time, I think to myself, relieved that I wouldn’t have to spend the night in a hotel here in New York City. A few…

Red Scarf in Winter

Red Riding Hood (above) by Katelyn Takes ’23 Red Scarf in Winter (below) by Erin O’Connor ’25 On the first snow day, I wore a bright red scarf in the snow. I left it on the tire swing, And forgot to take it inside. All winter it stayed there, Through cold and wind and blizzard.…

Persevere

Candle of the Mind by Samantha Nobles ’22 Persevere by Angelina Scalice ’23 “Make this choice!” “No, this!” they cry; I can hardly think ahead. “Take this path!” “Go here instead!” I try and try, but still, I dread Moving forward. It’s so hard, with all this shouting, misdirection; This confusion, such delusion, chronic fear…

The Renaissance: Be Not Afraid

Anime-style “Green Warrior” artwork by Luka Pierre-Louis, ’22 By Olivia Rasweiler, ’22: Be not afraid, For God is with you. Believe it or not, His words are always true. When in doubt and despair, God will show the way. If you’re lost or scared, Just take a breath and pray. Everything happens for a reason,…