76 new students participate in Honor Code assembly
Sabina Ajjan, Gazebo Co-Editor
August 20, 2019
Students in the upper school gathered in the Henry H. Tift Fine Arts auditorium on Friday, Aug. 16, for the annual Honor Code signing assembly. Matt Newberry, this year’s honor chair, spoke about the meaning of the honor code and introduced the members of the honor council. The council consists ...
Key Club elects slate of officers for next year
Jansyn Stephens, Gazebo Staff Writer
May 16, 2019
Rising senior Lucy Boswell has been elected president of the Key Club for next year. The other officers are Hannah Lovett as vice-president of the food drive, Matt Newberry as vice-president of McJeans day, AJ Stevenson as vice-president of the blood drive, Jenny Belle Butler as vice-president of Trick or T...
Stratford family honors Dr. Veto for his service
EmmaJane Canady and Sabina Ajjan
May 15, 2019
Students, parents, alumni, and faculty gathered on a sun-splashed Monday afternoon at the soccer field to honor Dr. Bob Veto’s 11 years of service as headmaster of Stratford. They were given the chance to greet and thank Dr. Veto. They also were served cake, lemonade, and shaved ice. Many stude...
Senior Projects offer students first-hand experience
Mary Elaine Mitchell, Gazebo Staff Writer
May 8, 2019
The Class of 2019 is no longer sitting in classrooms at Stratford Academy. They are scattered throughout the community for their three-week Senior Projects. They are getting experience at everything from cake decorating to dentistry to Air Force engineering to film-making to being a wedding planner and...
Getting to know Mr. Logan Bowlds
May 2, 2019
What is the best advice you ever received? “The principal I had when I was a kid, used to say ‘work hard and laugh harder.’ That is the advice I tell students, teachers, parents...basically anyone who will listen. Work as hard as you can, but make sure you're always laughing harder." What...
Seniors earn $4.8 million in merit scholarships
Sabina Ajjan and EmmaJane Canady
April 29, 2019
Stratford seniors who earned a total of $4.8 million from 39 colleges were recognized at an assembly in the Tift Auditorium on Tuesday, April 23. Here is a list: Carter Atkinson The University of Alabama Alumni Scholar Award Presidential Scholarship The University of South Florida Gold & Green Pre...
14 elected to SLB for upcoming year
Evie Tharpe, Gazebo Staff Writer
April 29, 2019
Elizabeth Sellers has been elected president of the Student Leadership Board, and the class presidents and representatives were announced on April 22. There are two representatives and one class president per grade, besides the Senior class which has three representatives, one class president,...
AP testing just around the corner
April 22, 2019
With AP testing dates quickly approaching, both students and teachers are beginning to prepare. Students are purchasing prep books and reviewing notes from their teachers. Most teachers recommend taking practice tests including essays, but of course each AP class requires a different approach. S...
Holland Schell is Stratford’s valedictorian
Chandani Patel, Sabina Ajjan, and EmmaJane Canady
April 11, 2019
Holland Schell is the valedictorian for the 2018-2019 school year. She is also this year’s STAR Student. Holland said she is honored to be named both positions this year. “I’ve worked hard all of high school to keep my grades up and be the best student I can be,'' she said. "I’m so than...
‘Sailing Under the Stars’ theme for prom
April 10, 2019
Prom will be held this Friday, April 12th, at the Armory Ballroom. The doors will open at 8 p.m. lead-out for seniors and their dates will be at 8:30, and the dance will follow. Students are required to stay at the dance until 11:30. The theme will be “Sailing Under the Stars”, and the junior...
