The Bell
Past Issues
Fall 2023
Features
- Feature
Article: Olly Cherry ’25 • Photo: Hillary Rockwell Cahn ’88
Suffield Academy recently made history with the election of its first Black female Student Council President, Chastity Blair. This watershed moment was followed by the election of an entirely People of Color [POC] Student Council, demonstrating historic progress in diversity and inclusivity.
- Feature
Article: Noreen Flanagan ’24 • Photo: Arhenis Salcedo ’27
Every year Suffield provides an opportunity for parents to engage and experience the Suffield Community. This year, as per traditions, parents were able to schedule private meetings with teachers and watch sports games and performances.
- Feature
Claire Mastella ’24 • Photos: Campbell Hudkins ’25
This year, Suffield Academy its first ever Leadership Day in the fall. The day consisted of each grade doing a different activity to push their comfort zones and help them meet and connect with their classmates.
- Feature
Article: EJ Lee ’26 • Photo: Hillary Rockwell Cahn ’88
In a promising development, Ms. Nahmens helped ten international students to open specialized bank accounts designed exclusively for international students. This initiative offers a gateway to financial security and independence, addressing the unique needs of students studying abroad.
Article: Neeva Patel ’26 • Photo: Hillary Rockwell Cahn ’88
On the evening of October 21, 2023, around 8 pm, the Academic Quad buzzed with excitement as our Suffield Tigers enthusiastically engaged in the school-wide charity event, Color Wars.
News
- News
Article: Noreen Flanagan ’24 • Photo: Hillary Rockwell Cahn ’88
As the need for more sustainability increases, it is important to be educated on recent environmental news. The efforts of Suffield Town to reduce contamination of recyclables and to raise awareness for recycling is only the start of Sustainable Suffield’s efforts, with solar power being their next topic.
- News
Article: Milly Janevathanavitya ’25 • Photo: Adobe Stock Images
The CIA develops its own Artificial Intelligence Tool: AI is now a part of our everyday lives, from opening our phones with facial recognition to running online banking systems. Interestingly, this tech newcomer also plays a pivotal role in international politics.
Sports
- Sports
Article & Photos • Guru Anand ’24
The varsity boys’ soccer team has taken a whole new persona this year. After a rocky 3-14-1 record last season, Head Coach Warren and company were looking for a turn around.
- Sports
Article: Michael McCormack ’24 & Niko Curwin-Amfitheatrof ’24 • Photos: Meiyi Chen ’24
The Suffield Academy boys’ water polo team fought a vigorous season this year. The team was led by coaches Jem Bullock and Anu Rawlings with assistance from former SA polo powerhouse Cian Beaulieu ’18.
Editorials
- Editorial
Article: Anonymous • Photo: Mahmud Hams/AFP via Getty Images
Recently, Palestinians and the Hamas launched a large scale and devastating attack on Israel that killed hundreds of people. Since the first attack, the Palestinians have continued to launch missiles into Israel and kidnapping and killing many Israelis.
- Editorial
Article: Daniela farrell ’24
The boarding school experience is filled with multiple opportunities for discovery and personal growth. Amongst these experiences, living in dormitories is considered a rite of passage for students.
The Bell 2023-2024 Staff
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The Bell Leaders
Editorial
Sydney Drinan ’25
Noreen Flanagan ’25
Photography
Campbell Hudkins ’25
Hanseo Lim ’24
Contributing Writers
Guru Anand ’24
Olly Cherry’25
Noreen Flanagan ’24
Milly Janevathanavitya ’25
EJ Lee ’26
Claire Mastella ’25
Contributing Photographers
Guru Anand ’25
Meiyi Chen ’24
Campbell Hudkins ’25
Arhenis Salcedo ’27
Guru Anand ’25
Meiyi Chen ’24
Campbell Hudkins ’25
Arhenis Salcedo ’27
Faculty Advisors
Molly Gotwals P’09
Tobye Cook ’88, P’16
Molly Gotwals P’09
Tobye Cook ’88, P’16