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The Tower
The Student News Site of The Bishop's School

The Tower
The Student News Site of The Bishop's School

The Tower
Michelle Wang

Michelle Wang, Content Editor

Michelle is a junior and Content Editor of The Tower. This is her second year on staff, and she hopes to apply what she learned last year to her leadership as an editor. At school, Michelle is a varsity tennis player, and she also loves to watch any available tennis match. In her spare time, you can find her reading a good book or playing with her 1-year-old dog, Stella. Michelle believes that the role of The Tower is to highlight people in the Bishop’s community, as well as to act as a forum that transforms observation into stories, and even change. This year, she is excited to not only cover events around campus but also to challenge herself by investigating deeper into issues and topics that matter.

All content by Michelle Wang
In Mr. Benjamin Duehr's period 6 class, he told the parents about the students' first big lab: the Enzyme Lab. Students tracked the enzyme catalase, which is responsible for speeding up the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide into water and oxygen gas.

[Photo] A Night As A Knight

Isabelle Banaie, Bodhi Landin, and Andrew Chen
October 6, 2025
Kailin Xuan (‘26) (first row, third from left) spent over a month in Boston studying computational neurobiology. Nevertheless, she also found time to explore the city with friends; one highlight included completing an escape room together. “I’ve come to better understand the importance of balance,” Kailin said.

Restless Breaks

Michelle Wang, Content Editor
August 31, 2025
Mr. Douglas Departs Bishop’s After Two Years Teaching Chemistry

Mr. Douglas Departs Bishop’s After Two Years Teaching Chemistry

Michelle Wang, Content Editor
May 29, 2025
While Blas Falconer (left) reads, Kazim Ali (right) scans his collection for a poem that complements Falconer’s. The two alternate, engaging in a conversation through poetry.

A Pause for Poetry: Poets Kazim Ali and Blas Falconer Visit Bishop’s

Michelle Wang, Content Editor
May 19, 2025
A protester stands outside the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Headquarters holding a sign that reads “Save the Civil Service, Save the USA.”

The High Cost of Efficiency

Michelle Wang, Content Editor
April 30, 2025
After their win, the senior performers pose for a group photo. Emma Donnelly said, “The whole process is always super fun and such a good way to bond! My favorite part however is once all the loose ends get tied up and we are able to run through the performance with music! I love seeing it all come together and how excited everyone gets about it. Everyone that participated was genuinely so excited and enthusiastic to be there, which made every moment so fun.”

Air-resistible Performances Before Spring Break

Michelle Wang and Anna Yang
April 13, 2025
President Trump delivers a joint address to Congress on March 4, in which he reads a letter from Zelensky, discusses the rising price of eggs, reiterates his proposed “gold card” system, and applauds the work of DOGE.

A Timeline of Trump’s Second Tenure So Far

Michelle Wang, Content Editor
March 21, 2025
When students park in two-hour spots outside of Bishop’s, they are more susceptible to parking tickets. To avoid a ticket, students must leave campus during the day to move their car. Underclassmen who are not allowed off-campus during school hours are required to obtain a pass — a laminated knights mask — from Assistant to the Dean of Students Ms. Becky Young and return it after use.

[Photo] The Bishop’s Drivers’ Dilemma

Summer Hu, Editor-in-Chief
April 7, 2025
Angela An (‘27) said, “Feeding the lion a red envelope is one of my favorite activities that we have during the week because it’s an exciting and simple way that people can participate in the traditions of Lunar New Year.”

Ring in the Year of the Snake: A Week of Tradition and Festivity

Melanie Yau and Michelle Wang
February 13, 2025
Conductor and Instrumental Music instructor Mr. Robert Anderson leads the Bishop’s chamber orchestra during the final leg of the concert.

Harmony and Dedication at the Bishop’s Winter Orchestra Concert

Michelle Wang, Content Editor
February 13, 2025
There was also a raffle that featured prizes consisting of more snacks, and a large box of Korean skincare, won by Michael Wang (‘28).

As lunch went on, more groups of students gathered around the terrace to play Jegichagi, a game similar to hacky sack; instead of a ball, however, the Korean version involves a colorful shuttlecock with streamers flying from the center. While some students had difficulty keeping the shuttlecock midair, Angelina Kim (‘25) managed to pass the object to one of her friends before it fell to the ground. “I played Gonggi and Jegichagi whenever I visited my grandparents in Korea, so to see that students were embracing my favorite childhood games felt deeply heartwarming because it allowed me to share a piece of my heritage with our community,” Angelina explained.

Students attempted to master Gonggi, a classic game where five small pieces filled with sand are tossed and caught in the air multiple times, testing dexterity, precision, and concentration.

(From left to right: Wanya Korn, Nikki Bhupa, Jian Chan, Ben Lai, Yui Towry, Salini Bowen, Dr. David Moseley)

Three parent volunteers ran a raffle table that contained unique Thai prizes like rare flavors of chips and colorful t-shirts.

Tommy Kenney (‘26) performed with the Chinese Yoyo — a traditional toy that consists of an axle and two cups or discs, spun using a string attached to two sticks, known as handsticks. As students began to walk to class, they gathered around the terrace to watch this captivating performance. Tommy's performance with the Yoyo was a big hit the year before, so many students were excited to watch another performance.

Another memorable performance was Freshman Fei-lian Zhang’s Poetry Recitation. Fei-lian explained, “From a young age I loved Chinese poetry, so to be able to share my passion with the community during a joyous holiday is really great.” Fei-lian dressed up as the poet Li Bai, who wrote the poem he recited, titled “蜀道难,” which translates to "difficulty of the Shu road." The poem describes the difficulty and danger of traveling the treacherous roads leading to the Shu (modern-day Sichuan) region in ancient China. It portrays the journey’s natural obstacles, steep mountains, and challenging terrain, and also captures a sense of determination and resilience.

Ellen performed “Phoenix Awakening.” Audrey explained, “Ellen has been doing it all four years – this is her last time dancing, and it is just really fun to see people who put so much work outside of school to support their culture in this way, and be able to share that same culture with other members of the school.”

Vietnamese Three Color Dessert (Che Ba Mau) consists of one layer of red beans, another layer of mung beans, and a final layer of green pandan jelly topped with coconut sauce.

The quad was transformed into a lively gathering space, filled with tables where grandparents and their grandchildren shared stories and laughter. Parent volunteers bustled around, serving dishes such as mashed potatoes and roasted cauliflower; it was these volunteers who ensured everyone felt at home in this heartwarming celebration.

Grand Times, Full Hearts: Celebrating Grandparents’ Day

Michelle Wang and Ivy Yang
December 16, 2024
Check your Feed: Rowan Harmon’s Accounts are Going Viral

Check your Feed: Rowan Harmon’s Accounts are Going Viral

Michelle Wang, Content Editor
December 12, 2024
Eager students crowded around the pie eating contestants, rooting for who they hoped to win. Caden Yang (‘28) said, “I have my friends there. I told them to watch me compete.”

A Round of Apple-ause for Kindness Crew’s First Annual Fall Fest

Ivy Yang and Michelle Wang
December 3, 2024
On September 11th during milk break, Upper School students crowded around tables advocating for causes ranging from protecting sea life to gun violence.

At Your Service: The Development of Student Initiative At Bishop’s

Michelle Wang, Content Editor
October 21, 2024
How Volleyball Coach and Math Teacher Dr. Santiago Camacho Divides His Time

How Volleyball Coach and Math Teacher Dr. Santiago Camacho Divides His Time

Michelle Wang, Content Editor
October 17, 2024
Team players Rebecca Liu (‘26), Avery Peckham (‘28), Angela An (‘27), Kasia Zwierzykowski (‘27), Sierra Lever (‘25), and Myah Koster (‘27) celebrated every point they gained with triumphant cheers. After each round, they gathered in the middle to center themselves before the next game.

‘Set This Place on Fi-yah!’: The Bishop’s Varsity Girls’ Volleyball Season’s Intense Kickoff

Lisa Pan, Maggie Hu, Ivy Yang, and Michelle Wang
September 2, 2024
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