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WRITING

The reason I joined The ReMarker staff is because they featured ten-year-old me in a story on my fourth grade robotics team. The influence that a 300-word article had on me is something I hope to replicate in every story that I tell. Since then, I have developed an understanding of the impact writing can have, whether it's tackling some of the biggest issues in our community or covering the little things that are happening on our own campus. From writing issue-driven stories to personality profiles to personal columns, I have developed in many ways as a writer during my four years on staff.

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Keeping us safe

When sexual misconduct allegations were made against 11 former faculty members at Phillips Exeter Academy, one of those allegations included a former St. Mark's instructor. Many people in our community began questioning the safety of our students, so we dived into the situation and worked with administrators to see what the school is doing to ensure our safety.

Transcendence

Paula Ellis struggled with gender identity for 50 years. In one of the most open and moving interviews I have been a part of, Ellis shared her stories of childhood isolation, divorce and attempted suicide. Today, she is a leading activist in the transgender community whose work is affecting people across the nation. This story was featured in our Focus magazine on gender identity.

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Echoes of silence

After the hearings of Justice Brett Kavanaugh, issues about high school, relationships and rape were all put into question. After talking to over a dozen members of our community with very different perspectives, we discussed the pressing topics that stemmed from the hearings.

'Here i am. one of

those people.'

After almost marrying into an abusive relationship, Felicia Tribble knew she had to get out. With no help from the outside world, however, Tribble had to swallow her pride and move into a a homeless shelter. This story was featured in our Focus magazine on homelessness.

'I am not a victim.

I am a survivor.'

Verde grew up in a loving family who provided her security. Then she got married and had a son with Down Syndrome; after too many fights with her husband, Verde got divorced. Medicating herself with alcohol, she continued on a downward spiral. Realizing she needed to be there for her son, Verde got clean and is now working towards being able to thrive again. This story was featured in our Focus magazine on homelessness.

Ringing the gong

of redemption

In this personal column, I share the response I receive after I get rejected from my Early Decision school.

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I'm Riley

Riley Cole '17 didn't exactly fit in at an all boys school. As they finished out their high school career, however, Cole finally told the world they're gender neutral. In this Focus magazine edition on gender identity, Cole discusses what it means to be gender neutral and what their experience has been like. This story was featured in our Focus magazine on gender identity.

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Money's worth

In this cover story, I take a look at the state of my school's financial aid program. Talking with two alumni who attended St. Mark's on financial aid and a student who is currently benefiting from it, we take the opportunity to discuss the value of continuing to expand the financial aid program.

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Deserts in dallas

Thousands of people in over 40 Dallas communities live in food deserts — an area that lacks means of getting fresh food within a one mile radius. We look at the implications that has in our community and what people are doing to help combat the issue.

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School shootings

spark response

A week before the nationwide school walkout, we talked with students and administrators about what the school was planning to do Apr. 20, 2018.

The age of iphones

St. Mark's has students ages six to 19. As the age of people with phones continues to drop, we look at the impact that screen usage can have on children and the most appropriate age children should start using smartphones.

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Who is connor pierce?

As a sophomore, Connor Pierce made it to the Jeopardy! Teen Tournament. I talked with him about his journey getting to that point and his experience on the show.

This story won the UIL ILPC Tops in Texas Newspaper for Entertainment Feature.

The time i thought

i killed Michael

Looking back on a Boy Scouts canoe trip from Middle School, I wrote this personal opinion column about taking advice too literally and putting my friend in quite a dilemma.

106

The Freshmen Class of 2021 was the largest grade in the history of St. Mark's. We looked at the implications of having a record-group of 106 students.

This story placed 2nd in the UIL ILPC News Writing category.

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It can wait.

After Texas Congress proposed two bills banning texting and driving, we talked to a St. Mark's student who got into a car crash and discussed the importance of safe driving.

Standing in solidarity

When Jewish communities across the nation were attacked with bomb threats, we spoke with Jewish people at St. Mark's about their fears, concerns and issues they hope to address.

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Farewell, Mr. Foxworth

Head of Middle School Warren Foxworth '66 announced retirement after a 47-year long career at St. Mark's. Foxworth talked about his experience at the school, plans for his own future and excitement for the future of St. Mark's.

Value of a vote

Right after the primary elections came to a close, we looked at the results and we looked ahead at the importance of voting in the upcoming midterm elections. We featured a St. Mark's alumn who ran for re-election for the 193rd Civil District Court Judge.

Transcending the transactional

A former St. Mark's instructor who is now the Trinity Head of School, John Allman released a revolutionary letter to the school's parents questioning their priorities and the reason behind private school education. We talked with him to take those ideas and apply them to St. Mark's.

Not your typical fight

With a rising use of social media to discuss politics, we looked at how that plays out in our own community. We found that many students get into political debates over social media but do not find them to be constructive.

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A new era

In just two years, the Lower, Middle, and Upper Schools all saw total changes in their administration. We took a look at what these new faces were planning to add to the school.

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Beyond his borders

Sophomore Ayush Saha spent his Spring Break traveling to a remote part of India where he volunteered at an elementary school founded by his grandfather.

The revolution has begun

The fourth industrial revolution — the creation of technology that blurs the lines between the physical, digital and biological spheres — is upon us. In my first centerspread story as a staff writer, I talked to students and alumni who are driving forces in the revolution.

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