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Mr. Luft occupied the single chair in the front of the classroom as he shared stories about history and life, captivating and inspiring his students for 21 years.
Mr. Luft: A History of Classroom Inspiration
A message of best wishes taped to the door of Mr. Luft's old room.
A Farewell Message From the Desk of Andy Luft
Students listen to Connecticut author and Yale University graduate Daphne Geismar share thoughts and stories from her work Invisible Years, which details the experiences of her family members during the Holocaust.
Daphne Geismar shares her book, Invisible Years, with EO Smith’s Genocide Class
Students (left to right), Ethan Rychling, Riley DeForest, Rabeeh Mahmoud, Robert Martin, and Gianna Fedo help prepare food for Veterans at Stand Down Day in Rocky Hill. The phrase "Stand Down" means that Veterans are provided a metaphorical break and others, like these students, will honor them with their own service. (Courtesy Photo)
Students Stand Up On Stand Down Day
From waterfalls to city streets, Costa Rica proved captivating.
Costa Rica Exchange Trip: Memories Never to Be Forgotten
"good 4 u" music video.
Olivia Rodrigo: Blurring the Lines Between Popstar and Politics
Margot Robbie as Stereotypical Barbie.
Barbie: Feminist Masterpiece or Capitalistic Greed?
The Lisbon sisters.
To be Beautiful, You Must Be in Agony: a Woman’s Suffering Glamourized
Carl Wilkens spoke of his experiences in Rwanda, showing why a Genocide course is so important.
Carl Wilkens, Student Perspective: Speaker’s Story Makes Emotional Connection
“The Luncheon on the Grass” by Édouard Manet, currently on display at the Musée d’Orsay in Paris. Text and thought/speech bubbles added by author.
Female Sarcasm? If You Hear It, You Should Ponder It
Net Gains: Final Four Contest Winners
Net Gains: Final Four Contest Winners
Time to pick the winners.
Women’s Final Four Contest: Show What You Know
Time to pick the winners.
Men’s Final Four Contest: It’s Back
Several Friars huddle during an early-season game.
The Underdogs of Big East Basketball: The Providence College Friars
Read All About It: Super Bowl Contest Winners
Read All About It: Super Bowl Contest Winners
Members of CAB, Dr. Anne Gebelein, Dr. Jason Chang, and Kiedra Taylor at the opening of the cultural center
Cultural Center Opening: A New Look for E.O.
The 2020-21 yearbook took quite a bit of work, but the staff finished this job, complete with this stunning cover.
Spring 2021: Making a Yearbook in the Face of a Pandemic
A Conference to Remember - A 2019 Archive
A Conference to Remember – A 2019 Archive
The Deliberation and Discourse Project made significant contributions last year and has plans in place for this school year.
Spring 2021: Progress During Pandemic
How E.O. Clubs Were Adapting to Online Learning in 2020
How E.O. Clubs Were Adapting to Online Learning in 2020
Book Review: The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie
Book Review: The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie
3 Great Reads - Notebook Reviews
3 Great Reads – Notebook Reviews
No Spoiler Reader Reaction: The Secret Life of Bees
No Spoiler Reader Reaction: The Secret Life of Bees
No Spoiler Reader Reaction: Caraval
No Spoiler Reader Reaction: Caraval
A Book Review: Sherlock Holmes
A Book Review: Sherlock Holmes
The new album is scheduled for release on November 22, 2024.
Revisiting My Roots: Looking Back In the Midst of U2’s New Upcoming Album
Plenty of Tunes to Carry With Us In New Year
Plenty of Tunes to Carry With Us In New Year
"good 4 u" music video.
Olivia Rodrigo: Blurring the Lines Between Popstar and Politics
E.O. Smith Drama Club presents three student-directed plays during the first weekend of December.
Drama Club Shows: Complete Program
E.O. Smith Drama Club presents three student-directed plays during the first weekend of December.
Dramatic Impact: Three Shows Set For Dec. 1-3
Glass Slipper
Glass Slipper
First Snow Fall
First Snow Fall
Permit
Permit
"Not the End"
“Not the End”
An aerial view of Ocean City, Maryland shows a vibrant vacation spot.
ABC’s of Ocean City

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