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List of 10 news stories.

  • Drew School Welcomes Jacob Rivers as New Director of Equity and Social Impact

    Drew School is delighted to announce the appointment of Jacob Rivers as our new Director of Equity and Social Impact, beginning this summer. This appointment is the culmination of a thorough search process conducted in partnership with Strategenius, one of the only BIPOC-owned search firms with deep ties to the independent school network.
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  • Drew's mock trial team wraps up another successful season! 

    MarComms Intern Dylan S. '27 reports on Drew's Mock Trial team's most successful season yet, reaching semi-finals for the first time in program history. Under coach Jim Nickovich's guidance and team captains Max B. '25 and Madeline S. '25's leadership, the team competed against and defeated some of San Francisco's strongest schools, demonstrating remarkable growth in their legal reasoning and public speaking skills.
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  • Students Take on the Howard Terminal: Eco-Friendly Proposals and Real-World Pitching

    MarComms Intern Audrey C. ‘25 takes us inside a unique project where students from the Econ Honors and Marine Science classes are reimagining the future of the Howard Terminal in Oakland. Through a hands-on field trip and expert-led discussions, these students have crafted creative, environmentally-conscious proposals for transforming the 50-acre site. From Top Golf to a UC Berkeley campus extension, their ambitious ideas are now in the spotlight as they await feedback from real-world experts.
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  • Drew Shanti Alliance Attends the 7th Annual Hawai'i DEI Conference in Oahu

    Students from Shanti Alliance—Drew’s social justice leadership group—had the incredible opportunity to attend the 7th Annual Hawai'i Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Conference in Oahu, Hawaii over Mid-Winter Break. This immersive two-day event, hosted at Le Jardin Academy, provided an invaluable experience for students and educators to engage in discussions around the theme “Cultivating and Growing Our Spheres of Belonging.” The conference aimed to deepen participants’ understanding of how identity, equity, and inclusion intersect to create more supportive, inclusive school communities.
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  • Drew Hosts 2025 Global Summit on Climate Education

    Drew School recently welcomed more than 100 climate educators from around the world for the 2025 Global Summit on Climate Education, a groundbreaking conference focused on empowering students and educators in the era of climate change. The two-day summit, held February 7-8, was organized by the Global Education Benchmark Group (GEBG) in partnership with the Klingenstein Center and hosted here at Drew School in San Francisco.
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  • Lunar New Year at Drew School

    MarComms Intern, Charlotte M. '25, reflects on Drew School's annual Lunar New Year celebration, where students and faculty came together to honor the traditions of the holiday through interactive activities, cultural displays, and educational experiences. From the Nian Gao cake to traditional clothing displays, Charlotte highlights the excitement and sense of community that filled the day, with students embracing the opportunity to share and celebrate diverse cultures.
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  • Global Experience, Local Flavor: Marisa Williams’ Sol Bakery Pop-Up in SF

    Marisa Williams '03, a talented pastry chef with experience at top SF bakeries like Tartine and Neighbor Bakehouse, has worked across the globe, from Copenhagen’s Mirabelle to Berlin’s Sofi Bakery. Now back in San Francisco, she runs Sol Bakery, a pop-up at Neighbor Bakehouse offering seasonal, artisanal pastries.
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  • From Drew School to the Olympic Stage: Alexander Massialas' Inspiring Journey from Student Athlete to U.S. Olympian and Beyond

    MarComms Intern, Audrey C. '25, interviews Drew alumni, Alexander Massialas '12, who shares his journey from a young fencing prodigy to a three-time U.S. Olympian and silver medalist. In this interview, Alexander reflects on his Olympic experiences, his time balancing academics and athletics at Drew, and how his dedication to the sport shaped his career. Now the head coach at Stanford, Alexander’s story continues to inspire future generations of fencers. 
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  • The live stream equipment setup.

    Broadcast Media Class Meets Girls Volleyball

    Drew School's Broadcast Media students kicked off the year with an exciting live stream of the girls' varsity volleyball game. From behind-the-scenes setup to on-air commentary, our budding producers brought the action to screens across the Drew community. Read about this hands-on learning experience from MarComms Intern, Lizzie S. '26!

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  • Annual Wellness Summit Focuses on Sleep and Mental Health

    Bring Change 2 Mind, Drew's student-run mental health awareness club, hosted its annual Wellness Summit.
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