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National Merit Scholarship Program recognizes CSG students

Gabrielle Yuan ’23 Maya Howard ’23

Gabrielle Yuan ’23 was named a Semifinalist in the 2023 National Merit Scholarship Competition, and Maya Howard ’23 was named a Commended Student. Semifinalists are those students who scored in the top 1% of all students in Ohio who took the 2020 PSAT, and Commended Students scored in the top 3%. Semifinalists have the opportunity to compete for National Merit Scholarships, which are worth more than $30 million and will be awarded in the spring.

Naomi Adler ’24 with some of her American friends in Berlin

COSI visits Lower School students

Chemical reactions were at the center of demonstrations done in mid-September in an assembly led by COSI President & CEO Dr. Frederic Bertley. Helped by Simone Smyth ’31 and Gabby Smyth ’33, Dr. Bertley showed students demonstrations featuring dry ice, acetone, and styrofoam. Students even got to take group pictures together in front of dry ice clouds! The assembly was a wonderful start to the school day and a great opportunity for Lower School students to see science in action.

Simone Smyth ’31 and Gabby Smyth ’33 assist COSI President & CEO Dr. Frederic Bertley with a demonstration.

Form XI student participated in study abroad program

CSG student Naomi Adler ’24 spent last school year in Germany as part of a foreign exchange program. In the spring of 2021, she participated in a competitive application process and was ultimately accepted into the Congress Bundestag Youth Exchange (CBYX), an immersive exchange program jointly offered by the United States and German governments. Adler spent the 2021-2022 school year attending a German high school, living with a host family, learning the German language, and immersing herself in the culture.

Upper School students participate in CSG Summit

This past September Upper School students had an opportunity to discuss what they believe to be the most pressing political issues for girls and young women during the CSG Summit: Your Seat at the Table, hosted by the Center for Girls’ and Young Women’s Leadership. Students presented to their peers on a variety of topics of their choosing and later attended Advisory breakout sessions and a panel on civic engagement featuring several changemakers in the greater Franklin County community, including April Zimmerman Katz ’87.

Upper School students gather to view posters that their classmates created as part of the CSG Summit: Your Seat at the Table.

CSG students participate in school-wide art exhibition

Morgan Files ’31 designs her folding chair for A Seat at the Table. On October 11 in recognition of the International Day of the Girl Child, CSG showcased folding chairs designed by all students, from PYC through Form XII. The chairs, which were set up outside along the perimeter of the Main Campus, featured art illustrating important issues students would want to address or advocate for if they had a “seat at the table.” The concept was inspired by former New York State Representative Shirley Chisholm—specifically her quote, “If they don’t give you a seat at the table, bring a folding chair.” PYC students collaborated in groups to paint five small chairs, while Lower-, Middle-, and Upper School students each designed their own chair. Hosted by the Center for Girls’ and Young Women’s Leadership, the event was created to help students feel empowered and to teach them that gender doesn’t preclude them from gaining access to opportunities to create change and make an impact in the lives of themselves, their peers, and their communities.

Soul Food Fest

Our students in the Beauty of African American Culture Club (BAACC) organized the 2022 Soul Food Fest, which was held on April 27 on our Main Campus. Everyone enjoyed food, games, and community. Proceeds benefited local nonprofit Eryn PiNK Ltd.