Keyword: Lawrence Woodmere Academy
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In a unanimous decision, New York state’s highest court ruled on Feb. 17 that local and county governments cannot mandate where sex offenders may live in any way that contradicts policies the state already has in place.
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By Vanessa Parker
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2/25/15
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In a school that proudly points to its diverse global student population, Lawrence Woodmere Academy’s lower school proclaimed Feb. 13 International Day with performances that highlighted the music and dance of six countries.
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By Jeff Bessen
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2/18/15
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If you were to walk through the halls of Lawrence Woodmere Academy during the second week of January, you would see one thing: stressed students. This is because on the 20th of the month, midterm exams began.
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By Kimberly Rose
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1/28/15
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“Snow!” the physics teacher exclaimed while pointing out the window. The whole class turned around, and I was earnestly confused. I have lived my entire life in New York and have become accustomed to, if not irritated by, snow. However, here there were students galore peering out the window in amazement. It then struck me, for most of these students it was their first snow ever.
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By David Katzman
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1/14/15
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Yes, it is frustrating to sit in a classroom from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. every day. Yes, it is tiring to wake up early just to catch the bus. Yes, it is tedious to complete the homework assigned for each class, but, as Thanksgiving is celebrated, I believe that it is important to give thanks for the education that I am able to receive.
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By Kimberly Rose
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11/26/14
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Sometimes you have a problem and don’t know how to face it on your own. Other times, you may have a great idea but can’t figure out how to put it into action. Often, you want to make an improvement to something, except there is no way to fix it by yourself.
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By Kimberly Rose
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11/14/14
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The trick was fielding a competitive, winning team after losing eight starters from the previous year’s team, but the Lawrence Woodmere Academy (LWA) boys’ soccer squad did more than that finishing with a 10-2 record, earning the top-seed and winning the Private Schools Athletic Association championship with a 3-2 victory over the Avenues School of New York City on Halloween.
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By Jeff Bessen
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11/3/14
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The irritating sound of my alarm clock rang, and I sprang out of bed. The bright sun that usually greeted me when I woke up for school was supplanted by a darker sky. With each step I took to the end of my block, I heard the crunching of fallen leaves.
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By Kimberly Rose
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10/29/14
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Reuniting at LWA’s homecoming
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Homecoming at Lawrence Woodmere Academy included two soccer games, rides and games, class booths, a variety of food and an alumni reunion on Oct. 18.
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10/29/14
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To broaden its student population, Lawrence Woodmere Academy seeks out international students and uses the help of Boston-based gphomestay to place them in suitable local homes where they stay while attending the school.
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By Vanessa Parker
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10/29/14
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