Radnorite

Grubbin’ with the Boys: Wrestling Edition

Noah Conen • April 1, 2019

As I capped off my 2-5 season for the best wrestling team on this side of the Mississippi, I began to wonder two things. One, dang, maybe if I wasn’t fat, stupid, out of shape, and bad at wrestling like...

“Ready for 100” Resolution Passes in Radnor Township

Ali Bauer • April 1, 2019

Account of Board of Commissioners Meeting On Monday, February 25th, supporters of the “Ready for 100” initiative persuaded the Radnor Township Board of Commissioners that Radnor is Ready for 100%...

2018 Radnorite Word of the Year: Tea

Ali Bauer and Nick Speranza • January 11, 2019

Ali Bauer and Nick Speranza explain the origin, evolution, and prevalence of this word in our school and society.

Grubbin’ with the Boys: Teresa’s Next Door

Noah Conen • December 20, 2018

Noah Conen In this food review, Grubbin' with the Boys take on the popular Wayne restaurant, Teresa's Next Door.

Tomahawk Chop Cheer and Other Radnor Controversies

Anne Griffin, Associate Editor • December 13, 2018

As our football field frosts over at the conclusion of Radnor’s football season, Anne Griffin examines one of bands’ favorite cheers: The Tomahawk Chop Cheer (“Chop! Chop! Chop!). The piece scrutinizes the cheer’s history, Radnor’s appropriation, as well its impact on students and the Radnor community. Accompanied by student and faculty quotes, the article also sheds light on the opinions held many Native American tribes.

An Avoidable Failure

Ben Chanenson • November 16, 2018

Ben Chanenson laments the administration's handling of yesterday's early dismissal.

Veterans Day: Hearing Voices of our Past

Sylvain Falquet • November 12, 2018

For Veterans Day, Sylvain Falquet calls attention to the Radnor alum who served in World War I. He talks in particular about the stories of two veterans Wack and Cornacchio: "Stories like these bring the lives of our veterans from 100 years ago a little closer to our own."

LM Week

Lena Armstrong • November 2, 2018

Every year Radnor High School has an LM Week in anticipation of the Radnor vs. Lower Merion football game filled with hallway decorating, themed outfits, a bonfire, a large pep rally, and, of course, the football game. Lena Armstrong describes LM Week, while Ava Blumer provides the photos.

Grubbin’ with the Boys: Take-Out Pizza

Noah Conen • October 31, 2018

In this month’s edition of the Radnorite’s newest column, Grubbin’ with the Boys, Noah Conen determines once and for all the best pizza on the Mainline. Pizzas from seven of locations were judged based on four components: “crust, sauce, cheese, pepperoni.” See where your favourite pizza place is ranked by “the most sophisticated palettes at Radnor High School.”

Are We More Than Just Rich Kids?

October 25, 2018

Abigail Lenhard and Morgan Wisehart Panaritis calls out three schools in particular: Haddonfield, Lower Merion, and Radnor. She claims that all three student bodies consist of people who will grow up to be like Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh. The comparison to Kavanaugh depicts all of us as spoiled elitist children who never face consequences for our actions.

Radnor Senior Assassin Year Two: First Blood

Abigail Lenhard • June 15, 2018

Abigail Lenhard For this year’s round of Senior Assassin, spearheaded by commissioners Jack Bell and Kate O’Sullivan, there were 150 seniors playing for the chance to win roughly $1,500.

Senior Issue

Emilija Sagaityte, Former Editor-in-Chief • June 13, 2018

The Class of 2018 will officially say goodbye to Radnor High School on Wednesday evening, and this article is part of the senior edition of The Radnorite. 134 out of 268 seniors shared their post-graduation plans with us. Congratulations Class of 2018!

A Conversation with Dr. Glenny

Neal Chan • June 5, 2018

Neal Chan I left Dr. Glenny’s room with a greater appreciation for this approach towards music and detail. It was refreshing and enlightening to have a casual conversation with a teacher outside of class and not pertaining to school—at times we students forget that there are stories and histories behind the teachers we see forty minutes a day.

Embattled State Senator Daylin Leach Gave a Presentation on Government to Radnor High School Students Last Thursday

Ben Chanenson and Sebastian Bryant • June 5, 2018

Ben Chanenson and Sebastian Bryant On February 24th, Daylin Leach ended his campaign for Congress amid allegations of sexual misconduct. Last Thursday, May 31st, he was at Radnor High School to talk about government with Radnor students.

Achievements in Band

Nazim Duran • April 30, 2018

Nazim Duran In April, Radnor High School earned several awards in the fields of music and dance.