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Seniors Genetically Engineer Bacteria
Seniors in Advanced Biology recently completed a bacterial transformation lab utilizing the same process scientists use today to synthesize insulin and other complex proteins.
Students Explore New Media Art
Northwest’s New Media Art course challenges Upper School students to combine technology and art. New media art is the use of digital technologies, most commonly video and audio, in tandem with an installation, a sculpture, or a performance.
Juniors Study World War I Era
The entire junior class visited the Museum of History and Industry’s “WWI America” exhibit as the culmination of a comprehensive month-long study on World War I.
Northwest Runners Excel at Invitational Meet
The Northwest School varsity girls’ cross country team raced to a hard-earned second place in their division at the Nike Portland Invitational on Saturday, Sept. 29. The Northwest boys’ team finished fifth out of 35 schools.
Welcoming Exchange Students from Partner Schools
The Northwest School open its doors to seven visiting students from our partner schools in Spain and France on Monday, Sept. 17, as part of our Global Learning Program. The visiting students will be staying with Northwest families until they depart in November.
Keeping our Building Energy Efficient
The Northwest School’s main building underwent several significant upgrades over the summer. Every lamp in our historically-recognized main school building is now a LED, and the Commons and Ceramics landings have new carpet made of recycled plastic.
Faculty Rejuvenates at Intensive Summer Dance Camp
For the past 10 summers, Northwest School dance teacher Ellie Sandstrom has taught at two separate week-long intensive dance camps produced by Seattle Theatre Group: Dance This Intensive, held at the Phelp’s Center, and Dance This Camp at Fort Warden, in Port Townsend.
Seniors Jump into College Applications
Before the school year begins, Northwest seniors are already drafting their college essays and getting a jumpstart on their applications.
Faculty Translates Lost Poems
French and Humanities teacher Francoise Canter recently translated and published a collection of poems by Robert Nash, a mysterious figure who disappeared in the woods of Maine in 1995.
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