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Last Week of School!

Rutajit Shetty • Jun 16, 2022

  • 9th Grade APEX Biology teacher, Patricia Richards assists grossed-out students through a rat dissection.

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  • Sophomore Thomas J Richardell delivers his AP Economics final project, a pitch for a new restaurant that aims to bring the wonders of steak to everyone.

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  • Freshman Anna Kotek and sophomore Loic Nsoga sand down desks in art in preparation for summer break.

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  • Photo teacher Sergio Stryker discusses the plan for the final project with freshmen Fraol Kebede and Vesal Varzagan.

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Rutajit Shetty, Business Manager
Rutajit is the business manager for the Pitch this year. He is currently a junior and studies Indian classical music in his free time.
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