A Beloved Tradition
A Thousand Words
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A Beloved Tradition
Eighth-grade students and teachers, joined by members of the Middle School leadership team, gather across from the White House during the annual capstone experience in Washington, D.C.
The spontaneous eruption of joy among friends. The charge of an unexpected discovery in a STEM lab. That quiet moment of anticipation before the big game. The thrill of hitting that high note during a live performance. These are the Ravenscroft moments captured in A Thousand Words, our photo essay feature.
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- Ethos
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