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U-High Midway
The Student News Site of University of Chicago Laboratory High School

U-High Midway
The Student News Site of University of Chicago Laboratory High School

U-High Midway
Grace LaBelle

Grace LaBelle, Photographer

Grace LaBelle is a beginning photojournalist and a member of the Class of 2026. Her favorite part of photojournalism is taking pictures at school assemblies. Outside of class, Grace enjoys going on bike rides, going on hikes and swimming. 

Awards:

2024 National Scholastic Press Association Digital Story of the Year: Photo Slideshow (with Jaya Alenghat, Taariq Ahmed, Mia Lipson, Nathan Li, Olin Nafziger, Eli Raikhel, Ryan Burke-Stevenson, Ellis Calleri, Bryce Light) — Top 10 Finalist (result announced Nov. 9, 2024)

All content by Grace LaBelle
As one of the two schools in the country to win both the print and website Pacemaker Awards, the U-High Midway’s website won the Online Pacemaker Award from the National Scholastic Press Association. 

[Photo] Midway website wins national award for third time since 2020

Naomi Benton, Reporter
April 12, 2024
Embracing the warm weather and clear skies, ninth grader Bryce Poston gazes up at the sky in awe during the eclipse. “It was a pretty cool experience being so close to a full eclipse,” Bryce said, “and I’m glad the school gave us the chance to go out and view it.”

Eclipse excitement: Lab community gathers to celebrate unique celestial event

Jaya Alenghat, Taariq Ahmed, Mia Lipson, Nathan Li, Olin Nafziger, Eli Raikhel, Grace LaBelle, Ryan Burke-Stevenson, Ellis Calleri, and Bryce Light
April 10, 2024
In recent years, electric cars have taken to the streets, joining the plethora of cars that jam the highway, expressways and city streets. And the number of these electric cars are just growing as time goes on. According to MarketWatch, there has been a 60% increase in electric car sales in the United States from 2022-2023.

[Photo] Audio: Popularity of electric vehicles continues to increase

Dina Letko, Reporter
April 5, 2024
For U-High students, computers mean a lot, with many school assignments being posted online on Schoology and/or Turnitin.com

[Photo] Audio: For U-High students, computers represent responsibility, independence

Declan Smith, Reporter
March 8, 2024
MAKING MUSIC. Improv musician Bethany Pickens continues her family’s traditions. She proudly watches over her parents’ honorary street, Irma and Willie Pickens Way.

[Photo] Hyde Park History: Bethany Pickens

Haley Maharry, Reporter
February 22, 2024
Students pass around candy, and other treats to celebrate Valentine's Day. Some classes even require their students to make Valentines to embrace the spirit and spread love during the day.

[Photo] Teens celebrate Valentine’s Day in untraditional ways

Victoria Washington, Opinion Editor
February 19, 2024
The Ouroboros Review, the U-High literary translation journal, is accepting student submissions through March 6.

[Photo] Ouroboros Review accepting student submissions through March 6

Juliana Daugherty, Reporter
February 19, 2024
At the winter-themed dance, ninth graders sway to the music in C116. The event was hosted by the Class of 2027 Student council, and, despite limited attendance, the ninth graders enjoyed spending time with their friends.

[Photo] Despite low attendance, winter-themed dance delights ninth graders

Lucy Shirrell, Reporter
January 26, 2024
The Ouroboros Review will host a release party for the fourth volume of their literary translation journal on Nov. 30 from 4:30-6:00 p.m. in C116.

[Photo] Ouroboros Review to host release party for fourth volume

Declan Smith, Reporter
November 28, 2023
During a club meeting, junior Theo Williams learns about the ingredients and potential allergens of caesar salad dressing.

[Photo] Awareness group to provide safe space for students with allergies

David Li, Reporter
November 8, 2023
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[Photo] U-High celebrates community spirit in annual Homecoming assembly

Taariq Ahmed and Mia Lipson
September 25, 2023
A student watches a video on their phone, using the subtitles feature. In a 2022 study, almost 60% of Gen Z respondents said they use subtitles.

[Photo] Superscript: Subtitles gain popularity among Gen Z

Milo Platz-Walker, Reporter
September 19, 2023
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