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
The Student News Site of University of Chicago Laboratory High School

U-High Midway
Henry Benton

Henry Benton, Photographer

Henry Benton is an editor and a member of the Class of 2025. His favorite part of photojournalism is being with a team. The most fulfilling part of PhotoJ is seeing your photos in the paper. Outside of photojournalism Henry enjoys boxing, music and video games.

Awards:

2023 Illinois Journalism Education Association: Second place, photo gallery or slideshow (with Victoria Washington and Audrey Matei, Kaden Moubayed, Patrice Graham, Matthew McGehee, Ishani Hariprasad, Sarah Abdelsalam), Photos: ArtsFest 2023

2022 Columbia Scholastic Press Association Gold Circle Award: Photo slideshow, certificate of merit (with Andrew Burke-Stevenson, Malcolm Taylor, Matt Petres, Chloe Ma and Patrice Graham), “Photo gallery: Faculty face off in Homecoming arm wrestling tournament”

All content by Henry Benton
Karim Sulayman, a Class of 1994 alumnus, excitedly addresses his commencement speech, emphasizing the value of relationships. “You can find joy in leaning into your relationships. This is the real treasure that Lab gave me: the people who I’ve known since nursery school that are still in my life.”

[Photo] After reminiscing with fond memories, Class of 2024 graduates in Rockefeller Chapel

Edward Park and Kabir Joshi
June 6, 2024
SWEET SECRETARY. After 35 years of service in the high school office, Carol Arrington will retire at the end of this year. “Ms. Carol” touched many hearts during her time at U-High.

[Photo] For 35 years, U-High’s elegant caretaker

Chloe Alexander, Editor-in-Chief
May 22, 2024
Several U-High tennis team players also take private lessons during the off-season. These players have grown their tennis skills through two distinct ways, and their intersection has impacts both on and off the court.

[Photo] Audio: U-High girls tennis players grow their skill through private lessons

Neha Dhawan, Reporter
April 9, 2024
High school students face an evolving landscape in the college admissions process after colleges and universities introduced test-optional admission policies during the COVID-19 pandemic.

[Photo] Optional standardized testing presents flexibility in college admissions process

Audrey Park, Editor-in-Chief
November 27, 2023
The U-High cross country team ended its season at the IHSA state competition Nov. 4 in Detweiller Park.

[Photo] Girls and boys cross country ends season with individual, group recognition

Jaya Alenghat, Assistant Editor
November 8, 2023
BALANCING ABILITY. Playing the stage manager in “Our Town,” senior Emma Ciesla balances multiple roles — main character, and props and makeup master. The ability to juggle these tasks stems from Emma’s love of theater.

[Photo] Juggling Act: Senior works to explore passions with numerous roles in upcoming fall play

Taariq Ahmed, Digital Editor
October 23, 2023
P.E. teacher Joyce Grotthuss performs compressions on one of Lab's new CPR mannequins.

[Photo] Lab purchases new lifeguard training equipment

Edward Park, Reporter
September 14, 2023
Sophomore Jack Colyer rigs his sailboat during a practice May 25 at the Columbia Yacht Club.

[Photo] Sailing team places 9th in national regatta

Edward Park, Reporter
May 26, 2023
Seniors Peter Cox and Jay Molony work together to build a go-kart for their group's May Project.

[Photo] May Projects prompt creative exploration

Zara Siddique, Sports and Leisure Editor
May 24, 2023
Holocaust survivor Susan Meschel retells her experiences during the high school wide assembly on April 13.

[Photo] In Holocaust Remembrance Assembly, JSA calls on greater inclusivity from affinity groups, students

Clare McRoberts, Assistant Editor
April 18, 2023
Jewish Students' Association co-president Charlie Benton speaks at a JSA meeting. The affinity group is planning a Holocaust Remembrance assembly that includes student- and faculty-run workshops.

[Photo] Holocaust Remembrance will include assembly, workshops

Amy Ren, Assistant Editor
March 30, 2023
While most members of the Lab community don't wholeheartedly trust astrology, many appreciate it as an interesting subject and pastime.

[Photo] Comforting vs. casual: Varying trust in astrology helps guide decisions, start conversations

Sahana Unni, Features Editor
March 22, 2023
JSA president Charlie Benton converses with JSA members during their weekly meeting about the upcoming workshops.

[Photo] JSA accepting workshops submissions for Holocaust assembly

Clare McRoberts, Assistant Editor
March 20, 2023
In the U-High athletics building, fencing equipment is sorted in an orderly fashion. Students who fence on the U-High team are able to expand their skills through a P.E. elective.

[Photo] Audio: Fencing team members find new opportunity in fencing P.E. elective.

March 8, 2023
Sophomore Anik Shetty roasts a marshmallow over a campfire in the Outdoor Classroom. In “S'mores in the Outdoors,” students enjoyed time outside and making s’mores.

[Photo] Photos: ArtsFest 2023

Victoria Washington and Audrey Matei
March 3, 2023
TRAVEL FRENZY. More than 50 students in total will travel to Taiwan, Paris and La Rochelle or Greece for spring break exchange trips.

[Photo] Spring break exchange trips offer cultural immersion

Krishita Dutta, Opinion Editor
February 20, 2023
Lab has begun searching for a new athletics director and hopes to select the candidate shortly. David Ribbens, Lab’s director of athletics for two decades, will retire.

[Photo] New athletics director to be selected by spring

Mia Lipson, Assistant Editor
February 14, 2023
SIGNIFICANT SERVICE: While fulfilling the sophomore year of service, some students have found a passion at their service site, and many continue to volunteer after the required 30 hours have been completed.

[Photo] Students emerge from year of service with widened world view

Clare McRoberts, Assistant Editor
January 31, 2023
Though CBD products have grown in popularity, research shows that the drug has few known effects.

[Photo] CBD products popular but unproven

November 30, 2022
SHIELD test sample submissions have dwindled significantly since they were mandatory in the spring.

[Photo] Without participation, SHIELD testing program could end

Erich Raumann, Deputy Managing Editor
November 8, 2022
With fewer participants since the beginning of the year, Lab’s SHIELD testing program for Covid-19 might shut down. The end of the program raises concerns about infection rates going into the the winter months. “We have to have a certain number of samples in each week in order to keep the program going,” nurse Mary Toledo-Treviño said. “That's why we're trying to just make sure to put it out there to say, please make sure to get tested.”

Mediclub will use video lectures and guest speaker events to help students learn about pursuing a career in a medical field.

[Photo] New club helps students learn about careers in a medical field

David Santiago, Reporter
October 28, 2022
After a flood of support from members of the Hyde Park community, Kilwins reopened their doors in late July.

[Photo] Store reopens in heart of Hyde Park

Louis Auxenfans, News Editor
September 26, 2022
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[Photo] Isaac Berrueta

Téa Tamburo, Editor-in-Chief
September 12, 2022
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[Photo] Shannon Barker

Louis Auxenfans, News Editor
September 12, 2022
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[Photo] Cody Boukather

Louis Auxenfans, News Editor
September 12, 2022
New Faculty 22-23 Placards

[Photo] Aaron Arreguin

Téa Tamburo, Editor-in-Chief
September 12, 2022
Spanish teacher Angelica Guerrero worked with middle and lower school students during her 20 years at Lab.

[Photo] Five lower, middle school teachers retire with 122 combined years at Lab

Peter Cox, Amy Ren, and Téa Tamburo
June 2, 2022
Young Women of Color club members Taylor Patterson, Raven Reid and Kiran Chinniah applaud while watching Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Supreme Court acceptance speech.

[Photo] For young women of color, Justice Jackson represents judicial progress, work

Katie Sasamoto-Kurisu, Reporter
May 25, 2022
Student-versus-faculty games will occur during the assembly period on May 12.

[Photo] To build community, student-versus-faculty games are returning

Katie Sasamoto-Kurisu, Reporter
April 28, 2022
The Fresh/Soph Boys Basketball team huddles up during their game against Northridge College Prep. The team lost the game and is currently 0-1.

[Photo] Winter sports return in full swing

Joaquin Figueroa, Reporter
December 15, 2021
A student crosses off items from their planner. The next Program of Studies will attempt to accurately display how much work students should expect to do for each class.

[Photo] Workload expectations to be included in the Program of Studies

Colin Leslie, Assistant Editor
December 12, 2021
In-person exchange trips will be canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic and its safety restrictions for the 2021-2022 school year.

[Photo] Exchange trips canceled for the second year

Téa Tamburo, Deputy Managing Editor
December 9, 2021
Skin irritation can be soothed by gentle moisturizers such as CeraVe, according to junior Charlie Benton.

[Photo] Skin issues intensified through mask-wearing, community offers solutions

Colin Leslie, Assistant Editor
November 3, 2021
A costumer browses through a rack of Halloween costumes set out for the season at a Salvation Army.

[Photo] Stores offer second hand, spooky costumes for Halloween

An Ngo, City Life Editor
October 20, 2021
The Class of 2025 elected Krish Khanna class president after a second election.

[Photo] Class of 2025 representatives chosen after technical difficulties

Chloe Ma, Reporter
October 15, 2021
Students feel an increase in stress with the sudden change in workload.

[Photo] In-person school heightens anxiety

Adrianna Nehme, News Editor
October 6, 2021
During a faculty arm wrestling tournament at the homecoming assembly Sept. 23 on Jackman Field, Daniel Calleri and Daniel Bobo-Jones competed first. Photo by Andrew Burke-Stevenson.

Photo gallery: Faculty face off in Homecoming arm wrestling tournament

Malcolm Taylor, Andrew Burke-Stevenson, Matt Petres, Chloe Ma, Henry Benton, and Patrice Graham
September 24, 2021
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