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
Madeline Welch

Madeline Welch, Opinion Editor

Madeline Welch is the opinion editor. She began as a staff reporter in 2018-19 when she was a junior.

Awards:

2020 Illinois Journalism Education Association:
Best COVID-19 Coverage (special category), first place, Coronavirus delays Chinese exchange trip
Best Staff Editorial, first place, Identity clubs need our help to thrive
Best Sports Feature Story, second place, Refereeing done right: Student, teacher collaborate over calling signals

All content by Madeline Welch
Editors-in-chief Claire Duncan, Stanley Shapiro and Marisa McGehee collaborate through Zoom on May 7 to work on a spread for the 2020 yearbook.

U-Highlights staff determined to finish yearbook remotely

Madeline Welch, Opinion Editor
May 10, 2020
The process to hire an assistant director for diversity, equity and inclusion was halted due to university rules stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic.

DEI assistant director hiring process halted

Madeline Welch, Opinion Editor
May 1, 2020
Your guide to the upcoming Student Council elections

Your guide to the upcoming Student Council elections

Abigail Slimmon and Madeline Welch
April 27, 2020

The right riff: Kara Tao sets big goals for her future in piano

Madeline Welch, Opinion Editor
April 15, 2020
In this screenshot from the event live stream on the afternoon of March 11, Ananya Asthana pitches her organization, Women in STEM, to a board of judges for the College New Venture Challenge. The event was live streamed because the University of Chicago had limited the size of gatherings due to concerns over spreading COVID-19.

WiSTEM wins $10,000 at College New Venture Challenge

Madeline Welch, Opinion Editor
March 11, 2020
BLOW THE WHISTLE. P.E. teacher Daniel Dyra coaches junior Kennedy Coats on specific refereeing signals. Mr. Dyra, who has been a basketball referee for 30 seasons, taught all of his basketball classes the basics on refereeing signals and commands.

Refereeing done right: Student, teacher collaborate over calling signals

Madeline Welch, Opinion Editor
March 9, 2020
"Circles" album cover

Family of Mac Miller releases posthumous album “Circles”

Madeline Welch, Opinion Editor
March 2, 2020
Coronavirus delays Chinese exchange trip

Coronavirus delays Chinese exchange trip

Madeline Welch, Opinion Editor
January 30, 2020
First black Washington Post reporter Dorothy Gilliam addresses U-High students at the Martin Luther King Jr. assembly Feb. 16 as the featured speaker. Ms. Gilliam talked about “Black is more than a word,” the theme of the assembly, and the progression of black history accompanied by images in the background.

Martin Luther King assembly explores “Black is more than a word”

Madeline Welch, Opinion Editor
January 21, 2020
Instagram hiding ‘likes’ limits online comparison

Instagram hiding ‘likes’ limits online comparison

Madeline Welch, Opinion Editor
January 16, 2020
Karate world champion embodies focus, hard work

Karate world champion embodies focus, hard work

Madeline Welch, Opinion Editor
December 6, 2019
A plate of grillowana polska kiełbasa (grilled Polish sausage) lies on a table at Staropolska. The comforting atmosphere reminds Gabby Gruzska of her Polish heritage.

Polish spot provides comfort

Madeline Welch, Opinion Editor
November 11, 2019
More than a meal: The diversity of Chicago eats

More than a meal: The diversity of Chicago eats

Nikhil Patel, Nicky Edwards-Levin, Julian Ingersoll, Madeline Welch, and Berk Oto
November 11, 2019
BRAIDS FOR A CAUSE. With a rainbow of string colors, Isabel Randall of Charms for Champions crafts a bracelet. Driven by family experiences with cancer, juniors Aisha Ziad and Isha Nayak created the club, and all funds raised from bracelet sales will be donated to Comer Children’s Hospital.

Charms for Champions fundraises for Comer Children’s Hospital

Madeline Welch, Opinion Editor
November 4, 2019
THE RUSTICS. A group of sophomore actors, Juliet Di Teresa, Yannick Leuz, Brent Pennington and Sammy Fackenthal, rehearse for the fall play, “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” The show will debut Oct. 31 in Sherry Lansing Theater and will run through Nov. 2.

Fairies, lovers unite for comedy

Madeline Welch, Opinion Editor
October 9, 2019

10 teachers, administrators join U-High

Abigail Slimmon and Madeline Welch
September 5, 2019
MAKING WAVES IN THE MAKERSPACE. Stacks of carved wooden keychain acessories reading “Jones Is Lab” await distribution. Students have used the makerspace to laser-cut the medallions, which have been in increasing demand.

Students continue to stand with Bobo-Jones

Madeline Welch, Opinion Editor
June 3, 2019
PHOTOS: Lab Arts celebrates student art

PHOTOS: Lab Arts celebrates student art

Caledonia Abbey and Madeline Welch
May 6, 2019
BAND-ING TOGETHER. Freshmen Amelia Scharma, Will Trone and Benjamin Stankiewicz play their trumpets at the seventh through 12th grade band concert at Mandel Hall April 23. Their performance included pieces such as "The Witch and the Saint" and "Air for Band."

Middle school and U-High band perform challenging program

Madeline Welch, Midway Reporter
April 25, 2019
STRETCH IT OUT. Field athlete Eli Ginsburg stretches before practice after school March 11. Eli is one of only a few athletes on the Track and Field team that actually competes in field events.

Too few fielders

Madeline Welch, Midway Reporter
March 12, 2019
To prevent tragedy, add mental health education

To prevent tragedy, add mental health education

Madeline Welch, Midway Reporter
March 11, 2019
Chilling out: Most students spent cold days relaxing

Chilling out: Most students spent cold days relaxing

Madeline Welch, Midway Reporter
February 1, 2019

Asian Students Association to host Lunar New Year celebration

Madeline Welch, Midway Reporter
January 24, 2019

Students practice emergency protocol

Madeline Welch
November 12, 2018
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