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The Student News Site of University of Chicago Laboratory High School

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CARING COMMUNITIES. Phillip Matsikas (who insisted on being photographed from the back), Loretta Palmer and Michael Moses will retire at the end of the year after decades of facilitating welcoming communities.

Other cherished faces will retire

Victoria Washington, Opinion Editor
May 26, 2023
After 21 years of interactive P.E. teaching, Debbie Ribbens will retire. She plans to continue her active and energetic lifestyle.

Ribbens inspired with energetic teaching

Katie Sasamoto-Kurisu, Editor-in-Chief
May 25, 2023
Paul Horton will retire after over two decades of prioritizing authentic learning for his students. During retirement, Mr. Horton plans to explore and continue new interests, and travel more.

Horton plans to continue hobbies, travel

Audrey Park, Editor-in-Chief
May 24, 2023
Since receiving a Lab P.E. teacher position as her first job ever in 1980, Ms. Greene has treasured the opportunity to watch students grow and help them along the way.

Greene cherished kids for 42 years

Mia Lipson, News Editor
May 23, 2023
In his 25 years at Lab, music teacher Brad Brickner has impacted the music curriculum greatly, and touched the lives of many students.

At Lab, Brickner found sanctuary to be authentic

Taariq Ahmed, Digital Editor
May 22, 2023
Photo provided by Jayna Rumble IN THE HALL OF FAME. Dave Ribbens delivers a speech at the Athletics Hall of Fame ceremony on Oct. 15, 2022. The Hall of Fame was one of many additions Mr. Ribbens made to the athletics program in his time at Lab.

Dave Ribbens: Closing on an outstanding career

Amon Gray, Sports and Leisure Editor
April 28, 2023
After teaching for 32 years and starting Labs sculpture program, Mirentxu Ganzarain retires to spend more time on her art. An exhibition of Ms. Ganzarains mixed media work, titled Humans, Spirits and Power, will be displayed in Gordon Parks Arts Hall starting June 3.

After Lab, teacher will pursue own art

Sahana Unni, Features Editor
June 2, 2022
Spanish teacher Angelica Guerrero worked with middle and lower school students during her 20 years at Lab.

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

Peter Cox, Amy Ren, and Téa Tamburo
June 2, 2022
Diane Taylor will retire after showing kindness to students in her 36 years teaching at Lab. During retirement Ms. Taylor plans to spend quality time with family.

P.E. teacher leaves legacy of compassion

Amon Gray, Sports and Leisure Editor
May 31, 2022
Middle school principal Sandra Bixby, left, 6th grade humanities teacher Richard Krull, center-left, Ms. Ogilvie, center-right, and Ms. Marienthal, right, are all retiring this year.

Retiring faculty, principal made mark on middle, lower, primary schools

Julian Ingersoll, Arts Co-Editor
May 25, 2020
Melissa Warehall is known for her compassion for students in times of need.

Melissa Warehall: College counselor leaves legacy of comforting students

Grace Holleb, Reporter
May 22, 2020
Cecilia Mullon has touched all aspects of the Lab community, and her absence will be felt throughout the schools.

Cecilia Mullon: Retiring assessment coordinator’s absence will be felt throughout the schools

Olivia Griffin, Features Editor
May 21, 2020
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