Christian Tourenne: An Experienced Educator at Laurel Springs In the words of Laurel Springs student Nabil Wessel, Christian Tourenne “is simply a very, very good teacher.” But that only scratches the surface of what Tourenne brings to the Laurel Springs School community. He is an experienced educator who also has significant business experience with practical…
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Alumna Captures World Champion Barrel Racing Title
If it takes a lot of courage to guide a horse at breakneck speed through the cloverleaf pattern of barrel racing, then college prep academics student Kristin Shoppa (Laurel Springs ’11) possesses courage to spare. American quarter horses are the fastest horses in the world, and can reach speeds of 55 miles per hour. At…
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Caitlin Ziegler Breaks Records
Educational Flexibility at its Finest Laurel Springs is proud to recognize 11th grade student, Caitlin Ziegler, who has been taking advantage of her educational flexibility and breaking records in the equestrian world. On July 7, Caitlin became the youngest rider ever to win an International Equestrian Event, when she placed first at the Spruce Meadows…
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Skylar Morton Shines On and Off the Court
Skylar Morton is one to watch in the world of women’s tennis. She ranks among the country’s top tennis players, with a recruiting status of #3 in the nation and #1 in her home state of Maryland. In addition to excelling in tennis, Skylar is also shining in her advanced academic courses at Laurel Springs.…
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Laurel Springs is Proud Sponsor at SENG
College Prep Education – Laurel Springs a Sponsor of SENG Conference Laurel Springs School is proud to be a gold sponsor of the 2011 SENG conference, held this year in Seattle on June 15-17. Supporting the Emotional Needs of the Gifted (SENG) is an organization that has been dedicated to the unique challenges and opportunities…
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Antarctica: Journey of a Lifetime
Laurel Springs High School Student Maddi Stevens’ Antarctica Journey Most people will never visit Antarctica. It is a place of extremes: the coldest, driest, windiest continent. It is technically a desert, and there are no permanent residents. To reach Antarctica, travelers must cross the Drake Passage, which is known to be the most dangerous stretch of ocean in…
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Benefits of AP Classes
Laurel Springs Advanced Placement (AP) courses are taught by expert teachers with college-level syllabi, and culminate with a challenging college-level exam. Students earning a score of 3, 4 or 5 out of 5 on the AP tests often receive college credit for their coursework; this is determined by the college or university. These courses are…
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Laurel Springs School at ASCA Conference
School Counselors Come Together at ASCA The American School Counselor Association (ASCA) is a dynamic organization that helps school counselors to support their students’ academic and personal development. Laurel Springs School was excited to be an exhibitor at ASCA’s annual conference, which was held in Seattle June 25-28. The conference offered many benefits to attendees,…
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