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Caryl Shepard ’22

Caryl Shepard ’22, News Editor

Hi! I'm a Junior and a News Editor for The Merionite. As well as being a part of The Merionite, I run cross country, play lacrosse, and serve as an officer for the Public Health Club at LM. Outside of school, I enjoy reading, baking, and spending time with friends and family.

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Despite helping communities across the globe, buildOn often overlooks one of the places in greatest need—right in Philadelphia. | Graphic by Cate Roser '21/Staff

Privilege despite proximity

March 16, 2021
The College Board has offered different formats in which students can take the AP test. The options include paper and pencil exams administered at school, digital exams administered at school, or digital exams taken at home. | Photo courtesy of

[Photo] Calling all AP students!

March 16, 2021
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COVID-19 Testing

February 16, 2021
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Timeline on vaccines

February 16, 2021
Photo courtesy of Max Harris

LM rewind: year in review

December 23, 2020
Supporters celebrate former Vice President Joe Biden’s projected victory in Philadelphia.

The results are in…

November 27, 2020
LM is taking many precautions to ensure the safety of its students. At lunch, students must sit at desks spaced six feet apart. | Photo courtesy of Sophie Shin '22

Mastering the response to COVID-19

October 20, 2020
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