The official student newspaper of Lower Merion High School since 1929

The Merionite
The official student newspaper of Lower Merion High School since 1929

The Merionite
The official student newspaper of Lower Merion High School since 1929

The Merionite
Anika Xi '23

Anika Xi ’23, Photographer

Anika (pronounced ehnika) is a senior and one of the Photographers for The Merionite. Other than photography, she enjoys calligraphy, bird watching, and eating hotpot 🍲.

All content by Anika Xi ’23
Due to unexpected obstacles related to sending surveys out to the student body, AP Statistics classes shifted their plans to find alternate ways to learn about data collection. | Photo courtesy of

[Photo] Survey mayhem at LM

Mia Hail ’23, News Editor
March 14, 2023
On February 3, BSU jeopardy was attended by over forty students. On the same day, posters designed by Student Council and BSU celebrating important Black fgures in pop culture and history were posted in the Upper Atrium. | Photo by

[Photo] The best of Black History Month

Julia Dubnoff ’23, Siobhán Minerva ’24, and Ilana Zahavy ’24
February 14, 2023
Noah Barkan ’24 met with James-Coles to find out her plans for LM. | Photo courtesy of

[Photo] Meet DEI Director Shawanna James-Coles

Noah Barkan ’24, Opinions Editor
December 9, 2022
The cabinet and comittee heads have been hard at work music Friday playlists and planning the 3 v. 3 bascketball tournament.| Anika Xi '23

[Photo] Meet the cabinet

Student Council Cabinet
October 6, 2022
Parking lots at LM are crowding up and squeezing out senior spots. | Photo by Anika Xi '23/Staff

[Photo] New places, less spaces

Luke Shepard ’24, News Editor
October 6, 2022
The open courtyard offers a glimpse into the more modern structure of Black Rock Middle School. | Photo by Anika Xi '23/Staff

[Photo] LMSD’s “mini-Google”

Michelle Kelly ’23, News Editor
October 6, 2022
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The gender gap, racial rift, and intensifying inequality

Emmi Wu ’23 and Anika Xi ’23
February 14, 2022
Students taking Midterms | Photo courtesy of

[Photo] Midterm week or week off?

Crosby Johnson ’24, Writer
February 14, 2022
Scioly competitors Poppy Wagner ’23 and Ivan Sanchez ’24 show off their lab coats after competing in the Forensics event. | Photo Courtesy of Anika Xi '23

[Photo] STEM spotlight

Jonathan Xu ’22, Editor-In-Chief
February 14, 2022
Señor Capkin and his Spanish 6H class focus on culture, literature, film, art, and music in their language and cultures. | Photo by

[Photo] Voces de la vida

Isabelle Chapman ’22, Writer
February 14, 2022
Learning in the leaves | Photo courtesy of

[Photo] Learning in the leaves

Finley Hoffman ’23, Writer
October 20, 2021
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[Photo] Welcome Back LM!

September 16, 2021
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[Photo] Playback: reviewing LM’s COVID-19 response

Rebecca Altman ’21, Davis Giangiulio ’21, Jacqueline Munis ’21, and Sydney Halpern ’21
May 13, 2021
The Cynwyd Trail | Photo courtesy of Anika Xi '23/Staff

[Photo] Top Trails

Shaine Davison ’23, Writer
April 27, 2021
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[Photo] Looking for a win

Zev Charlson ’22, Writer
April 18, 2021
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[Photo] Back on the track

Ella Braunfeld ’21, Writer
April 18, 2021
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[Photo] Off and running

David Litvin ’22, Writer
March 16, 2021
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[Photo] National puppy day

Lila Schwartzberg ’24, Writer
March 16, 2021
Driving schools like Driven2Drive have adopted cautionary measures including washing every car, recommending people wear gloves, and requiring masks to reduce the spread of COVID-19. |

[Photo] Permit predicament

Michelle Kelly ’23, Copy Editor
March 16, 2021
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[Photo] Call out to the current clubs

Crosby Johnson ’24, Writer
February 16, 2021
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[Photo] Rapid COVID tests save winter sports

Michelle Kelly ’23, Copy Editor
February 16, 2021
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[Photo] Vaccination station

Julia Dubnoff ’23, Arts & Entertainment Editor
February 16, 2021
Puffer jackets are a great piece to keep you warm. | Photo courtesy of Anika Xi '23/Staff

[Photo] Winter Fashion Necessities

Jessica Dubin ’23, Writer
December 23, 2020
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