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Reporting the news since 1914

The Blue & Gold
Caroline York

Caroline York, Features Editor

Caroline York is a senior and the Features Editor at Marist School. When she’s not writing for the Blue and Gold, Caroline loves participating in Cross Country, Latin Honor Society, Academic Team, Peer Leader program, volunteering with Girls on the Run and Zoo Atlanta, and playing with her two dogs! She loves the newspaper because it connects her to the Marist community and allows her to express the voice of the school.

All content by Caroline York
York with her friends at Senior Sunrise in Aug. 2021.

10 Reasons It Will Be Hard to Leave Marist

By Caroline York, Features Editor
May 8, 2021
"I could have listed 3,790 things and been all sentimental and clever, but that would have taken too long, and we all have better things to do. So, here are the top 10 things, big and small, that I will miss most about this special place."
Marist Girls Cross Country 2020 GA State Champions

Marist’s Special Lady War Eagles

By Caroline York, Features Editor
May 8, 2021
The girls’ teams at Marist support each other through thick and thin. Regardless of championships, girls have each others’ backs. We use our sports time, whether on a long run or hitting back and forth on the tennis courts, to communicate and keep up with each other.
The Crazy COVID Admissions Year

The Crazy COVID Admissions Year

By Caroline York, Features Editor
Apr 17, 2021
“Do you know where you’re going yet?” This year, that question hung in the air as college admissions were the most difficult in history for students.
Marist Theatre Triumphs Amidst Uncertainty

Marist Theatre Triumphs Amidst Uncertainty

By Caroline York, Features Editor
Feb 27, 2021
Rehearsals “make life feel a lot more normal than usual,” Emma Schwind ‘23 says. “Nothing makes [her] happier than telling an audience a story through scenes, songs, and dance.” 
Marist juniors and seniors assemble dressers for the furniture bank as part of the Galilee retreat.

The Scoop on Service

By Caroline York, Features Editor
Feb 27, 2021
“Think about what the community needs, not what you need,” Ujda said. Rather than focusing on hours, focus on those you serve.
Varsity Football managers at the State Championship game

The People Behind the Athletes

By Caroline York, Features Editor
Feb 6, 2021
On most afternoons, you will find Marist students kicking soccer balls, catching footballs, or running laps around the track. But most people don’t realize that behind these athletes are incredible student managers who dedicate their time to Marist’s various athletic teams.
JCL and Latin Club meetings can take place on Google Meet this year.

Marist Latin Clubs Live On!

By Caroline York, Features Editor
Nov 13, 2020
Carpe diem! While COVID-19 is putting a damper on 2020 by forcing the cancelation of many in-person events, Marist’s Junior Classical League club and Latin Honor Society have kept an optimistic spirit as they embark on a year filled with new and exciting events.
A group of juniors attend a picture party before the 2019 "Atlanta" Homecoming dance

The Fate of Homecoming

By Caroline York, Features Editor
Nov 2, 2020
Holmes says that she “is definitely looking forward to spirit week.” With fun dress-up days for both virtual and hybrid students, she believes this will get students excited about the game, even if there is no dance currently scheduled.
Rehearsals continue to take place in small groups and on Google Meet.

Marist’s Theater Program Triumphs

By Caroline York, Features Editor
Oct 1, 2020
Broadway shows in New York City are cancelled through January 2021, and theaters big and small have had to shut their doors. However, Marist is pushing through these trying times and is continuing with a show in an innovative format.
A Different Kind of Summer

A Different Kind of Summer

By Caroline York, Features Editor
Oct 1, 2020
When people typically think of summers, they think of leisure and time off of school. Marist students, however, are no ordinary people and prefer to always stay busy in the summertime.
My Corona! 6 Tips for Getting Through Quarantine

My Corona! 6 Tips for Getting Through Quarantine

By Caroline York, Staff Writer
May 4, 2020

Manage Your Time   Although it may seem like we have an infinite amount of time during quarantine, time seems to go by faster after school. Procrastination is even more tempting than ever with...

Marist Cross Country: Stronger Together

Marist Cross Country: Stronger Together

By Caroline York, Staff Writer
Dec 16, 2019

The girls’ and boys’ varsity cross country teams travelled to Carrollton, Ga., on Nov. 1 to compete with the best running teams in the state.  After a great first season with new coach Matt McMurray...

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