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Robotics team racks up wins at Worlds
Team VERTEX shines at the FIRST Tech Challenge competition in Houston.
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'Her Voice': Female speakers lead assembly lineup
Roster dovetails with the school’s yearlong celebration of 50 years of coeducation.
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A new take on an old tradition
Principal addresses virtual audience, highlights "opportunity to accomplish special things together.”
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This Exeter Summer was unlike any other
Remote learning caused challenges and created opportunities for the time-honored program.
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Whole genome sequencing
An Exeter senior maps the fruit fly genome. Along the way he finds new mysteries to explore.
![Joseph Nadeau '55 meets with Theater Instructor Sarah Ream '72 and current students who contributed to his collection of essays, "I Can Still See It Now."](https://exeter.edu/sites/default/files/styles/et_news_thumbnail/public/news/nadeaubook.jpg?itok=nbjFIFt5)
Collection hails the Exeter experience, warts and all
"I Can Still See It Now" by Joseph Nadeau '55 gathers perspectives of Academy students past and present
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"You can do things that people think you cannot do. ... But you can’t do them by simply beating your head against a wall; you need to go find a door."
Michael Fossel '69
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Assembly returns
Principal Bill Rawson told the first virtual assembly in Academy history that "Exeter lives in each of us and forms around us, no matter the distance between us."
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“That's the most important thing about Exeter — you make so many friends ... and you form really strong bonds."
Kiesse '22
Why I love teaching at Exeter: Kris Johnson
In the first of a series, Instructor in Music Kris Johnson describes what he appreciates most about Exeter students.
![Deputy Chief Michael Munck discussing crime fiction with Exeter students.](https://exeter.edu/sites/default/files/styles/et_news_thumbnail/public/news/munckclassroom.jpg?itok=C_zn3jZv)
Just the facts
Local police officer helps students uncover the truth about the crime-solving process.
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'A tremendous step forward'
50 years ago, Exeter's Trustees voted in favor of coeducation.
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Painting and pancakes at the principal's house
The Bob Ross Painting Club creates 'happy little trees' and other works of art to handle stress.
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Young physicists Super Bowl comes to Exeter
Scores of future scientists collide in international competition.
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Survivor recounts dark period in American history
David Sakura addressed assembly Friday with the story of his family's detention by the U.S. government during World War II.
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New telescope a 'game-changer'
Grainger Observatory's newest arrival capable of seeing objects billions of light years away.
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Hot topic: Exonians query candidates about climate
Saskia Braden '20, Bea Burack '21 and Sadie DiCarlo '21 represent Exeter at a forum on environmental issues.
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Baratunde Thurston has the answers
Author, activist confronts tough topics with eloquence and insight at Exeter assembly.
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Political columnist's appearance part of spring assembly lineup
Jeff Jacoby of The Boston Globe discussed the direction of the Republican Party.
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(Beyond) a Day of Service: MLK Day 2021
Exeter honors the life of Martin Luther King Jr. with community service and programming headlined by Roxane Gay ’92.