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We're baaaa-aaaack!
Welcome back to our students — and welcome to Exeter to our newest Exonians! It's going to be a wonderful year.
![Nahla Owens](https://exeter.edu/sites/default/files/styles/et_standalone_feed/public/ET-Nahla-Owens.jpg?itok=e7EFAXDJ)
‘I wanted to take advantage of everything that I could here.’
Nahla arrived at Exeter with a backpack of belongings, all that was left after Hurricane Harvey demolished her home. From prep year on, she has exercised her passion for social activism and more than met her goal.
Kevin Cong ’22 is a USAMO winner
Mathematical Association of America | Go to articleHow Margaret Hartigan ‘93, founder and CEO of Marstone, uplifts women to become fintech leaders
InvestmentNews | Go to article![Andrew Benson in the pool at the start of a race](https://exeter.edu/sites/default/files/styles/et_news_thumbnail/public/news/Andrew-Benson-Wisconsin.jpg?itok=w9A8XUIM)
Benson '20 to compete at US Olympic Trials
Competition caps a terrific freshman season at the University of Wisconsin.
![Carlos Jones](https://exeter.edu/sites/default/files/styles/et_standalone_feed/public/ET-Carlos-Jones.jpg?itok=i9ioBZlP)
Starting from STEM
Math and science brought Carlos to Exeter. He devoured the STEM offerings, while also discovering the joys of photography and being a DJ at Exeter’s radio station, WPEA.
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Sights set on NASA
Ursula’s trajectory started during her first visit to Exeter’s Grainger Observatory. Since then, she has enjoyed the quality of Harkness conversation, spent endless hours sky watching and served as president of the senior class.
![Oliver on stage in the Goel Center for Theater and Dance](https://exeter.edu/sites/default/files/styles/et_standalone_feed/public/EP-Oliver-Hess.jpg?itok=fw4RZwY9)
‘Exactly what I love doing.’
Oliver Hess ’21 never dreamed he’d be able to perform in an arts space as magical as the Goel Center for Theater and Dance, with faculty support that has helped him take his acting to the next level.
Green app fills gap in environmental literacy
Seniors' independent study project features four-pronged approach for educating about climate change.