The Heights

Cocaine, Meth, Marijuana, Heroin: Words from the Drug Czar

Timmy Facciola • April 18, 2018

"...we're flooded with these substances and the backdrop of this is the message that a lot of people use drugs when they're young, the idea that it's okay to experiment is embedded in our society. And so we have to face the fact the culture we live in encourages it."

Learning Their Language: Building Trust Through Music

Catherine Mclaughlin • April 18, 2018

“What ended up being most effective was to take my guitar and learn how to play any song they knew—a lot of ‘Despacito,’ a lot of Daddy Yankee."

Inspired by Survivors, Bellantonio Competes for Kids’ Camp

Colleen Martin • April 15, 2018

“You kind of have to remind yourself that it’s only temporary.”

Big Brother Brian Gong Sprints for Sister

Brooke Kaiserman • April 15, 2018

Though he had never considered himself a runner, Gong decided to begin training for the Boston Marathon after being introduced to Brittany Loring, CGSOM ’13, a survivor of the Boston Marathon bombings.

After a Few Strokes of Luck, Evelyn’s in the Running

Colleen Martin • April 14, 2018

“I think that prayer had a lot to do with it,” Rakowsky said on her training and fundraising for the Marathon.

First Stop Marathon, Next Stop Malaysia

Colleen Martin • April 13, 2018

After the tragic loss of one of her teammates on her high school soccer team, Lori Niehaus has carried the number 11 with her in all athletic endeavors, and will continue to do so on Monday.

McKeon Steps Forward in the Face of Tragedy

Jack Miller • April 12, 2018

“After every run, Jack says, ‘Thanks, you really pushed me!’ Or ‘I don’t know how I would have done that without you!’ In reality, it was always Jack pushing me to be a faster runner, or to be more mentally tough," said friend-turned-personal trainer Julia Olson, MCAS ’19.

Figure Skater Strides for Her Stepmom

Brooke Kaiserman • April 11, 2018

“Running for me is a lot about healing and working things out … When you run, your body hurts, but your mind feels clear. That’s my personal reason why I run. Whether it’s school or you’re fighting with your friends, or you’re just tired, or, it can be bigger things," said Lauren Healy, MCAS '19.