The upcoming Upper School musical Hairspray will offer students the opportunity to witness a powerful message of racial justice and body positivity. Ms. Stephanie Simpson, the director and choreographer of Hairspray, said that the musical team “has been trying to be more intentional with the stories we want to tell and the impact that they will have within the community.”

The Constructing America trip to Washington D.C. has been running smoothly for ten years now, and Riverdale has gotten it down to a science. As a result, not much will be changing for this year’s junior class. However, there will be a few minor tweaks, as factors out of the school’s control require minor adjustments, and lessons from previous trips suggest slight improvements.