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Caroline Pirsch

Caroline Pirsch, Editor-in-Chief

Caroline Pirsch is a senior at San Domenico and the co-editor-in-chief of The Panther Press. She loves theater, lacrosse, and hanging out with friends and family.

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With people packed together in recent concerts like Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour, it’s important that people maintain respect for others.

Let’s face it: Concert etiquette has gone down the drain

Caroline Pirsch, Editor-in-Chief March 14, 2024

You’ve been looking forward to this concert for months. Granted, it cost an arm and a leg for the ticket, but you’re excited and you’ve meticulously planned out your outfit. Now imagine your surprise...

Sleigh bells ring, are you listening?

Sleigh bells ring, are you listening?

The Panther Press is back with our annual review of the Starbucks holiday drinks. This year there were new drinks and new foods, and a whole new Panther Press group! Our Panther Press team tried five different...

A semester of assignments. Months of work. All feeding into one gleaming A on a paper report card. But was it really worth it?

The kids are not okay: The fallout of academic validation

Caroline Pirsch, Editor-in-Chief November 20, 2023

Report card and progress report days are one of the most anticipated or dreaded events of a student’s year. For some, it is a day that will end with an email deleted or a paper thrown away to avoid a...

Members of the Screenwriting program Audrey Maxon, Kate Ellis, Joaquin Foster and Jace Skinnell at the All American High School Film Festival in New York

Writing their way to Hollywood: the origins of the Screenwriting program at SD

Caroline Pirsch, Editor-in-Chief October 20, 2023

The members of the Writers Guild of America began returning to work in early October after the first Hollywood strike since 2007. Following concerns of AI jeopardizing job opportunities and minuscule residual...

Sanders with wife Andrea and daughters Ella and Sloane

San Domenico welcomes new head of school to its community

Caroline Pirsch, Editor-in-Chief October 13, 2023

At long last, San Domenico has selected a new head of school for the 2024-2025 school year. Paul Sanders will succeed the interim head, Michael McGill, after months of deliberation by the Search Committee...

Longway in San Anselmo is just one of the amazing and underrated study spots across Marin for students getting ready for finals.

Some of the best study spots in Marin are closer to home than we realize

Caroline Pirsch, Editor-in-Chief June 1, 2023

With many of us awaiting finals with increasing dread, finding a study spot that maximizes productivity while still being fun has never been more important. For some people, working in a bedroom or their...

SD Wrapped

SD Wrapped

Memorable Events The school’s endless organized events gave us the opportunity to put down the computers and books for a bit, and have some fun! Prom, winter formal, and the beginning of year...

Based on a survey of SD students, these five snacks were front-runners and after trying them, I can see why. Photo by Caroline Pirsch

Trader Joe’s does it again: a review of San Domenico’s favorite snacks

Caroline Pirsch, Editor-in-Chief May 1, 2023

Trader Joe’s is a constant beam of light for teenagers and Marin moms alike due to its friendly employees and incredible snacks. Within the treasure trove of Trader Joe’s items, many shoppers have...

San Domenico juniors Summer Jenkins and Charlee Dorhan show their appreciation for Maxon. Photo by Caroline Pirsch

Holly Maxon: The smile to greet you at San Domenico

Caroline Pirsch, Editor-in-Chief March 31, 2023

At the front office, the area is a hurricane of bustling activity. Students jostle for space to pick up tardy slips and supplies, and maybe swipe some candy. In the eye of the storm is Holly Maxon. As...

Students work on practicing digital assignments for online exams in AP English classes and AP U.S. History.

San Domenico implements three digital AP exams for 2022-2023 school year

Caroline Pirsch, Editor-in-Chief February 7, 2023

San Domenico is piloting three digital AP exams for the 2022-2023 school year, a decision that was made after several rounds of testing from the College Board.  San Domenico did not participate in earlier...

The Starbucks at Northgate One has a variety of seasonal drinks available. Photo by Bella Riella.

These Starbucks holiday drinks sleigh!

We’re making a list, we’re checking it twice, we’re figuring out which drinks are naughty or nice. After Thanksgiving and all things pumpkin spice, the Starbucks holiday drinks are as popular as...

The time before and after Thanksgiving break is extremely stressful for students with a combination of large amounts of homework and assessments for every class. Illustration by Monica Sanford

The merriest season of all: finals season and the stress that comes with it

Caroline Pirsch, Reporter December 13, 2022

The week before Thanksgiving break should have been something that I was looking forward to, but it ended up being one of the worst weeks of high school so far. I had multiple large assignments each day...

Rosie works at his desk after helping students with academic support.

Meet Rosie, the driving force behind student support

Caroline Pirsch, Reporter November 8, 2022

**content warning- mention of suicide** Adam von Sternenfels Rosenthal, more known as “Rosie” by the San Domenico community, has become a supportive pillar of the community in the year he has worked...

Martin and Louie practice together for the final scene of the play.

[Photo] Fiona Martin takes the lead in upcoming San Domenico production ‘Matilda the Musical’

Isabelle Jolson, Reporter November 7, 2022

Martin and Louie practice together for the final scene of the play.

One of the changes added with the new bell schedule was shortened passing periods, creating complications for students with getting to class on time.

San Domenico bell schedule sparks controversy among community

Caroline Pirsch, Reporter October 6, 2022

The San Domenico Upper School changed the bell schedule for the 2022-23 school year to align with the middle school schedule, resulting in mixed reactions from the San Domenico community. The changes...

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