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Mercy announces plans for closure
"The trustees and administration have worked tirelessly to preserve the important mission to which we have been devoted for the past 68 years and are incredibly disappointed that we are unable to keep Mercy’s doors open.”
Head of School, Sister Carolyn Krohn ’65
Photo by Sophia Carrasquilla ’22 -
Riordan announced it will go coed starting in the fall of 2020
"After much thoughtful discussion and consideration of the information presented, the Board voted 14-4* in favor to admit young women for the 2020-2021 school year."
Steven Herrera '76
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Riordan shuts down after student tests positive for COVID-19
"Late this evening we learned that a Riordan student who attended school last week has tested positive for COVID-19 virus."
Andrew Currier, Tim Reardon in letter emailed to Riordan High School families -
Coed classes on Zoom
“Working online has been a challenge to learn the technology and find a groove that is consistent for my students to be successful but when I work with students in person, it’s always something special because I teach for the students, so I really miss being in the classroom laughing and teaching with students.”
Cory Nelson, history teacher
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Hybrid learning
"Hybrid is a very different way of teaching that provides a very big challenge to teachers. You have to keep track of the technology, keep the in-class students learning and on task while at the same time talking to students at home."
Cory Nelson, history teacher
Photo illustration by Jordan Maralit ’21 -
First day of coed classes fully in person
"I knew that coed classes would be different than what I was used to, but I believe the transition was smooth, especially at Riordan, where like Mercy, community is strong and welcoming."
Marcella Fabre ’23
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Teachers adjust to coed classes
"The literature we are reading this year has complicated female characters. I chose the books based on student feedback from last year when we became a coed school. I’m looking forward to our class discussions about Daisy Buchanan, Jordan Baker, and Myrtle Wilson, from The Great Gatsby now that the classes are mixed. One focus will be women’s rights, and the changing attitudes and social norms of the time period compared to present day."
Diana Assereto, English instructor
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