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The Student Site of Castilleja School

Counterpoint
Maddie Park

Maddie Park, Editor of Opinions

Maddie Park ’27 is the Editor of Opinions for Counterpoint. This year, she is excited to experiment with writing articles in many different sections. She loves all kinds of Asian desserts, and currently loves all drinks from Mr. Sun Tea.

All content by Maddie Park
Calligraphy activities set out by Chinese+ and TAG student leaders to celebrate Lunar New Year this past January.

Opinion: Why we need to make Lunar New Year a school holiday

By Maddie Park, Editor of Opinions
June 7, 2025
LA wildfire effects on Castilleja students and families.

How the LA wildfires impacted Castilleja students

By Maddie Park, Editor of Opinions
May 14, 2025
Naya Sangoram '25 shares her values of connecting with new people and building inward confidence.

Naya Sangoram: “N” is for Naya, “S” is for supportive and friendly…I mean Sangoram!

By Maddie Park, Editor of Opinions
May 14, 2025
Chloe You shares her experience of expression through art.

Chloe You: The beauty of artistic expression

By Maddie Park, Editor of Opinions
January 23, 2025
Ella Detter ’25 pictured swimming in the Casti pool.

Ella Detter: Swimming towards success

By Maddie Park
October 13, 2024
How should we know when to check in with friends?

‘Don’t hesitate to ask:’ Students & faculty talk supporting friends

By Maddie Park, Staff Writer
May 3, 2024
KASA leads run a game of red light, green light, inspired by the Korean TV show "Squid Game."

KASA and Chinese+ put their own twist on Netflix Drama ‘Squid Game’

By Maddie Park, Staff Writer
February 15, 2024
Is anybody reading the surveys we fill out? Do they cause change, or give a false sense of hope?

Castilleja feedback system proves overwhelming for students

By Maddie Park, Staff Writer
February 8, 2024
Friendships involve several ups & downs, and one of the most important things is how to deal with them.

Do we need to lie to our best friends?

By Maddie Park, Staff Writer
December 4, 2023
Faculty are just as concerned about 'The Sixth C' as students.

“It was heartbreaking to read”: the faculty perspective of “The Sixth ‘C'”

By Maddie Park, Staff Writer
October 30, 2023
California wildfires and a high AQI this year are affecting the mental health of Casti students.

Wildfire smoke weighs on student and faculty well-being at Castilleja

By Maddie Park, Staff Writer
October 4, 2023
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