The 2009 swim season is drawing to a close, and for the team's four senior captains, that also means the end of their high school swimming careers. Recently, Eunjung Kim sat down with the foursome and asked them to share some of their memories of Uni High swimming.

The start of the 2009-10 school year saw the return of several Uni students who spent last year abroad. In this article, Eunjung Kim, Nancy Tang, and Erika Belmont talk to sophomores Elena Bauer and Sarah Yockey along with senior Nick Zukoski, who tell us about their experiences in Germany, Lithuania, and Singapore, respectively. Look for separate coverage of Nancy's own year in China.

Unlike last year, when Uni had a whopping 12 transfers, this year the school has only two new students (not including subfreshmen). A month into the school year, some of their classmates have already gotten to know Andrew Graham and Nikita Dutta. For the rest of us, here's a brief introduction to Uni's latest transfers.

Some people spend decades aspiring to work at a place like The New York Times. For Gerry Shih, that accomplishment came barely five years after he graduated from Uni. The former Gargoyle editor spent this summer writing as an intern for The Times. And to think it all started with an article about Sue Kovacs.

Roving the halls and greeting students, Dr. Jeff Walkington has already become a familiar sight around Uni High. "Doc Walk" took over as director in mid-July, replacing the now-retired Dr. Steve Epperson. Jenny Cooke recently interviewed the central Illinois native, whose journey as an educator has included stops in Tennessee, North Carolina, and Chicago.

Of the 57 members of the recently graduated Class of 2009, one of the most colorful and individualistic was Laura Voitik. Whether it was her multiple changes of hair color or unique fashion sense or fiercely independent way of looking at things, Voitik was hard to miss during the past five years. Learn more about this future veterinarian.

What do you get when you combine a devotion to biking, a love of environmental studies, and a penchant for finding out-of-the-ordinary destinations for reflection? Say hello and goodbye to Class of 2009 alum Andrew Lovdahl as we explore the quirky method behind his thoughtful madness.

1968 Uni alum David Goldwasser is an accomplished veterinarian. He is also the proud father of two sons, Ben and Jacob. If the last name sounds familiar, that's because Ben Goldwasser is one curly-headed half of the indie-rock duo MGMT. Check inside for more about Uni's connection to one of the most successful bands of 2008.

During third period this year, seniors Russell and Stephen Prochaska could usually be found relaxing in the lounge. Elaine Gu recently interviewed them and found out that despite their frequent squabbles and fights over food, the two are actually very close — maybe even best friends.

Last month, senior Kareem Sayegh took to the national stage of this year's Poetry Out Loud competition, dazzling audience members and judges with his recitation of Ginsberg, Hopkins, and Bishop. Hadley Hauser recently spoke with Sayegh and learned the secrets behind his third-place (and $5,000) finish.

Who doesn't love dessert? Pastries, cookies, cake, ice cream, and more …. Senior Maddy Levin, in a career choice off the beaten Uni track, is fast on her way to becoming a pastry chef, the person responsible for those delicious creations. Katherine Allen recently spoke with Levin to learn more about her culinary plans and pursuits.

With a dozen transfers, Uni is welcoming a lot of new faces this year. Six of the transfers are freshmen, and reporter Lor Sligar introduces you to five of them here: Nicholas Cho, Francois Dossin, John Hadley II, Robbie McMillen, and Milee Nelson.

With a staggering number of 12 transfers, Uni is welcoming a lot of new faces this year. Six of the transfers are sophomores, and reporter Diana Liu recently interviewed them. Meet Mohammed Jaber, Eunjung Kim, Raina Martens, John Vaughen, Victoria Wong, and Ben Zehr!

This year Uni has only one new full-time faculty member. He's math teacher Warren Buck, a graduate of Danville High School. Senior editor Lizzy Warner sits down with the latest addition to Uni’s faculty and learns more about him.

Kumars Salehi can't recall the first time he ever spoke to Kimberle Pillow. But he does know this: "She is without a shadow of a doubt one of the most fascinating and likable individuals I have had the pleasure of kicking it with during my tenure as a high school student." Read on for Kumars' Q&A with the future Temple University art student — and get a different perspective on Uni in the process.