The past year has been very eventful for the WISH Academy music department, and for the music teacher, Mr. Markus Illko. On March 15th, The Aviary’s Nicholas Steinman sat down with him to discuss the recording and release of the department’s first vinyl album, 2023 (also available on streaming), the department’s successful biannual concerts, and Mr. Illko’s personal success, which saw him winning a Grammy Award as part of instrumental group The String Revolution and embark on a press tour earlier this year, and more.
On Campus
With Summer Break fast approaching, many of the semester’s activities are beginning to come to a close. However, much remains for students to do and enjoy as we reach the culmination of an eventful school year. Here’s a look ahead to what’s in store in the final 7 weeks of the 2023-2024 academic year.
With the end of Semester 1 upon us, lunch clubs have been in full swing this semester. Let’s check in on four of our newest clubs that were formed earlier this year!
On Monday, October 2nd, WISH Academy students filed into their campus library with their English classes for the first time in over a year. The library serves as a quiet space for reading or study, and offers a wide selection of fiction and nonfiction books reflecting a great diversity in experience, style, and reading level. While the opening of the library brings many benefits to WISH Academy students, it remains to be seen whether the logistical issues of making the library a regular part of students’ class time can be solved.