student body

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The picturesque Scottish university, once the secret of private-school students from the East Coast, now boasts a student body that is about 20% American.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026

Elected student body president, Jackson graduated in 1963.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2026

He was successful in high school, becoming the starting quarterback, class and student body president.

From Salon • Feb. 17, 2026

Many private schools impose strict rules around when and how social media can be used by the student body.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 27, 2026

As with any high school on Friday, the anticipation of the weekend brought excitement, and this was a special Friday for Central High’s student body.

From "Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High" by Melba Pattillo Beals