HEADMASTER'S BLOG

By Jeff Philbrick, Headmaster The days are getting longer, the sun is higher in the sky, the temperatures are getting a little more mild. What does that all point to? The sap is going to run! The Maple Sugaring Team is preparing for a great season, just around the corner. The team went to the home of Dan and Erika Burgher this week to learn some of the new equipment and techniques. Students experimented with the new Memprotech 200 reverse osmosis machine, getting familiar wit

Creativity and hard work is in full swing in our third-quarter project classes! In Maple Sugaring , students are preparing to put our brand new equipment  to good use. Along with the upgrades comes responsibility, so they are thoughtfully revising policies and procedures to ensure the safety of both students and equipment while maintaining the highest quality syrup. Before long, you may notice buckets hanging from trees, a sure sign that sugaring season has arrived. In Drama

By Emma Cross ('26) and Meredith Higgins ('26) Emma Cross (l) and Meredith Higgins (r) We are proud to feature this exemplar piece, co-written by two seniors, Emma Cross and Meredith Higgins. Their work offers a well-researched and thoughtfully articulated exploration of liberty as envisioned by America’s Founding Fathers. Grounded in historical evidence and careful analysis, the essay examines how faith, freedom, and liberty shaped the principles that gave rise to our nation

Callen is a Freshman and played Meriweather Clark, an American explorer, soldier, politician, and public administrator, best known for his role as the leader of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, also known as the Corps of Discovery, with William Clark. Beginning in early September I heard everyone talking about the Humanities Faire and how much preparation was needed for success. I was very confused about everything they were talking about: the essays, the costumes and all of t