贝博体彩app Magazine: Summer 2019

Pursuing Lives of Meaning

We close out this year's schoolwide theme, "Finding Meaning," with profiles of three alumni who have found meaning in their careers. Read our lead article, "It's Going to Be a Good Day!" about how our Morning Meeting tradition helps build community in all three divisions, and learn more about 贝博体彩app's writing program in our Curriculum Spotlight.

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Features

List of 19 news stories.

Head's Notebook: Being Our Best Selves

A reflection on our upcoming schoolwide theme for 2019-2020
It's Going to Be a Good Day!

There's more to Morning Meeting than meets the eye. It isn't just a time to check in and share announcements—it's a thoughtfully planned part of the day that sets the tone for the community across the divisions.
Uniting Talent and Purpose: CJ Hunt '00

Meet CJ Hunt '00, writer, performer, producer on The Daily Show with Trevor Noah - and this year's Commencement speaker.
At the Intersection of Research and Outreach: F. Stephen Hodi '81

A drive to understand the building blocks of the universe has brought Stephen Hodi '81 to the forefront of cancer research, treatment, and education as Director of the Melanoma Center and the Center for Immuno- Oncology at Dana-Farber/ Brigham and Women's Cancer Center and Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School.
Defining Style and Sustainability: Dee Poon '97

While the fashion industry has historically evoked images of indulgence and excess, Dee Poon '97 is bringing the distinctly modern values of sustainability and simplicity to her work as Managing Director of Brands and Distribution for Esquel Group in Hong Kong.
Building the Toolbox: Writing in Primary School

During the year, second graders build writing skills sequentially through a variety of projects that prepare them for the road ahead.
Letters of Change: Lower Schoolers Learn the Art of the Persuasive Letter

An elegant and organized letter has the ability to influence, but an articulate and well-written letter from a young person can be uniquely compelling.
The Scull Essay: Mastering the Personal Narrative in Upper School

Since it was first presented at Prize Day in 1932, the Scull Award for Composition has celebrated student essays as a deeply personal and private form of expression.
Creativity & Design Update: Designed to Impress

This year, Upper School students in 贝博体彩app's Advanced 3D Design class tackled several design challenges that drew on students' creativity and tested their ability to design for a specific audience.
Covering History

Graphic design and historical synthesis came into play when Upper Schoolers designed magazine covers to highlight key historical moments of the 1800s.
贝博体彩app Wrestling on the Rise

With a growing team and another successful season under its belt, 贝博体彩app's wrestling team is on the rise, calling to mind the team's days of dominance at the end of the 20th century.
贝博体彩app Then and Now: The Birthday Muse Tradition

For decades, it has remained a mystery among 贝博体彩app boarding students: Who is the birthday muse? Rumor has it that the muse is actually the moose!
Faculty Profile: Paul Abeln

Meet English Department Chair Paul Abeln.
校友网络 Author Spotlight: Bruce Lawrence '55

Bruce Lawrence is the author on a book about how the Arabic Qur'an became the English Koran for millions of Muslims.
校友网络 Artisan Spotlight: Henry Van Wyck Spencer '65

Silver- and goldsmith Henry Van Wyck Spencer has opened a gallery in Rockland, Maine that features examples of his stunning metalwork.
校友网络 Filmmaker Spotlight: Elisabeth Brentano '99

Elisabeth Brentano's documentary, In the Shadow of Lions, shines a light on the effect that human incursions are having on the big cat population.
贝博体彩app 校友网络 Speakers Shine at TEDx Events

What do 贝博体彩app alumni do to top the excitement of 贝博体彩app's Upper School Speech Contest? Become a TEDx speaker, of course!
Young 校友网络 Weigh In: Finding Meaning in Secondary School

Hear from some members of the classes of 2017 and 2018 who wrote in to share highlights of high school thus far, new passions that they have discovered, and how they've continued to pursue the activities they enjoyed while at 贝博体彩app.
"Believing In Yourself is a Matter of Evidence" - Excerpt from Commencement Speech by CJ Hunt '00

Enjoy this excerpt from the Commencement remarks by CJ Hunt '00, delivered at 贝博体彩app's Commencement on June 8, 2019.