HOMECOMING WRAP UP
Alumni/ae, families, and friends had a great time at the 2014 Homecoming Celebration and Games!
Here are the final scores of the alumni games:
- Alumnae vs. Girls Varsity Field Hockey: Alumnae 2, Varsity 1
- Alumnae vs. Girls Varsity Soccer: Varsity 3, Alumnae 2
- Alumni vs. Boys Varsity Soccer: Alumni 7, Varsity 4
After the games, Peter Branch and his wife, Paula Carreiro, welcomed all participants to a reception for alums, players, and friends on the back deck of the Head of School's house featuring chowder and clam cakes from Flik. Yum!
Click here to read the recaps and see the scores from the Middle and Upper School Games.
Click the photo below to see more pictures from Homecoming.
LAND OF FIRES NATURE TRAIL DEDICATION
The Land of Fires Nature Trail was officially dedicated with the unveiling of the trail header sign that will be posted near the front circle and Hopelands.
Pictured in the photo on the right is Rebecca Eldredge and Sarah Partain, daughters of Lu Eldridge '54. Lu's family made the trail possible with a generous donation given in his name.
Learn more by visiting the Land of Fires Nature Trail website.
TELL US WHY YOU "HEART" RHS!
As part of the I "heart" RHS campaign, we would like students and alumni, as well as parents, faculty, staff, and friends past and present, to share stories about how Rocky Hill School has impacted their lives. We hope you will visit www.rockyhill.org/iheartrhs and share your memories or messages using our online form.
Are you on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter? be sure to follow us and then upload your photos with the hashtag #iheartrhs
DIVERSITY FORUM: EQUITY AROUND THE HARKNESS TABLE
Wednesday, October 29 | 7:00-9:45 p.m. | Flynn Lecture Hall
The "Big 8" identifiers articulated by NAIS (Ability, Age, Ethnicity, Gender, Race, Religion, Sexual Orientation, Socioeconomic Status) may present students and faculty with a number of challenges within their academic ideologies. This forum will discuss how voices are valued and assessed around the Harkness Table, and it will raise questions about how sensitivities stemming from identifications with the Big 8 may, at times, contribute to a reticence to contribute in discussions. Current students, alums, parents, and teachers are invited to this forum to discuss their own experiences.
DIVERSITY GUEST SPEAKER: ALEX MYERS
Thursday, October 30 | 1:30-2:45 p.m. | Flynn Lecture Hall
Alex Myers will be addressing the Upper School students and faculty on issues of transgender identity in schools. Mr. Myers was the first openly transgender student at both Phillips Exeter Academy and Harvard University, and he also spent time on the faculty at St. George's School. Recently, Mr. Myers published a book entitled, "Revolutionary," which tells the story of his ancestor who, as a woman, fought in the Revolutionary War disguised as a man. While this event is only open to students and faculty, Matt Gnolfo, Director of Diversity, feels that it is important to provide information aimed at helping foster the goals of the students, faculty, parents, and alums of Rocky Hill School around the many societal issues encompassed by the theme for 2014-2015, entitled "Layers."
FROM THE NURSE
The blood drive during Saturday's Homecoming was a success for the Rhode Island Blood Center! The Rocky Hill School community stepped up and donated 9 units of blood. Each unit can help to save up to three lives so as many as 27 people will benefit! A huge thanks goes out to all who participated!
The flu clinic held on Monday was also a great success. Our School community is stronger and healthier when most everyone is vaccinated from influenza. If you weren't able to get your shot on Monday, check the Rhode Island Department of Health's website for a community flu clinic in your area.
LIBRARIAN TO PRESENT AT TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE
Darshell Silva, Rocky Hill School's Librarian and Technology Integrator, will be presenting at the Rhode Island Department of Education's upcoming conference, "Innovation Powered by Technology 2014" on October 25 at Lincoln School.
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