Tag Archives: students
Three Things Families Should Know About Stevenson School
Stevenson School admission director, Tom Sheppard, shares three insights into the approaches that encourage Stevenson students to practice an active and engaged life. Personal responsibility functions as a crux of the Stevenson experience. Students work from the mandate; “you are … Continue reading
A Lighthearted Look at Lowell Whiteman School Day 2011
Each spring Lowell Whiteman School students and faculty spend a day working in the Steamboat and Routt County community. The group featured in this video is working to spruce-up the Yampa River State Park for the coming season.
“Why Thacher?” Videos Make It Easy to Imagine
In a program called “Why Thatcher?“, The Thacher School has put together a fun, but serious program, that lets students share their experiences with accepted families (see videos below). “Why Thatcher?” challenged students to create a short film answering the … Continue reading
Snow & Skiing at Lowell Whiteman School
Quickly, if you’re unfamiliar with Lowell Whiteman School picture this- Steamboat Springs. Colorado. Mountains. Outdoors. Snow. Skiing. Even though I know the scene, I still got real kick out of the two videos below: “Lowell Whiteman School: Where We Love … Continue reading
Verde Valley Equestrian Team Completes Endurance Ride
Verde Valley School‘s Endurance Equestrian team finished in a tie for 5th place in the February 5th Springdale Romp. VVS equestrian program director, Caroline Diehl commented: “They were devoted and were excited to have all of their hard work pay … Continue reading
Wasatch Academy Students Travel to India Gaining Experience and Perspective
As part the relationship established last year during Joe Loftin’s (Wasatch Academy, Head of School) trip to India, six Wasatch students and two faculty members recently returned from a trip to India to visit Welham Boys School (WBS) during their winter … Continue reading
Spring and Summer Boarding School Applications: It’s All About Process
In an earlier post we explored the traditional financial aid deadline. We understand that that not every family reaches their decision to apply to boarding school on an ideal admission timeline. Many families arrive at their decision to explore boarding … Continue reading
Boarding Financial Aid Deadlines Are Coming Up: Financial Aid Quickly and Effectively
January holds the traditional application and financial aid deadline for many schools. With 25 days left in month, every January deadline is fast approaching. While some schools will accept applications after these deadlines, missing the deadline for financial aid is likely … Continue reading
An Athenian Student Finds Success and Provides Perspective
Musadiq Bidar’s amazing journey from Afghanistan, to The Athenian School, to George Washington University has received Bay Area print and television coverage. In “Afghan refugee finds home – and life – in U.S.,” San Francisco Chronicle writer Merideth May chronicles … Continue reading
Three Unique Things You Need to Know About Brentwood College School
Brentwood College School admission director Clayton Johnston presents “Three Unique You Need to Know About Brentwood College School.” Bentwood is a classic boarding school. 85% of Brentwood students are boarders making boarding culture ‘the hub’ of everything Brentwood does. Brentwood … Continue reading
