2017-18 Classes Begin With Opening Day Convocation
The Olcott Center hummed with excitement on Tuesday morning as the school's 690 students - new and returning - gathered along with faculty and staff for the Opening Day convocation, kicking off the 2017-18 school year.
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Save the Date! Founders Day - October 28
Come back to the Island to join alumni, parents, and students for a pre-game BBQ dinner, on-campus activities, and a host of games for our fall athletic teams. Special guest lecture by faculty emeritus, Barry Moran.
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"Playing with the Past: Transmutation and Metamorphosis," an exhibition of artwork from The Waskowmium collection of contemporary art in Burlington, Vermont, will be presented in the Sue and Eugene Mercy Jr. Gallery from September 19 through October 26.
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Loomis Chaffee's new faculty members arrived on the Island in anticipation of the start of the 2017-18 school year. The group began orientation programs and new faculty training on August 21.
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Junior Molly Forrester has been working on a music and memory project with senior citizens living in a memory care residence as part of her Norton Fellowship this summer.
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A carload of Loomis-grown fresh produce was delivered to a local food bank on August 16, to share with the school's neighbors.
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Athletics
Preseason on the Island Comes to a Close
More than 150 athletes across nine different sports arrived on to campus before the start of the academic year in order to prepare for their upcoming seasons. Some of the students were new to Loomis Chaffee, and preseason was a great way to meet faculty, staff, and classmates. Read more
Fluke Signs with Connecticut Whale
Over the summer Emily Fluke '11, a three-sport varsity captain while on the Island, signed with the Connecticut Whale and became the school's first alumna in the National Women's Hockey League.
Hammel Named Patriot League Defensive Player of the Week
Ally Hammel '15 shines for Boston University's Field Hockey team. Recently, she earned her fourth career Patriot League Defensive Player of the week nomination.
Over the summer, Jacob Bryson '16, a former Loomis hockey standout, was selected in the fourth round of the National Hockey League draft by the Buffalo Sabres.
Mercy Gallery Opening: Playing with the Past: Transmutation and Metamorphosis Tuesday, September 19
Richmond Art Center
Loomis Chaffee School
6:45 p.m. to 8:45 p.m.
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Admission Open House Saturday, September 23
Sellers Hall
Loomis Chaffee School
9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
To register call 860.687.6400
Hartt Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band Monday, September 25
Hubbard Performance Hall
Loomis Chaffee School
7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Chaffee Book Club Wednesday, October 4
Head's House
Loomis Chaffee School
6 p.m.
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Fall Play October 25-28
NEO Theater
Loomis Chaffee School
7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
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