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Under picture-perfect blue skies, 180 seniors took their final walk out of Elfers to the Harris House lawn for Commencement exercises. An hour later, after singing "Fair Hotchkiss," they became Hotchkiss's 127th graduating class. This year's commencement speaker was Cheo Hodari Coker '90, a former music journalist turned television writer and producer known for such television series as Luke Cage, NCIS: Los Angeles, Southland and Ray Donovan. Read more...
Click on the following links to see photos from Graduation, the Senior Dance, and other activities in "Photos of the Month."
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We have learned that some alumni have had difficulty with the format of the online
Hotchkiss Open Forum
as published in the April 2019 edition of
Hotchkiss Happenings
; therefore, a
PDF version has been provided here
. Should any alum prefer a hard copy of the document, please contact
Danielle Sinclair
, interim director of communications, and one will be mailed to you.
We continue to encourage anyone with information relating to potential misconduct by any faculty or staff member to contact Locke Lord directly. The lead investigator, Allison O'Neil, can be reached by telephone at (800) 403-7138 or (617) 239-0729, or by email at
[email protected]
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We appreciate our community members' continued engagement with Hotchkiss as we work to acknowledge and confront our history honestly and ensure that everyone in our community feels safe, seen, and supported
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2019 Hotchkiss Reunion
June 14 - 16
For classes ending in 4 and 9
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Ronni Mok '16, Merrill Scholar at Cornell, is Honored
Ronni Mok '16 was honored as one of 34 Merrill Scholars at Cornell University, a designation given to Cornell seniors who graduate in the top one percent of their class. At convocation on May 22, recipients were honored, as well as the secondary school teacher they each selected as the most influential in their academic careers. Mok's guest was Tom Drake, her Hotchkiss instructor in history and advisor. Read more...
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Priyanka Kumar '19 Awarded Round Square King Constantine Medal
This year's Round Square King Constantine Medal was awarded to senior Priyanka Kumar. Amy Rasner Clulow, associate director of admission, nominated Kumar for her strong commitment to service. Read more...
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Four Faculty Honored with Endowed Teaching Chairs
Four faculty members were presented with honorary chairs in recognition of their exceptional dedication to teaching during an All-School Meeting in Elfers Hall on Friday, May 3. Read more...
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Destigmatizing Mental Health
Bring Change to Mind, a student club promoting mental health awareness, partnered with the Diversity and Inclusion Council to host the year's final Community Conversation on May 14.
Read more...
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Watson Workshops Focus on Gender Identity
On May 9, the Watson Workshops, a series of evening discussions on gender identity issues, held a session titled "LGBTQ, Gender, and the Supreme Court." Read more...
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Beal Lecturer Anne-Marie Slaughter Speaks On Gender Equality
Anne-Marie Slaughter, an international lawyer, foreign policy analyst, political scientist, and this year's Beal Lecturer, addressed the Hotchkiss community on gender equality. Read more...
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Win a Hotchkiss-Branded Automatic Swiss Watch!
The Campus Store is holding an online raffle to win a Hotchkiss-branded automatic Swiss Watch, valued at $475. Enter now through June 30 for a chance to win.
Click here to enter.
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Spring Teams Earn Multiple Titles
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Spring Athletes Earn Awards, Honors
Members of the Hotchkiss spring athletics programs earned several awards at a ceremony held on May 29. Read more...
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Ultimate Frisbee Celebrates 20 Years
Current and former players and coaches of the Hotchkiss Ultimate Frisbee program reunited on Saturday, May 25, to celebrate the team's first 20 years as an official school program.
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Reed '18 Named Top Harvard Athlete
Lindsay Reed '18 was named the top female athlete of the year by the Harvard Crimson. She finished her rookie year as one of the top hockey goalies in the country. Read more...
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Zoe Wilson '19,
Butterfly detail
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Inaugural Senior Art Exhibit in the Rotunda
Thirteen students displayed their work in the Main Rotunda this spring in the first annual senior art exhibits. Featured work included photography, painting, drawing, and 3D design.
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Dear Liu '19 |
iCreate Bruce Museum Competition to Feature Hotchkiss Student Artwork
Works by Raven Hong '22, Katie Moore '20, Dear Liu '19, Summer Liu '20, Kali Ryder '20, and I Lok U '20 were accepted for "live judging" in the iCreate Bruce Museum competition in Greenwich, CT. A final selection of work will be exhibited in the Bruce Museum's Banite Lecture Gallery through July 21.
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Theatre Students Honored at CT High School Halo Awards
On May 29, nominees from the cast and crew of the Hotchkiss Dramatic Association's spring production of George Orwell's 1984 attended the 2019 Halo Awards in Waterbury, CT.
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Ensembles Concert Showcases Student Musicians
On May 24, The Hotchkiss Ensembles concert highlighted student soloists in jazz and orchestra, and featured graduating seniors and a student conductor. Read more...
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Save the dates: July 14 - 27
2019 Hotchkiss Portals - Piano Concert Series
Katherine M. Elfers Hall, Esther Eastman Music Center
The Hotchkiss School welcomes the community, neighbors, and friends to enjoy its annual summer series of world-class concerts featuring guest artists beginning on July 14 with Dmitry Rachmanov. For more information
go to
hotchkiss.org/summer-concerts
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Lindsay McCrum '75
Chicks with Guns
Through June 16
Lindsay McCrum '75, a fine art and portrait photographer based in San Francisco, visited campus in May to install her exhibit, meet with photography students, visit classes, and attend the opening reception. Read more...
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Photography, Film, and Related Media
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Hotchkiss Filmmakers Win Awards
The Hotchkiss Film Club hosted the annual film festival on May 11, screening 15 final films from a field of 38 submissions. Hotchkiss filmmakers came away with the Grand Jury Prize and Best Cinematography.
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Two Students Win National Gold Medals for
Scholastic Art & Writing Awards
Jennifer Li '20 and Anaiz Robinson '22 each won Gold Keys at the national level for painting and photography, respectively. Their artwork was on display in the Scholastic's Art.Write.Now. 2019 National Exhibition at the Sheila C. Johnson Design Center at Parsons School of Design in New York.
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Alumni Career Network
A free online service that connects alumni advisors with alumni seeking career advice, resume critiques, and practice interviews. Advice seekers can search for alumni in many industries. To sign up as an advisor or advice-seeker, go to hotchkiss.firsthand.co.
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Regional Facebook Pages
Spread the news and keep in touch! We have regional Facebook pages for alumni in
Also, check out our
group,
managed by the Alumni Association Alumni of Color Committee, and the
group,
supported by volunteers and the Alumni Association Gender Committee.
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"Hotchkiss in Your Hometown"
Stay in touch with alumni and parents in your area! In an effort to support those of you who get together on your own, we've created a kit of Hotchkiss-branded event supplies. Contact
Caroline Sallee Reilly '87,
director of constituent relations, or call
(860) 435-3892
for more information.
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Make Your Gift
to The 2018-19 Hotchkiss Fund today.
By Phone: (860) 435-3132
By Mail:
The Hotchkiss Fund |
The Hotchkiss School
11 Interlaken Road, Lakeville, CT 06039-2141
Appreciated Stock: Call (860) 435-3132
Many thanks to everyone who has already supported Hotchkiss this school year!
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