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	12/23/2008 - While many of us have been busy contemplating the upcoming holiday, several of our snowsports athletes have been out at national-level competitions, enjoying the snow and the challenge. Above, Cody Bohonnon '09 takes to the air at Winter Park, CO. Thanks to his dad for the great picture....   View
	12/22/2008 - Last Friday afternoon, several faculty came together for Broom Ball at the rink. It's a complex game, involving strategy and teamwork, with experience nearly always winning out over athleticism. Just kidding. It's about having fun during the break, and several on-campus faculty were up to that challenge. Above, Ryan Tyler and Sean Smarz fight it out for the ball in the cor...   View
	12/18/2008 - Last night before leaving for the winter break, we came together to celebrate Lessons & Carols in the Chapel. Following the service, it was on to Weld for a fantastic holiday dinner. Thanks to the kitchen staff who put on another beautiful and tasty meal for all of us in the newly renovated Weld. Above, the kitchen staff pose for a quick picture during dinner....   View
	12/17/2008 - Today is the last day of exams before the holiday break - science in the morning and foreign languages in the afternoon. Our annual Lessons and Carols service begins at 5:15, followed by our wonderful holiday dinner. Weather-permitting, campus should empty out quickly after that, with the last bus leaving at 8 AM on Thursday. Above, students sweat through science in the gy...   View
	12/16/2008 - Exam Bake has become a welcome and highly anticipated tradition during the winter and spring exam periods, as the Parent Association comes together to produce a beautiful and voluminous table full of snacks and goodies in support of the students. Above, Karen Abate, Pam Markley, Elspeth Hotchkiss, Ann Foster, and Cindy O'Leary pose for a picture before the first exam gets ...   View
	12/15/2008 - At this morning's chapel service, Mr. Peck posed the question, "Why are we here now?" He said that it was not to solicit God's favor in the face of the upcoming exams, but instead to gain perspective and balance. Exams are important, but more important are the lessons we learn on a daily basis, lessons of preparation, perseverence, and good habits. Good luck today and this...   View
	12/14/2008 - Ice skating hasn't been seen on the Quad for decades, long before the current rink was constructed during a time when hockey warm-ups consisted of clearing the ice of any newly fallen snow. But thanks to the recent ice storm, the field hockey field froze into a hard sheet of ice, allowing skating again. Joining Jack Hyslip '10, the first out there yesterday, are Ethan Pfen...   View
	12/13/2008 - As exams approach and the pressure on campus rises accordingly, it was great to see President Jake Manoukian and several other leaders step up with a light-hearted game of "The Roommate Game" at assembly yesterday. Modeled after "The Newlywed Game," roommates answered questions to find out how well they knew each other. Above, roommates Sydney Aronson and Morgan Markely co...   View
	12/13/2008 - The girls in Mac Dorm started study hall at 7:30 PM last night, so they could end early to decorate cookies. It was a great study break... and a wonderful opportunity to paint some sweets thick with icing and sprinkles. Thanks to Ms. Lewis for the great picture!...   View
	12/12/2008 - In his talk at last night's Hanging of the Greens service, Mr. Barton took the community through several Christmas traditions (the timing of Christmas, the use of evergreens, Christmas trees, Santa Claus, mistletoe, and holly), providing historical background and demonstrating the inter-connectedness of humankind in our willingness to celebrate life and do good in the worl...   View