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	11/24/2008 - Thanksgiving Break offers no rest for those on the Nordic ski team. Several members of the team were up above the snow line this past weekend preparing for the upcoming season. It's a great time to bond as a team, but also an opportunity to learn new techniques, improve one's form, and get in some strength training for the long winter season, all alongside a strong group o...   View
	11/22/2008 - Several times during the winter, the school comes together on a Friday night to watch a hockey and/or basketball game over at Bartsch/Gallop. When the weather permits, the kitchen packs up dinner and heads over with a variety of goodies to make the cold winter night that much warmer. Last night was the first such occasion this winter, and - while the cold weather precluded...   View
	11/21/2008 - During the winter schedule, lunchtime pantry is divided up by sports teams, with each team taking a shift on a rotating basis. This afternoon, the boys JV hockey team took its turn in the pantry, helping all of us out before heading over to their game (which starts at 3:30 PM). From left to right, Jules Pichette '12, Justin Booska '09, Jordan Camp '11, Nathaniel Alexander ...   View
	11/21/2008 - Thursday night chapel serves as a time for us to come together as a school and reflect on the week, often around topics of service or moral issues. This evening Paul Clark '10 spoke to the school about his summer community service project in New Orleans, which is still struggling after the Katrina disaster. Paul shared his experiences with us, discussing their effects on h...   View
	11/20/2008 - Yesterday was the official beginning of the winter season, with several teams competing in their first regular season games. It was great to see the new and returning faces, driving the puck down the ice or the ball down the court. Above, girls varsity basketball captain Gedvile Gineityte '09 takes it hard to the basket in action against Calvary Christian....   View
	11/19/2008 - Last night, Holderness held its Fall 2008 Athletic Banquet in the dining hall. A special meal was prepared (with the menu suggested by the Athletic Council) and Mr. Norm Walker was on hand to share some words of wisdom about hard work, consistency, and avoiding specialization. This was followed by awards, as individual coaches introduced the Most Improved and Coaches' Awar...   View
	11/18/2008 - Yesterday, just a few days after the start of practices for the winter season, several of varsity teams had an opportunity to play in scrimmages. It was a time to set up new lines and new plays; give everyone on the team an opportunity to get some time on the court or ice; and provide our enthusiastic student fans with a warm-up opportunity for when the real season begins....   View
	11/17/2008 - The multi-cultural club is a group of students and faculty interested in bringing forward topics of diversity, identity, and social justice to our community for reflection and discussion. To that end, the club will be presenting a series of powerful films in a "movie/dessert/discussion" format. This Wednesday the group will be presenting its first film, "Freedom Writers," ...   View
	11/15/2008 - Yesterday afternoon, coaches got their first look at potential varsity athletes for the hockey and basketball teams, and snow sports athletes met to talk about the upcoming winter season. While the weather is rainy now, everyone's looking forward to an exciting winter season. Above, Alex Francis and Curtis Christian go through drills at varsity try-outs overseen by coaches...   View
	11/14/2008 - After assembly today, advisors and advisees had some time to get together to talk about travel plans for Thanksgiving, the new winter schedule, winter dress code, checking bikes for the winter, and upcoming exams. The advisor program at Holderness is an important part of what we do here, making sure that every student has a point of contact to help with small and large iss...   View