Academic experiences at Thacher are so incredible, that it’s hard to choose one that’s stood out of the many I’ve had so far. Being in a classroom at Thacher means that you’re paying attention, bouncing ideas around the room, or listening to your peers’ papers, which sometimes sound as if they were written by college […]
Doors Closing, Doors Opening
This evening, I enjoyed the blessing, (or was it a curse?) of having my independent proposal rejected. You may ask, where is the blessing in the cold, impersonal, yet-all-too familiar phrase I am sorry to inform you… followed inevitably by the trillion-ton anvil of rejection. To tell you the truth, I, myself, was unaware of any positives […]
In the Quiet
Catching some zzzs…Many nights welcome sleepers as they drag themselves away from that last page of English reading to collapse under the covers at some ungodly hour. In fact, collapse is how I would best describe the process of going to sleep at Thacher. Once your brain and body have been sufficiently tested throughout the […]
Sal, as in Salsa
My horse’s name is Sal, pronounced as in Salsa. Sal is chocolate brown and his fur is softer than any other horse on campus. He never complains, (at least not verbally) and has two ears open. When you have problems, you can always confide in your trustworthy horse. Also, your horse is similar to a therapist, […]
For Now, Four Goals
As I look out to the valley, the sun sets and the night slowly settle in. This week has been a lot about reflection. Midterms grades have been released, and they always cause for looking back. I reflect on my last few weeks here at school. It has been a whirlwind of friends, homework, horses, […]
Imagine It!
I can’t believe Parent’s Weekend starts tomorrow. It seems like such a short time ago my parents were dropping me off, a terrified kid who didn’t know anybody. It’s hard to believe that I’ve adjusted to life at Thacher in just six short weeks. Even though I came with riding experience, I never imagined I’d […]
Change
Change. Coming back to Thacher after being away for three months, one cannot help but spot the changes. From changes in perception (like Casa looking so much smaller!) to huge, million-dollar architectural changes, the campus is a bit different. We have mostly the same cast of characters from last year (minus the seniors and plus the […]
The biggest pet I have ever had was a chicken
Before I came to Thacher, the biggest pet I have ever had was a chicken. As you may know, Thacher requires all new students to participate in the horse program. The transition of having a very small pet to a rather large one was something very new and different for me. As a freshman, I […]
My first EDT (Extra Day Trip)
Well, this fall was my first EDT (Extra Day Trip), besides Golden Trout with my class last fall, and I am not exactly the camping type. Last spring I stayed back at school with the tennis team for the CIF playoffs while everyone else went out on trips. For this year’s fall EDT I went […]
Starting Thacher as a new student
Starting Thacher as a new student was and is really scary, but after the first waves of emotion you settle into life at Thacher pretty quickly. From your camping trip you discover, the diverse talents of your class. It was so amazing sitting by a campfire listening to one of your classmates play a song […]