As I head down the home stretch of my Thacher career, I think about the beginning of my time here. I was just a fourteen year old girl drawn by the wonders of the world. Never would I have thought, as an eighth grader, that I would become the person I am today. For those […]
This trimester I started what I hope will be a long career of volunteering. I guess I can say that I was inspired by the plethora of students who take part in what we call ComServe (which sounds like something out of the book 1984). Nevertheless, after 12 weeks of volunteer work, I have come to […]
Armed with warm clothes, skis, snowboards and a cardboard box overflowing with burritos and fried chicken for the 7 hour drive, 55 students and faculty clamored aboard a bus last Friday after classes for a weekend ski trip to Mammoth Mountain in the Sierra Nevada. Rain and snow fell steadily throughout the drive, bringing 8 […]
Last night (Thursday, 14 December), the AP Comparative Government class participated in a simulation of a House of Commons debate in the fabulously refurbished Study Hall. The atmosphere was formal and even a bit unruly as the debate heated up; much like the actual House of Commons. Students researched their assigned party positions on four […]
We are now back in the swing of things at Thacher after a week of vacation. For our family, though, this Thanksgiving break was singular, as the Thacher football team made it to the CIF 8-Man Football Championship. This meant that the entire team and the coaching staff stayed on campus to practice and prepare. […]
Sometimes you have those moments when you realize that you’re part of something really special. I had one of those moments this fall. It was a Sunday night, 7 o clock and I was making brownies at Ms. Hooper’s house (my college counselor and lacrosse coach). There I was, by myself in her kitchen, rocking […]
Being new to a place, especially in a tight-knit community, can be difficult. No matter where you are, it just takes time. Time to get used to the new place, time to make friends, time to simply adjust. But, after a certain amount of time has passed, you feel comfortable and at home. This makes […]
Before plunging into my chaotic current life at Thacher, I should probably start at the beginning. In the fall of 2010, my first day of school, I was completely taken by surprise. Never had I been somewhere so perfect and beautiful. On the road leading to Thacher, there are rows of bright orange trees […]
November already?! I cannot believe how fast the year is progressing! Parents’ weekend was so much fun. Thacher is beginning to feel more like my home as time passes, and my parents had a chance to truly see what an amazing place Thacher is. They were especially impressed with the sense of community. This made […]