Today was one of those Thacher days. A busy day at the schoolhouse, and then out to an abbreviated lacrosse practice with the jv girls squad; we finished early so that we could go and cheer on the boys varsity soccer team in their third round playoff game. It was a brilliant match, featuring quick […]
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Table-hopping
Every Monday evening this trimester, I serve as a Head Waiter at formal dinner. Strictly a job for Juniors, Head Waiting requires that those in the job either give announcements or take attendance at formal dinners. There are ten Head Waiters, two for each of the four weekly formal dinners, and two on reserve. I […]
A Different Dinner Every Night
A solid seven days have passed since I even glanced at my formal dresses or gone to grab my high heels. It feels like forever since I last sat down at formal dinner. It all started Sunday afternoon when I was, at the last minute, invited to go out to dinner with Sarah and her […]
Ten Things I Missed Most about Thacher
10. The Ojai Sunsets-majestic and beautiful, they’re like none other in the world 9. Munch-outs- Nothing beats ending a day eating ice-cream, cookies, and other snacks while hanging with your prefect group. 8. Open House- I still remember my disbelief at the fact that Mr. and Mrs. Mulligan have the whole school over every Saturday night, but now […]