It was rain on the roof the Saturday morning of final exams that got me thinking about sounds and associations, a thought-thread that kept spinning out that day (probably because I hadn’t heard it in so long), the next, and beyond: the sound of a big diesel bus tooting once and then roaring out the […]
Today kicks off the start of our annual Alumni Weekend at Thacher. I think all the students eagerly anticipate it because it means all of our old friends return, which is very exciting. I have already seen all of my past prefects. It is so nice to catch up in person and talk about their […]
So it’s finally here… the end of freshman year has arrived and it’s time to celebrate the accomplishments, growth, and change the last nine months has brought. This includes the final banquet, which every boys and girls dorm hosts towards the end of the year. The banquet is filled with good food, tears and off […]
The days leading up to the Middle School Dorm Banquet were filled with happiness and sadness. Realizing how much I have overcome this year along with all the fun I have had made me excited for another year to begin. But knowing that my prefects would be leaving us this upcoming year made it hard to […]
I write this in the midst of the end of year blur found at Thacher. The last week is filled with finals, fun, packing, goodbyes and events with little time to spare. I can’t believe the year is drawing to a close so suddenly. Junior year has been a whirlwind– Even though I am excited […]
Spring Break is nearly upon us! Out of all the second-trimesters that I have experienced over the years, this winter has definitely gone by the most quickly. It’s been a challenging few months academically, but full of beautiful weather, plenty of time with friends, and, of course, a fantastic last season of soccer! This year, […]
Coming out of a lovely three-week vacation, the fact that the seniors only have a few more months here has struck me with frightening force. As each classic Thacher milestone passes, I cannot help but consider how they’ll be my last. This will probably be my last season ever playing a team sport. Suddenly, like […]
Hello, Everyone! Merry 2013! Now that it is the New Year, my attention has turned to goals for the next trimester. One of my goals is to continue supporting my JV soccer team. So far, as our coach will very eagerly tell you, we are undefeated (we have only had three games, however!). Soccer this […]
The past trimester, the fall of my senior year, has been perhaps the busiest few months of my life. There has been classes, prefectship, sports, and all other aspects of Thacher. Not to mention, I’m a senior! Which means college apps and my senior exhibition are always on my mind. So yes, it’s been busy, […]
This has by far been my favorite trimester at Thacher. I loved running cross-country. Being part of a team that could only achieve when we work together is so special. However, my favorite part of this trimester was living in the dorm. My trailer’s name is “Doc” and I could have never imagined how much […]