This trimester, I started a new class called Decisive Moments in U.S. History. I have never taken a class like it before or even imagined that there could be one in this fashion. A group of teachers from the history department (and other teachers with an interest in the subject) take turns from week to […]
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The Home Stretch…
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 […]
Why Thacher?
People always ask me why I chose Thacher. The reason I chose Thacher is because of type of balanced life that the students here lead. Academics, arts, athletics, and a strong community are all part of daily life. Going to Thacher means that you don’t have to sacrifice high quality academics in order to have […]
A New Kind of Bond
One thing that I have discovered that I really appreciate about Thacher is the bond that the students share with the teachers. At my middle school, teachers were just teachers: the somewhat scary adult figures that teach your classes. But at Thacher, your teachers are your mentors and even friends. I always feel like all […]
Math with Mr. Okin
Math has been one of my favorite classes this year. My teacher is Mr. Okin, and he’s one of the best math teachers I’ve ever had. I had ridden a little bit with Mr. Okin last year as a freshman in the horse program, so I knew a little bit about what he was like, […]
Hitting the Books
Academics at Thacher are most definitely a challenge. For me, the jump from 8th grade to 9th grade was a pretty large one. And while one would think that the more difficult the class is, the less enjoyable it is, but that couldn’t be farther from the truth! The obstacles you have to face really […]
American Studies
Hello! Today is a very unusual type of day for Ojai: gray and misty. This weekend has been quiet, but very relaxing. Yesterday all juniors and sophomores took the PSAT. Today I have some studying to do for my constitution exam on Tuesday. This exam is an essential Thacher ritual for all juniors, who all […]
Teachers
When I was first hearing about Thacher and the many things that make it such a wonderful place to live and grow, I always heard about the teachers. Students told me about babysitting for them, and how they would meet with you any hour of the day. This past week, I was talking to a […]