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Gleason—a Man of the Word
Faculty member and former head of school Dick Baker delivered these remarks on Sept. 13, in Lawrence Auditorium: “In the beginning /was the Word” Now I know only enough about that line from the gospel to understand that it is … Continue reading
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Recollections From the Gleason Years
These remarks by faculty member Deb Harrison were delivered on Sept. 13 in Lawrence Auditorium: Good evening! For those of you who don’t know me, I teach a few biology courses in the Science Department and coach squash, and am … Continue reading
Posted in Assembly, Community, Faculty, Graduates, Mission, Uncategorized
Tagged Deb Harrison, Spes Sibi Quisque, Ted Gleason
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Amaechi Shares Important Message
The art of storytelling was on full display when John Amaechi, a psychiatrist, educator and retired NBA player, recently spoke to our community at long assembly. I spoke to some students about his talk and the Q and A in … Continue reading
With the Help of Others
The beginning of each school year Senior Master Richard “Nick” Nickerson addresses the community with words of wisdom and his insight about the school’s motto “Spes Sibi Quisque.” “Senior Master” is a title held by the longest tenured faculty member at … Continue reading
Finding Your Landscapes
English teacher Vicky Seelen recently shared this personal reflection with the Nobles community during morning Assembly. She spoke about how using her hands to create things, bead and knit inspires her in ways she never realized she needed. Now, she … Continue reading
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The Language of Chess
The Nobles chess club had a great year of match play—and recently competed in the Massachusetts State team chess tournament with impressive results. Chess club adviser and science teacher Chris Pasterczyk shared these remarks in Assembly about the game, the players and … Continue reading
The Art of Appreciating Assembly
During the annual holiday Assembly on Wed., Dec. 12, Middle School students recited “The Power of Light” by Isaac Bashevis Singer, and “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens. Classics teacher Dan Matlack introduced the performance, taking a moment to thank … Continue reading
Posted in Assembly, Community, Faculty, Mission
Tagged A Christmas Carol, holiday assembly, Power of Light
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Milestones: My First Year
Nov. 15, 2011, marked my first day working at Nobles. For me, first-day jitters are not confined to childhood. I was nervous. I don’t remember much about that day except that I drank a lot of coffee, met friendly people … Continue reading
Posted in Assembly, Campus, Community, Community Service, Performing Arts
Tagged communications
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Welcome Back, Welcome Aboard
Each year, the President of the Board of Trustees takes the stage during the first Assembly to welcome students, faculty and staff. The tradition continued on Wed., Sept. 5, when Jeff Grogan ’74 P’13 ’18 addressed the community with the … Continue reading
Finding Reason to Run by faculty member Mark Sheeran
When activist Lisa Shannon came to Nobles and spoke in Assembly in early April, I was very moved by her message and her mission. Speaking on behalf of the Women of the Congo organization, she made very clear to our … Continue reading
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Tagged faculty, staff, ultrarunning, Women of Congo
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