Lufkin Prize-Winner Charles Noyes ’78 Recounts His Journey from Hotchkiss Student to Art Instructor

In his address to the Hotchkiss community, Noyes reflected on the moments that inspired him to become a teacher. Read more…

High Achievements for Three Hotchkiss Students

Agasha Ratam ’17, Angela Xiao ’17, and Fiona Bock ’16 earn recognition for their talents. Read more…

Jennifer Finney Boylan Speaks to Hotchkiss Students

Noted transgender writer, professor, and activist Jennifer Finney Boylan spoke to the Hotchkiss community on April 7 as part of the Human Development lecture series for lower mids. Read more…

GRANDPARENTS DAY - PHOTO

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Hotchkiss Welcomes Exchange Students from Around the World

This semester, six exchange students have joined the lower mid class, and two have joined the prep class. Incoming exchange students represent South Africa, Colombia, Australia, India, and France; six Hotchkiss exchange students are studying in Colombia, Germany, and France.

Two Hotchkiss Alumni Present at First Mini Maker Faire

The event, which was co-hosted by Hotchkiss and Indian Mountain School, drew about 400 people from across the region, including nearly 100 members of the Hotchkiss community. Read more…

Hello, Hotchkiss!

Hotchkiss welcomed nearly 250 families for “Hello, Hotchkiss!”revisit days, held on March 31, April 2, and  April 5. Admitted students and their families had the opportunity to meet faculty members, coaches, and current students, tour the campus, and attend panels and performances. Read more…

Color Run, Gospel Festival, and more!!!!!!!!!!

Photo Gallery to come. View the photo gallery…

Eco-Day, students mark the day by pitching in

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Community Service Award

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Register Now for Summer Portals

At Summer Portals, each day is a new opportunity. Make new friends, have fun, and learn by doing more. Nine programs for middle and high-schoolers: Documentary Film, American Literature & Theater, DNA Science, Leadership, Piano, Robotics, Speech & Debate, Environmental Science, and Software Engineering.

For more information, visit hotchkissportals.org.

Save the Date: Fairfield Farm-to-Table Summer Portal

A unique opportunity to learn about sustainable food and enjoy meals prepared with organic ingredients — and sample local wines and spirits, followed by relaxation and reflection around the fire pit. Over the course of three days, participants will harvest organic ingredients for gourmet meals and learn about sustainability in local food systems. Open to alumni, parents, and the public ages 21 and older.
When: July 7 - 10, 2016
Cost: $950 per person; $1,800 for couples RSVP to summer@hotchkiss.org.

Sarmiento ’18 wins three medals at Colombian championships

Alejandro Sarmiento ’18 earned a silver and two bronze medals at the Colombian National Finswimming Championships over spring break. Read more…

Mason ’14 shines in Yale’s NCAA upset

Makai Mason ’14 scored 31 points to lead the Bulldogs to their first-ever win in the NCAA men’s basketball tournament, beating Baylor 79-75. Mason was featured in the annual “One Shining Moment” video montage. Read more…

Music

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Dance

Spring Dance Performance

April 29 & 30, 7:30 p.m.
May 1, 2:30 p.m.
Free and open to the public

The Hotchkiss Dance Company will perform commissioned works by 2015-16 artists-in-residence A.I.M. (Abraham in Motion) and Italian choreographer Lilliana Candotti, as well as new compositions from program director Alice Sarkissian-Wolf.

Theatre

Photos of the spring HDA production The Hotchkiss Dramatic Association held its spring production, A Festival of One Act Plays: or, Humans...and Those Who Love Them.

Photos of the spring HDA production The Hotchkiss Dramatic Association held its spring production, A Festival of One Act Plays: or, Humans...and Those Who Love Them.

The festival will present Out West, Let Us Go Into The Starry Night, and Welcome To The Moon by John Patrick Shanley, Bench Seat by Neil LaBute, and Great To See You by Theresa Rebeck.

Visual Arts

Tremaine Art Gallery

Elizabeth Gourlay, Cosmos, ink and acrylic on canvas, 2012

Ann Conrad ’81 and Elizabeth Gourlay ’79: Recursive Threads

April 2 - May 1
Curated by Anthony Kirk
Artist Reception: April 9, 4 - 6 p.m.
Free and open to the public

Recursive Threads pairs the work of Ann Conrad ’81 and Elizabeth Gourlay ’79, artists whose connection includes Hotchkiss and a similar approach to constructing works of art. Both Conrad and Gourlay were mentored by Blanche Hoar, an instructor in the art program when they were students. Curator Anthony Kirk states that the exhibit title “pertains to the use of a procedure that can be applied repeatedly: how each artist assembles a network of shape, color, and line.” Kirk is a master printer and past guest of the Visual Art program.

Tools to Stay in Touch!

Alumni Career Network

The Alumni Career Network connects alumni advice seekers with alumni advisors. Please consider becoming a volunteer advisor. Need career advice? Sign up today!
www.hotchkiss.evisors.com
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Join the Hotchkiss Alumni LinkedIn group

Regional Facebook Pages Launched

Spread the news and keep in touch! We have regional Facebook pages for alumni in Boston, Washington, D.C., San Francisco, Philadelphia and New York.

“Hotchkiss in your Hometown”

Stay in touch with alumni and parents in your area! In an effort to support those of you who get together on your own, we’ve created a kit of Hotchkiss-branded event supplies. E-mail or call Caroline Sallee Reilly ’87, director of alumni relations, at creilly@hotchkiss.org or (860) 435-3892 for more information.

Graduation 2016: RSVP Today!

Invitations are in the mail — RSVP today for this special occasion! For a full schedule of events and some important details, please click here. Lodging arrangements should be made early, as local hotels and inns fill up very quickly. We look forward to seeing you in late May!

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Events on the Horizon

Coast to Coast

ATLANTA, GA
Tuesday, April 26
6 - 8 p.m.
Remarks by Christy Cooper P’08,’11, dean of the Class of 2018 and instructor in English
Co-hosted by Jim Kieffer ’83 and Sheffield Hale ’79
Atlanta History Center
130 West Paces Ferry Road NW
Atlanta, GA 30305
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DARIEN, CT
Tuesday, May 3
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Remarks by Kate Jones, associate head of school and dean of students
Co-hosted by Andrea Sprole P’01, ’03, ’07, ’09 and Jon Sprole ’73, P ’01, ’03, ’07, ’09 Elizabeth Ford Kontulis ’79, P’10 and Chuck Kontulis ’79, P’10
Wee Burn Country Club
410 Hollow Tree Ridge Road
Darien, CT 06820
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The Alumni Association’s Alumni of Color Committee

The Alumni of Color Committee will host a gathering at Emeline’s in Brooklyn on May 12
6 – 8 p.m.
373 Lewis Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11233
Dr. Richard Kirby, Instructor in Chemistry and co-chair of the Strategic Planning Committee for Inclusion and Diversity will give remarks.
Hosted by Benjeil Edghill ’94 and the Alumni of Color Committee
Nichole Philips ’89, Chair
Annika Lescott ’06
Emily Pressman ’98
Bryan Small ’03
Sheria Smith ’01

Save the date and stay tuned for more details. Invitations will be sent in April.

Day of Service

May 21 is the sixth annual Day of Service!
Atlanta, Beijing, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Detroit, Hong Kong, Houston, Lakeville (CT), Los Angeles, Minneapolis, New York City, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Seattle, Shanghai, Stamford (CT), Washington, D.C. Invitations will be sent in April.

Hotchkiss Reunion

June 10–12
For Classes ending in 1 and 6 (except the Classes of 1956 and 1966, which will celebrate in fall 2016)
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Photo Galleries

View a photo gallery of our Coast to Coast event in Palm Beach.