The Hill School welcomed David M. Kennedy, Ph.D., Stanford University's Donald J. McLachlan Professor of History
Emeritus, to campus as the
2012 Dougherty Fellow from January 31 through February 3. While on campus, Dr. Kennedy immersed himself in our academic day by meeting with students in our history, economics, and journalism classes. A “main event” during Dr. Kennedy’s stay at The Hill as the Dougherty Fellow was his talk to all U.S. history students, faculty, and other students on Thursday, February 2, in the Memorial Room.
The annual
Sixth Form Dinner took place on Thursday, February 2, 2012. Sixth form students spent time with friends and teachers while enjoying a special reception and dinner. Following their meal, members of the class took to the stage in the CFTA and, to the delight of their classmates, "fell under the spell" of hypnotist, the Astonishing Neal.
On Friday, February 3 and Saturday, February 4, fifth form students and parents participated in the Fifth Form College Tip-Off in the CFTA College admission representatives spoke about the college admissions process before giving students and parents the opportunity to divide into small groups and analyze mock applications to get a better understanding of what admission offices look for in a strong application.
All students departed campus on Saturday for a long Winter Holiday Weekend through Wednesday, February 8.