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Built in 1904, the Alumni Chapel is one of the oldest buildings on campus. Furthermore, it was the first collaborative gift from alumni, presented specifically to pay tribute to the importance of spiritual life at The Hill. After initial fundraising fell short, William W. Clawson, president of the alumni association and Hill class of 1885, embarked upon a formal campaign to raise money for a new chapel. Solicitation cards inscribed with the slogan "The Hill School Chapel: To Be or Not to Be?" were sent to all alumni. This prompted a great response of generous donations and before long the full amount needed for the chapel construction was received.
With more than 100 alumni in attendance, the formal dedication of the chapel took place on February 20, 1904. To complete the chapel, Headmaster John Meigs and his wife, Marion, donated an organ, which also was dedicated at the ceremony in memory of John's mother, Mary.
View an address made by Henry V. Bender, Elisabeth B. Blossom Chair of Humanities, at the Chapel Centennial Celebration, held Sunday, June 12, 2004.
View memories of Chapel submitted by alumni and friends.