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Environmental Science student Emily N accompanied by teacher Doug F. (and joined by Paul Breault and Mark Vranos ’16) studied forest succession in wooded areas of Charlemont.
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As the rest of the class read aloud the description at the beginning of the surrealistic short story by Argentinian Julio Cortázar, “La Casa tomada,” a metaphor for the dictatorial Juan Perón government, Grayson R and Ben M used their artistic skills to render the narration visual.
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Studio Block – Cliffside Dwelling with Noah Grunberg.
Read More »Sports Recap for week of May 15
The girls lacrosse team lost to Berkshire Waldorf, 10-9 on Tuesday. Lizzie H (4), Amelia R (2), Areia H (1), Riley H (1), and Ella D (1) all scored. On Thursday, the team beat Hampshire Regional 10-3 and played a great team game. Lizzie (4), Areia (2), Amelia (1), and Celeste D (1) all scored, […]
Read More »8th grade Mock Trial held in US District Court
The 8th grade spent Wednesday 5/17 visiting the US District Court in Springfield, arranged by parent Steve Breslow, Assistant US Attorney. Steve also spent a considerable amount of time helping students to prepare for the trial. As a part of their study of American Government, they have been learning about the judicial system and got […]
Read More »Welcome Kimberly Overtree to The Academy
We are excited to announce that Kimberly Overtree will be joining our math and theater departments next fall. Kimberly has fifteen years of experience teaching courses that range from Algebra 1 to Calculus at Rivers School in Weston, MA, The Ethel Walker School in Simsbury, Connecticut, and Mohawk Trail Regional High School. Kimberly also has […]
Read More »Class Trips: Grade 12
The seniors enjoyed their trip to Martha’s Vineyard. Seizing upon the opportunity to relax after their senior projects were turned in, the Class of 2017 stayed in Edgartown, with easy access to a range of in-town activities. Students shopped for their own groceries in preparation for a potluck meal together, which closed out a beautifully sunny […]
Read More »Class Trips: Grade 11
The juniors visited sites in Concord, Boston, and Salem. Day one was spent in Concord at Walden Pond (where Henry David Thoreau was inspired to write Walden), The Old North Bridge (where the first shots of the Revolutionary War were fired), The Old Manse (a National Historic Landmark that became the center of Concord’s political, […]
Read More »Class Trips: Grade 10
The sophomores arrived in New York mid-afternoon on Thursday, and after dropping off our bags at the Vanderbilt YMCA, we headed to the United Nations for a guided tour. We then had the opportunity to visit Mr. Green’s alma mater, the New York Academy of Art, where were given a tour of the entire building. […]
Read More »Class Trips: Grade 9
After a smooth and beautiful ferry ride, the ninth grade learned about the 18th century naturalist and astronomer Maria Mitchell from one of the association’s historians, took an informative walking tour of Nantucket, and were treated to a great dinner that included some locally sourced foods. We enjoyed a spectacular beach sunset then went to […]
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