Fay Magazine: Summer 2019

Head's Notebook: Being Our Best Selves

A reflection on our upcoming schoolwide theme for 2019-2020

It's Going to Be a Good Day!

There’s more to Morning Meeting than meets the eye. It isn’t just a time to check in and share announcements—it’s a thoughtfully planned part of the day that sets the tone for the community across the divisions.

Uniting Talent and Purpose: CJ Hunt ’00

Meet CJ Hunt '00, writer, performer, producer on The Daily Show with Trevor Noah - and this year's Commencement speaker.

At the Intersection of Research and Outreach: F. Stephen Hodi ’81

A drive to understand the building blocks of the universe has brought Stephen Hodi ’81 to the forefront of cancer research, treatment, and education as Director of the Melanoma Center and the Center for Immuno- Oncology at Dana-Farber/ Brigham and Women’s Cancer Center and Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School.

Defining Style and Sustainability: Dee Poon ’97

While the fashion industry has historically evoked images of indulgence and excess, Dee Poon ’97 is bringing the distinctly modern values of sustainability and simplicity to her work as Managing Director of Brands and Distribution for Esquel Group in Hong Kong.

Building the Toolbox: Writing in Primary School

During the year, second graders build writing skills sequentially through a variety of projects that prepare them for the road ahead.

Letters of Change: Lower Schoolers Learn the Art of the Persuasive Letter

An elegant and organized letter has the ability to influence, but an articulate and well-written letter from a young person can be uniquely compelling.

The Scull Essay: Mastering the Personal Narrative in Upper School

Since it was first presented at Prize Day in 1932, the Scull Award for Composition has celebrated student essays as a deeply personal and private form of expression.

Creativity & Design Update: Designed to Impress

This year, Upper School students in Fay’s Advanced 3D Design class tackled several design challenges that drew on students’ creativity and tested their ability to design for a specific audience.

Covering History

Graphic design and historical synthesis came into play when Upper Schoolers designed magazine covers to highlight key historical moments of the 1800s.

Fay Wrestling on the Rise

With a growing team and another successful season under its belt, Fay’s wrestling team is on the rise, calling to mind the team’s days of dominance at the end of the 20th century.

Fay Then and Now: The Birthday Muse Tradition

For decades, it has remained a mystery among Fay boarding students: Who is the birthday muse? Rumor has it that the muse is actually the moose!

Faculty Profile: Paul Abeln

Meet English Department Chair Paul Abeln.

Alumni Author Spotlight: Bruce Lawrence ’55

Bruce Lawrence is the author on a book about how the Arabic Qur'an became the English Koran for millions of Muslims.

Alumni Artisan Spotlight: Henry Van Wyck Spencer ’65

Silver- and goldsmith Henry Van Wyck Spencer has opened a gallery in Rockland, Maine that features examples of his stunning metalwork.

Alumni Filmmaker Spotlight: Elisabeth Brentano ’99

Elisabeth Brentano's documentary, In the Shadow of Lions, shines a light on the effect that human incursions are having on the big cat population.

Fay Alumni Speakers Shine at TEDx Events

What do Fay alumni do to top the excitement of Fay's Upper School Speech Contest? Become a TEDx speaker, of course!

Young Alumni Weigh In: Finding Meaning in Secondary School

Hear from some members of the classes of 2017 and 2018 who wrote in to share highlights of high school thus far, new passions that they have discovered, and how they’ve continued to pursue the activities they enjoyed while at Fay.