Berkshire School December 2014 eNews

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December 2014 | WATCH: Season's Greetings from Berkshire School

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Holiday Wishes from Berkshire Berkshire School would like to wish everyone a happy holiday season. Please take a moment to watch the video of our students, who come from 28 states and 28 countries, sending Season's Greetings to parents, alumni and friends of Berkshire.

Hail Berkshire Campaign Update Thank you to our alumni, parents, and friends who have shown such a steadfast commitment to Berkshire School. Your overwhelming generosity has moved us closer to reaching our final goal in June 2015!

From College Counseling Early returns for this year's sixth formers were again strong, with Early Decision and Early Action candidates earning acceptances to a host of fine colleges and universities. See the list here. The Fifth Form College Program is scheduled for February 4-5. The event will provide students and parents with an important overview of the college admissions process. Representatives from University of Notre Dame, Trinity College, University of Richmond and Sewanee: University of the South will attend.

Quicklinks Annual Report The Green and Gray School Calendar Athletics Calendar Live Webstreams


Berkshire Presents at TABS Conference in Washington DC A team from Berkshire visited Washington DC earlier this month to represent the School at the annual TABS conference, which focuses on issues facing boarding schools across the country.

Alumni Events Alumni Community Bookstore Listen: WBSL 91.7 FM

Huffington Post Publishes Berkshire Graduate's Essay In his college application essay now published on the website's Write For the Future section, Alden Boldt '14 highlights his experience in a Berkshire classroom, specifically Mr. Gappa's AP Government Class.

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Bears Take Part in Boys High School All-America Game Berkshire's Jack Harrison '15, Justin Donawa '15, and Coach Jon Moodey were invited to participate in the game held on Dec. 13 in Durham, North Carolina.

Pro Vita Trip to Nantucket Pro Vita 2015 is right around the corner, and a five-day excursion to Nantucket is now being offered.

Next Stop, Argentina 2015 We still have spots for our language and cultural immersion program in Argentina this summer! Please contact Britt Plante at bplante@berkshireschool.org for more information on the trip. WATCH: Berkshire Explores Argentina

Alumni of the Month: Shawn Ingram '85 With Berkshire, came a new beginning for Shawn Ingram '85, and memories that have shaped a life

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and career. "The campus itself is a pretty magical oasis. When I step back on the grounds, I am surrounded by great memories." - SI

Faculty of the Month: Michael Bjurlin Whether he's in the classroom with his students, or coaching on the playing fields, or at home with his family, Mr. Bjurlin has found Berkshire to be special place.

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More News From Berkshire Author, LGBT Advocate Visits Berkshire III Form Odyssey Night Tradition Continues Amolo '13 Earns All-America Honors

Upcoming Events:

Winter Recess | Dec. 18 - Jan. 4

Hobe Sound Reception | Feb. 19

Alumni Winter Games & Family Skate | Jan. 31

Winter Musical, Grease | Feb. 19-21

College Program: V Form and Parents | Feb. 4-5

Winter Parents' Weekend | Feb. 20-21

Winter Weekend | Feb. 5-9

Winter Dance Concert | Feb. 28

Naples Reception | Feb. 17

Reunion Weekend | June 5-7


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