From the Head of School

Catherine S. McGehee

Dear Foxcroft Community,

This spring, Foxcroft celebrated our student artists and writers who were recognized in the regional Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. Their artistic accomplishments are amazing, and a few even went on to the National competition (see article on page 8 of this issue). Yet, like any work of art, success tends to come after much trial and error. Poems and stories evolve from journaling, peer editing, and revision. A scene might have to be photographed multiple times to catch the light just so. The clay pot might crack in the kiln on the first try. The final product doesn’t always show the learning process behind it. Our students’ artwork is one concrete manifestation of our educational mission of helping each student to explore her unique voice and to develop the skills, confidence, and courage to share it with the world.

Just as the painter will sketch her concept out in a sketchbook before committing it to canvas, so too, our girls have the opportunity at Foxcroft to practice using their voices, literally and figuratively, during their educational journey. This issue of Foxcroft’s magazine features stories about our students’ voices, celebrating events and programs that amplify this year’s theme, “Use your Voice For Good.”

During the pandemic and an election year in which we have celebrated 100 years of women’s suffrage and explored topics around civics and social justice, our students have practiced using their voices to make their School, their community, and their world a better place. From launching Foxcroft’s first video news program, “Good Day Foxcroft,” to participating in Student Council, Model United Nations, the Empowering Female Voices civic engagement program, WeekendMission — and so much more — students are developing and expanding their skills in civil discourse, collaboration, advocacy, and environmental stewardship to create a stronger, healthier community of respect, integrity, and belonging. I hope you will enjoy reading about the impact our girls are having on campus and beyond our gates.

Education is a process, an evolution, a journey. We are always filling in the lines, always growing in knowledge and understanding, always learning as individuals and as a School community. Thank you for going on the journey with us.