A Message from the
HEAD OF SCHOOL When I wrote a similar Hun Today introduction last year, I could not have imagined where we would be today. None of the usual adjectives — “challenging, difficult, painful” — really do justice to Year 2020, or to coming months sure to be dominated by the ongoing pandemic, racial reckonings, and political confusion. These times test us as a nation, as a people, and as educators. While I hope for a rapid end to suffering and division, the former history teacher in me says we will still be calculating the current moment’s effects decades from now. But amid the problems, we must not miss the countless ways we are all rising to the occasion. Here at The Hun School, our community
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Like everyone on campus, I have been buoyed by the unified devotion of the Hun community.”
has responded with grace and selflessness at every turn. We are accustomed to watching our students surpass expectations; but this year they set a new standard for resilience, and their remarkable good cheer has inspired all of us who work with them. Just as impressive were our faculty, who quickly designed a robust virtual learning program last spring, then adapted again this fall to teach creatively in a hybrid format of mixed in-person and virtual classes — no easy feat! The honor roll is so much longer: from our nurses, who worked tirelessly to care for us in retrofitted spaces on campus; to our facilities, cleaning, and dining folks, who overhauled their entire operations plans to maintain a safe campus; to office staff, who kept the School alive and thriving despite the disruption; and to parents and alumni who have supported us unwaveringly through these hard times. Like everyone on campus, I have been buoyed by the unified devotion of the Hun community. Strong community has always been Hun’s distinguishing quality. We inspire each other to think, create, and do, but also to be better people. You will discover many of the ways we do that on the following pages. I invite you to take a look and learn more about how we nurture healthy debate, inspire creativity, and create a sense of belonging. Like gardeners, we are only planting seeds; but we have been rewarded time and time again as we watch our alumni flourish. Whether you are considering joining our special community, or you live and breathe it every day, Hun’s spirit of hope, even during dark times, will warm your heart. Sincerely, JONATHAN G. BROUGHAM
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