SENIOR CIRCLE Emily Freelund ’22
One of my favorite aspects of Morristown Beard School is how willing the teachers are to support their students. I will never forget freshman year when my English teacher, Mrs. Caldwell, selected a short story I wrote as an example to show my class. Although she had already identified my work as a strong example, she wanted to help me make it even more powerful. So, one Sunday, we worked together on my doc for about an hour, trying to make every improvement possible. This sense of support has persisted throughout my four years here and made my love for MBS so much stronger.
Anjalika Shah ’22 One of my favorite moments at MBS was performing with my best friend at Contemporary Music Workshop. Even though we lack musical talent, this was a goal we had set for ourselves freshman year because we thought it would be a fun way to end our senior year. I remember freshman year our older sisters took us to the Spring CMW in 2019. We sat in admiration as we watched various seniors go up and sing or dance to their favorite songs. When it came time for CMW, even though we were nervous, we were insistent on performing and following through on our pact we set years before. Together, we got up on stage in front of our classmates, families, and teachers, and sang one of our favorite songs. We were definitely not the most talented, or the most coordinated, but it was a great way to end our senior year.
Camille Ferrell ’22 Throughout my four years at MBS, I’ve had the pleasure of being a part of many different teams, clubs, student organizations, and activity groups, and I can honestly say that there hasn’t been one that I did not enjoy. MBS is the kind of place where you can and will find something that sparks your interest. My best experiences happened to be on sports teams and Global Studies trips, and obviously spring semesters when everyone is outside enjoying our beautiful campus. The soccer team has probably been my favorite part about MBS. I love the feeling of being a part of a team, the feeling of camaraderie, and working towards a bigger goal together, and those are all staples of the MBS sports team. You’ll make friends for life and unforgettable memories that will last a lifetime. Additionally, the Global Studies trip I took to Colombia during my freshmen year was probably the best decision I’ve ever made at MBS. I was hesitant because I was a freshman, but I gained so many meaningful relationships with upperclassmen and again made some unforgettable memories. While MBS may look a little different now post-COVID, I think the heart of the School is still the same and something I’m going to miss as I graduate. MBS is always a place I will feel at home every time I turn into the School and see the smiling faces of our security guards. This campus is truly something special, and I’m glad I had the opportunity to study here for my four years of high school! 22 Crimson Spring 2022
