NEWS AT OLIVERIAN SCHOOL
January 2011
01.24.2011
Picture of the Day
Mr. Greg Vogel...Associate Headmaster...Administrator on Duty...Captain America!
Photo credit: Hanni Morgentaler '11 (Wellesley, MA).
01.20.2011
College Acceptance Announcement
Congratulations to Adam Unger '11 (Beverly Hills, CA) for his acceptance into Pace University, located in New York City. Great job Adam!
Photo credit: Hanni Morgentaler '11 (Wellesley, MA).
01.19.2011
Education Outside the Classroom
Kirsten McKnight’s Environmental Science class recently trekked through the woods to install a tracking and wildlife camera as part of their biodiversity
unit. The class anxiously awaits to see what wildlife the camera will "capture!" Pictured are Shangdong ‘Jerry’ Yang ’12 (Shanghai, China) and Max Barksdale ’11 (St. Michael’s, MD).
Photo credit: Hanni Morgentaler '11 (Wellesley, MA).
01.17.2011
In Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Thanks to the generous support of Dr. Susan Edbril, mother of Hanni Morgentaler ’11 (Wellesley, MA), Oliverian students were able to view various Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. speeches at community meeting.
Susan recently donated four LCD projectors that were listed on the School’s
Wish List and were put to immediate use.
In celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Headmaster Randy Richardson used one of the projectors to play different speeches that were
instrumental to the civil rights movement. Viewing Dr. King's speeches sparked thought provoking discussions among Oliverian students as
they compared civil rights in today’s society. Thank you to Susan for her continued support of the Oliverian School!
01.14.2011
Picture of the Day
Luke Springer '13 (Lake Forest, IL) and Mel Lohrer '13 (Carlisle, MA) enjoying the fresh snow.
Photo credit: Hanni Morgentaler '11 (Wellesley, MA).
01.11.2011
College Acceptance Announcement
The "thick envelopes" are beginning to roll in! Hanni Morgentaler '11 (Wellesley, MA) has been accepted into Burlington College, located in
Burlington, VT. Hanni is very excited about the college's new campus as well as their photography program. Great job, Hanni!
Photo credit: Katherine Apuzzo '11 (Wilton, CT).
01.06.2011
Headmaster's Lunch
As part of New Student Orientation, Headmaster Randy Richardson held a luncheon specifically catered for the parents of the eight new
students who entered on January 3rd.
The lunch proved to be an excellent opportunity for parents to get to know Randy, get to know each other, share their stories, and meet a few current
parents, as well.
01.05.2011
Ski Season Begins
A much welcomed winter activity at The Oliverian School is the ski program!
At least one day per week, and oftentimes more, students take lessons, free-ski, and snowboard at nearby Cannon Mountain. Pictured is
John Regnell '11 (Alexandria, VA) showing off a few moves to a couple of onlookers.
Photo credit: Hanni Morgentaler '11 (Wellesley, MA).
01.03.2011
Back in Session
Students return from winter break! Pictured are: Mel Lohrer '13 (Carlisle, MA), Hanni Morgentaler '11 (Wellesley, MA), Charlotte Collier '13 (Naples, FL), and Dr. Susan Edbril, mother of Hannni.
12.30.2010
New Year Message from Headmaster, Randy Richardson
In addition to sending out a Happy Holidays greeting from a beautifully snowy Oliverian campus, I want to share some of our good news. As our first semester draws to a close, we have a wonderful and expanding student body. I am happy to report that we have nine new students joining us on January 3rd, and more applicants who are interested in joining us for our second semester which starts on February 14th.
We are pleased to welcome students during the year because our mission drives us to support students who may have struggled in other school settings. With this in mind, it is not surprising that some of our most successful students have come to Oliverian during the school year, perhaps because they even more fully understand their need for our unique school. We are pleased that our clear outreach about our philosophy, program, and the kinds of students we best serve seems to be helping students and their families in the selection process.
Often with the help of consultants, families are coming to us with a better sense of Oliverian as a school determined to provide a balance between the best of two educational alternatives. While these alternatives are right for many students, we believe our students need the best of both worlds. They need some of the expectations, freedoms, and responsibilities of a traditional boarding school balanced with the small community and support offered by a more therapeutic school. While we are committed to structure and support for our students, we believe that too many restrictions and too much structure will slow their development toward becoming more independent and college-ready adults.
Virtually all of our graduates will be ready to move straight to college and greater independence because we have provided the right combination of structure and freedom, challenge and support. While the guidance of faculty advisors and counselors is essential, the opportunities for independent decisions and all of the learning that comes from the related successes and failures play a vital role at Oliverian. We believe that providing the right balance to help provide these opportunities, and striving to find the right balance for each student are arguably the most important gifts of an Oliverian education.
We look forward to welcoming a fascinating mix of new students to Oliverian in the new year, and we are likely to open an additional dormitory this year as we continue to find students who are the right match. We are also accepting applications for our exciting 2011 Summer Session, as well as the 2011-2012 school year.
Thank you for all of your support in 2010, and we look forward to a great 2011.
Warmly,
Randy Richardson
Headmaster
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