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On September 10, 2021, opening day traditions resumed in person for the first time since the outbreak of COVID-19. Click here to see the video of the day's events and read below for opening day remarks from Student Body President and Sixth Former Mitav Nayak and Head of School Tyler Casertano.

In Fords in Four, we ask an alumnus four questions; he shares insights and stories. In this blog post, Henry Blynn '12, senior associate at Infinedi Partners, discusses his most memorable experiences at the School, the lessons he learned and friendships he made over his thirteen years here, and his career path into private equity.  

In Fords in Four, we ask an alumnus four questions; he shares insights and stories. In this blog post, Alex Lipoff '07, founder and owner of GiftEd Philly, recounts memorable experiences and faculty members from his time at Haverford; discusses what led him into the fields of education, psychology, and tutoring; and gives advice to current students about how they can best serve the world. 

In Fords in Four, we ask an alumnus four questions; he shares insights and stories. In this blog post, Mengistu Koilor ‘99, co-founder of Two Locals Brewing Company, reminisces on his time at Haverford and traces his career path in the finance and craft beer industries. He also shares how community members can support Two Locals, which is the first black-owned brewing company in Philadelphia. 

In Fords in Four, we ask an alumnus four questions; he shares insights and stories. In this blog post, artist Will Barker '05 traces his career path from the NFL to art, acknowledges the mentors he met at Haverford, and shares his hopes for how he can use art to give back to local communities. 

In Fords in Four, we ask an alumnus four questions; he shares insights and stories. In this blog post, Josh Collins '13, Director of Business Development at LeafLabs LLC, reflects on lessons learned from his favorite teachers at Haverford, as well as from starting his own company at the age of 21. He also shares advice for fellow young alums and current students. 

In Fords in Four, we ask an alumnus four questions; he shares insights and stories. In this blog post, Grant Ament '15, a professional lacrosse player with Archers LC, shares memories from Haverford, discusses how he stays motivated as a professional athlete, and gives advice for younger students. 

In Fords in Four, we ask an alumnus four questions; he shares insights and stories. In this blog post, Thomas Lindberg '07, partner at Upstream Capital and chair of Haverford's Young Alumni Committee, reflects on lessons learned from his time as a student at Haverford and shares advice for his fellow young alums. He also discusses the new Alumni Networking Platform and how it will help build a stronger, more connected Fords community. 

In Fords in Four, we ask an alumnus four questions; he shares insights and stories. In this blog post, Andrew Acker '11, integrated cardiac surgery resident at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, reminisces on his high school years at Haverford, traces his career path into medicine, and shares lessons learned about working hard and following your passions.  

In Fords in Four, we ask an alumnus four questions; he shares insights and stories. In this blog post, Elliott Davis '77 shares memories and lessons learned from Haverford, which have served him both in his 40-year career in finance and his newest venture, founding Mine Hill Distillery, in Roxbury, Conn. 

In Fords in Four, we ask an alumnus four questions; he shares insights and stories. In this blog post, Mario Maggio '13, a propulsion test engineer with Intuitive Machines, shares how he first got interested in spaceflight as a career path, and important lessons he learned about becoming a Renaissance Man, during his time at Haverford. 

In Fords in Four, we ask an alumnus four questions; he shares insights and stories. In this blog post, John Patterson '98, executive chef at the Inn at Shelburne Farms, shares the lessons he learned at Haverford about leadership and mentorship, traces his career path, and shares advice about finding your passions.  

In Fords in Four, we ask an alumnus four questions; he shares insights and stories. In this blog post, Cory Siegfried '08 shares how mentors from Haverford have played a part in his education and career path. He also gives advice to current students about learning how to be comfortable being uncomfortable. 

In Fords in Four, we ask an alumnus four questions; he shares insights and stories. In this blog post, Dan Coleman '04, Advisor to the Democratic Whip of the PA House Democratic Caucus, discusses his career path in public service and shares his advice to current students to "understand the gifts and benefits you are privileged to have around you." 

In Fords in Four, we ask an alumnus four questions; he shares insights and stories. In this blog post, Bob Blakely '59 shares the start of his interests in racing and rowing at Haverford, which led to setting a 300 MPH record on the Bonneville Salt Flats and being part of the founding of the Head of the Charles Regatta.   

In Fords in Four, we ask an alumnus four questions; he shares insights and stories. In this blog post, Anthony Youngblood '98 shares his belief in his country and offers tips to inspire service in others.

In Fords in Four, we ask an alum four questions; he shares insights and stories. Piruz Partow '94, executive director of Brooklyn Music School, shares his favorite Haverford memories and victories, as well as the lessons he learned and connections he built at the School. 

In Fords in Four, we ask an alumnus four questions; he provides insights and stories. In this blog post, Tom Caruso '06 discusses lessons of creativity, persistence, and personal strength he learned at Haverford that still serve him in his winemaking career and helped him in founding his own label, Pray Tell Wines.

In Fords in Four, we ask an alumnus four questions; he shares insights and stories. In this blog post, Garrett Snider '14, founder of the Childhood Resilience Foundation, shares his memories and lessons from Haverford, as well as how his time at the School influenced the creation of his foundation. 

In Fords in Four, we ask an alumnus four questions; he shares insights and stories. In this blog post, Nicholas Dodds '07, high net worth client manager at Vanguard, shares how his careers in finance and coaching soccer both got their starts at Haverford, and gives advice to current students and young alums on how to make the most of their Haverford experience. 

In Fords in Four, we ask an alumnus four questions; he shares insights and stories. In this blog post, John Tecce '94, the director of BGB Motorsports, shares his career path from finance to motorsports, and reflects on important lessons from Haverford about following your passion and not being afraid to learn new things. 

Middle school students from 28 schools attended The Haverford School's 11th annual Middle School Diversity Conference in March. This year's theme was "Kinship and Friendship: Making Connections Across Lines of Difference." In this blog post, Head of Middle School Jay Greytok '83 and Director of Diversity and Inclusion Brendon Jobs reflect on the conference's history and importance, as well as takeaways from this year's keynote speaker, Dr. Rodney Glasgow. 

In Fords in Four, we ask an alumnus four questions; he shares insights and stories. In this blog post, Greg Murray '03 shares memorable experiences at Haverford, some advice for current students, and the impact Haverford has had on his career path. 

In Fords in Four, we ask an alumnus four questions; he shares insights and stories. In this blog post, Chris Maxey '80, founder and president of The Island School, reflects on how coaches and teachers at Haverford inspired his career in education, as well as what he hopes his students learn during a semester in the Bahamas. 

Director of Diversity and Inclusion Brendon Jobs shares five tips for talking with kids about race and helping them develop racial literacy. This piece originally appeared as an op-ed in The Philadelphia Inquirer. 

Dr. David Steinberg '76 is associate professor of orthopaedic surgery at the University of Pennsylvania. In this blog post, he reflects on career highlights, including the first pediatric double-hand transplant in the world; memorable lessons from Haverford; and the knowledge he hopes to pass onto his students. 

In Fords in Four, we ask an alumnus four questions; he shares insights and stories. In this blog post, Andrew Helber '12 reflects on how his passion for medicine was begun in science classes at Haverford, and shares how he tries to be a coach and colleague to the water polo and swimming student-athletes. 

In this blog post, Headmaster John Nagl reflects on the events that make December a particularly special time for him, including the annual Army-Navy football game and the selection of Rhodes and Schwarzman Scholars. 

In Fords in Four, we ask an alumnus four questions; he shares insights and stories. In this blog post, Damien Blair '91, head men's basketball coach at West Chester University, recounts his influential teachers, coaches and mentors from The Haverford School, and shares some advice for his players and current students. 

In Fords in Four, we ask an alumnus four questions; he shares insights and stories. In this blog post, history teacher Jonathan Gold '02 shares what he learned from his favorite teachers here, as well as the importance of learning and teaching history in the current political climate. 

Head of Middle School Jay Greytok '83 presented the following remarks at Middle School Parents Night on teaching boys scholarship, friendship, and character. “These three virtues could well represent three solid floors in our pledge to prepare boys for life,” he said.

In Fords in Four, we ask an alumnus four questions; he shares insights and stories. In this blog post, Bruce Johnson '71, who currently works for the Library of Congress, shares memories of learning music and writing at Haverford, and how those lessons have helped shape his career. 

In this blog post, Headmaster John Nagl reflects on this year's summer reading for the faculty and staff: Blind Spot: Hidden Biases of Good People, written by Mahzarin R. Banaji and Anthony G. Greenwald. Christopher Dial, who manages Professor Banaji's Implicit Social Cognition lab at Harvard, presented a discussion on the book's ideas at Haverford's opening meeting.  

In Fords in Four, we ask an alumnus four questions; he shares insight and stories. In this blog post, John Dewis '94, development director for Deep Springs College, shares his first experiences playing squash, his advice for current students, and his memorable encounters with fellow Haverford alumni. 

In Fords in Four, we ask an alumnus four questions; he provides insight and stories. In this blog post, Frank Bove '69 traces how an independent project in his senior year influenced him to pursue his work as an advocate for environmental justice as a senior epidemiologist for the CDC.  

In Fords in Four, we ask an alumnus four questions: he shares insights and stories. In this blog post, Austin Hepburn '75 shares stories of adventures at Haverford and fly-fishing around the world, and reflects on why he continues to give back to the School. 

In Fords in Four, we ask an alumnus four questions; he shares insights and stories. In this blog post, Bill Kay '84 shares his favorite memories and lessons learned from Haverford, how they connect to his work in the film industry, and why he stays connected to the School. 

Christopher Magnani '11 was a Harvard College PRISE Fellow and completed his senior honors thesis at the Harvard Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics. At the University of Cambridge, his research examined the interaction between light and chemistry. As seen in the winter 2018 issue of Haverford School Today: Education in the Innovation Era.

As a professor of classics at the University of Chicago, Cliff Ando studies the Roman Empire – both its history and its relation to our modern-day society. As seen in the winter 2018 issue of Haverford School Today: Education in the Innovation Era.

In Fords in Four, we ask an alumnus four questions; he shares insights and stories. In this blog post, Brooks Garber '00, founder and CEO of AcademME, recounts how his positive experiences at Haverford led directly to his work in education policy and reform, and why he stays connected to the alumni community.

The fruits of victory in life do not grow only from seeds sown on victorious athletic fields; in fact, we often learn more from our defeats than from our victories. After having lost the sweater to the Episcopal Academy after nine consecutive years of victory on EA Day, Dr. Nagl reflects on the lessons learned.

Ten years ago, third grade teacher Ms. Trisha Heavey was in her senior year of college and getting ready to student teach. In this blog post, she reflects on when she first came to Haverford and the lessons she's learned from her students over the years.

The Haverford School Director of Leadership, Bill Brady, and Laurie Bodine, Leadership Strategist of START Leadership, presented "Lead Well, Be Well, Do Well," as part of the Best for Boys Speaker Series. The session provided parents with an understanding of the value of a leadership approach and a toolkit to foster the leadership mindset their sons need to do well without sacrificing being well.

In Fords in Four, we ask an alumnus four questions; he shares insights and stories. In this blog post, Michael Lewis '99 reflects on what he learned at Haverford, and how these lessons have impacted his career in market research as well as inspired him to give back.

During a visit to his grandmother in Pune, India, this summer, I Former Arnav Sardesai visited an organization called Manavya, an orphanage for HIV positive and AIDS affected children. It also houses HIV/AIDS positive women who serve as caregivers for the children. In this blog post, he reflects on his grandmother's service to the organization, and his own memorable and inspirational trip.

Upper School English teacher Alicia Evans teaches the same lesson to all of her classes at the beginning of the school year, based on Franz Kafka's short story, The Fellowship. In this blog post, she explains how reading this story, and literature in general, can teach students to appreciate different perspectives, respect others' points of view, and practice empathy.

In this blog post, Headmaster John Nagl discusses The Haverford School's summer reading, selected to help students prepare for the innovation era.

In Fords in Four, we ask an alumnus four questions; he shares insight and stories. In this blog post, Andrew Geffken '04 shares how Haverford gave him the self-confidence to start his own business, Charm City Meadworks, and how he stays passionate about his work.

Student Body President Robb Soslow addressed Haverford students, faculty, and staff on Opening Day with the following remarks on what he feels makes Haverford special, including the opportunities that the School provides boys to realize their full potential.

Head of Upper School Matt Green is a university-sponsored mentor for the School Leadership Program at the University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education and also serves on the Steering Committee for the Summer Leadership Institute. In this blog post, he highlights the opportunities and challenges awaiting the next generation of school leaders.

In Fords in Four, we ask an alumnus four questions; he shares insight and stories. In this blog post, Roby Burch '13, who started his company, Blue Truck, at age 16, discusses his business, growing up in Montana, and how students can make the most of their education.

As part of the "25 Things Every Man Must Know" senior elective designed by Director of Leadership Bill Brady, young men learn life skills. They split wood with a maul under the direction of history teacher Tim Lengel '07, work with Brant Henderson '74 of Bank of America on personal finance, and learn the nuances of home repair, grocery shopping on a budget, shoe shining, ironing, car maintenance, CPR, and more. In this blog post, Mr. Brady shares his inspiration and future ambitions for the course.

Art Department Chair Chris Fox and his wife, Joan, spent part of July in Nanjing, China, speaking and conducting workshops at three different visual arts organizations. In this blog post, he talks about sharing his teaching of the creative process and the importance of building connections through visual communication.

VI Former Jose Martinez journeyed back to his former high school, Esperanza Academy, for his senior project. Over three weeks, Martinez helped teach, tutor, and mentor students in chemistry and Algebra I at Esperanza. He also traveled to three other schools to give motivational speeches to the students. In this blog post, he details his newfound appreciation for all teachers, and his biggest lessons learned from trying to help students live up to their potential.

For his senior project, VI Former Evan Haas shadowed Dr. Steven Copit and Dr. Tutu Chang at Jefferson Plastic Surgery in Philadelphia for three weeks. Jefferson Plastic Surgery functions as the division of plastic surgery at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. In this blog post, he reflects on his first medical training experience, including learning the importance of compassion and critical thinking skills in the field of medicine.

For their senior project, VI Formers Cameron Hoorfar, Devin Weichert, and George Rubin designed, painted, and mounted a new mural that now hangs on the Field House wall, by the outdoor basketball court. It highlights both The Haverford School sense of brotherhood, and its various athletic programs. In this blog post, Cameron and Devin reflect on the technical aspects of the project and its impact on the School.

VI Formers Kyle Alday and David Bunn spent the past three weeks on Mars – virtually. For their senior project, they stitched together hundreds of photos taken by NASA's Mars Rover, Curiosity, to create twelve 360° panoramas of the planet. The students worked with Upper School science teacher Holly Golecki and Villanova University computer science professor Dr. Frank Klassner to create a three-dimensional "virtual tour" of Mars. In this blog post, they reflect on their work, the scope of the project, and the lessons they learned.

VI Former William Wu completed an independent study in machine learning, a subfield of computer science, under the advisement of Upper School math specialist Katharine Hudson. He used this knowledge to study the Enron scandal for his senior project. We sat down with Wu to talk about what machine learning is, and why it is so important in fields such as finance, biology, and artificial intelligence.

In Fords in Four, we ask an alumnus four questions; he shares insight and stories. In this blog post, venture capitalist Adam Besvinick '05 traces his career path in investing and blogging, and shares how he still keeps in touch with his closest friends from Haverford.

One of the most exciting new endeavors in the math department this year has been the creation of the first volume of the math journal, Newton's Notebook. In this blog post, Math Department Chair Susan Mitchell discusses the goals of the journal, which include soliciting articles from faculty and students from the entire community, and fostering student interest in all aspects of mathematics.

Middle School Latin teacher Lauren Faralli was selected as one of 75 teachers around the world who received a merit-based fellowship to attend the Klingenstein Center's 2017 Summer Institute for Early Career Teachers. The Institute allows faculty to explore teaching styles and educational philosophies and issues over a two-week intensive study. In this blog post, Ms. Faralli traces her start in education and shares her best practices for kinetic-based classroom lessons.

Twenty-nine students spent spring break traveling to Cuba with four faculty members. It was the first trip to Cuba in the history of Haverford's Global Studies program, which strives to help students gain awareness, respect, and understanding of international cultures and the global community. Here, students and faculty reflect on their experiences.

In this blog post, scholarship-recipient-turned-scholar-supporter Ravindra Reddy '90 brings to life how one act of kindness can change the world. His inspiring and heartfelt remarks, which chart his father's journey from India to Haverford, and demonstrate the power of access to education, were delivered at the third annual Scholarship Luncheon.

In Fords in Four, we ask an alumnus four questions; he shares insights and stories. In this blog post, university professor and sports writer Michael Bradley '79 recounts how his career in journalism started in The Index and shares how he remains passionate about his work.

Geometry teacher Sam Walters recently finished a textbook (co-written with former faculty member Zack Murtha), based upon a research project he completed with the University of Delaware to examine how students best learn the art of building proofs. Here, we interview Walters about the experience and what he's learned.

Upper School students recently embarked on the inaugural Intellectual Curiosity Day - no grades, no homework, just experiential learning. In this blog post, Upper School history teacher Amanda Vos Strache discusses the planning process and shares takeaways from a day when students and faculty engaged in interdisciplinary lessons both on and off campus.

The Haverford School Consulting Psychologist Michael Reichert and Upper School Counselor Janet Heed presented "The Boy Behind the Mask" as part of the Best for Boys speaker series. Supported by current research of boys' development and their own experience as educators and mental health professionals, Reichert and Heed advocated for a new framework for understanding and supporting boys.

In Fords in Four, we ask an alumnus four questions; he shares insights and stories. In this blog post, wealth advisor and amateur golfer John Sawin '03 shares what he learned in Haverford classrooms and on the Fords golf team, and gives his advice to current students on building relationships and embracing change.

In this blog post, Head of Upper School Matt Green reflects on his stroll through Wilson Hall last Sunday morning.

In this blog post, Lower School science teacher Bill Palmer explains a collaborative project with The Agnes Irwin School (AIS), in which our second-graders worked with students at our sister school to design and build a functional compound machine that could deliver a Lego figure into a container.

In this blog post, Associate Director of College Counseling Heather Stinson reflects on how college visits influence her work, with a particular focus on a recent trip to New York University's Abu Dhabi campus.

In Fords in Four, we ask an alumnus four questions; he shares insights and stories. In this blog post, bush pilot and writer Tom Claytor '81 shares how Haverford ignited his passions for flying and Africa, and reflects on his international adventures.

As a complement to classroom activities celebrating Black History Month, a photo collage of 1,000 remarkable individuals graces the Lower School lobby. It is meant to speak the beautiful truth of our existence as a country: a true mélange of cultures, races, and heritages. Read on as parent Joslyn Jackson details her inspiration for creating this project in partnership with the Lower School.

In this blog post, VI Former and Diversity Alliance President Jose Martinez reflects on the Alliance's annual retreat. Each year the event has a different theme but the same hope: to use diversity as a tool to inspire change and unite people within the Main Line community.

In this blog post, Sonya Weigle reflects on her son's 14 years at The Haverford School as Harper prepares to graduate in June.

In Fords in Four, we ask an alumnus four questions; he shares insights and stories. In this blog post, Greg Bernhardt '95 shares what he learned about the creative process at Haverford and how it continues to impact his art, his cheese-making business, and his life.

Professional development is a year-round occupation for Haverford's faculty and staff. This past summer, 55 members of our community received funding to pursue opportunities to hone their skills, enrich their craft, and advance their education. In this blog post, Upper School Art teacher Zoë Blatt shares her experience as an artist-in-residence at the Skopelos Foundation for the Arts in Greece.

In Fords in Four, we ask an alumnus four questions; he shares insights and stories. In this blog post, Dy Cameron '96 talks about life lessons learned at Haverford, and why his experience at the School motivates him to give back to his community.

For the past 15 years, Bob Burch '72 and his wife, Susan, have hosted The Big Timber Arts Roundup at their Hobble Diamond Ranch in Montana. In this blog post, Burch and three students reflect on their experiences participating in this great celebration of Montana and the arts.

Professional development is a year-round occupation for Haverford's faculty and staff. This past summer, 55 members of our community received funding to pursue opportunities to hone their skills, enrich their craft, and advance their education. In this blog post, Middle School teacher and Guitar Club instructor Gerhard Reich shares his experience in Spain at Carmen de las Cuevas, a language and professional flamenco school in the Arab quarter of Granada.

Head of Middle School Jay Greytok '83 reflects on one of his favorite speeches to give to middle school boys, called "Give and Take."

In Fords in Four, we ask an alumnus four questions; he shares insights and stories. In this blog post, Dr. Craig LaForce '64, medical director of North Carolina Clinical Research, reflects on his evolving role in treating asthma and his part in founding Haverford's first garage band, Los Perdidos.

Heather Stinson is currently working with Upper School faculty to integrate mindfulness techniques into their classes and advisories, and will be teaching mindfulness to sophomores in Health & Physical Education this spring. Here, she reflects on some benefits of mindfulness practice: stress reduction, emotional regulation, and improved focus.

Eighth grader Justin Wamah talks about the school his uncle is starting in Liberia and how the Haverford community has helped him donate books to the cause. Justin is pictured with some of the textbooks he collected, alongside students in Liberia.

On Oct. 15, Head of Middle School Jay Greytok '83 presented "Boys to Men: The Transition from Adolescents to Adults" as part of the School's Best for Boys speaker series. In this blog post, he shares takeaways on identity, masculinity, and other topics related to this critical time in a young man's development.

Spanish instructor Carmen Epstein, Bill Esher, Chair of Visual and Performing Arts at The Agnes Irwin School, and Upper School Head Matt Green presented on the Human Relationships Seminar at the 2016 Conference on Coordinate Education.

Professional development is a year-round occupation for Haverford's faculty and staff. This past summer, 55 members of our community received funding to pursue opportunities to hone their skills, enrich their craft, and advance their education. In this blog post, Upper School Spanish teacher Noel Straight shares her experience in working to establish a pen pal program with a school in Havana, Cuba, during a historic year for the country.

In Fords in Four, we ask an alumnus four questions; he shares insights and stories. In this blog post, Ben Grant '07, founder of Daily Overview, shares his most memorable lessons from Haverford faculty and his favorite satellite images of the planet.

Twelfth grade students attended a lecture and discussion at The Agnes Irwin School with Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Doris Kearns Goodwin. History Department Chair Hannah B. Turlish reflects on this experience.

This article by VI Former Bill Wu on Headmaster John Nagl's new character development program first appeared in The Index, Haverford's award-winning student newspaper. Pictured are two photographs from Dr. Nagl's office that both reflect character.

In Fords in Four, we ask an alumnus four questions; he shares insights and stories. In this blog post, Bill Golderer '88, founder of Broad Street Ministry, discusses his role in helping to form the Notables at Haverford and how that experience has shaped his career in philanthropy ever since.

Student Body President Evan Scott addressed Haverford students, faculty and staff on Opening Day with the following remarks on brotherhood, self-acceptance, and excitement for a new school year.

Headmaster John Nagl discusses David Brooks' The Road to Character, the book that Haverford faculty and staff read over the summer. He also reflects on the planting of trees on campus, offering a metaphor of preparing for another year of teaching and mentoring boys and young men, helping them grow strong and true.

VI Former Jeffrey Li reflects on the crew team's service trip to Rushton Farm in Newton Square.

Head of Upper School Matt Green reflects on the off-site retreat of Haverford's academic leaders in August at the James J. Barker Sculling Center of The Haverford School.

In Fords in Four, we ask an alumnus four questions; he shares insights and stories. In this blog post, Peter Quinn '95, Lt. Commander in the U.S. Navy, discusses his military career and his work supporting combat veterans. Quinn currently serves as the Deputy Chief for Defense Intelligence Agency Liaison Berlin in Germany.

Headmaster John Nagl reflects on the memorial service of Austin Wylie and how to help young people confront the giants in their lives.

Three seniors traveled with Andrew Poolman, Global Studies Coordinator, to India for 10 days over spring break in 2016. They reflect on their experiences.

In the wake of the tragic deaths that have occurred in the past few days, English teacher Luqman Kolade reflects that times like these make him feel lucky to be alive.

Dr. John Nagl presented this speech as part of the Independence Day celebration held by the Sons of the American Revolution, at Independence Hall in Philadelphia.

Headmaster John Nagl discusses one of the high points of his summer, the annual conference of the International Boys' Schools Coalition, held this year in Vancouver, Canada.

Head of Middle School Jay Greytok '83 reflects on his childhood memories of capturing the brass ring and how it relates to finding encouraging and challenging activities for boys.

In his painting "Thunderbolt Patriot," Bill Farrell '54 depicts Capt. Quentin C. Aanenson, 9th Air Force, U.S. Army Air Corps, with the P-47D Thunderbolt. The work hangs in the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C. In this blog post, Bill details his inspiration for creating "Thunderbolt Patriot."

VI Former David Chikowski has honed his woodworking technique in the Engineering and Design Studio. In his creation of trays, bowls, coffee tables, and boutonnieres made from wood shavings, David exhibits a tremendous amount of technical skill.

For the past 10 years, I've taught the Sixth Form Page & Stage Seminar, in which students study seven or eight plays and then see them live on Philadelphia-area stages. Our most recent production was The Lantern Theater Company's premiere of Charles McMahon's "Oscar Wilde: From the Depths."

Headmaster John Nagl was awarded a fellowship to the Klingenstein Center for Independent School Leadership's 2016 Heads of Schools program at Teachers College, Columbia University. This distinguished honor, established in 1991, is granted to 20 heads of schools annually. In this blog post, Dr. Nagl shares his experiences as a Klingenstein Fellow.

As part of Black History Month, our boys have been learning about the champions of the civil rights movement. Recently, a Lower School boy asked about the first African American graduate of The Haverford School. Here, we share the story of George "Porgie" Smith '67 through the eyes of his childhood friend, retired judge Wendall Holland.

In Fords in Four, we ask an alumnus four questions; he shares insights and stories. In this blog post, David Sternberg '08 takes us inside the Space Systems Laboratory at MIT and predicts the next frontier in space systems engineering.

The second trimester is when sixth grade math teachers, Ms. Nelson and Mr. Romero, introduce the stock project to the boys. While a relatively recent addition to our curriculum, the boys thrill at the opportunity to learn about the markets and try their hand at investing. It is a pleasure to see the boys think about all aspects of investments, as the project requires math skills, decision making, research, and a little creativity. Evidence of the boys' creativity is provided by a new Latin word they made that indicates positive aspects of negative outcomes. They call it: pro-failure.

On the evening of Jan. 14, Upper School Counselor Janet Heed and I had the privilege of being on a panel of educators who led a discussion of The Mask You Live In at the Bryn Mawr Film Institute. The film, which Janet teaches to boys taking her Social Psychology course, is an unflinching evaluation of the way we socialize and educate boys.

In Fords in Four, we ask an alumnus four questions; he shares insights and stories. In this blog post, Dayton Lummis '54 tells us about quintessential American landmarks and being named "most unpredictable" in the Class of 1954.

If you were a tourist in the Roman Empire, where would you visit? How long would it take you to travel around? And how much would it cost? Those are the questions that Andrew Fenton's Latin IV Honors students answer for their capstone project, entitled Mapping The Aeneid.

In Fords in Four, we ask an alumnus four questions; he shares insights and stories. In this blog post, Geoff McDonald '03 tells us about the life of a conductor and gives a preview of his upcoming production of Beethoven's opera, "Fidelio," in Princeton, New Jersey, on Jan. 23.

Read on to learn more about how Lower School science teacher Bill Palmer has been leveraging best-for-boys learning techniques – and starring as one of the School's most beloved teachers – since coming to Haverford in 1982.

Middle School art teacher Nathan Pankratz recently opened his second show at the Bridgette Mayer Gallery: "So many ways to say I love you, I think I'll try every one." A painter and color enthusiast fueled by the process of creating, Mr. Pankratz gives us a glimpse of his work.

In October, Third Formers (ninth graders) were immersed in a day of alternate programming exploring the topic of character and citizenship, an emerging strategic priority at Haverford.

In Fords in Four, we ask an alumnus four questions; he shares insights and stories. In this blog post, Carlo deMarco '82, P'13 '16 tells us about his passion for cooking and what it takes to run a professional kitchen.

Art department chair Chris Fox presented at the 2015 International Boys' Schools Coalition Conference in Cape Town, South Africa on the topic of Boys as Makers. Fox walked educators through his Creative Process diagram, and explained how it facilitates experiential and cross-discipline learning practices.

VI Former Eli Wachs traveled to India and Singapore to speak at The Global Education and Leadership Foundation (tGELF) Leadership Initiative for Excellence (LIFE), and to help plan the INK Asia Conference.

In Fords in Four, we ask an alumnus four questions; he shares insights and advice. In this blog post, Peter Clough '66 shares Haverford memories and tales from a career that took him around the world.