Category Archives: Upper School Dean’s Core Values

  “Hate is too great a burden to bear. It injures the hater more than it injures the hated.”-Coretta Scott King   Ashley Fowler demonstrated TEAMWORK when she cleaned up a classroom. Thanks, Ashley! Alexander Friedli showed tremendous KINDNESS when … Continue reading →

  “Never be limited by other people’s limited imaginations.”—Dr. Mae Jemison   Kudos to Henry Dryden, for showing passion and kindness in sharing with his classmates. Congrats to Ian Kuo, Ishara Shrestha-Rai, Kenzie Sturgill and Maddie Sturgill for their COURAGE … Continue reading →

  “Most people treat the present moment as if it were an obstacle that they need to overcome. Since the present moment is life itself, it is an insane way to live.” —Eckhart Tolle Robert Walley demonstrated KINDNESS when he … Continue reading →

  “Every action you take is a vote for the type of person you wish to become.” ―James Clear The ENTIRE Coughlin Advisory (Kate Booker, Anyia Brooks-Manning, Esther Burlington, Evie Conner, Anna Dula, Ashley Fowler, Aubrey Haas, Anna Kinken, Cassie … Continue reading →

  “A good teacher opens the door for you, but you must enter the room by yourself.” —Zen saying The Upper School Faculty wishes to celebrate and recognize the following students for their passion, respect, and teamwork demonstrated during their … Continue reading →

  “Whenever you are about to find fault with someone, ask yourself the following question: What fault of mine most nearly resembles the one I am about to criticize?” —Marcus Aurelius Sydney Conklin, Belle Holloway displayed KINDNESS by helping Ms. … Continue reading →

  “The master has failed more times than the beginner has even tried.” ―Stephen McCranie New Year, New Ensemble. Hudson Davis, Claire Schaefer, Julia Schattner showed TEAMWORK by getting up early to be one of the US pioneers in the Varsity … Continue reading →

  “The leader is one who, out of the clutter, brings simplicity … out of discord, harmony … and out of difficulty, opportunity.” —Albert Einstein Hailey Safranek demonstrated KINDNESS when she volunteered her morning to help a teacher prepare materials … Continue reading →

  “Wherever you are, be all there.”-Ram Dass Clara Dornburg, Anna Ferris, Amber Hollar, Bennett Miller, Kierra Morrow, Courtney Nix, and Shuvani Regmi showed KINDNESS when they helped College Counseling move chairs between Foundation Hall and the Cube. Colby Dry … Continue reading →

  “If you cheat on your road work in the dark of the morning, you will be found out in the big fight under the bright lights.” ―Joe Louis     Arnie Yerra  Gossage Cup 251 275 230 256 Humanitas … Continue reading →