A beautiful paper star
During the bridge’s history, it’s seen horse-drawn carriages replaced with trolleys, which were then retired with the advent of car lanes. Currently, it’s undergoing a transformation as new bicycle lanes are being added to ensure a more sustainable future.
Over the same 139 years, Allen-Stevenson has also adapted in order to remain relevant. The School has just completed another major building project and revamped the structure of the divisions and schedules, as Mr. Trower has set out in his message on pages 2 and 3 of this publication. While there has been change, the foundation of AllenStevenson remains much the same. Traditions, such as Founders Day, when the School celebrates its formation, carry on to this day.
“It’s important for us to remind the boys of the School’s humble beginnings to demonstrate just how far we’ve come,” said David R. Trower, Head of School. “I enjoy ringing a bell that dates back to the 19th century that was given to me in my first teaching job and showing Mr. Allen’s old wooden desk to the boys.” This year, Founders Day was on October 8. As always, the School’s birthday provides a wonderful chance for students, faculty, staff, and alumni to come together as a community with various activities planned throughout the morning.
A-S in 1902 @ 509 Fifth Avenue
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In 1883, as Allen-Stevenson opened its doors for the first time, the Brooklyn Bridge, connecting the cities of Manhattan and Brooklyn, also opened. Allen-Stevenson had just three students enrolled on day one but has educated over five thousand boys since then. Within 24 hours of opening the bridge, 150,000 people ventured across, and since then, millions have followed.
Older and younger boys have time together outside
Lamplighter: FOUNDERS DAY
T R A D I T I O N S 1 3 9 Y E A R S L AT E R By Sarah Woods, Director of Communications
Keeping with tradition, the School once again invited an alumnus to address the community on this special occasion. This year’s speaker was Adam Donaldson ’05, who thrilled the boys by joining the gathering virtually from Notre Dame Stadium, where he is the Assistant Athletics Director overseeing Production and Media Partnerships. His thoughtful and inspiring advice to students? “Work hard, be kind, and take risks!”
