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When it comes to knowing you, Blair is all in.

At Blair, the foundation of everything we do begins with building meaningful relationships.

Our faculty members inspire students to develop their intellectual curiosity and challenge them to step outside of their comfort zones and discover new passions.

At a pivotal time in life, Blair students live and learn in a service-minded, global community where they establish friendships that last a lifetime. We are purposeful about fostering these connections and building a deep sense of community. Being a midsize boarding school allows us to know each student individually, and our dual-advisor program is a hallmark of our student-centered approach to education.

Ten years ago, I fell in love with Blair Academy’s dynamic community, robust academic curriculum, and distinctive programs during my first campus visit. We celebrate our students' exploration of new interests as they learn to collaborate, communicate and develop their moral character. When Blair graduates get to college, they are confident in their ability to express themselves, to take smart risks, to solve problems, to work as part of a team and to make values-based decisions.

In today’s increasingly complex and interconnected world, the Blair experience is truly transformative because it offers far more than superior academic preparation: It empowers students to be resilient, self-aware lifelong learners who go on to make meaningful contributions in life.

Blair Academy is an incredibly special place, and I enthusiastically invite you to experience Blair’s culture, community and spirit for yourself. I look forward to welcoming you to campus and sharing more of what I love about Blair with you.

PE TER G. CURRAN, HEAD OF SCHOOL

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Academics

Relationship-based learning is the foundation of a Blair education. Our expert faculty

members know our students well and challenge them to do their best work across a broad and varied curriculum.

The Arts

Let your imagination soar in Blair’s fine and performing arts programs featuring multiple art exhibits, theatrical productions and musical ensembles, and courses in a wide range of artistic disciplines.

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Athletes at every level learn teamwork,

resilience, self-discipline and sportsmanship when they play on our 26 varsity and 19 JV

and thirds teams or participate in recreational activities. Go Bucs!

A host of clubs, weekend events and time to simply relax with friends round out the Blair experience, giving students myriad opportunities to broaden their horizons and discover their best selves.

CONTE NTS

Student Life

All You Need To Know

ACADE M ICS

Academics Relationship-based learning is the foundation of a Blair education.

A Blair education has always been distinguished

Blair teachers are authorities in their academic

by our faculty’s complete commitment to knowing

fields who work to engage each student at the

students well and fostering meaningful relationships

appropriate level of challenge. They teach course

across the community. Such connections allow

materials in creative and innovative ways that inspire

teachers to understand students’ backgrounds,

learning, and they continually pursue professional

learning styles, interests and abilities and to utilize

development through master classes, travel, graduate

that knowledge to customize their education,

study and Blair’s Summer Faculty Institute.

propelling them to higher levels of achievement.

Our teachers find joy in their profession and bring

Blair’s relationship-based approach leads to

passion and expertise to every facet of their roles as

exceptional learning in our classrooms and

coaches, mentors, advisors, dorm parents and activity

throughout our community, as faculty members

leaders. They have chosen to live and work at Blair

thoughtfully connect students to the educational

because they seek a student-centered professional

opportunities best suited to challenge and inspire

experience that allows them to make a substantive

them, develop their character and stretch their

difference in the lives of adolescents. Blair teachers

abilities. Ultimately, a Blair education prepares

hail from a wide variety of backgrounds, yet their

students for the rigors and opportunities of higher

devotion to students’ success—and to helping each

education and beyond.

student become the best person he or she can be— is universal.

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We know our students.

DUAL ADVISORS The School’s 90 faculty members support each student in all aspects of Blair life, but an assigned academic monitor and student-chosen advisor play especially important roles in academic and personal development. Monitors support students on their educational paths as they advance through

Blair’s curriculum, while individual advisors offer social and emotional guidance at every juncture of the Blair experience.

INDIVIDUALIZED INVESTMENT Student progress is thoughtfully reviewed during weekly academic team meetings, and the entire faculty gathers four times a year to fully discuss each student’s development.

Diverse & innovative curriculum

SMALL CLASSES With an average class size of 12, students actively participate in discussions and get to know their teachers and classmates well. This builds confidence and trust that empower students to become bold but perceptive risk-takers who are unafraid to step outside their intellectual comfort zones.

RANGE OF DISCIPLINES

Introductory to advanced classes are offered in nine different

disciplines, including more than 50 honors, Advanced Placement and post-AP classes. Collaboration among Blair’s academic departments makes learning truly interdisciplinary.

EXCITING ELECTIVES

Delve into advanced statistics, biomechanics, constitutional law, psychology, dystopian literature, architecture, digital music, and much more during semester or yearlong courses.

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Superior academic preparation inspires a lifetime of learning.

Blair’s robust curriculum features rigorous traditional

reflection and analytical thought, while hard work

coursework and innovative electives designed to

and faculty mentorship spark intellectual curiosity

help students pursue—or discover—their passions.

and lead to learning habits that last a lifetime.

As teachers challenge students with new ideas and skills, they encourage creative expression while

EXPERIENTIAL & INTERDISCIPLINARY

ensuring that students learn how to learn, preparing

Students learn best when they can apply in-class

them to confidently address the demands of college

lessons to real-world experiences, so faculty members

and an ever-changing world.

regularly incorporate hands-on opportunities into

Working closely with faculty, students help craft

academic studies on topics ranging from human

their individual Blair experience; having opportunities

rights to functional design. On campus, such applied

to take ownership of their education in this way

and interdisciplinary work often takes place in the

teaches students to be autonomous and advocate

Chiang Center for Innovation and Collaboration,

for themselves, skills that will serve them well as

which houses art studios, technology classrooms,

university undergraduates and young professionals.

a recording studio, a maker space and more. This

Learning at Blair is a demanding, creative and

facility, along with the newly expanded Bogle

collaborative process, one that increasingly urges

Science Center, is home to career exploration

students to pursue their own academic interests

programs and extended independent research

and seek knowledge without limits. Interdisciplinary

projects that encourage students to make connections

exploration of questions, problems and ideas inspires

and approach learning as a lifelong process with

students to deeply consider a subject through

no boundaries.

Global engagement leads to empathy, understanding & meaningful connections.

When students relate their academic studies to

campus for more than 30 years. Among the most

the world around them, impactful connections to

prominent Skeptics speakers in recent years have

people, places and ideas develop. Our core

been John C. Bogle ’47, founder of The Vanguard

curriculum and innovative offerings teach students

Group, the world’s largest mutual fund organization;

how to engage and empathize with others and

Mohamed El-Erian, former CEO of PIMCO;

how to solve problems in real-world settings. As a

Christine Todd Whitman, former New Jersey

result, Blair graduates are inquisitive, service-

governor and Environmental Protection Agency

minded global citizens who know their values, can

director; and Billy Collins, U.S. poet laureate from

articulate their beliefs, and have the resources to

2001 to 2003.

connect and grow.

ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSIONS

EXPAND YOUR WORLDVIEW

Community mem-

bers regularly convene to discuss everything from

Hailing from more than

headline news and controversial issues to potential

25 countries, our students make up a global campus

careers with Blair’s Head of School, alumni, guest

community where learning is enriched by an array

speakers and faculty members. These informal

of cultural perspectives. Students live among peers

presentations give students the opportunity to

and faculty members, an experience that teaches

learn about different topics and industries from

them to connect and relate to others of diverse

experienced professionals.

DIVERSE COMMUNIT Y

backgrounds, develop cultural awareness and build relationships—all tools that will help them

BARTOW SERIES

The Bartow Series in performing

successfully navigate life in college and beyond.

arts brings music, dance and theatre professionals from around the world to Blair’s stage. Recent

One of the premier high

presenters include Yale University’s a cappella group,

school lecture series in the United States, the Society

the Whiffenpoofs; Quartet San Francisco; violinist

of Skeptics has brought distinguished speakers to

Mikhail Simonyan; and the Gallim Dance Group.

SOCIE T Y OF SKEPTICS

“Strong student-teacher relationships make Blair unique and a place where students thrive.”

MADINA • SOPHOMORE

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ENGAGING WITH IMPACT Blair encourages students to go out into the world and interact with people of other backgrounds,

cultures and countries. We think and act both globally and locally. This comprehensive approach allows us to offer an array of meaningful leadership, travel, research and service opportunities in our northern New Jersey community, as well as around the United States and abroad.

T R AV E L O P P O R T U N I T I E S

Our goal is to ensure

that all students have the opportunity to experience

other cultures through travel during their time at Blair, and our teachers lead enriching trips throughout the United States, as well as countries in Europe, Asia, Africa and the Caribbean during winter, spring and summer breaks.

LEADERSHIP & PUBLIC SERVICE

The Blair

community engages in meaningful and scholarly service to others that allows students to act with purpose and take leadership roles in exploring and tackling real-world problems.

“Blair inspires in students creativity and bold risk-taking, especially in hands-on project work.”

LUKE • SENIOR

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Great leaders are great communicators.

The ability to concisely and compellingly convey

THE BLAIR LEADERSHIP STORIES PROJECT

a message is an essential leadership skill; at Blair,

Effective leaders are authentic storytellers who can

teaching the art of effective communication is among

meaningfully communicate their values and the

our highest priorities.

reasoning behind their decisions. Blair’s leadership

Our cross-curricular communication initiative and

curriculum for freshmen and seniors includes

myriad public-speaking opportunities prepare students

The Blair Leadership Stories Project, which gives

to craft and deliver compelling narratives, speak

students the tools to articulate personal strengths

effectively to audiences of all sizes and engage with

in confident and compelling ways. Storytellers craft

others in ways that build vital relationships. Students

and share personal narratives through videos, and

at every grade level participate in communications-

you can view our growing archive of these stories at

focused work across academic departments.

www.blair.edu/leadership-stories. Sophomores

SPEAK YOUR MIND BLAIR LEADS

and seniors also showcase their public speaking skills during annual grade-wide speech contests.

This signature leadership education

initiative builds on Blair’s core offerings by focusing

HANDS-ON LEADERSHIP

Prefects, members of

on leadership and effective communication, global

class councils, athletic team captains, club presidents,

engagement, self-awareness, ethical decision-making

musical and performing arts group leaders, peer

and service. All sophomores take a yearlong course

tutors, head admission tour guides, and Blue and

that emphasizes these competencies as students

White Key Society and Service Corps members

tackle a wide range of individual and class service

all hold leadership roles that require them to put

projects. Blair also co-hosts an annual TEDx talk

leadership principles—and public speaking skills—

during which students share their ideas and passions.

into practice.

All You Can Imagine

THE ARTS

The Arts Blair’s fine & performing arts stoke your creative fire & fuel your imagination.

We embrace the arts at Blair. Our curricular

At Blair, our community celebrates the arts

offerings are broad, with academic classes that

throughout the year with on-campus performances

range from digital music to symphony orchestra

and exhibits, yet off-campus opportunities for

and from ceramics to film and animation. Outside

artistic enrichment abound. Students can join a trip

of class, opportunities to perform, design, make,

to a New York City gallery or Broadway production;

record and exhibit encourage students to deepen

travel to iconic international arts destinations over

their creative practice and nurture and strengthen

spring or summer break; or take part in exciting

their inner artistic flame.

musical performance tours that have brought our

PARTICIPATE! Our campus is aglow with art venues that invite participation at every level of interest and skill.

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Orchestra and Singers to U.S. and European cities for once-in-a-lifetime experiences of arts, culture, and connection with friends and teachers.

Among them are Armstrong-Hipkins Center for

CREATIVE JOURNEY

the Arts, which includes professional performance,

Of course, Blair’s fine and performing arts

rehearsal and exhibit spaces, and the Chiang

teachers—who are, themselves, practicing artists—

Center for Innovation and Collaboration, which

guide students at every stage of their creative

boasts light-filled studios, a fully equipped maker

journeys, offering real-world perspective and

space, and technology-rich media labs and

contemporary knowledge of a wide range of artistic

classrooms. Student artwork shines in buildings

genres. Because our teachers know our students so

across campus, and there’s even an outdoor theatre

well, they are able to challenge them conceptually

where the stage lights go up every spring for a

and technically to spark their artistic vision and help

dramatic production.

them bring that vision to life.

Blair offers our students depth, breadth and diversity of artistic experience. We encourage them to exercise their imaginations and embrace the “maker mentality” as they use design and fabrication skills in classes and to solve problems they encounter in extracurricular activities and in life. Our teachers urge students to make bold choices as artists, whether

that means taking on a starring role, being part of the chorus in their very first play, or experimenting with the latest technology to bring new dimension and meaning to their artwork. We applaud each student’s inner artist and give that artist every opportunity to imagine and grow.

Explore the fine arts in class & beyond.

Students who wish to study the fine arts have their choice of courses, from the traditional to the contemporary. Guided by expert teachers, they can experiment with several mediums or master a single one during their years at Blair. Our spacious art and recording studios and photo-and-video production

suite in the Chiang Center for Innovation and Collaboration provide ample and inspiring space for creativity in every course, and the latest technological tools are just steps away, inviting students to examine the juxtaposition of art and technology.

Blair’s fine artists are given the freedom to design their own projects in two-dimensional and threedimensional art classes, and they are encouraged to apply their artistic skills and knowledge to projects

across the curriculum. Beyond the classroom, they bring their valuable experience in design and fabrication to extracurricular pursuits, to college and into their careers.

Music, dance & theatre come to life on our stages.

Blair’s vibrant performing arts program invites

choral ensemble) and the Chamber Choir (which

students to explore and develop their interests in

pursues choral singing at the highest level).

theatre, dance, and vocal and instrumental music

This student-run group performs at

through a full repertoire of academic and extracurricular

A CAPPELLA

offerings. Students of every experience level are

many School functions throughout the year, ranging

welcome—and encouraged—to participate in the

from routine events such as Friday School Meeting

performing arts during their years on the hilltop.

to more formal occasions such as Trustee dinners

Bringing a production, a musical composition or

and receptions.

a piece of choreography to life before an audience builds self-confidence and emphasizes the importance

INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC

Blair’s instrumentalists

of preparation and teamwork, all of which Blair’s per-

participate in our 60-member Symphony Orchestra

forming artists carry into their lives well after graduation.

and several select ensembles, engaging in a multifaceted

study of music through classes, rehearsals, private With four theatrical productions a

lessons and performance opportunities, including

year, Blair offers many opportunities for new and

periodic tours across the United States and Europe.

THEATRE

seasoned thespians—and those who wish to work behind the scenes—to play a role in a drama or musical.

DANCE

Blair’s dance program is for accomplished

dancers, as well as those who are exploring the art A complete repertoire of academic

form for the first time. Students rehearse classical

study and performance opportunities comprises

ballet, modern jazz, hip hop and more, and perform

Blair’s lively vocal music program, which features

at School Meeting, Chapel and other events.

VOCAL MUSIC

the Blair Academy Singers (the School’s main

“Blair is so supportive that students don’t hesitate to follow their passions and put themselves out there as they share their talents with our community.”

JENNIFER PAGOT TO • PERFORMING ARTS DEPARTMENT CHAIR

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All Stars

ATHLE TICS

Athletics When classes end for the day, it’s go-time for Blair’s student-athletes.

With 26 varsity and 19 JV and thirds teams, as

full potential as players, leaders and teammates. In

well as a full roster of recreational activities, Blair’s

addition, each Blair coach is committed to teaching

athletic program offers every student the opportunity

and modeling good sportsmanship, teamwork and

to play, learn and compete. We emphasize the value

self-discipline, life lessons that will help students

of good health and well-being, and cultivate skills

compete with merit and achieve success in any pursuit,

that help student-athletes become team-oriented

well after graduation.

and community-minded leaders who embody integrity,

humility, strong work ethic and character.

COACHES & CHARACTER

Blair athletes learn how to work with others toward common and individual goals, gracefully handle success and failure, and effectively lead and be a member of a team. During their years at the

Our experienced coaches are also classroom teachers

School, some Blair athletes rise from novice partici-

and dorm parents, so they know their team members

pants in their sport to sought-after college recruits,

across contexts and gain unique insight into their

but, just as importantly, many more discover a love

individual abilities and aspirations. Strong athlete-

of sport or an appreciation for teamwork that benefits

coach relationships help students develop to their

every aspect of their lives.

FACILITIES Blair’s modern athletic facilities give student-athletes

outstanding venues in which to practice and compete.

7 international squash courts 10 outdoor tennis courts with lights State-of-the-art fitness & weight center All-weather track with lights All-weather turf field with lights Indoor golf training center Winter sports complex (seasonal indoor tennis center & turf field) Performance gym 9-hole golf course Field house with two multi-purpose courts 8 outdoor athletic fields Wrestling room 3-lane, 3-mile lake (for crew) Indoor rowing & ergometer room Full-scale athletic training facility

Teams FALL

WINTER

SPRING

Cross country

Alpine skiing

Baseball

Field hockey

Basketball

Crew

Football

Indoor track

Golf

Soccer

Squash

Lacrosse

Tennis

Swimming

Softball

Volleyball

Wrestling

Tennis Track

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GO BUCS! Blair boasts a wide range of options for athletes during the fall, winter and spring seasons. Our

teams compete in the Mid-Atlantic Prep League (MAPL ), which comprises six independent schools located in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

The Buccaneers also play a number of public and private schools across the Northeast, and several teams compete nationally.

Blair’s tradition of athletic excellence is long and storied. MAPL, state and national championship teams and individuals illuminate School record books, and we proudly celebrate Buccaneer athletes who have continued to excel in college and professional ranks. Our close-knit community delights in cheering all our athletes, and we turn out in force—and in our best blue-and-white—to support Blair teams during every season.

“ Our coaches know us well, on and off the field.

Their mentorship has improved my game and given me confidence.”

KEVIN • FRESHMAN

All Together

ST U DE NT LIFE

Student Life No matter what your interests or where you are from, you will find your place at Blair.

From the moment students arrive on campus, Blair

OUR CLOSE-KNIT COMMUNITY

immerses them in a warm, welcoming and supportive

Blair doesn’t just talk about community: It is

community. Our residential life program, combined

central to who we are and everything we do. The

with our academic, athletic and arts offerings,

entire student body comes together regularly to

instills in students the confidence to try new things,

celebrate individual and collective accomplishments

helping them to become well-rounded individuals.

at School Meeting and Chapel. Our houseparents

At the same time, students learn to relate to and

promote dorm camaraderie, and our students

live with others, solve problems, manage their time,

embrace their Blair family and campus as their

take well-considered risks and seek out leadership

“home away from home.”

roles. With roots that go back to 1848, Blair

prides itself on its enduring traditions—while

BELOVED BLAIR TRADITIONS

always looking ahead to ensure the Blair experi-

As students settle into the rhythm of life on campus,

ence is innovative, forward thinking and impactful.

they soon learn that some Blair traditions, including

BROADEN YOUR HORIZONS

weekends, happen on a regular basis. Others, such

Students are surrounded by engaging and supportive

as orientation, convocation, baccalaureate and com-

classmates and teachers from all over the world,

mencement, serve as bookends to the busy academic

which deepens global awareness, hones the ability

year. But ask Blair alumni to name their favorite

to connect with others of different backgrounds and

school memory, and they are likely to tell you a

sharpens relationship-building skills. Friendships

story about Peddie Day or Headmasters’ Societies

forged among roommates, dormmates and classmates

Games, two annual celebrations that embody the

last a lifetime, and our alumni consider those

community’s unity and spirit.

connections enduring benefits of the Blair experience.

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Society of Skeptics lectures and community

FUN INSPIRED BY HARRY POT TER Blair’s winter semester concludes with a week of energetic and spirited games, during which students and faculty members are sorted onto one of four teams named after Blair headmasters: Sharpe, Kelley, Howard and Breed. School pride is on full display throughout the traditional and unconventional contests that make up Blair’s Headmasters’ Societies Games. The fun and festive week includes quiz bowl, tug of war, ping pong, mural painting and relay races, just to name a few of the many competitions, and it concludes with an all-school talent show at which the team with the most points is declared the winner.

KELLEY-POT TER CUP COMPE TITION Each November, Blair’s fall sports teams face off against the Peddie School Falcons in one of the School’s most beloved traditions: the competition for the Kelley-Potter Cup. What began in 1903 and is now New Jersey’s oldest prep school football rivalry has evolved into a weeklong celebration of school spirit, culminating in a bonfire and pep rally, which have become rites of passage for Blair seniors. A full day of athletic competition follows, and the entire school, as well as many parents and alumni, comes out in force to cheer the Buccaneers to victory. The school that achieves the most wins takes home the Kelley-Potter Cup and bragging rights for the year.

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Clubs & Activities

We celebrate traditions that bring our community together.

KIDS IN EVERY GRADE MEET NEW PEOPLE, DISCOVER NEW INTERESTS, AND DEVELOP LEADERSHIP AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS IN BLAIR’S MANY CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES.

Strong student-teacher relationships are at the heart of the Blair experience, and we take every opportunity to reinforce those relationships and bring our community together.

A Cappella

FOCUS

Academic Honor Committee

Frisbee Club

ACTA

Gay-Straight Alliance

ship-based learning creates an environment where

Advancement Ambassadors

Girl Up Club

deep connections thrive. Walking across campus,

American Sign Language Club

Healthy Relationships

students and teachers warmly greet each other;

Being a mid-sized school committed to relation-

Bake a Difference

Committee

School Meeting is a venue where students are

Between the Lines

Investment Club

equally applauded for academic feats, athletic

Blair Academy Dancers (BAD)

Jewish Student Union

accomplishments and artistic successes; and our

La Conexión

well-attended Tuesday-night Skeptics lectures

& Dance Company Blair Eats

Library Volunteers

Blair International Awareness

Math Team

Club (BIAC)

Model UN

Big Brothers & Big Sisters

Peer Tutors

Blair Girls Who Code

Perspectives

Blair Oracle

Philosophy Club

Blue & White Key Society

Photography Club

Blue Crew

Robotics Team

Book Club

Rules & Discipline

Christian Fellowship

Committee

Debate Team

Service Corps

Diplomacy Club

Student Government

Dodgeball Club

Tour Guides

Drone Club

Ukulele Club

Earthshine

West Indian Dance

Figure Drawing Club

& Zumba Club

are a perfect example of our community’s collective intellectual curiosity and commitment to coming together to discuss important global and national issues.

“Everyone at Blair is friendly and warm, and I feel deeply connected to my classmates and teachers. I am building relationships here that will last a lifetime.”

SERENA • JUNIOR

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Explore your passions & interests in Blair’s global community.

CITIZENSHIP & SERVICE

In addition, the entire community comes together

Service to others embodies our belief that beyond self

to help others on our annual spring Day of Service,

lies happiness, and our community does service work

and, throughout the year, Blair students fundraise

locally and around the globe, in places ranging from

for important causes, including the American

England and Italy to Kenya and Rwanda.

Cancer Society’s Relay for Life, local charities and

In recent years, Blair volunteers have tutored at

families in need. In all their service activities,

nearby elementary schools, served meals at local soup

students learn that even small actions can make a

kitchens, and worked to solve problems with Habitat

big difference.

for Humanity and Presbyterian Disaster Assistance.

Blair Bucket List Paint your face for Soccerfest.

Ride the grease slide on Super Sunday.

Be an admission office tour guide.

Lead your team to victory during Headmasters’ Societies Games.

Sing karaoke during International Weekend.

Compete in the Blair Academy Film Festival.

Build a boat for the Kon-Tiki race.

Record a Blair leadership story.

Light the Peddie Week bonfire.

Deliver a Chapel talk.

Play all nine holes on Blair’s golf course.

Attend all Society of Skeptics lectures for the year.

Explore Little Italy at NYC’s Feast of San Gennaro festival.

Audition for a play or musical.

Travel to Kenya.

Take a trip to see a Broadway show.

Participate in Blair’s Day of Service.

Meet practicing artists in The Romano Gallery.

Win the sophomore public speaking contest.

Storm Sharpe House.

Enjoy a lazy Sunday at the Siegel Property's Lake Genevieve.

Lead a Sunday Vespers.

Host a grill and chill.

Have dinner at a teacher's house.

Win the

KelleyPotter Cup!

All Ready

BL AIR & BE YOND

College Matriculation FOUNDATION FOR SUCCESS

JOURNEY OF SELF-EXPLORATION

At Blair, college preparation begins when students

Blair’s college counselors are proactive about

arrive on campus, and our graduates go on to

communicating with parents and partner with

attend the world’s most competitive colleges and

families to ensure the best outcome for each student.

universities. With their Blair education as a

But, more importantly, we emphasize to students

foundation, Blair students are ready for the next

that high school should be more than just a means

phase of their lives and leave campus as global

to an end in terms of being accepted to college. We

scholars, confident leaders and effective communi-

encourage students to view Blair as a journey of

cators who advocate for themselves and contribute

exploration and self-realization that opens doors

to their communities.

and allows them to learn skills and habits that will

We pride ourselves on helping our students

help them excel as undergraduates and professionals.

find the schools that fit them best, something

The college process requires Blair students to

Blair teachers and college counselors are uniquely

practice the many leadership and communication

qualified to do because of how well they know

skills they have learned over the course of their high

each student. Because of those close relationships,

school experience, and our college matriculation

our faculty members also powerfully articulate

list speaks to how well Blair has prepared its graduates

students’ strengths in letters of support.

to confidently pursue higher education.

“Blair changed how I learn and view the world. My teachers helped me discover and bring to life my passions.”

ANNIKA '14 • MASSACHUSET TS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

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IN RECENT YEARS, BLAIR GRADUATES HAVE MATRICULATED AT THE FOLLOWING COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES.

Amherst College

Cornell University

Barnard College

Dartmouth College

Bates College

Davidson College

Boston College

Dickinson College

Boston University

Duke University

Bowdoin College

Emory University

Brown University

Georgetown University

Bucknell University

Hamilton College

Carnegie Mellon University

Harvard University

Claremont McKenna College

Johns Hopkins University

Colby College

Lafayette College

Colgate University

Lehigh University

College of William and Mary

Middlebury College

Colorado College

New York University

Columbia University

Northwestern University

Pomona College

University of Pennsylvania

Rice University

University of Southern

Princeton University Stanford University

University of Rochester California

Swarthmore College

University of Virginia

Tufts University

Wake Forest University

Trinity College

Tulane University

United States Military Academy

United States Naval Academy

Vassar College

Washington and Lee University

Washington University in St. Louis

University of Chicago

Wellesley College

University of North Carolina

Williams College

University of Michigan at Chapel Hill

University of Notre Dame

Wesleyan University Yale University

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Empowering Tomorrow’s Leaders WHY BLAIR?

global citizens with an invaluable confidence in who

With relationship-based learning at the heart of

they are and how they interact with the world.

the Blair experience, our teachers are committed to

Beyond all other achievements, we guide ado-

more than students’ academic growth—they also

lescents to become good people who use their gifts

seek to instill in them the skills and qualities that

and talents to lead and serve others. We emphasize

will empower them to become young leaders in

character, values and emotional intelligence, as well as

their lives beyond Blair.

academic excellence. Our ultimate aim is to encourage

Through numerous cross-curricular programs

students to become who they are genuinely meant

and real-world opportunities, we teach students

to be, not simply who they think others expect

to become effective communicators, team-based

them to be.

problem solvers and ethical decision makers. We offer

myriad hands-on projects that help them become

SUCCESS IN A NEW LANDSCAPE

experts in leveraging the latest media and technology.

While Blair is proud of its history and celebrates its

And, throughout their years at Blair, we encourage

many traditions, we realize that the future of higher

their creativity and entrepreneurial spirit and foster

education is changing and that simply being smart

their ability to design solutions to the challenges

is no longer enough to compete in a complex global

they encounter on campus, in the local community

society. It is just a starting point.

and around the globe.

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With that in mind, we are engaged in conver-

In every facet of school life, Blair provides students

sations with leaders in higher education about

with tools to explore and develop their interests,

the skills that today’s high school students

passions and abilities, helping them learn what will

need to master to become successful in tomorrow’s

ultimately bring them personal and professional

colleges, graduate schools and professions. Because

satisfaction. They also learn empathy and how to

Blair is forward thinking in establishing these

converse with adults and peers of diverse experiences

lines of communication, the School is in a unique

and backgrounds, both of which equip them to

position to see what the future of college preparation

build relationships and make connections across

looks like—and to uniquely prepare our students to

lines of difference. As a result, Blair students become

thrive in this new landscape.

NEW YORK CITY (65 mi.)

BLAIR ALLENTOWN (45 mi.)

NEWARK AIRPORT (60 mi.)

PRINCETON (60 mi.)

PHILADELPHIA (90 mi.)

VISIT BLAIR The best way to get to know Blair is to visit our New Jersey campus and experience our warm and welcoming community for yourself. Please visit www.blair.edu to inquire about Blair, learn about the application process and schedule a tour. You can also reach the admission office at (800) 462-5247 or admission@blair.edu.

Blair is located 65 miles west of New York City in Warren County, New Jersey, in close proximity to four international airports: Newark (N.J.), John F. Kennedy (N.Y.), LaGuardia (N.Y.) and Lehigh Valley (P.A.). The School is easily accessible via Interstate Route 80 and is approximately nine miles east of the Delaware River and the Pennsylvania/New Jersey border.

LAGUARDIA (77 mi.)

JFK (86 mi.)

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