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Good Governance: Blair’s Board of Trustees
Headmaster Chan Hardwick discusses one of Blair’s greatest strengths: the quality, depth and leadership continuity of the Board of Trustees.
Chapel Talk: Hans Doerr on Teach For America & Lessons in Life
History teacher Hans Doerr is Blair’s only faculty member to have served in Teach For America, a program that places young educators in disadvantaged schools. He addressed the Blair community at Thursday Chapel, poignantly contrasting his teaching experiences in Detroit and at Blair.
2012 Young Alumni Skeptics
In January, the Society of Skeptics welcomed a panel of young Blair alumni eager to discuss their careers and the impact that Blair had on their paths to success.
The College Admission Process: Four Seniors Share Their Perspectives
While all Blair students apply to college, the experience of the admission process is unique to each individual. In January, four seniors—in the homestretch of this rite of passage—shared their perspectives on the college admission process and candidly reflected on lessons they learned.
Sect i o n s
3 From the Headmaster 12 Academics 25 Advancement 26 In the News 32 Around the Arch 40 Arts 46 Athletics 49 Planned Giving 50 Class Notes 77 In Memoriam 79 Alumni Events