FROM THE DESK OF...

Head of School John McVeigh

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Each summer, I ride in the Pan Mass Challenge, a two-day bicycle ride across Massachusetts that raises money for the Dana Farber Cancer Institute in Boston. I have several family members who get treated at DFCI, including my wife Candice, so it’s a cause that means a lot to me.

In her graduation speech, Maizley Tone (School President in Class of 2022) gave me some great advice, so I printed out and framed the speech. I look at it every morning when I start my day, and her words resonate with me every single time.

I finished my first Out Back in March, and I keep these OB mitts in my office to remind me of the once-ina-lifetime experience. My wife and kids did most of the design work, and they were a great source of comfort when I was on Solo. It’s fun to look at them now and think back on that amazing experience.

I keep several pictures of my family around the office, but we don’t have too many with all of us together like this. The only one missing is our dog, Cooper!

I grew up playing a lot of basketball in outdoor parks, and these pictures capture some of what I love about those memories. They were taken by Jon Lopez, a friend of mine. He’s an amazingly talented artist, and he has a gift for capturing the magic of the game of basketball.

I collect sneakers, especially classic sneakers that were first made back when I was a high school and college basketball player. This is a passion that is definitely shared by a number of our students, and I always enjoy seeing what new sneakers are on their feet.