The Frederick Gunn School Viewbook

BE A FORCE

think boldly, fearlessly; never fear where unfettered thought will lead you.

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For Frederick Gunn, the best lessons were the lessons students carried with them.

More ofen than not, those were lessons that grew out of experience, because Mr. Gunn believed that encounters with the world offered something that a classroom lesson alone could not. For him, an avid athlete, lessons about characer and teamwork were to be found in the game. He was 175 years ahead of his time, practicing an early form of what we now call place-based education.

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The photo in the background is the first known photograph of a baseball game in progress, and it was taken on the Washington Green.

Frederick Gunn and his students can be seen playing. The photo was taken by Seth C. Landon on August 4, 1869, and was featured in Ken Burn’s documentary and Book, Baseball.

It is from the school archives.

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Emily Raudenbush Gum became the 12th Head of School in 2023. She is a graduate of The Hill School, University of St. Andrews, and University of Oxford. Emily and her husband, Wheeler, are the proud parents of two young children, Hezze and George. “My family arrived on campus in 2018 and we were overwhelmed by the amazing Highlander community. I hope this book helps you see why our students and alumni are such proud Highlanders. As a future Gunn student, you will develop a sense of what kind of impact you want to have in the world and be prepared for any challenge you may face.”20

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Washington and the surrounding towns have long been home to writers, artists, and performers seeking inspiration, calm, and a bucolic lifestyle that includes a farm-to-table ethos and great espresso. (photo: George Home) 27

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Washington block party at sunset, The Judy Black Memorial Park & Gardens. (photo: Kate Talarico @m3mediapro)

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BELONGING & INCLUSION

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FIRST-YEAR PROGRAM

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CENTER FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP

The Start-up Starts Here.

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HIGHLANDER TERM

EXPLORE YOUR BIG IDEA.

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ATHLETICS

NO LIMITS. NO QUIT. NO EXCUSES.

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The Founders Day Regatta is Held each year on our home course at lake waramaug in connecticut. Coach Rod BeeBe organized the first event in 1959, and it is now the second longest-running high school regatta in new england, draWing over 2,500 athletes and spectators.

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Over the last 10 years, hundreds of students have commited to collegiate athletic programs. Gunn athletes have played at top schools, including Amherst, Bowdoin, Brown, Cornell, Penn State, Princeton, Weselyan, and Williams.

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Cam Donaldson ‘17, Cornell forward and All-Ivy Honorable Mention. (photo: Dave Burbank/Cornell Athletics) 90

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Day students are fully integrated into the residential life experience and all aspects of campus life.

Boarders have day student roommates. Day students often eat three meals a day on campus and sleep over on Saturday nights. It is often hard to differentiate between a boarding and a day student.

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Faculty advisors serve “In loco parentis,” guiding students through their school experience during weekly advisory group lunches and meetings as well as individual meetings throughout the year.

In addition to academic grades, student progress is measured through a second grading system known as Academic Merit. Our teachers provide feedback every five weeks in five areas that we consider integral to development. They are: preparedness, completion and conscientiousness, engagement, collaboration, and self-awareness and persistence.

Our community of teachers, coaches, dorm parents, and advisors work together to help ensure every student’s well-being and success. Three times each year, all of The Frederick Gunn School’s faculty advisors gather as a community to review the progress of every student, one at a time. Over the course of a full day, advisors discuss areas where each student is performing well, where they may be struggling, and what can be done to encourage every student to thrive in all aspects of school life — from the classroom to the playing field to the dormitory.

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TIMELINE

ADMISSIONS PROCESS

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INQUIRE

Complete our online inquiry at gogunn.org/inquire or contact the Admissions Office at (860) 868-7334

Early Decision Dates: Early Decision for all students that have decided The Frederick Gunn School is their number one choice.

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Early Decision applications are due in early December and admissions decisions are released in mid-December.

Please see additional information regarding Early Decision at gogunn.org/admissions-process

Regular Decision Dates: January 15 Regular decision application deadline February 1 Regular decision financial aid application deadline March 10 Notification of regular admission decisions & financial aid awards April 10 Regular decision enrollment response deadline 119

SCHEDULE A VISIT

To schedule a personalized campus tour and interview, please call (860) 868-7334 or e-mail us at admissions@frederickgunn.org

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SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

Complete and submit the Standard Application Online (SAO).

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INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS

If you are an international applicant, please refer to our international admissions page for additional instructions. gogunn.org/international-admissions

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EXPLORE OUR CAMPUS We encourage all prospective students and parents to check out our campus virtually.

QUICK FACTS 79%

220-ACRE

BOARDING

STUDENT BODY

20% INTERNATIONAL

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STATES

GIRLS & BOYS

150 ACADEMIC COURSES

& ABIGAIL

41 ADVANCED COURSES

1850

FOUNDED BY

GUNN

65 MINUTE CLASS BLOCK HIKING

5:1 STUDENT/FACULTY RATIO

CAMPING

AVERAGE CLASS SIZE

BACKPACKING

60+ FACULTY MEMBERS

LOW ROPES

Gunn is consistently ranked among the top 3 percent of private schools in America by NICHE.COM - the market leader in connecting independent schools with students and families.

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SPORTS

TEAMS

ATHLETIC FIELDS

HOCKEY RINK

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LOCATED IN WASHINGTON, CONNECTICUT SURROUNDED BY WOODS, TRAILS, RIVERS, AND LAKES

22 COUNTRIES

FREDERICK

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CAMPUS

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2 BASKETBALL COURTS 1 STATE-OF-THE -ART FINESS CENTER

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BOSTON 150 MILES

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SEAT THEATRE

ART STUDIOS

PRACTICE ROOMS

TECHNICAL WORKSHOP

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NEW YORK 90 MILES

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