The “Soirée Française” at Middlesex was full of splendours: from poetry to song and dance, it was a spectacle for all to enjoy. The heads of Middlesex’s French Club ran the evening, whilst French faculty members Mme Jordan and Mme Bolster organized the acts. The theme of the evening was “La Liberté” or “Freedom”. The French department decided to chose this topic…
Middlesex students will exhibit work shown above in “Look Me in the Eye: Identity and Perception in the Screen Age”, opening at the Concord Art Association on April 9. The exhibition is a collaboration between Concord Art and Concord-Carlisle High School, Concord Academy, and Middlesex. The opening is April 9 from 5-7 pm at the Concord Art Association. Artists featured include: Maggie Knutzen ’15 Isobel…
Ned Herter ’73 first came to Middlesex as a student in 1969; after graduating in 1973, Ned earned a B.A. in math and classics at Bowdoin College, returning to Middlesex in 1979 to teach math. In the years since, Ned has served at various times as a head of house, head football coach, and dean of students. Still assisting with…
In the months since finishing the 2014 All-School Read, I Am Malala, the Middlesex community has periodically revisited the inspiring memoir, particularly during the visits of guest speakers, who have discussed the power and advantage of educating girls worldwide. On March 27, the School considered a different aspect of Malala’s story: the religion of Islam and how Muslims may differ…
With revisit days on the horizon this spring, we asked current students to explain “why Middlesex?” through photograph submissions of some of the daily moments that make Middlesex special. Whether it’s the Circle at sundown, the smell of freshly-baked cookies in the dorm, or the energy on campus after a Free Day announcement, the reasons our students love Middlesex are…
Ryan Melia MX’07 returned to his roots on Saturday night as he performed with his band and touring company, PigPen Theatre, in the Terry Room. Melia and PigPen are about to embark on a tour of thirty-seven cities to promote their latest album, Whole Sun, but Melia wanted to warm up for the tour where it all began: in the…
Middlesex students joined a group of over 50 artists, including students from Concord-Carlisle High School and Concord Academy, at the Concord Art Association this past Sunday to create a work of art exploring “perception and identity.” Each artist was given a prepared board and was asked to draw/paint, sculpt, photograph, etc. another artist with whom they were paired. The final installation…
As we enter into the final week before the 2015 Gala Benefit and Auction, we would like to say “thank you”. Thank you to all of our wonderful parents and alumni who have so generously and thoughtfully donated auction items. Thank you to the guests who have gathered together to reserve tables, and thank you to all of…
Widely recognized as an educational opportunity of a lifetime, the Morehead-Cain Scholarship is a coveted prize indeed, one that is offered to a small fraction of the exceptional students who apply for it each year. For the second time since 2006, when the School was first invited to nominate one candidate annually, a Middlesex senior has earned that singular honor.…
Over spring break, the Art and Music Departments co-sponsored a trip to Italy. The group of over two dozen students and faculty traveled to Venice, Milan, and Florence. They visited museums like the famous Uffizi in Florence, went to the symphony and opera, rode in gondolas, witnessed glass blowing, and marveled at the architecture of the Duomo in both Milan…