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CH-CH students received something unexpected this holiday season, as their teachers surprised them with a personal message about how the student has been an inspiration to them. The emotional messages and reactions were recorded as part of the #InspirationVideo project, which can be seen here:

Link on Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IKIUu2yCPlg

“Our students are some of the most compassionate, hardworking and brave individuals I have ever met,” said Head of School, Lance Conrad, Ed.D. “Our Chargers are the reason why we’re excited to come to work each day; they are the epicenter of our professional lives. It’s really important to us that they realize this fact and we celebrate them.”

WBZ Channel 4 (CBS Boston) visited campus and produced a news report for their evening broadcast about this video project. Check out their story at: http://boston.cbslocal.com/2017/01/09/chapel-hill-chauncy-high-school-teachers-messages-praising-students/.

As part of the #InspirationVideo project, CH-CH is challenging others to pick one person this holiday season, and let them know how they have inspired you. The video reactions can be tagged with #InspirationVideo.

On Friday, December 16, 2016, the CH-CH Alumni Council hosted their first event, 1920’s Speakeasy. Alumni ranging from the 1990’s through 2013 attended and had a great time. Alumni were able to reconnect with one another as well as with former teachers.

Please continue to check the alumni page (www.chch.org/alumni) for events and updates.

 

 

5:30 – 9:00pm   Charger Classic- Girls’ Round 1                              

10:00pm Pizza Party @ the Charger Café                          

 

10:30am – 5:00pm Charger Classic                                                  

8:00 – 10:00pm Holiday Cookies, Arts & Crafts, and Movie!                                                     

 

1:00 – 3:00pm Dorm Bonding Event: Dodgeball Tournament                   

3:00 – 5:00pm Study Hall                         

6:30 – 7:30pm Grocery Store Run (RA’s and Dorm Reps)

 

 

GIRLS' VARSITY SOCCER
Captains' Award: Mengmeng X. (’18)
Coaches' Award: India C. (’19)
Coaches' Award: Jordyn K. (’19)

BOYS' VARSITY SOCCER
Captains' Award: Edward E. (’19)
Team Award: Ryan D. (’17)
Coaches' Award: Nira B. (’17)

BOYS' JV SOCCER
Most Valuable Player: Wei 'David' Z. (’19)
Most Improved Player: Benjamin G. (’20)
Coaches' Award: Malachi L. (’19)

VARSITY VOLLEYBALL
Most Valuable Player: Hunter C. (’18)
Most Improved Player: Alexandra L. (’17)
Coaches' Award: Savannah W. (’17)

JV VOLLEYBALL
Most Valuable Player: Noa G.-E. (’19)
Most Improved Player: Jillian B. (’19)

CROSS COUNTRY
Most Valuable Runner: Tyler S. (’19)
Most Improved Runner: MingJie 'MJ' W. (’19)
Most Improved Runner: Benjamin G. (’20)
Coaches' Award: Jiarong Z. (’18)

GOLF
Most Improved Player: Seung Soo 'Joseph' C. (’17)
Coach's Award: Carl R. (’17)

 

Congratulations to the following athletes on being awarded all-league recognition:

IGC Girls' Soccer - Lily A. (’17)

IGC Volleyball - Hunter C. (’18)

IGC Volleyball - Phoebe D. (’18)

MBIL Cross Country - Tyler S. (’19)
MBIL Boys' Soccer - Ryan D. (’17)

From October 15 – November 7, 2016, Head of School Lance Conrad traveled overseas for three weeks where he attended school fairs, as well as meeting with alumni, current parents and past parents in Beijing, China, Shanghai, China, Taipei, Taiwan, Hong Kong/Shenzhen, China, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Bangkok, Thailand, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Manama, Bahrain and Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. Dr. Conrad hosted dinner receptions in Beijing, Shanghai, Taipei, Hong Kong/Shenzhen and Bangkok where he was able to connect with the extended CH-CH family living on the other side of the world.

Take a look at a few images from Dr. Conrad’s alumni receptions in Bangkok, Thailand and Taipei, Taiwan.

7:00pm & 9:00pm CH-CH Fall Production: Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind

Email Ms. LaCoste (blacoste@chch.org) to reserve your tickets.

 

1:00 – 3:00pm Open Gym

2:00 – 4:00pm H Mart

3:00 – 5:00pm Painting Canvases for South Hall

6:00 – 10:00pm Laser Tag
6:30 - 10:00 Alewife Shuttle

8:00 – 10:00pm Pizza and Games in the Commons

 

1:00 – 3:00pm Make Your Own Bubble Tea @ the Charger Café!

2:00 – 4:00pm Open Gym

3:00 – 5:30pm Launch Trampoline Park

In 2014, Nora Maybury ‘16 successfully brought Relay for Life (benefiting the American Cancer Society) to Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall and established it as a new tradition for the School. In addition to this accomplishment, she was a member of the National Honor Society, a Cavalry Tour Guide, and served as student body president her senior year. We sat down to speak with Nora about Relay for Life and her time at CH-CH.

When did you become involved in Relay for Life? I first participated in Relay for Life when I was eight years old. My dad was fighting melanoma at the time, and the event was a good way to spend time with family and bring the community together. When I arrived at CH-CH, I was passionate about starting a team here.

Where did your spirit for charity come from? I feel as though I have always had the spirit, but it was at CH-CH where I was able to act on it, especially with all of the help I received. Here I was given an endless amount of support from the faculty and students, and it allowed me to turn my love of charity work into something real.

How was your CH-CH experience? CH-CH was a bit of a challenge for me when I first arrived. Over time, the School helped me become more confident, which allowed me to focus on my academics and take more Honors and AP courses. I loved the small class sizes at CH-CH because I never had to worry about not being heard in the classroom.

What have you taken away from your secondary school years? I am grateful I had the opportunity to come to CH-CH. It is unique in that I was encouraged to do things I didn’t know I could do, such as organizing a Relay for Life event here.

The Boys’ Varsity Soccer team secured the #5 seed in the MBIL Tournament with a big win earlier this week against Boston Trinity Academy.  The team heads to #4 seeded Waring Thursday, October 27 for the first round of playoffs.  The Girls’ Varsity Volleyball team has secured the #2 seed in the IGC Tournament, earning themselves a bye in the first round.  They will host the IGC semi-finals next Tuesday, November 1 at 4:00.  The Cross Country team will also be hosting the MBIL Championship race next Wednesday, November 2 at 3:00 here on campus.  Please come out to support our Chargers!  Congratulations and good luck to all teams as we head into playoff season!  

6:30 – 10:00pm Haunted House for Charity- sign up online

6:30 – 10:00pm Alewife Shuttle

7:00 – 9:00pm Open Gym

 

1:00 – 3:00pm Target

1:00 – 3:00pm Open Gym

2:00 – 4:00pm Open Art Studios

6:00 – 10:30pm Witch’s Woods- sign up online

6:30 – 10:00pm Alewife Shuttle

8:00 – 10:00pm Scary Movie and Snacks @ the Khalsa Center

11:00am – 5:00pm Salem Derby Street Carnival

12:00 – 2:00pm Bake w/ Ms. Leonelli

1:00 – 3:00pm Open Gym

3:00 – 5:00pm Party City/Five Guys/Chipotle

On Friday, October 14th, CH-CH trustees, current and past parents, alumni, and friends enjoyed a beautiful fall day at Sandy Burr Country Club in Wayland at the Charger Classic Golf Outing. Participants enjoyed a challenging course and a great round of golf. In addition to competing for the longest drive and the shot hit closest to the pin, golfers competed for prizes at various holes by putting with a hockey stick, and hitting a drive with a vintage wooden club!

Faculty and staff were represented by golfers including Nanor Antreassian, Jim Bellanca, Lance Conrad, and Bill Gostylo. At the clubhouse reception, Chuck Black, P’10, Trustee, led an appeal to support Financial Aid at CH-CH.

As always, community volunteers were indispensable in making the day run smoothly. We would like to thank Chuck Black, P’10, Trustee for conducting the successful revenue enhancement piece, as well as our parent volunteers Jane Burns, P’19, Erin Duggan, P’20, Lisa Kane, P’18, Suzanne Loonie, P’17, Trustee, and Jenilee Ward, P’18 who monitored hole contests throughout the day. We would also like to thank CH-CH volunteers Jim Kaduboski for monitoring the hole-in-one car contest hole, Greg Abel for photographing the golfers and the action on the course and Janet Sachs for helping with check-out.

The event was tremendously successful and raised approximately $30,000 for financial aid which is a 30% increase from previous years! Thank you to all who contributed and supported this event!

We hope you can join us for next year’s Charger Classic Golf Outing scheduled for Friday, October 13, 2017.

6:00 – 10:00pm Midnight Zoo & Shake Shack

6:30 – 10:00pm Alewife Shuttle

7:00 – 9:00pm Open Gym

 

9:00am – 2:00pm Northeastern University’s Splash! Courses

1:00 – 3:00pm Open Gym

2:00 – 5:30pm South Shore Plaza Mall

3:00 – 5:00pm H Mart

6:30 – 10:00pm Alewife Shuttle

8:00 – 10:00pm Movie, Pumpkin Seeds and Pizza @ the Farm House!

1:00 – 3:00pm Open Gym

1:00 – 3:00pm Halloween Cookie Decorating @ Charger Café

3:00 – 5:00pm Make Your Own Pizza!

In October 2016, Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall published the CH-CH Chronicle, a magazine for the CH-CH Community. Throughout this inaugural issue, there are stories of inspiring students, alumni entrepreneurs, dedicated teachers and much more.

 

Gregory Abel, editor of the CH-CH Chronicle, found inspiration at every turn while collaborating with students, parents, teachers, alumni and more. “Throughout the magazine you’ll meet driven students, inspirational alumni and dedicated educators who are connected through their transformational experiences at the School. We are proud to showcase these stories and better connect you to our wonderful, diverse community. We hope to evoke the spirit of CH-CH, past and present. The CH-CH Chronicle is your link to the dynamic people and enriching place our campus is today.”

 

The Varsity Volleyball team is currently ranked 4^th in New England!  The Lady Chargers have had an excellent start to the season with a 6-1 record, five of those being decisive wins within three sets.  The team is led by captains Aria R. (’17), Lizzie R.-M. (’17), and Savannah W. (’17).  The Lady Chargers look to build on their success with games this week versus Eagle Hill and Landmark School.  GO CHARGERS!

6:30 – 10:00pm Natick Mall

6:30 – 10:00pm Alewife Shuttle

7:00 – 9:00pm Open Gym

 

11:00am – 6:00pm King Richard’s Renaissance Faire- Sign up online by Thursday, 10/13

12:00 – 5:00pm Fort Point Open Art Studios

1:00 – 3:00pm Open Gym

6:30 – 10:00pm Alewife Shuttle

8:00 – 10:00pm Pizza Party @ the Commons

 

12:00 – 3:00pm Minado Sushi Buffet

1:00 – 3:00pm Open Gym

2:00 – 4:00pm Pumpkin Carving @ the Charger Café

3:00 – 5:00pm Waltham Shuttle

 

 

 

6:30 – 10:00pm Alewife Shuttle

7:00 – 9:00pm Open Gym

8:00 – 10:00 Baking w/ Ms. Leonelli

 

11:00am – 1:00pm The Collings Foundation WWII Reenactment

1:00 – 3:00pm Open Gym

1:00 – 4:00pm Walden Pond

3:00 – 5:00pm Snacks and Games @ the Charger Café

5:45 – 10:00pm Legacy Place

6:30 – 10:00pm Alewife Shuttle

 

1:00 – 3:00pm Open Gym

1:00 – 4:00pm Sunday Football: Pats vs. Browns and Make Your Own Milkshake!

1:00 – 5:30pm New England Aquarium

6:30 – 8:30pm Anna’s Taqueria

6:30 – 10:00pm Alewife Shuttle

7:00 – 9:00pm Open Gym

8:00 – 10:00pm Fondue and Movie @ Farm House

 

1:00 – 3:00pm Target/Best Buy

2:00 – 4:00pm Ice Cream Party @ Charger Café

3:00 – 5:00pm Open Gym

 

As students arrived at Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall this September, there was excitement around the major renovation to Worcester Hall, the boys’ dormitory. The project was completed over the summer of 2016, and at the ribbon cutting on Thursday, September 22nd, the excitement was palpable.

“This a very important day,” said Board of Trustees Chair B.J. Rudman. “It’s about the students, and this renovation marks a milestone for Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall.”

Originally built in the early 1960’s, Worcester Hall has been a home away from home for hundreds of students over the years. During the past summer, Worcester Hall received a $1 million renovation that brought new life to the common living space while highlighting the natural surroundings, particularly Mill Pond.

“It looks like a completely new dorm,” said Worcester Hall resident Kyle Gomes ‘17. “And the new deck by the pond does a great job of getting people together outside.”

The renovation re-imagined and expanded the first-floor community space with floor-to-ceiling windows as well as an elevated deck extending to the water. A new second-floor lounge was built in the center of the dorm and intensely large windows were added to the stairwells overlooking the pond. The creation of a large outdoor green space with new landscaping also provides significant aesthetic improvements.

“We are excited to bring the natural light and views of the pond through the building,” said Head of School Lance Conrad. “This, along with the added community space, will make it a much more welcoming home for both our boarding students and dorm families.”

6:00 – 9:30pm South Shore Plaza Mall

6:30 – 10:00pm Alewife Shuttle

7:00 – 9:00pm Open Gym

 

11:00am – 5:00pm Deerfield Fair (Food, games, rides and more!)

1:00 – 3:00pm Open Gym

2:00 – 4:00pm Open Art Studio

3:15 – 6:00pm Harvard vs. Yale Men’s Soccer Game

6:30 – 10:00pm Alewife Shuttle

7:00 – 9:00pm Korean BBQ

1:00 – 3:00pm Open Gym

1:30 – 5:30pm Community Service: Out of Darkness Walk for Suicide Prevention

2:30 – 4:30pm Make Your Own Burger

3:00 – 5:00pm H Mart

6:00 – 9:00pm Bowling @ Lanes and Games

6:30 – 10:00pm Alewife Shuttle

7:00 – 9:00pm Open Gym

8:30 – 10:30pm Pizza and Movie @ Farm House

 

12:00 – 4:00pm Walk around the Fells Reservation

1:00 – 3:00pm Make Your Own Bubble Tea

3:00 – 5:00pm Open Gym

 

The IGC has added Girls’ Volleyball as a league sport for the first time in the league’s history.  This will give the Chargers an opportunity to compete for a league championship, award all-league player selections, and have players be eligible for league MVP distinction.  The Chargers finished last season with a 7-5 record in independent play and are off to a strong 2-1 start this season.  The team’s current record includes decisive wins against league opponents Marie Phillip School and Montrose School.  In addition to Montrose and MPS, league members include CH-CH, Cambridge School of Weston, Gann Academy, and Landmark School.  Go Chargers!

6:30 – 10:00pm Burlington Mall

6:30 – 10:00pm Alewife Shuttle

7:00 – 9:00pm Open Gym

 

11:00am – 3:00pm Apple Picking @ Honey Pot Hill Orchards

12:30 – 2:30pm Open Gym

1:15 – 5:30pm Community Service: BSCB Bowling Social. Email Ms. O’Brien to sign up!

2:30 – 5:00pm DeCordova Outdoor Sculpture Park and Museum

6:30 – 10:00pm Alewife Shuttle

8:00pm Cookie Decorating @ the Charger Café

 

8:00am – 12:30pm Community Service: Melanoma Foundation’s Run/Walk for Hope. Email Ms. Henry to sign up!

12:00 – 2:00pm Target

1:00 – 2:30pm Pizzi’s Ice Cream

1:00 – 3:00pm Open Gym

3:00 – 5:00pm Five Guys/Chipotle

 

6:30 – 10:00pm Natick Mall

6:30 – 10:00pm Alewife Shuttle

8:30pm Movie and Pizza

 

11:00am – 1:00pm Trip to H Mart

1:00 – 3:00pm Open Gym

2:00 – 4:00pm Kayaking on the Charles

6:30 – 10:00pm Alewife Shuttle

8:00pm Pinkberry Frozen Yogurt

 

12:00 – 4:00pm Kimball Farm

1:00 – 3:00pm Open Gym

3:00 – 5:00pm CVS/Hannaford’s

On Tuesday, July 19th, 2016 Chapel Hill - Chauncy Hall School alumni watched the Boston Red Sox take on the San Francisco Giants from the Budweiser Deck in right field at Fenway Park. Alumni ranging in class years from 1996-2013 all had a great time and were able to reconnect with their former classmates. The Red Sox won (4-0) which made the evening even more special.

We look forward to seeing more alumni throughout the year at our upcoming events!

On June 11, we welcomed alumni from Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall, Chapel Hill, Chauncy Hall, and Huntington School for Boys back to campus for Alumni Day. Alumni traveling from New York, New Jersey and points in between reconnected with former classmates, teachers, and friends. Guests included alumni from the classes of 1966 celebrating their 50th reunions to some of our most recent graduates from the Class of 2011 celebrating their 5th!

Alumni celebrating a milestone reunion enjoyed lunch with Head of School Lance Conrad, and joined other alumni at the BBQ that evening. Campus tours, a scavenger hunt, and great conversation completed the day.

Former faculty members Richard and Margaret Allen, Liz Gray, Peter Hendrickson, Ed McCarthy, Louisa Roberts, and Maryann Wyner mingled with colleagues and former students and were joined by current faculty and staff members Josh Bubar, Bill Gostylo, Sam Melanson ‘10, Janet Sachs, and Alice Solorow.

In his remarks during the BBQ, CH-CH board member and Alumni Council chair James Lipcon '97 described the impact of his CH-CH experience on his life and career and explained the ways he continues to give back his alma mater. In honor of Alumni Day, guests made gifts to support outdoor furniture for Worcester Hall.

If you were unable to attend Alumni Day but would still like to make a gift to support outdoor furniture for Worcester Hall, please go online at www.chch.org/donateonline and select “Other” in the dropdown menu and indicate “outdoor furniture for Worcester Hall” in the “notes to CH-CH” box. If you prefer, you may contact Director of Alumni Relations Ben Rogers directly at 781-314-0810 or brogers@chch.org.

Throughout the year, there are many opportunities for alumni to remain involved with CH-CH. The next time your travels take you to the Waltham area, please stop by the Alumni Relations Office where Director of Alumni Relations Ben Rogers would be pleased to host you on a campus tour and share some updates on School activities.

Click here to view photos from Alumni Day!

On Saturday, June 4th, Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall School recognized the forty graduates of the Class of 2016 in its 188th commencement ceremony. Valedictorian Hannah Sarnie and Salutatorian Mark Nathin were honored and addressed their classmates. The commencement address was delivered by Dr. David Rosenthal, MD, senior physician at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

In her address to the Class of 2016, Valedictorian Hannah Sarnie stressed the value of work ethic and experiential learning over the pursuit of “good grades”. “Join a club sports team, an acapella group, start a tutoring program, or a writers’ workshop, apply to be an RA, or a tour guide,” said Sarnie. “These experiences will help develop long lasting, practical, and meaningful skills for life.”

Dr. Rosenthal discussed the compassion he has witnessed in the Class of 2016, as they brought the Relay for Life to campus, benefiting the American Cancer Society: “As you move on from CH-CH to your next phase, I do have some advice. Keep up your compassion, your caring and listen to your conscience.”

As Dr. Rosenthal discussed the events that altered his career path, ultimately leading to the field of hematology and oncology, he left the Class of 2016 with the following advice: “As you leave CH-CH, look for mentors, look for character defining moments. But most importantly, continue with the efforts you have demonstrated here.”

Head of School Dr. Lance Conrad closed the ceremony by highlighting the role teachers have played in the graduate’s development: “Our role as your faculty has been to push you to be alert, eager, empathic and intellectually capable young men and women.  We know what you can do.  We believe in you.  We have had the awesome responsibility to prepare you to take charge, to exercise every right and to fulfill every responsibility.  We hope that we have taught you to flourish and to spread your wings as far as they can reach.”

Congratulations to all of the graduates and the following award recipients:

Rensselaer Medal: Tianyan Yu

Nancy S. Emery Award: Aria Rodney

Harvard Book Prize: Jake Duggan

 

Senior Departmental Prizes:
The English Prize: Nora Maybury
The Donald Welch Social Studies Prize: Ben Kline
The Allen American Studies Prize: Dana Marecheau
The Paul G .Economides Foreign Language Prize: Hannah Sarnie
The Bishins-Strachman Economics Prize: Hannah Sarnie

The Farnsworth Mathematics Prize: Karl Jiang
The Kurt Science Prize: Jack Milkey
The Lewis Clapp Science Prize: Juliette Dent
The Performing Arts Prize:  Alexa Sciacca
The Visual Arts Prize: Cameron Jabs

The José Rafael Arboleda Sportsmanship Award: Ryan Donovan
The José Rafael Arboleda Sportswomanship Award: Mami Hayashi

Siri Akal Singh Khalsa Award: Hannah Sarnie
MIT Prize: Cameron Jabs
Faculty Prizes: Juliette Dent, Gillary Garcia, Ben Kline, Dana Maracheau, Mark Nathin, and Ze Tan

School Spirit Award: Nelson Andrade
Headmaster's Prize: Hannah Cohen
Worcester Prize: Nora Maybury
 

Valedictorian: Hannah Sarnie

Salutatorian: Mark Nathin
CH-CH Society Prize: Neil Cronin

Congratulations to Xavier Hardmon (’18) on being named the 2016 Boys’ Lacrosse Co-MVP of the Massachusetts Bay Independent League.  In his first year at CH-CH, Xavier was captain of the Chargers lacrosse team where he carried the leadership role both emotionally and physically as he willed his teammates to push themselves further in every aspect of the game.  Xavier is a highly skilled player both offensively and defensively.  He scored 107 goals and had 14 assists this season, leading the league in points.  Xavier is a strong decision maker who sees the field well.  "X did a great job coming on-board and buying into the growth as a team mindset. His leadership helped us take the all important first step in program building." – Coach MacPhail.  Xavier shares the Co-MVP title with Jacob Vaneck of the Waring School.  Congratulations, Xavier!

 

 

The Lady Chargers of the softball team travel to Gann Academy today to compete for the IGC league championship.  The Chargers are 8-2 on the season and are looking for a big win this afternoon to clinch the co-championship.  The Chargers and Heifers were co-champions of the IGC in the 2015 season.  GO CHARGERS!

2:30 – 9:00pm Relay for Life/Spring Family Day

7:00 – 9:30pm CH-CH Spring Play: David and Lisa

 

Saturday, 5/21
6:30am – 6:30pm Ultimate A vs. NEPSUL

11:00am – 7:00pm Boys’ Lax attend Brown game

1:00 – 3:00pm    Harrington Study Hall

6:00 – 10:00pm Burlington Mall

 

11:00am – 1:00pm Hannaford’s

1:00 – 4:30pm All-Dorm Bonding Event: Bubble Soccer

4:30 – 6:30pm Worcester Hall Bonding Event: Pool Party

6:30 – 9:00pm Harrington Hall Bonding Event: Dessert Divas

 

 

Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall School held its 2nd Annual Spring Celebration and Auction on Saturday, May 7th, and successfully raised approximately $48,000 for faculty professional development.

 

After the Promenade on campus, student’s boarded coach buses to their Prom at the Sandy Burr Country Club, while parents checked in for the 2nd Annual Spring Celebration. With music from the Waltham Philharmonic Orchestra Chamber Group playing, parents laughed and talked with trustees, teachers, administrators, and other CH-CH families as they celebrated the end of the 2015-2016 school year. The Beaver Gymnasium was transformed for the evening, with displays of student’s artwork (with matching flowers), tables of silent auction items, and a collection of photos of each of our 40 teachers.

 

Teachers were the focus of the night, as all of the proceeds benefited their ongoing professional development. The goal set was to raise $40,000 for the 40 teachers, and this goal was exceeded with donations totaling approximately $48,000.

 

“It was fantastic to get all these families, trustees, faculty and staff together for one night to have fun and support a great cause,” said Interim Director of Development Ben Rogers. “Our Spring Celebration Planning Committee did such an amazing job that people are already talking about next year!”

 

Throughout the evening, teachers spoke to the impact professional development opportunities have on their classroom, and parents spoke to the transformations they have witnessed in their children.

 

Head of School, Dr. Lance Conrad, summed up the theme of the night in his opening address:

 

“At Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall, we have outstanding teachers that are the heart and soul of our school. They are here for one purpose and one purpose only, to make a difference in their students’ lives.”

 

The funds raised throughout the night will be used for ongoing professional development, increasing the impact that they make in the classroom every day.

 

5:30 – 10:00pm Red Sox vs. Astros @ Fenway

6:30 – 10:00pm Alewife Shuttle

7:00 – 10:00pm Pizza and a Movie @ the Clark Farm House

 

12:00 – 3:00pm Beach Outing

1:00 – 3:00pm Open Gym

3:00 – 5:00pm Cabot’s Ice Cream

6:00 – 10:00pm Natick Mall

7:00 – 10:00pm United Students of Color Dance @ CSW

 

8:45am – 12:00pm Community Service: ALS Race for Research

8:45am – 12:00pm Community Service: Boston Brain Tumor Ride

12:00 – 3:00pm Hiking @ Blue Hills Reservation

1:00 – 3:00pm Open Gym

2:00 – 4:00pm Target

 

6:00 – 8:00pm Cook with Mr. Riggs

6:30 – 10:00pm Alewife Shuttle

6:30 – 9:00pm Bowling @ Lanes and Games

 

12:00 – 2:00pm Burlington Mall

6:00 – 6:45pm Promenade @ Harrington

7:00 – 10:30pm All-School Prom @ Sandy Burr Country Club

7:00 – 11:00pm Spring Celebration

 

 

12:00 – 2:00pm H Mart

1:00 – 3:00pm Minado Sushi Buffet

1:00 – 3:00pm Open Gym

3:00 – 5:00pm AP Government Exam Review

6:30 – 9:00pm Coffee House

 

11:30 – 4:30pm Cherry Blossom Festival @ Brookline High School

1:00 – 3:00pm Open Gym

1:00 – 3:00pm Walmart

2:00 – 4:00pm Burlington Mall

7:00 – 10:30pm Onyx Dance @ Milton Academy

 

8:00am – 12:00pm Walk for Hunger

1:00 – 3:00pm Frozen Yogurt @ Pinkberry

1:00 – 3:00pm Water Balloon Fight!

3:00 – 5:00pm Quilting (Community Service)- Commons

4:00 – 5:30pm Open Science Lab 

The Lady Chargers of the softball team are off to another strong start this spring after winning the league championship in 2015.  Five weeks into the season, the team is in first place in the Independent Girls’ Conference.  Dropping the season opener to rival Gann Academy, the softball team went on to win the next three league games putting their record at 3-1.  This Friday they host non-league opponent Elizabeth Seton Academy.

 

Across campus the Boys’ Lacrosse team sits atop the MBIL league standings.  The team has put together a 3-0 in-league start with wins against Newman and Brimmer and May.  They look to continue their hot streak on Friday when hosting Boston Trinity Academy on the Upper Field.

GO CHARGERS!

6:30 – 10:00pm Natick Mall

6:30 – 10:00pm Alewife Shuttle

7:00 – 9:00pm Pizza and a Movie

7:00 – 9:00pm Open Gym

 

12:30 – 3:30pm Kimball Farm

1:00 – 3:00pm H Mart

1:00 – 5:00 Open Science Lab

2:00 – 4:00pm Open Gym

6:30 – 10:00pm Alewife Shuttle

7:00pm Bake with Mr. Daniels

8:00pm Pinkberry

 

1:00 – 3:00pm Open Gym

12:00 – 3:30pm Community Service- Moody St. Clean Up

2:00 – 5:00pm Laser Tag

2:00 – 4:00pm Open Science Lab

6:00 – 10:00pm Anna’s Taqueria/Movie Outing

7:00 – 9:00pm Open Gym

 

1:00 – 3:00pm Open Gym

1:00 – 3:00pm Target

3:00 – 5:00pm Open Field

6:30 – 10:00pm Natick Mall

6:30 – 10:00pm Alewife Shuttle

7:00 – 9:00pm Open Science Lab

7:00 – 9:00pm Market Basket

9:00pm Ice Cream Party (Charger Café)

 

12:30 – 2:30pm Launch Trampoline Park

1:00 – 3:00pm Open Gym

1:00 – 4:00pm Picnic on the Beach/Charles River

3:00 – 5:30pm Quilting- Community Service (Commons)

3:00 – 5:00pm Open Art Studios

6:00 – 10:00pm Movie Outing (Zootopia)

6:30 – 10:00pm Alewife Shuttle

 

1:00 – 3:00pm Open Gym

1:00 – 3:00pm Restaurant Outing (Minado)

2:00 – 4:00pm Target

As Bill Gates said, “The pace of innovation today is faster than ever.” For schools, this means there are always new and improving ways to engage students in the classroom, but this pace of innovation can become overwhelming for schools. What technology is right for our school? Will the teachers want to use this? How will it impact learning?

Seventeen Technology Integrationists recently converged at Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall School’s (CH-CH) Technology Unconference to discuss exactly these topics. Here are seven takeaways from the discussions that schools and teachers can put to use today to keep up with the rapid pace of technology:

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

6:30 – 10:00pm Natick Mall

6:30 – 10:00pm Alewife Shuttle

8:00pm Pizza Party/Movie Night @ The Commons

 

12:00 – 3:00pm Bentley Softball vs. New Haven

1:00 – 3:00pm Open Gym

2:00 – 4:00pm Open Science Lab

6:00 – 10:00pm Burlington Mall / Movie Outing

6:30 – 10:00pm Alewife Shuttle

7:00pm Bake with Ms. Williams

 

1:00 – 3:00pm Open Field (Lower Field)

1:00 – 3:00pm Open Gym

2:00 – 4:00pm Open Science Lab

3:00 – 5:00pm CVS/Hannaford’s

1:00 – 4:00pm Hiking @ Blue Hills Reservation

2:00 – 4:00pm Open Gym

3:00 – 5:00pm Moody St. Outing

6:30 – 10:00pm Alewife Shuttle

 

1:00 – 3:00pm Target

2:00 – 4:00pm Open Science Lab

2:00 – 4:00pm Open Gym

2:00 – 5:00pm Bentley Men’s Lacrosse vs. Assumption

6:30 – 10:00pm Natick Mall

6:30 – 10:00pm Restaurant Outing

 

12:00 – 3:00pm H Mart

1:00 – 4:00pm Open Science Lab

1:00 – 3:00pm Open Gym

3:00 – 5:00pm Movie and Snacks @ The Charger Café

The drama students of Chapel Hill – Chauncy Hall proved creativity, talent, and generosity were no strangers to one another. For three sold out shows, the winter musical production of Guys and Dolls took center stage with an aim to put smiles on the faces of both curious theatre patrons and young at-risk children in the local community. Having exceeded the forecast of ticket sales for the two evening shows and one matinee, the production raised $3,152 to benefit the Waltham Creative Start Child Center.

 

Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall students have been preparing for the production for months, and Bekah LaCoste has enjoyed seeing their growth. “It’s really exciting to see the kids on stage, in their glory, having a blast, laughing with each other, dancing their hearts out, singing their hearts out, and acting so well,” said LaCoste.

Waltham Creative Start provides high quality education and family services to a diverse population of children, ages 0 to 5 years, from at-risk families to ensure that their needs are met. This large act of generosity bears witness to our student’s core values as we look forward to our next production in the spring.

The past few years have been exciting for the Charger Wrestling team, finishing with a record of 10-3 this season, sending four wrestlers to New England's, and sending two wrestlers to the National Tournament last season.  Coaches Conor Maguire and Scott Bloom are receiving some much-deserved recognition for their commitment to the wrestling program.  Coach Maguire has just been named the E.I.L. Wrestling Coach of the Year and Coach Bloom has been nominated for New England Wrestling Coach of the Year. 

 

On Saturday, February 20, alumni returned to campus for a reception in East Hall then walked over to the Barn Theatre where they were able to watch the Winter Musical – Guys and Dolls. During their time on campus, alumni were able to reconnect with each other while learning all about the upcoming school activities and initiatives. Head of School Lance Conrad stopped by and explained our newest project, Worcester Hall, which will be renovated in the summer of 2016.

Our alumni described this show as fantastic and that they were honored to return to campus to watch this performance. 

6:30 – 10:00pm Burlington Mall

6:30 – 10:00pm Alewife Shuttle

7:00 – 9:00pm Open Gym

8:00pm Movie and Snacks @ Clark Farm House

 

10:30am – 1:00pm Harrington Hall Dorm Bonding: Brunch

1:00 – 3:00pm Study Hall

3:00 – 5:00pm Open Gym

3:15 – 4:30pm Make Your Own Trail Mix @ Charger Café

3:30 – 5:30pm Harrington Hall Dorm Bonding: Games

6:30 – 9:00pm South Hall Dorm Bonding: Restaurant Outing

7:00 – 9:30pm Worcester Hall Bonding: Food and Games

 

11:00am – 1:00pm Open Gym

1:00 – 3:00pm Study Hall

3:00 – 5:00pm Ice Skating

3:00 – 5:00pm Batting Cage

NEPSGBCA (New England Girls’ Basketball) All-Star – Jazmine Crewe ('16)

IGC All-league Basketball Player – Genesis Crewe ('17)

MBIL All-league Basketball Player – Minh Ngo ('16)

 

Most Valuable Player: Minh Ngo ('16)

Most Improved Player: Noah Lazarus ('17)

Coaches’ Award: Benjamin Kline ('16)

 

Most Improved Player: Hamzah Ammus ('18)

Most Improved Player: Malachi Longmore ('19)

Most Improved Player: Yuchen Zha ('18)

 

Most Improved Player: Kathleen Curry ('19)

Coaches’ Award: Mami Hayashi ('16)

Coaches’ Award: Dana Marecheau ('16)

 

Most Valuable Player: Daniella Wurster Parnes ('18)

Most Improved Player: Hunter Cardin ('18)

Coaches’ Award: Callie Dayno ('18)

 

Most Improved Player: Kyle Gomes ('17)

Captains’ Award: Ryan Firenze ('19)

Congratulations to all winter athletes on a fantastic season!  GO CHARGERS!

6:30 – 10:00pm Natick Mall

7:00pm CH-CH Winter Musical: Guys and Dolls

7:00 – 9:00pm Open Gym

8:00pm Make Bubble Tea w/ Ms. O’Brien

 

11:00am – 5:00pm Snow Tubing @ Nashoba Valley

1:00 – 3:00pm Open Gym

3:00pm CH-CH Winter Musical: Guys and Dolls

6:00 – 10:00pm BU v. UNH Men’s Hockey Game

6:30 – 10:00pm Bowling @ Lanes and Games

 

1:00 – 3:00pm Open Gym

2:00 – 4:00pm CVS/Hannaford’s

3:00 – 5:00pm Board Games and Snacks

The Charger Wrestling team took a long day trip up to Bath, ME on Saturday to compete in the Northern New England Invitational tournament alongside 15 other independent schools.  The team had a number of top finishers including a 2^nd place finish by Ethan S. (‘18), 3^rd place finishes by Xavier H. (’18) and Adam K. (’18), and 4^th place finishes by Kyle G. (’17) and Ben J.-D. (’19).  The team finished overall in 6^th place.  The Chargers are currently 10-2 on the season and look to continue their success when they travel to LCA today for their last regular season match-up.  GO CHARGERS!

7:30pm Valentine’s Dance (Commons)

 

11:30am – 2:30pm H Mart

1:00 – 3:00pm Open Gym

6:30 – 10:00pm Natick Mall

6:30 – 10:00pm Alewife Shuttle

7:00pm Make Sushi w/ Mrs. O’Brien

 

1:00 – 3:00pm Open Gym

12:00 – 3:00pm Target

6:30 – 10:00pm Alewife Shuttle

9:00pm Movie and Snacks (Commons)

 

12:00 – 4:00pm South Shore Plaza

1:00 – 3:00pm Open Gym

2:00 – 4:00pm Bake Cupcakes with Ms. Doolan

The announcement of a snow day is always a cheerful event for students, but the Digital Video class at Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall School in Waltham, MA, created even more excitement with the release of their snow day announcement video. The video, titled “Snowception”, places students in the dreams of their Head of School, Lance Conrad, with one goal, “convince him to call a snow day.” The video then traces Conrad’s dreams as he dresses as Adele to sing “Hello”, stars in his own 90’s sitcom, and ultimately faces off with actor Shia Labeouf.

 

The video was the creation of Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall School’s Digital Video class, where students worked for nearly two months, scripting, storyboarding, shooting and editing the short film.

 

“Once we started brainstorming ideas for the snow day video, it was clear that this was going to be something special,” said Matt Soule, Digital Video Teacher. “It was an ambitious project that required multiple locations, actors, green screens and lots of editing work, but they brought so much passion every day, and pulled together to complete it.”

 

When students approached Conrad with the request to wear a wig for the Adele sequence, he didn’t hesitate to say yes, and jump onboard with the project. “Calling a snow day is a tough part of my job,” said Conrad. “This is an opportunity for me to have fun with the students, and create something unique.”

 

Next, the Digital Video class plans to attend the New Hampshire Primaries to interview Presidential candidates and create their own news program.

On January 31, Head of School Lance Conrad and members from the CH-CH community traveled to New York City for a National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) Conference as well as hosted a CH-CH community reception. This community reception took place at Social Bar, Grill & Lounge right outside of Times Square. During this reception, Dr. Conrad connected with current parents and alumni. Dr. Conrad shared current news from CH-CH and what the plans are for the school in the upcoming months.

The evening was filled with fun and was a great way for everyone to catch up! We hope that you will be able to join us next year when we return to NYC!

6:30 – 10:00pm Natick Mall

7:00 – 9:00pm Open Gym

8:00pm Bake at Mrs. Orban’s

 

12:00 – 4:00pm Trip to the Zoo/Cabot’s Ice Cream

1:30 – 4:00pm Ice Skating

2:00 – 4:00pm Open Gym

5:30 – 10:00pm Lunar New Year Dinner Outing

6:30 – 10:00pm Harvard Sq. Shuttle

 

1:00 – 3:00pm Open Gym

1:00 – 3:00pm Make Smoothies with Mr. Soule

2:00 – 4:00pm Party City/Five Guys/Chipotle

4:30 – 7:30pm Lunar New Year Celebrations at Mr. Conrad’s

7:00pm NHS Presents: All Around the World Night (Wilkins)

 

11:00am – 6:00pm Ski Trip to Wachusett Mountain

1:00 – 3:00pm Trip to iParty/Five Guys

2:00 – 4:00pm Open Gym

6:00 – 10:00pm Burlington Mall

6:30 – 10:00pm Alewife Shuttle

 

11:00am – 2:00pm Target

1:00 – 3:00pm Open Gym

2:00 – 4:00pm Moody St. Outing

6:30 – 10:00pm Natick Mall

7:00 – 9:00pm Open Gym

9:00pm Pizza Party in the Commons

 

12:00 – 5:00pm CHIL Dodgeball Tournament

6:00 – 10:00pm Movie Outing: Star Wars on IMAZ

6:30 – 10:00pm Alewife Shuttle

7:00pm Cooking Korean Food w/ Mrs. O’Brien

7:00 – 9:00pm Open Gym

 

11:00am – 2:00pm H Mart

11:00am – 2:00pm Quilting (Community Service) in the Commons

11:00am – 2:00pm Waltham outing

12:00 – 2:00pm Open Studio

1:00 -3:00pm Open Gym

2:00 – 5:30pm Open Kitchen for All Around the World Night

7:00pm Coffee House @ Commons

 

12:00 – 3:00pm Trip to H Mart

1:00 – 3:00pm Open Gym

2:00 – 6:00pm Laser Tag (Waiver form must be signed by parent/legal guardian)

4:30pm Pats Game & Snacks @ Worcester Lounge

6:30 – 10:00pm Restaurant outing

6:30 – 10:00pm Natick Mall

 

1:00 – 3:00pm Open Gym

2:00 – 4:00pm Trip to Five Guys/Chipotle

6:30 – 10:00pm Alewife Shuttle

9:00pm Movie and Snacks @ Charger Café

 

12:00 – 3:00pm Trip to the MFA

1:00 – 3:00pm Open Gym

2:00 – 4:00pm Trip to Hannaford’s/CVS

The annual CH-CH Winter Concert occurred on Thursday, December 17th at 7:00pm in the Commons. This year’s concert was a wonderful display of the artistic talents of the students at CH-CH. A few of the groups of students that preformed were part of, Vocal Ensemble, Chamber Ensemble, Piano, and Introduction to Musical Theatre.

Did you miss the performance, or want to relive it? You can watch it in its entirety here: https://youtu.be/KjDBBL4hXrk?list=PL3i9bovfkoPDLIRbiuUnlXtwXLtHsima_

6:30 – 10:00pm Natick Mall

7:00 – 9:00pm Open Gym

7:30 – 9:30pm Bowling @ Lanes and Games

 

12:00 – 3:00pm Target

1:00 – 3:00pm Make Your Own Pizza

2:00 – 5:00pm Quilting- Community Service (Commons)
6:00 - 10:00pm Movie Outing- Star Wars (IMAX)

6:30 – 10:00pm Alewife Shuttle

7:30 – 9:30pm Open Gym

 

1:00 – 3:00pm Open Gym

1:00 – 4:00pm Minado Sushi Buffet

3:00 – 5:00pm Ice Cream Party