Welcome! Both of us are pleased to welcome the student body to this 2008-2009 school year. With the leadership of the great Class of ’09 and the infusion of energy and talent brought by new faculty and students, we are looking forward to an exciting year. The opening has been one of the best ever; even Hurricane Hanna cooperated, for the most part! Thanks especially to the Blue Keys, proctors, prefects, and orientation leaders for welcoming new students and their families, assisting the boarders in moving into the dorms, and helping all the newcomers find their way around campus. This year Mrs. Chase will intensify her travel for the campaign and will be “on the road” periodically to raise support for initiatives like need-blind admission, faculty compensation, global programming, and critical renovations like Paresky Commons. When Mrs. Chase is away, Mrs. Sykes, as Associate Head, will be here to fill in for her, so that we don’t skip a beat in campus life. Again, from both of us, welcome. Thanks to the Phillipian staff for including us in this first issue. Have a great year! Mrs. Chase, Head of School Mrs. Sykes, Associate Head of School
