BB&N News
Upper School Students Shine in Spring Art Events
Upper School underclassmen took center stage in BB&N’s spring theater production, a version of Jean-Claude van Itallie’s A Fable. In addition, the the Upper School Spring Concert showcased BB&N’s most seasoned musicians and gave Seniors one last moment to shine. CLICK HERE to read more.
BB&N Teachers Take Center Stage at April 11 Celebration
A spirit of reunion and appreciation marked this first-of-its-kind celebration, which brought together alumni/ae, parents past and present, and other friends of the School to honor the immeasurable contributions of hundreds of BB&N teachers through the years. PHOTO GALLERY
Upper School Students Reach Out Through Community Service
Many Upper School students and parents have recently been dedicating their time on weekends and after school to give back to the Boston community through hands-on service projects.
BB&N Lower School Students Sweep State Scholastic Chess Championships
Nearly 200 youngsters comprising 46 teams from around the state competed in the day-long tournament at Natick High School on March 30. When the action had ended and all moves were exhausted, it was the two teams from BB&N who were left standing.
Senior Luke Vargas Takes to the Campaign Trail
While most high school seniors keep themselves busy studying for APs, stressing over college choices or diligently updating their Facebook profiles, Vargas spends his nights and weekends either traveling to political rallies around the country or updating his popular political blog.
Middle School Dreams on Display at MLK Assembly
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday, the Middle School held a community gathering with music, artwork, and reflections.
Annual Food Drive Begins on February 4
The 6th annual BB&N Food Drive will begin on Monday, February 4 and run through Friday, February 15. The schoolwide drive benefits the Preventive Food Pantry at the Boston Medical Center.
Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast Inspires BB&N Community
The BB&N community honored Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with insightful speeches, thoughtful presentations, and inspirational music at the recent MLK breakfast.
Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast Inspires BB&N Community
The BB&N community honored Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with insightful speeches, thoughtful presentations, and inspirational music at the recent MLK breakfast.
Upper School Tackles Seldom Performed Shakespeare Comedy
All’s Well That Ends Well is not one of Shakespeare’s better known plays, but judging from BB&N’s Upper School production of it last month, perhaps its merit as a theater staple should be revisited.
Humanitarians Paul Farmer and Ophelia Dahl Visit BB&N
BB&N students were treated to an inspiring visit before winter break when humanitarians Paul Farmer and Ophelia Dahl stopped in to talk at the Middle and Upper Schools. Farmer and Dahl are the respective founder and director of Partners in Health, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing health care for poverty stricken countries.
LS Students make BB&N History in National Chess Tournament
Four 3rd graders recently made BB&N history as they took third place in the United States Chess Federation’s National Scholastic K-12/Collegiate Championship. Max Wiegand, Tristan Young, Will Nemirovsky and Issay Matsumoto (all ’17) traveled to Houston to compete in the national competition where they beat out many of the top chess programs in the country.
Distinguished Alumna Visits Lower and Upper School Campuses
Students, faculty, and staff were given a rare treat as acclaimed opera singer Marion Dry ’69 visited both the Lower and Upper School campuses to perform as well as provide helpful vocal tips to students.
The New Upper School Campus
The finishing touches were put on the new addition over the summer, completing the Student Commons/dining center, internet café, front lobby, and reception area, along with life-safety upgrades throughout all the existing US buildings. PHOTO GALLERY
Past Parents Gather to Tour New Upper School Building
More than 100 parents of alumni/ae gathered at the Upper School on April 22, 2007, to reconnect with each other and BB&N and tour the nearly completed Upper School building project. PHOTO GALLERY
BB&N Community Celebrates Senior Projects
During the final quarter of the senior year, each student at BB&N is given the opportunity and responsibility to choose his/her own course of studies and activities. Rebecca Ross called her senior project “the highlight of my BB&N experience.”
UPDATED! Campaign Total Tops $47 million; Annual Fund Exceeds Goal
BB&N is thrilled to report that the Opening Minds Campaign has topped $47 million toward its goal of $62 million.
Senior Named Captain of U.S. Under-19 Lacrosse Team
The only Massachusetts player on the 18 player final roster, BB&N graduate Sarah Bullard '07 will represent the United States in the IFWLA U-19 World Championships in August in Ontario, Canada. Students Excel at Regional and Statewide Science Fairs
Several BB&N Middle School and Upper School students have been hard at work this spring competing in and advancing to statewide Science Fairs.
US Teacher Attracts Large Audience for Harvard Lecture
Upper School Art History and English teacher Rob Leith examined Harvard's role in sustaining the Pre-Raphaelite movement in the United States beyond its peak in the 1860s.
ISL Honors Bowman with Annual Award
Annual Sportsmanship Award renamed in honor of BB&N's Byron Bowman.
Fifth Grade Fun with State Fair
Each year for one day in March, the Lower School gymnasium is transformed into a marketplace of color, sounds, and fun as students and parents hold the State Fair.
Middle School Students Impress with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Documentary
BB&N students, faculty, and parents who attended the annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast were treated to a special screening this year.
Russian Painters Visit BB&N
Nicholas Shaplyko and his wife and collaborator Ekaterina Sorokina visited Russian teacher Armen Dedekian's classroom this February.
Clara Wainwright Joins Lower School as Visiting Artist
Boston area artist Clara Wainwright joined the Lower School community in February as the most recent member of BB&N’s Visiting Artist Program.
Upper School Students Attend People of Color Conference
“The Conference was amazing,” said Tremana White '07. “I have never been around so many diverse people from private schools.”
E.E. Ford Grant Gains Critical Support from BB&N Community
Community effort to help BB&N reach its $50,000 funding goal in order to match the Edward E. Ford Foundation's challenge grant.
Model UN Brings Politics and Students Together
Through a series of sessions proctored by Harvard undergraduates, students donned ambassadorial caps of various countries and followed real UN procedures as they worked to draft and pass resolutions.
Brian Staveley Turns Yurt into Classroom
When Upper School English Teacher Brian Staveley discovered he was going to be displaced from
his classroom because of the School's building and renovation project, he and his students
simply took matters into their own hands—literally. They built a yurt.
Eighth Graders Tackle Tough Questions at
Middle School Science Fair
The Big Room and Foyer were transformed into Halls of Knowledge as Eighth Graders proudly displayed
and discussed their projects at the annual Middle School Science Fair.
Navajo Dance Group Visits Lower School
Navajo Teacher, Shawna Becenti and her Navajo dance troupe Twilight Teachings recently
performed at the Lower School, introducing students to the dynamic Navajo culture.
Global Warming Activist and An Inconvenient Truth Producer Speaks
When environmental activist and An Inconvenient Truth producer Laurie David addressed
Upper School students, faculty and staff during a recent assembly, her message was clear—
we now have less than 10 years to slow the devastating effects of global warming to avoid
damaging our earth beyond repair.
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