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Parent Newsletter: September 24, 2004
Dear BLAIR PARENTS and FAMILIES,
Faculty and students have settled into classes, and other activities are fully underway. The month of September is almost over and can be summarized as WET. Blair Academy and the town center were hit by the aftermath of Ivan on September 18. Luckily the campus suffered little damage except for the home of faculty members Ryan and Stacey Spring, who resided in the Old Mill on Main Street.
Parent volunteers helped with the opening of school registration and with underclass photos that took place the week of September 13. Look for proofs of your son or daughter in the mail within the next month. They will be sent directly to you from photographer Jim Rimi. Please note that students were strongly urged to get their pictures taken, but not required. (Parents of seniors will receive proofs of senior yearbook portraits taken by Justin Baiter Photography.)
PARENTS WEEKEND
By now all of you should have received your Parents Weekend invitation. You may also register for the weekend on line http://www.blair.edu/Parents/par_par_weekend.shtm
OFF-CAMPUS RECEPTIONS (Parents Invited)
NEW YORK
Blair Academy New York Club Reception at The Princeton Club on October 20. Guest speaker is John C. Bogle ’47; and moderator is Consuelo Mack, parent of Ranger ’06, and senior correspondent and anchorwoman for CNBC. For reservations go to:
http://www.blair.edu/Alumni/al_event_09_04princeton.shtm
WASHINGTON DC
Blair Academy Club of DC Reception at Blackie’s on December 2. Hosted by Margaret and Greg ’67 Auger, parents of Greg ’04 and Alex ’07. For reservations go to:
http://www.blair.edu/Alumni/al_event_09_04blackies.shtm
PEDDIE DAY – November 13
It’s bigger and better, and it’s at Blair. On Friday night, 9/12, join your son or daughter at the bonfire for hot chocolate and donuts. It’s a Blair tradition that every parent should experience. For details and to sign up for a tailgating spot go to:
http://www.blair.edu/Alumni/al_event_09_04homecoming.shtm
SKEPTICS
One of Blair’s untapped treasures is our Skeptics Series. Please feel free to join students and faculty on a Tuesday evening: http://www.blair.edu/events/ev_skeptics.shtm
FINE ART EXHIBITS – ROMANO GALLERY
The 25th Annual Faculty and Family Art Exhibition
September 7-October 2
Jane Voorhees – Paintings, Pastels, and Jewelry
October 4-November 6 (reception October 7)
UPCOMING WEEKEND ACTIVITIES
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25
Fan buses will take students to North Warren for the Girls’ Varsity Soccer game (postponed from last Saturday).
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 26
Trip to the Bronx Zoo
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 27
DAY OFF – boarding students return by 7:45 pm
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2
Beach Volleyball Classic under the lights (a favorite of all)
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 3
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 9
COFFEEHOUSE - Echo, female a cappela group from Lehigh University, and an acoustic performer from New York City will perform.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 10
The National Lacrosse League will hold a clinic for Blair Academy and the town.
Please let us know if you have any e-mail address changes by contacting lists@blair.edu.
Feel free to call me with any questions at:
888-542-5247 (option four) or 908-362-6121 ext. 5653.
SEE YOU ON PARENTS WEEKEND!
Sue Habermann
Director of Parent Relations
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