Sue Habermann P’07, ’04, ‘02
Director of Parent Relations
habers@blair.edu
908-362-6121 ext. 5653 or 888-542-5247 (option 4)

Upcoming December Events

26TH ANNUAL FACULTY ART EXHIBITION
December 4-20, Romano Gallery
In addition to teaching and supporting the Blair community, Blair faculty, staff and family members are artists in their own right. Come visit this incredible display of talent and meet the artists at a reception on Friday, December 8, 6:50 - 7:15 pm.

HOLIDAY CONCERT
Friday, December 8, 7:15 pm, Armstrong-Hipkins Center for the Arts
Get in the mood for the holidays. Join us at our annual holiday concert, including instrumental, vocal and dance performances by students.

HOLIDAY PARTY
Saturday, December 9
Students are invited to the annual Mason/Freeman holiday party with two comedians, a ping pong tournament, and a surprise visit from Santa.

CHRISTMAS VESPERS
Sunday, December 10, 4:30 pm (freshmen/sophomores) and 7:00 pm (juniors/seniors)
All are welcome to attend either of Blair's traditional Christmas vespers services at the First Presbyterian Church on Main Street in Blairstown. (The 4:30 pm service is less crowded.) Included will be music and readings by members of the Blair community.

CHRISTMAS DINNER
Sunday, December 10, 5:50 pm, Blair Dining Hall
Required for Boarders. Day students are welcome, but they need to sign up in the Student Affairs Office by Friday, December 8.

COACHES vs. CANCER TOURNAMENT
Saturday - Sunday, December 9 & 10
Blair's Coaches vs. Cancer Basketball Tournament will feature some of the nation's top players from some of the best East Coast prep schools playing high-level basketball. For more information, go to http://www.blair.edu/News_Events/2006_2007/news_ev_coaches_cancer.shtm

SOCIETY OF SKEPTICS
Tuesday, December 12, 7:00 pm, Bogle Hall's Cowan Auditorium
Carrie Giddins '92, deputy communications director, EMILY's List, Washington, DC, will give an analysis of the November 2006 Elections.

THE BALTIMORE CONSORT
Tuesday, December 12, 10:00-11:00 pm, Armstrong-Hipkins Center for the Arts
Students will be enjoying The Baltimore Consort as part of Blair's Bartow Series. For more information, click http://www.blair.edu/events/ev_bartow.shtm.

Upcoming 2007 Events

MISSION TEAM PROJECT TRIP
March 8-15
There are a few spots left for a trip organized through the Presbytery of Mississippi to Gulfport, Mississippi during spring break. Students and faculty will lend a hand in the Katrina recovery work. A deposit of $400 (total cost between $700-$800 depending on cost of vans rentals, food, etc.) is due ASAP. For further information contact Cindy Crowner, Associate Chaplain at ext. 5687 or crownc@blair.edu.

INTERNATIONAL WEEKEND
Saturday-Sunday, January 6 & 7
Students return from holiday break to International Weekend, an annual campus event. Food, games–including sumo wrestling–and a fashion show are some of the activities planned, many of which are arranged by Blair’s foreign language teachers. Boys and girls from 17 countries attend the School; this event allows them the opportunity to showcase their traditional costumes and feel a bit closer to home. This year the 6th grade class from Blairstown Elementary School will be invited to join in the festivities.

JUNIOR PARENT COLLEGE MEETING
Saturday, January 27, 8:30 am – 12:00 pm, Armstrong-Hipkins Center for the Arts
The College Counseling Office will present a symposium on the college admission process for parents of eleventh grade students. This year’s guest speaker will be Janet Lavin Rapelye, Dean of Admission at Princeton University in Princeton, New Jersey.

SADIE HAWKINS DANCE
Saturday, January 27, Sharpe House and Dining Hall
More details to follow.

STUDENT/FACULTY/ALUMNI HOCKEY GAME
Saturday, January 7, 3:00 pm, Chillout Sports Arena in Hackettstown, NJ
Mark your calendar now to come watch or participate in the highly anticipated annual Blair alumni hockey game. Coach Peachey says, "You have a little over one month to get in shape!" An informal gathering and awards presentation will follow at Charlie Brown's Steakhouse, Hackettstown. RSVP to Jenny Maine at mainej@blair.edu

Recent Student/Parent/Alumni Events

FALL ATHLETIC AWARDS
http://www.blair.edu/News_Events/2006_2007/news_ev_fall_awards.shtm

PEDDIE DAY
Record Turnout for Peddie Day / Homecoming 2006
Parents, alumni and even the Peddie community were amazed at the outpouring of Blair spirit and hospitality on Peddie Day, November 11. Although Blair did not bring home the Kelley-Potter Cup this year, WE SURE DO KNOW HOW TO THROW A PARTY! Everyone seemed to enjoy the unusually warm weather, tailgating and catching up with students, faculty and other Blair friends. Thank you to all the parents who went above and beyond the call of duty, making the hospitality tent look beautiful and sending in incredible gourmet goodies. I would like to send a special thank you to Susan Allen, Gretchen Hargis, Nancy McGoldrick, Sandy Coltelli, Hannah Mattar, Tammy Redos and Tom Gilmartin for all of their help. Click on http://www.blair.edu/News_Events/2006_2007/news_ev_peddieweek.shtm to view photos from the day.

HOLIDAY GIFTS
To find the perfect gift for your son or daughter, shop at Blair’s bookstore by clicking on https://www.blair.edu/store

SUPPORT BLAIR
Show your support for all the positive things happening here at Blair by investing in the Blair Fund, our unrestricted annual fund. We value and honor all gifts, large and small. Send your gift today or give securely on line by clicking on https://www.blair.edu/charitable_giving/make_a_gift_secure.cfm. Please contact me with any questions about your giving.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
SUE

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