School Traditions
Some Blair traditions, such as School Meeting, Chapel, Society of Skeptics lectures or ringing the victory bell after an athletic win, are routine parts of the weekly Blair schedule, while others, like Peddie Day and Headmasters’ Societies Games, happen just once a year.
These beloved annual events unite the Blair community in celebration of the School’s history and spirit, giving students the chance to get to know peers and teachers who they might not encounter in their daily routines. What results is a strong sense of camaraderie that leads to lasting friendships and cherished Blair memories.
Weekly Traditions
The community comes together three times a week to celebrate individual and collective accomplishments.
Blair’s Society of Skeptics is a forum for students and faculty to discuss and debate important global issues.
Twice a week, students and faculty families share a meal and lively conversation at family-style dinners.
Blair designates “community weekends” for students to remain on campus for fun activities.
Annual Traditions
Blair students and faculty enjoy the opportunity to reconnect with old friends and welcome new faces.
Each fall, students and faculty prepare for a day of athletic competition against rival Peddie School.
Before winter break, students and faculty come together one last time in mid-December at Christmas Vespers.
This annual school-wide game of tag is a highlight of the winter months on campus.
The winter semester concludes with a week of energetic and spirited games.
The senior class gathers at a number of events leading up to graduation.
Athletic Traditions
More than 100 student athletes return to campus at the end of August for preseason.
The "Blue Crew"—Blair's most enthusiastic student supporters—gather to cheer on athletic teams.
Buccaneer fans love Soccerfest, a weekend-long fall tradition that pits Blair athletes against a crosstown rival.
New Jersey’s oldest prep school football rivalry has evolved into a weeklong celebration of school spirit.
When a Blair athletic team achieves victory, team members ring the School's Victory Bell.
Preseason training trips are an annual highlight for Blair’s spring athletes.
Weekend Traditions
Family Weekend gives students an opportunity to show their parents and siblings what they do each day.
Blair’s cultural diversity is on full display during the annual International Weekend.
Blair students gather for the annual winter ball, which is organized by a dedicated group of parent volunteers.
Students, faculty and staff come together at Blair’s bi-annual Relay-for-Life program.
This bi-annual student-created fundraiser is an arts-centric event that supports two Kenyan schools.
Blair students and faculty relish the opportunity to kick back at the annual “Blairstock” spring festival.