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A quick hug for mom. A fist bump with Ms. Danforth. A big smile for your best friend. Drop-off at the Middle School was bustling for the first day of classes on Wednesday, September 6.

Orientation isn’t just for new students at Masters; incoming faculty members also participate in activities and workshops designed to get them acclimated to the School.

Call it a backstage pass of sorts. Preseason is that time in late August when the School’s new and returning student performers gather and collaborate before they hit the stage come fall.

It was a summer of discovery for many upper school students as they tackled research projects, internships and experiences that involved active participation, deep understanding and meaningful connections.

It was arguably the most dramatic and improbable finish to a match that one could dream up. And it played out in The Masters School boys varsity soccer team's opening tilt of the 2023 season against visiting Léman Manhattan.

Here's to the Class of 2023! We are filled with pride as we send off this impressive group of students on their next journey.

Congratulations to the seniors who received awards during the Senior Recognition Ceremony held on Friday, June 9.

Congratulations to the upper school students who received awards during the Underclass Recognition Ceremony held on Thursday, June 8.

Congratulations to the eighth grade students who received awards during the Middle School Award Ceremony on Thursday, June 8.

Congratulations to the dedicated student-athletes who were honored at the Upper School Athletic Awards Ceremony on May 31.

In her impressive staging of Shakespeare’s “Macbeth,” this year’s upper school spring play, director Meg O’Connor capitalized on the play’s theme of ambition.

As a nod to their hard work, creativity and dedication, students in grades 5 to 7 wrapped up the academic year with inspiring year-end visual displays, presentations and performances.

According to the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) statistics, roughly six percent of high school athletes continue their careers in college.

Making it their mission to live the School’s mission, members of MISH (Masters Interested in Sharing and Helping) hit the ground running during the Family Weekend Day of Service on Saturday, May 13.

For Serena Sharma ’25, the Science Research Symposium was a time to breathe and bond.

Meet Kisman and Kenny!

Student musicians, writers and artists took center stage on May 17 to present the Eighth Grade Arts Expo, a culmination of the grade's yearlong exploration and study of American rock and pop music from the 1950s to the present.

Talk about getting knee-deep in your studies.

It was a blazing end to the regular season for Masters' varsity girls lacrosse squad, which reeled off five straight victories to finish an impressive two games above .500 on the year.

The Masters Dance Company leapt their way into our hearts with “Just Dance, Part 2,” the spring dance concert, on May 12 and 13 at the Claudia Boettcher Theatre.

The aura of Franklin Field at the famed Penn Relays in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, set a perfect stage for a record-breaking performance from Masters' 4x100 boys relay team on Thursday, April 27.

What better way to honor the 25th anniversary of “The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill,” the acclaimed solo debut album of singer/rapper Lauryn Hill, than with a spectacular Great Gig in the Sky concert?

As part of the ninth grade English curriculum, the entire grade studies Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet,” the tragic story of the romance between two Italian youths from feuding families.

After spending a week with the Masters community, Jennifer Crandall, an award-winning filmmaker and journalist, was ready to enroll.

Modeled after the 1951 radio program “This I Believe” by pioneering broadcast journalist Edward R. Murrow, Jennifer Rathkopf’s sixth grade English students were tasked with identifying a belief and trying to convince others of the value of their thinking.

A rainbow flag waved high above the quad signaling Pride Week at Masters had begun.

Protecting the future of tigers and polar bears is important to Cleo Kassell-Yung ’30.

On Tuesday, April 11, the Department of Performing Arts held its annual Prism concert, directed by performing arts teacher Curt Ebersole, in Estherwood.

The varsity boys tennis squad recorded their first win of the season on Wednesday, April 12, defeating visiting St. Luke's, 4-3, in a Fairchester Athletic Association match.

It promises to be the party of the year — and you’re invited.

A new exhibition showcasing the artwork of middle school students is on view at the Wenberg Gallery in the Fonseca Center through April 14.

On Thursday, March 9, the middle school musical cast took the CBT back in time to New York City in 1899 with their performance of “Newsies.”

Students in Kristina Gremski's science research course recently competed in two of the most competitive science fairs in the country, the Westchester Science & Engineering Fair (WESEF) and the New York State Science & Engineering Fair (NYSSEF), and came home winners in several categories.

As they tackled real world issues like political security and climate crises, tenth grade student delegates put their best communication and negotiation skills to work during the annual Model United Nations Day on Friday, March 3.

Filled with catchy ’50s-inspired tunes and hilarious one-liners, “Zombie Prom,” this year’s upper school winter musical, will have you rockin’ and rollin’ all weekend long.

Middle school book lovers had the opportunity to read, write and connect with award-winning authors Torrey Maldonado and Carlos Hernandez as part of the weeklong festivities during the Middle School Book Fair earlier this month.

Black History Month at Masters has been an important time for students in both the Middle and Upper School to recognize, celebrate and highlight the achievements of the Black community.

Dakota Daniello ’23 was the picture of calm as she spotted up just outside the arc in the second quarter of last Tuesday's game against visiting Rye Country Day School.

From software solutions to sustainability initiatives to novel new products, the Masters Innovation Challenge was back for a new season of pitches.

From Senegalese chicken and Korean beef to Ukrainian borscht and Puerto Rican pork, the International Dinner served up a taste of global home cooking on Saturday, February 4.

After months of rehearsals dedicated to perfecting their set, Dobbs 16 took the stage at The Varsity Vocals International Championship of High School A Cappella (ICHSA) Northeast Quarterfinals on Saturday, February 4.

To deepen their understanding of related curricula from their history, English, Latin and art classes, the sixth grade class headed to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.

This year’s Outspoken Winter Showcase was a joyous celebration of poetry as art.

All the waterlogged hours in the pool paid off for Masters' varsity boys and girls swimming teams in last week's meet against visiting Greenwich Country Day School.

A new exhibition that features the work of 24 Masters art students and 22 local artists illustrates how beauty can appear in many forms: a summer holiday, self-reflection, or the repetition of patterns.

As a fan of the novel “The Giver” and “The Maze Runner” films, eighth grader Ella Liu was excited to start the Dystopian Literature and Film course during WinterMission.

They learned to scuba dive. They created restaurants. They solved crime. They discovered the intricacies of hip-hop and the joy of board games. They studied the influence of social media, examined the hidden stories of everyday foods, and explored the Rivertowns.

Why do some people rise to the challenge while others crumble under stress? What does it take to be “clutch,” and how do we avoid succumbing to pressure? What can science tell us about performance in these difficult moments?

From the clanging of tools to the dramatic rhythm of flamenco music and the whirring of stand mixers, the upper school campus was abuzz with the launch of the four-day WinterMission program.

Embracing the School’s mission “to be a power for good in the world,” the community gathered on Thursday, January 12, to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

To honor American civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr., sixth graders in Brittany Farrar’s Latin class studied Dr. King and the Greek and Roman revolutionary thinkers who inspired him.

Harnessing the power of diverse voices and shared experiences, upper school community members participated in workshops centered on this year’s Martin Luther King, Jr. commemoration theme: “Not Done: He Had a Dream But We’re Still Caught in a Nightmare.”

As an example of experimental art at its finest, it is fitting that the latest upper school drama, “Love & Information,” made its debut last night in the School’s Experimental Theater.

For Masters' varsity boys squash team, there's no place like home.