Middle School students took the stage in the Claudia Boettcher Theatre one final time this year to perform at the annual Spring Showcase on Thursday, June 6.
Following 141 years of tradition, the 116 members of the Class of 2019 walked across Graduation Terrace, accepted their diplomas, and became alumnae/i of The Masters School.
The fifth grade’s yearlong, interdisciplinary study of ancient Egypt and opera culminated in two impressive puppet opera performances on Thursday, May 30, in Doc Wilson Hall.
One could be forgiven for thinking that U2 was performing at The Masters School on Wednesday, June 5, since, after all, an impressive version of their song “Vertigo” was emanating out of the Claudia Boettcher Theatre.
As co-coordinator of residential life with the School’s environmental group, EFFECT, Casey Li ’19 has been involved with environmental initiatives on campus for the past three years.
Middle School students separated into six teams by colors — red, orange, blue, white, yellow and green — and competed in a series of games during Field Day on Friday, May 24.
Local elderly residents donned leis and enjoyed an evening of dinner, conversation and dancing with Masters students during the Hawaiian-themed Seniors 4 Seniors Prom on Tuesday, May 28, in the Doc Wilson Hall.
An enthusiastic audience of more than 60 students and teachers packed into the Library Conference Room on Thursday, May 30, to watch as Alex Bentzien ’19 and Elliott Feder ’19 debuted their two original music videos — “Stars In My Eyes” and “Ingenue” — for their senior project.
Numerous plaques and certificates were handed out during the 2018-19 Upper School Athletic Awards Night on Wednesday, May 29 in the Claudia Boettcher Theatre.
Social issues of mental health, freedom of expression and more were front and center during Dance Company’s spring concert on Friday, May 17, and Saturday, May 18, in the Claudia Boettcher Theatre.
Ten Upper School students took the stage in the packed Experimental Theater on Friday, May 17, confidently speaking about an array of topics that ranged from how the education system perpetuates students’ perfectionist tendencies to how climate change impacts Lyme disease.
On Saturday, May 18, Colleen Roche, Upper School history teacher, became the 18th Masters School teacher in the School’s history to receive the Anna Howe Faculty Award.
A delegation of students and faculty from Cours Sainte Marie de Hann, Masters’ sister school in Dakar, Senegal, visited from Thursday, April 18, through Thursday, May 2.
The eighth grade’s yearlong exploration of American identity and study of American rock music culminated in a rousing Arts Expo on Wednesday, May 15, in Doc Wilson Hall.
With a victory over visiting Horace Mann on Wednesday, May 8, the boys' varsity volleyball squad punched its ticket back to the New York City Athletic League (NYCAL) championship.
Student models donning traditional cultural attire stepped out onto the stage in the Claudia Boettcher Theatre on Monday, May 6, during morning meeting.
As the recipient of an honorable mention from the National YoungArts Foundation, Vincent Alban ’19 was invited to attend YoungArts New York, an intensive week of interdisciplinary workshops, seminars and master classes with leaders in the field.
One day every year, the faculty rooms in Masters Hall and the Middle School are filled to the brim with delicious treats and Estherwood Mansion is transformed into a spa, replete with manicures and massages.
Led Zeppelin may have had its heyday in the 1970s, but its music was back in the spotlight during Great Gig in the Sky’s performance of the British rock band’s album Houses of the Holy on Friday, April 26, and Saturday, April 27.
This year's Spirit Week, which took place from Monday, April 29, through Friday, May 3, included sports games, performances, dress-up days and fun activities for all.
April is Alcohol Awareness Month, and the Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) club has held a host of activities designed to help students understand the impact of alcohol use.
The varsity boys' lacrosse squad jumped out to a 6-0 first-quarter lead and never looked back en route to a commanding 14-3 victory over visiting Columbia Prep on Tuesday, April 23.
Artistic exploration was the theme of the day for Ms. Langosch's Photo Major and Photo III classes and Ms. Hajjar's Studio Art class as the group headed into Brooklyn on Wednesday, April 24, to visit the Brooklyn Museum and the Brooklyn Botanical Garden.
The corridors of Masters Hall may have seemed quieter than normal on Friday, April 12, as members of the School community concluded Pride Week by observing the national Day of Silence.
Several Masters students stood up in front of a captive audience and shared their original poetry during the 9th Annual Westchester Poetry Festival on Saturday, April 6.
Thanks to a student-led initiative, the Fonseca Center gym was transformed into a blood drive center on Wednesday, April 10, with students, parents and faculty members lining up to donate.
Four students from Japan traveled across the globe to spend two weeks with the Masters community, learning about American culture and sharing their culture with Masters students.
As Dakota Daniello ’23 stood at center court during a break in Monday’s New York Knicks game against the Chicago Bulls, the gravity of the moment kicked in.
Estherwood became the setting for resolutions, parliamentary procedures, and a global crisis Monday, April 1, as the entire 10th grade participated in the annual Model UN day.
The Enterprising Women Foundation honored Sarah Tretler '20 for her accomplishments in STEM and entrepreneurship at a recent ceremony in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion leadership group treated Middle School students to a movie night on Friday, March 29, replete with popcorn, soft drinks and other movie theater fare.
On Saturday, March 9, 2019, Upper School students and faculty members traveled across the globe to Chengdu, China, for a 10-day cultural immersion trip.
Matthew Pollack ’20 has been interested in World War II history for many years, and so when he had the opportunity to meet retired U.S. Senator Bob Dole, who is a World War II veteran, he jumped at the opportunity.
Six Upper School students and two faculty members traveled to the American South over the spring break to participate in community service and learn about life in that region of the United States.
The varsity winter sports season came to a close over the last few weeks and there were a number of standout postseason performances by our talented fencing, indoor track and swimming athletes.
The Middle School presented a clever, whimsical and impressive production of the musical Seussical yesterday evening, Thursday, March 7, and today, Friday, March 8.
Jennyfer "JJ" Marquez '19 celebrated her college commitment before a large group of friends, family, teammates, teachers, coaches and administratorsduring a ceremonyheld on Wednesday, March 6, in the Sharon Room.
The audience at the Winter Evening of Jazz concert, which took place on Thursday, February 28, in the Fonseca Center’s Morris Recital Hall, was treated to both modern and classic jazz tunes performed by Upper School musicians.
The crowd in the Claudia Boettcher Theatre leaped to its feet at the conclusion of the Upper School’s moving performance of Fiddler on the Roof to offer a standing ovation.
As the buzzer sounded at the conclusion of the New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS) girls’ basketball championship game on Monday, February 25, time seemed to stand still.
AP European History students gathered in Estherwood this past Tuesday, February 26, and Wednesday, February 27, to present their museum displays that they had laid out across the historic mansion.
The Middle School's Literary Month ended this week with a three-day book fair and an event on Wednesday, February 27, with author, literary agent and Masters parent Tanya McKinnon P'24 on "Talking About Hard History."
The normally quiet third floor of the Fonseca Center was filled with decorations and buzzing with conversations on Wednesday, February 27, as dozens of students gathered to participate in a speed dating psychology experiment.
MISH’s annual “Share the Love” fundraiser to benefit Jonestown, Mississippi, raised $1,110 this year through the sale of 1,091 carnations that were distributed on Valentine's Day.
The Middle School Winter Talent Show on Friday, February 15, lived up to its name, with more than a dozen students taking the stage in the Claudia Boettcher Theatre to showcase their talents during performances that included singing, magic tricks, playing guitar and solving Rubik’s Cube puzzle.
Sophomore Carolyn Hohl has received two Scholastic Award Silver Keys, one each for “Still White” and “Lines on the Sidewalk,” two poems that she submitted to the competition.
Dobbs 16 took the stage this past weekend at the International Championship of High School A Cappella quarterfinals in Wakefield, Massachusetts, performing three well-crafted songs at the annual competition.
The varsity girls’ and boys’ swimming teams both celebrated their seniors in a meet against visiting Hamden Hall on Saturday, February 9 at the Hamill Natatorium.
Steve Sheinkin thinks history is exciting, and he made a good case for this belief during a presentation to Middle School students on Monday, February 11.
A big topic — climate change — was on the table during the seventh-grade life science class on Monday, February 4, as Dr. Radley Horton P’24 from Columbia University’s Lamont Doherty Earth Observatory visited with the students to share pertinent information and ways to make a positive impact.
The Masters School was delighted to welcome 12 students and two faculty from Chengdu School Number 7 International Division in Chengdu, China, for a successful and memorable exchange from Sunday, January 27, through Saturday, February 9.
Eighth-grade vocalist Alisa Beck '23 will be adding another performance to her already impressive repertoire, as she joins the Random Farms Kids’ Theater production of Rentat the Tarrytown Music Hall on Saturday, February 9, and Sunday, February 10.
A cast of 16 Upper School students took the stage in the Experimental Theater on Friday, February 1, and Saturday, February 2, for the School’s first musical revue, entitled Doors: A Musical Exploration.
The varsity boys' basketball team celebrated Senior Night in style on Wednesday, February 6, defeating visiting King School, 69-50, in front of a spirited crowd at the Fonseca Center.
The stands were full of roaring fans on Tuesday, January 29, as parents and students packed the den for the girls' varsity basketball game against St. Luke’s.
It was both a celebration of progress and a conversation about current issues that powered the Middle School's Martin Luther King Jr. Day events on Tuesday, January 22. Students and faculty gathered in Doc Wilson Hall on to commemorate the iconic leader of the American Civil Rights Movement and his legacy.
The streets and people of New York City provided inspiration for Upper School students in Ms. Langosch’s digital photography and photo major classes, as the group headed to the city last week for a day of experiential learning.
It has been over a month since the varsity girls' basketball squad last tasted defeat. The red-hot Panthers extended their winning streak to eight games following a convincing 78-49 victory over Rye Country Day School (RCDS) on Thursday, January 24.
A weekend storm and freezing temperatures didn’t stop two Masters School choirs from heading to Bronxville, New York, on Sunday, January 20, to perform with the Hudson Valley Singers and New York Metamorphoses Ensemble at Concordia College.
It was the first day back from winter break, and Carly Grizzaffi ’21 exuded positive energy and excitement as she called on her peers to join her in experiencing the joy of giving back.
Months of preparation paid off, as Middle School students took to the stage in the Claudia Boettcher Theatre on Friday, January 11, for the annual winter concert.
The theme of “personal narrative” was front and center at the Upper School’s annual celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, as students and faculty used their voices and experiences to highlight social issues.
Despite the stiff competition on the court, participants in the student versus faculty basketball tournament on Friday, December 21, 2018, were playing with a shared goal in mind: to spread awareness about and raise funds for the Innocence Project.
Comedy? Check. Music? Check. Rubik’s Cubes? Check. The Middle School Talent Show on Friday, December 21, 2018, was a showcase of the many creative skills and talents of Middle School students.
With plenty of sushi and stories to go around, attendees at Wednesday’s Young Alumnae/i Party let the good times roll, filling the normally staid Estherwood mansion with laughter and excitement.
