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.
