2020
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March
“Side Show” Takes Center Stage
A cast of 34 students staged a powerful performance of the musical “Side Show” on Friday, February 28, and Saturday, February 29.Read More -
Students Defend Theses During Symposia
For Masters Thesis students, months of research culminated in the annual evening symposia on Tuesday, March 3, and Wednesday, March 4.Read More -
Tenth Grade Takes On Global Crises During Model UN Day
From climate change to migration, the tenth grade tackled a host of global issues during the annual Model United Nations Day on Monday, March 2.Read More -
February
Varsity Athletics Teams Wrap up Postseason
Our girls basketball, swimming, indoor track, fencing and squash teams all closed out their respective postseason campaigns over the past 10 days.Read More -
Fifth Graders Present Compelling Speeches
“How can I help?” This was the question that fifth grade students answered on Friday, February 21, when each student stood before an audience in Doc Wilson Hall and presented on a well-researched topic.Read More -
Guitarist Receives Scholarship for Music School
Julia Levin ’21 first started playing guitar when she was young — just 8 or 9 years old — and since then has become a passionate musician who has even given a TEDxTheMastersSchool Talk on the subject of female guitarists in the music industry.Read More -
Middle School Book Fair A Celebration of Literature
Masters brought the bookstore to students this week during the School’s 3rd Annual Middle School Book Fair.Read More -
Upper School Students Raise Funds for Coronavirus Victims
It was the day of Chinese New Year, when he learned that a hospital in Wuhan, China, was asking for donations, that Victor Li ’21 realized how serious the coronavirus problem was in his home country.Read More -
Local Artist Hosts Student Workshop
Upper school artists had the opportunity to take a lesson with Yonkers-based painter and printmaker Elizabeth de Béthune on Thursday, February 20.Read More -
Potluck Lunch Showcases Cuisines From Around the World
Challah bread, samosas, jerk chicken and cannoli were just some of the culinary delights on the menu for the Middle School during a potluck lunch hosted by the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) leadership group on Thursday, February 20.Read More -
Students Dramatize Francophone Novel
Upper school students in French 4 class recently explored the culture of Francophone West Africa during their reading of “Le coiffeur de Kouta” by Malian author Massa Makan Diabaté.Read More -
Varsity Girls Basketball Advances to NYSAIS Semifinal
The varsity girls basketball team kicked off its New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS) title defense on Thursday afternoon at home.Read More -
Beatboxing Takes Over Middle School
The sounds of bass drums and turntables filled Doc Wilson Hall on Wednesday, February 12, but the only instruments present were the voices of champion beatboxers Kaila Mullady and Mark Martin.Read More -
Groundbreaking Journalist Shares Empowering Message During Black History Month
Stacey Tisdale P’23, a more than 20-year veteran TV broadcast financial journalist and the first African American to report from the New York Stock Exchange, brought inspiration to the Upper School on Friday, February 7.Read More -
Middle School Students Explore World-Famous Met
One of the world’s largest art museums became a classroom for sixth graders on Friday, February 7.Read More -
Sixth Grader Stands Up for State Bird
Alex Pinnock ’26 cares about helping animals – especially the eastern bluebird, the state bird of New York.Read More -
Tenth Grade Prepares for Model UN Day
The entire tenth grade took a deep dive into the workings of the United Nations on Monday, February 3, in preparation for their annual Model UN day next month.Read More -
Indoor Track Team Breaks Seven School Records
An impressive total of seven indoor track school records were smashed at the Varsity Classic meet on Monday, February 3, at the Armory Track & Field Center in New York City.Read More -
Musical Revue Hits a High Note
A cast of 17 upper school students delighted the audience with a musical journey on Friday, January 31, and Saturday, February 1, during the second annual Upper School Musical Revue.Read More -
Students’ Innovative Publication Raises Funds for Charity
A group of sixth graders has found a way to use memes for good by creating Time for Memes, a publication that celebrates and analyzes the internet cultural phenomena.Read More -
English Students Forgo Super Bowl for Shakespeare
As millions of Americans were watching the Super Bowl on Sunday, February 2, senior AP English students were taking in a vastly different form of entertainment: Shakespeare’s “Hamlet.”Read More -
Panther Pride on Display During Spirit and Pack the Den Week
During the week of January 27 through 31, students across campus were spotted sporting neon attire, 90s fashion and fuzzy pajamas.Read More -
January
YoungArts Finalist Participates in Weeklong Intensive
Along with a passel of other talented young artists, Jonah Ginsburg ’20 traveled to Miami earlier this month to participate in the National YoungArts Week, a weeklong program for National YoungArts Foundation finalists that features master classes, workshops and mentorship from leading artists in their fields.Read More -
Jewish Culture Club Holds Discussion on International Holocaust Remembrance Day
Students and faculty, brought together by the School’s Jewish Culture Club, gathered in the Sharon Room on Monday, January 27, to honor International Holocaust Remembrance Day.Read More -
Mandarin Students Celebrate Chinese History and Culture
On Tuesday, January 28, eighth grade Mandarin students learned about Chinese history and culture, all while enjoying a spread of traditional Chinese food.Read More -
Varsity Fencers Excel at ISFL Individual Championships
The Masters School's varsity girls fencing team took first place in all three weapons at the Independent School Fencing League Individual Championships at Horace Mann School.Read More -
Bascon Sets Varsity Girls Swimming Records
Read MoreVarsity girls swimming standout Jaden Bascon ’23 turned in a pair of record-setting performances in the pool on Wednesday, January 22 against visiting School of the Holy Child. -
DAA to Host Spirit Week Next Week
The Dobbs Athletic Association is hosting a spirit and Pack the Den week next week, Monday, January 27, through Friday, January 31.Read More -
Middle School Celebrates Impact of Martin Luther King Jr.’s Work
Read MorePictures of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. adorned the walls of the Doc Wilson Hall on Tuesday, January 21, as the middle school community gathered to celebrate the life and legacy of the civil rights activist. -
Students Spend Day Immersed In French Culture
Upper school French students were treated to a day of French culture on Thursday, January 23.Read More -
Honoring Dr. King’s Legacy by “Speaking, Hearing and Opening Up Together”
The upper school community embraced Masters’ mission – to be a power for good in the world – by honoring the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Thursday, January 16.Read More -
NYSSMA Spring Solo Adjudications Information
Read MoreNew York State School Music Association (NYSSMA) Spring Solo Adjudications are coming! -
Senior’s Question Leads to Deep Dive Into Math and Physics
Read MoreOne year ago, a simple question led Alex Feiner ’20 down a complex path: How would the rules of geometry change if, instead of being drawn on a flat surface, they were drawn on a sphere? -
Smith, Francella Break Indoor Track Records
A pair of indoor track school records were broken at the Ivy League Prep Schools Meet at the Armory Track & Field Center in New York City on Monday, January 13.Read More -
Tatarian Records 1,000th Career Point at Masters
Standout varsity girls basketball player Brooke Tatarian ’21 reached an impressive milestone in a 56-55 victory over Summit Academy on December 29, 2019.Read More -
A Code for Success: Cybersecurity Team Receives Platinum Distinction
Building on their accomplishments during the 2018-2019 school year, The Masters School’s Cybersecurity Team, comprised of Zach Battleman ’21, Matt Nappo ’21 and Brandon Zazza ’21, advanced to the platinum tier in the state round of CyberPatriot’s National Youth Cyber Defense Competition on Saturday, December 7, 2019.Read More -
Accolades for Debate Team During Regis Tournament
The Masters School Debate Team emerged from the Regis Christmas Classic tournament with bragging rights: Partners Kai Cowin ’21 and Carolyn Hohl ’21 won third overall in the varsity public forum, and Cowin was awarded best speaker in the varsity public forum.Read More -
Students Showcase Medley of Music Genres at Winter Concert
Read MoreThe annual Middle School Winter Concert drew a crowd that filled the Claudia Boettcher Theatre on Friday, December 20, 2019, with hundreds of community members gathering for a set of joyful and enjoyable musical performances by the Middle School Jazz Band, Orchestra, MastersSingers and a variety of soloists. -
Young Alums Let the Good Times Roll at Sushi Soiree
Friends, faculty and sushi was a recipe for a great night on Wednesday, January 8. More than 80 young alums, current seniors and faculty members filled Estherwood Mansion for the annual Young Alumnae/i Sushi Soiree.Read More
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