News

June

Class of 2020 College Matriculations

6/15/2020

Congratulations to the members of the Class of 2020!

Class of 2024 Graduates From the Middle School

6/15/2020

The Middle School graduation took place on Friday, June 5. Click here to read more, view a photo gallery and watch videos from the day.

Senior Celebration Honors the Class of 2020

6/15/2020

The Masters School celebrated the Class of 2020 on Saturday, June 6. Click here to read more, view a photo gallery and watch videos from the day.

The Performing Arts Hit a High Note During Remote Learning

6/15/2020

Despite an inability to collaborate in person during remote learning, students in the performing arts created impressive works during the last two months of the school year.

Annual Underclass Awards Announced

6/12/2020

Congratulations to the recipients of the 2019-2020 underclass awards, which were announced on Thursday, June 4.

Eighth Grade Students Receive Annual Awards

6/12/2020

The following students received awards during the Eighth Grade Awards Ceremony on Thursday, June 4. Congratulations to the award winners!

Graduating Students Honored During Senior Awards Ceremony

6/12/2020

The following seniors received awards during the annual Senior Awards Ceremony on Friday, June 5. Congratulations to all award recipients!

Masters Holds First Annual Student Leader Training Workshop

6/12/2020

More than 100 students gathered virtually on Friday, June 5, to participate in "Building the Culture at Masters," a student leader training workshop designed by faculty members Lee Dieck and Meghan MacWilliams.

MISH Celebrates Another Successful Year

6/12/2020

Over the course of the 2019-2020 school year, The Masters School community lived the School’s mission — to be a power for good in the world — by raising funds and awareness for a variety of causes.

Senior Brings History to Life With Veteran Interviews

6/12/2020

Matthew Pollack ’20 has always been interested in military history and working with veterans, and his senior project allowed him to pursue his passion by interviewing American veterans about their wartime experiences.

Dismantling Racism: A Moral Imperative for The Masters School Community

6/11/2020

The Masters School’s mission — to be a power for good in the world — seems more important than ever as the country grapples with deep-seated issues of racial injustice.

Upper School Hosts Virtual Athletic Awards Assembly

6/5/2020

Numerous awards were announced during the 2019-20 virtual Upper School Athletic Awards Assembly on Wednesday, May 27.

Alumna Raises Funds for Homeless New Yorkers

6/5/2020

Recently, as she was reading about the plight of New York City’s homeless population during the COVID-19 pandemic, Sam Coffey ’17 decided to take action.

Fifth Grade Presents Delightful Puppet Opera

6/5/2020

The fifth grade’s yearlong interdisciplinary study of ancient Egypt and opera culminated in an impressive puppet opera — performed via prerecorded video — on Monday, June 1.

Jazz Band Covers “Blue” Album

6/5/2020

This spring, Jazz Band found an innovative way to make music together while apart.

Congratulations, Class of 2020!

6/2/2020

Click here to read about how we plan to honor the Class of 2020!

COVID-19 Response and Information

6/1/2020

Please click here to view Masters' response to the COVID-19 health crisis.

May

Athletics Department Hosts Virtual Signing Ceremony

5/29/2020

Seven senior athletes will continue their respective careers this fall at the collegiate level.

Alumna Uses Fashion Skills to Create Masters-Themed Masks

5/29/2020

From her early days cutting up T-shirts at summer camp, Emma Rubinson ’17 has been passionate about fashion.

Explore Masters Artists’ Work

5/29/2020

Using virtual galleries, middle and upper school students are proudly displaying the colorful, innovative and powerful artworks they created over the course of the year.

Ninth Graders Make the Case for History’s Greatest Inventions

5/29/2020

What is history’s most important, impactful and overlooked innovation? The answer, according to the winners of the ninth grade history project Panther Tank, is the concept of translation.

Artists Document the Passing of Time With Sketches

5/22/2020

Every day can feel quite similar under stay-at-home orders, but for students in Studio Art Major, the routine of daily life has become an inspiration.

Junior Receives National Accolades for Poetry

5/22/2020

Carolyn Hohl ’21 can add a new set of awards to her growing list: The young poet recently received two national recognitions from the nonprofit organization Scholastic Art & Writing Awards for two of her poems.

Middle School’s Virtual Ocean Exploration Continues

5/22/2020

Sharks, penguins and whales, oh my! During the week of May 11, middle school students in Dana McNamee’s science classes explored the fascinating world of ocean species with marine scientists.

Shakespeare on Screen

5/15/2020

But soft! What light through yonder computer screen breaks? It’s “Romeo and Juliet” performance workshops with professional actors from The Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival (HVSF)!

Tatarian Commits to Play Basketball at Fairfield

5/15/2020

Masters standout basketball player Brooke Tatarian ’21 put in countless hours of hard work in the classroom and the gym, resulting in a lifelong dream coming to fruition.

Art Students Cleverly Design Rube Goldberg Machines

5/15/2020

Students in Studio Art Major recently created Rube Goldberg machines — contraptions that are intentionally designed to perform simple tasks in indirect and overly complicated ways — out of objects found around their homes.

Video Students Create Delightful “How-To” Shorts

5/15/2020

With stay-at-home orders in place in the New York area, many people have found themselves spending more time in their kitchens.

Family Band Gives the Gift of Music to Hospital Workers

5/15/2020

Health care staff at Montefiore Nyack Hospital in Nyack, New York, have been regularly treated to the music of the Malino Family Band, a Masters family trio made up of John Malino Scheuer P’18, ’20, Buster Scheuer ’20 and Sarah Scheuer ’18.

Alum Aims to Provide Free Tutoring With Nascent Nonprofit Initiative

5/8/2020

An ordinary FaceTime conversation with his aunt inspired Stephen Boe ’18 to pursue an extraordinary idea.

Get to Know Next Year’s Executive Committee Co-Chairs

5/8/2020

Congratulations to Caio Lanes ’21 and Sophia Viscarello ’21, who were voted in as the 2020-2021 Executive Committee co-chairs.

Masters Family Gives Back to Local Health Care Workers

5/8/2020

Health care workers at Stamford Hospital in Stamford, Connecticut, received a heart-warming — and delicious — surprise thanks to Serena Sharma ’25 and her family.

Power for Good Class Focuses Efforts on Sustainable Learning

5/1/2020

Students in the Upper School’s Power for Good class, an interdisciplinary offering new this school year, haven’t let remote learning slow their progress in investigating options for more environmentally sustainable learning at Masters.

Students Study Florida’s Ocean Marine Life From Afar

5/1/2020

They couldn’t go to the ocean, so the ocean came to them.

April

Sophomore Provides Meals for Local Healthcare Workers

4/25/2020

When he’s not participating in remote learning, Christopher Barnaby ’22 has been spending his downtime working with two friends to deliver meals to healthcare workers at local hospitals.

Masters Celebrates Earth Day

4/24/2020

In honor of the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, members of the Masters community did their part to protect the environment, from organized litter pickups to sustainable recipe shares.

Masters Launches Student Access Fund

4/24/2020

The COVID-19 pandemic is inflicting tremendous economic devastation on communities around the United States, and The Masters School has responded by creating a Student Access Fund.

Tower Places in Top 10 “Best of Show” Broadsheets

4/24/2020

Adding to its growing list of accolades, Tower, the School’s student-run newspaper, placed in the top 10 for Best of Show broadsheet print newspapers from the National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA).

Video Students Document the Impacts of COVID-19

4/24/2020

Students in Raleigh Capozzalo’s video classes recently completed films inspired by the impact of COVID-19 and the stay-at-home order.

IEC Produces Protective Equipment for Medical Workers

4/17/2020

With regular news updates about the need for personal protective equipment (PPE) for health care workers across the country, Director of Innovation and Entrepreneurship John Chiodo has been utilizing the 3D printer in The Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center to churn out face shields, a type of PPE, for health care professionals.

Junior Presents Research and Podcast for Masters Thesis

4/17/2020

Sam New ’21 is passionate about school safety, and during her Masters Thesis presentation on Wednesday, April 15, New shared her research on how to make schools safer.

Masters and Brock Team Up to Donate Food to Local Pantries

4/17/2020

On a typical school day, approximately 1,000 students, faculty and staff head to the dining hall to enjoy meals prepared by Brock & Company, the School’s food service provider.

Performing Arts Teacher Helps Faculty Stay Centered With Online Yoga Classes

4/16/2020

Exercise, with its innumerable health benefits, is more important than ever these days, and drama and dance teacher Jason Reiff is aiming to keep the Masters community active with weekly adult yoga classes.

Varsity Girls Soccer Team Connects Virtually

4/16/2020

Not even social distancing and remote learning could stop members of The Masters School's varsity girls soccer team from continuing to build team chemistry.

Admission Team Takes Events Digital

4/3/2020

The Masters School’s admission cycle is wrapping up in full virtual swing with remote interviews through Skype and virtual events for prospective families through Zoom.

Get Moving With Panther Nation!

4/3/2020

Staying active has innumerable health benefits, and starting next week, the Athletics Department is going to get our community moving with daily workouts and weekly challenges.

Masters Kicks Off Remote Learning

4/3/2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has upended myriad aspects of our world, including in-school education. Due to an inability to meet in person, The Masters School recently began a new journey of remote learning.

School Donates Medical Supplies to NYC Hospitals

4/3/2020

The Masters School once again lived its mission — to be a power for good in the world — by donating boxes of goggles, germicidal wipes and gloves to NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital / Columbia University Irving Medical Center.

March

“Side Show” Takes Center Stage

3/6/2020

A cast of 34 students staged a powerful performance of the musical “Side Show” on Friday, February 28, and Saturday, February 29.

Students Defend Theses During Symposia

3/6/2020

For Masters Thesis students, months of research culminated in the annual evening symposia on Tuesday, March 3, and Wednesday, March 4.

Tenth Grade Takes On Global Crises During Model UN Day

3/6/2020

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.

February

Varsity Athletics Teams Wrap up Postseason

2/28/2020

Our girls basketball, swimming, indoor track, fencing and squash teams all closed out their respective postseason campaigns over the past 10 days.

Fifth Graders Present Compelling Speeches

2/28/2020

“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.

Guitarist Receives Scholarship for Music School

2/28/2020

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.

Middle School Book Fair A Celebration of Literature

2/28/2020

Masters brought the bookstore to students this week during the School’s 3rd Annual Middle School Book Fair.

Upper School Students Raise Funds for Coronavirus Victims

2/28/2020

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.

Local Artist Hosts Student Workshop

2/21/2020

Upper school artists had the opportunity to take a lesson with Yonkers-based painter and printmaker Elizabeth de Béthune on Thursday, February 20.

Potluck Lunch Showcases Cuisines From Around the World

2/21/2020

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.

Students Dramatize Francophone Novel

2/21/2020

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.

Varsity Girls Basketball Advances to NYSAIS Semifinal

2/21/2020

The varsity girls basketball team kicked off its New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS) title defense on Thursday afternoon at home.

Beatboxing Takes Over Middle School

2/14/2020

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.

Groundbreaking Journalist Shares Empowering Message During Black History Month

2/14/2020

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.

Middle School Students Explore World-Famous Met

2/14/2020

One of the world’s largest art museums became a classroom for sixth graders on Friday, February 7.

Sixth Grader Stands Up for State Bird

2/14/2020

Alex Pinnock ’26 cares about helping animals – especially the eastern bluebird, the state bird of New York.

Tenth Grade Prepares for Model UN Day

2/7/2020

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.

Indoor Track Team Breaks Seven School Records

2/7/2020

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.

Musical Revue Hits a High Note

2/7/2020

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.

Students’ Innovative Publication Raises Funds for Charity

2/7/2020

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.

English Students Forgo Super Bowl for Shakespeare

2/7/2020

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.”

Panther Pride on Display During Spirit and Pack the Den Week

2/4/2020

During the week of January 27 through 31, students across campus were spotted sporting neon attire, 90s fashion and fuzzy pajamas.

January

YoungArts Finalist Participates in Weeklong Intensive

1/31/2020

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.

Jewish Culture Club Holds Discussion on International Holocaust Remembrance Day

1/31/2020

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.

Mandarin Students Celebrate Chinese History and Culture

1/31/2020

On Tuesday, January 28, eighth grade Mandarin students learned about Chinese history and culture, all while enjoying a spread of traditional Chinese food.

Varsity Fencers Excel at ISFL Individual Championships

1/31/2020

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.

Bascon Sets Varsity Girls Swimming Records

1/24/2020

Varsity 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

1/24/2020

The Dobbs Athletic Association is hosting a spirit and Pack the Den week next week, Monday, January 27, through Friday, January 31.

Middle School Celebrates Impact of Martin Luther King Jr.’s Work

1/24/2020

Pictures 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

1/24/2020

Upper school French students were treated to a day of French culture on Thursday, January 23.

Honoring Dr. King’s Legacy by “Speaking, Hearing and Opening Up Together”

1/17/2020

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.

NYSSMA Spring Solo Adjudications Information

1/17/2020

New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA) Spring Solo Adjudications are coming!

Senior’s Question Leads to Deep Dive Into Math and Physics

1/17/2020

One 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

1/17/2020

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.

Tatarian Records 1,000th Career Point at Masters

1/10/2020

Standout varsity girls basketball player Brooke Tatarian ’21 reached an impressive milestone in a 56-55 victory over Summit Academy on December 29, 2019.

A Code for Success: Cybersecurity Team Receives Platinum Distinction

1/10/2020

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.

Accolades for Debate Team During Regis Tournament

1/10/2020

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.

Students Showcase Medley of Music Genres at Winter Concert

1/10/2020

The 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

1/10/2020

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.