The Art and Media Center: Old Science Repurposed as High Functioning Art Space
For the first time, at least in “modern” history, students can pursue any and all of Milton’s visual arts programs in one building, the Art and Media Center (AMC). This summer, changes that will not strike some as dramatic have nevertheless prepared all three levels of the AMC for unparalleled opportunities and collaboration in the arts. Ian Torney, visual art chair, used the relocation of sculpture, ceramics and woodworking from Robert Saltonstall as a chance to rethink how spaces are outfitted and aligned, not only for today’s world of arts, but in anticipation of how the field will...
Read MoreSeminar Day in its Fourth Decade: Economist Sam Bowles Was Keynote
Economist Sam Bowles was the Sally Bowles Keynote Speaker, leading the student-organized Seminar Day in May. More than 20 other experts and activists followed, covering a wide range of publicly debated domestic and international issues. Many alumni were among the guest speakers, stimulating great questions and discussions. Called the Keyes Seminar Day, this lively event has been one of Milton’s most important traditions since 1977. It is named in honor of its founder, former faculty member Peter Keyes, a legendary promoter of student interest in the political process as well as public and...
Read MoreLisa Donohue ’83, a Leader in Media and Technology, Will Succeed Brad Bloom as Board President
Lisa Donohue, Milton Academy Class of 1983, will succeed Brad Bloom as president of the Milton Academy Board of Trustees when his term concludes in 2015. Milton trustees voted in May to elect Lisa as the president, effective July 1, 2015. Since she joined the board in 2008, Lisa has taken a leadership role, particularly in the areas of external relations, strategic planning, campaign preparation, and developing the membership and practices (or processes) of the board. “I am thrilled that I will be able to build on Brad’s strong leadership over the last five years, and the board’s work...
Read MoreRuting Li ’15, A Poet Who Wins Prizes
When Ruting Li ’15 sits down to write, she doesn’t know quite what will make it to the page. “I don’t set out to write about a particular topic,” she says. “Sometimes I start my writing from a prompt, or an image. Most often I write about something I’ve seen or experienced, which sparks an idea.” In the spring, Ruting’s poetry earned her a finalist spot in many regional and national writing contests, including the Smith College High School poetry contest, the Naked Truth/PEN New England High School writing contest, and the Oxbridge Edge poetry contest. Ruting completed a...
Read MoreMilton Tennis Dominates
With ace serves and slicing backhands, the girls’ varsity tennis team dominated the courts of the Independent School League, going undefeated (15–0) and earning the title of ISL Champions after beating Nobles in the last match of the season. The team also earned the NEPSAC Championship trophy over tough competitors. Coach Troy Crichlow ’99 described the season as a perfect culmination of the team’s strong results over the past few years. The team’s top-ranked player, Maddie DeWire ’16, had an outstanding season, winning all of her singles matches. “Tennis season is the most fun...
Read MoreJazz at Milton Is Forty Years Young
Playing one of the signature tunes of hard bop, musicians spanning five decades of Milton Academy jazz gathered onstage to perform “Moanin’” as part of a free concert event to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the jazz program on April 4, 2014. Since 1974, Milton’s jazz program, founded and directed by music faculty member Bob Sinicrope, has grown to include more than 75 students involved in the study and performance of jazz in nine different jazz groups. Current jazz students and alumni filled the evening with a range of musical performances. Special guest Horace Alexander Young, a...
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