Michael D., Hun ’24, Princeton University ’28 chose ‘Into The Open Spaces: America’s National Park Experience’ for his eleventh grade NextTerm course. During the three-week interdisciplinary course, he and his classmates explored Mesa Verde, Canyonlands, Grand Teton, and Yellowstone National Parks. Throughout the trip, Michael’s love for nature and philosophy began to blossom – a passion that stayed with him long after he returned home and the school year ended. Later that summer, Michael participated in the highly-competitive New Jersey Scholars Program where he studied current events through the lenses of science, music, architecture, literature, and art. His final assignment was an interdisciplinary thesis paper on a topic of his choosing. Michael knew exactly what he wanted to write about: America’s national park experience.
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Established this year, the Journey by Chapters Club, led by Angie T. ’27 and Little C C.’27, is a group of thirteen students who collaborate weekly on writing and illustrating their own novels. For their first piece of work, they are writing a fantasy science fiction book. The story, yet to be named, follows a young girl who travels to different dimensions each night while she sleeps and encounters mythical creatures that obtain the powers to heal her sick mother. While traveling through dimensions, she meets a boy who is looking for his lost twin brother. Together, they go on a journey to meet a wizard, who is the keeper of a magical potion that will solve both of their problems.
Since the start of her Hun experience it was evident that Lana wanted to pursue a career in STEM. In her time here, she has taken a majority of the offered STEM courses including her favorite, AP Chemistry with Ms. Pelling. Outside of Hun, she has been a molecular biologist intern at Rutgers University Waksman Summer Institute, a biomedical scholar at Rowan University, and an oncology intern at Sutter Health Hospital. Yet, even with a career as a doctor on the horizon, Lana is equally as passionate about humanities courses. She often seeks out educational opportunities where she can connect the two. In fact, her college essay was about how Dr. Bucy’s detective fiction English class helped her envision what a career as a molecular biologist will look like.
Mr. Connor Brennan has been at Hun since the fall of 2021, when he was hired as a one-year teaching fellow. He became part of the full-time History and Global Studies Department faculty the following year. He resides in Russell Hall and is the dorm head for Poe Dormitory as well as the assistant football coach and the JV baseball coach.
“Whether it’s dinner or study hall, I like being the go-to dorm parent when you’re on duty. During study hall, it’s nice to just check in with the kids on a regular basis. I usually post myself up in the second-floor lounge after I do the checks in the rooms. If they want, they can come and talk to me, and I think that’s a comforting thing. Hopefully, they feel like they can trust me and get some good advice on whatever they’re asking about.”
When she’s not leading a thought-provoking Harkness discussion on literature and social change, advising Monday night proctor meetings, or running Majesty through step rehearsal, you can find Ms. Martin in her office, door wide open, bursting at the seams with students, laughter, and playful banter filling the hallway. In her tenure at The Hun School, Ms. Martin has worn many different hats. To some students, she is their teacher; to others, she is their dorm parent; and to a few, she is their mentor.
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Dorms will reopen for resident students at 12:00 p.m.
Accepted students are welcome back to campus to learn more about The Hun School.
Registration information will be available soon.
Accepted students are welcome back to campus to learn more about The Hun School.
Registration information will be available soon.
Accepted students are welcome back to campus to learn more about The Hun School.
Registration information will be available soon.
Accepted students are welcome back to campus to learn more about The Hun School.
Registration information will be available soon.
This event is open to Upper School students interested in playing sports in college and their parents. Contact Jon Stone with any questions.
The Gender Equity Matters (GEM) Summit offers students an opportunity to explore the multifaceted aspects of gender equity, identity, and expression through a diverse range of engaging workshops and activities. The GEM Summit will take place on campus on Friday, April 5th from 11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., and space is limited. All Upper School students may apply. Applications are due on Wednesday, March 27th. Please contact Aly Sims with any questions.
All Middle School students are welcome to attend the student government events. More information will be shared when it becomes available.
All boarding students must attend these events.
A total solar eclipse will take place on April 8, 2024 at approximately 3:25 p.m. in New Jersey. This is an incredibly rare event, during which the moon will pass between the sun and earth, completely blocking the face of the sun. The next total solar eclipse will not take place until the year 2044.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION:
You must not view the eclipse directly without wearing eye protection ensured to meet international safety standards for solar viewing. Direct viewing of any part of the sun through a camera lens, binoculars, or telescope without a special-purpose solar filter secured over the front of the optics will cause severe eye injury. Event attendees will be required to wear Hun-provided glasses and cannot bring or use their own glasses, filters, or equipment. The eclipse will also cause afternoon darkness, which may be disorienting. Motorists are discouraged from driving during this time.
For more information about this event, please contact Carla Patterson or Shaun Workenaour.