Calhoun Stories
Calhoun Stories
Calhoun's Varsity Baseball team worked hard to develop a culture of teamwork, resilience and success. It paid off this season!
For its spring musical production, Calhoun’s Upper School Theater brought to life the world of the famously macabre Addams Family in an original story by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice.
As part of a year-long identity study, kindergartners drew a series of self-portraits that challenged them to "deepen their observation and rendering skills by focusing on a specific facial feature."
Lauren H. '22 took Calhoun's Women in Science course and learned about "brilliant women scientists who often go unrecognized for their contributions." The class helped to fuel her passion for science, history and literature. Here she reflects on the impact the course has had on her education.
The Upper School elective The Art of Tea is an interdisciplinary course that explores history, geography, biology, and the visual and culinary arts –– all through the lens of an everyday ritual. Students took a deep dive into the rich culture and history of one of the world’s most popular beverages, and came away with some profound lessons along the way.
All school year, students in the 4's classroom have been fascinated by ocean animals, and sharks in particular. Co-teachers Danita, Isabel and Wesley used this natural enthusiasm as the inspiration for a new, interdisciplinary unit of study – combining the best of science, math and art.
A group of seventh graders, led by Imani W. and Simone A., initiated a partnership with Aunt Flow to bring easily accessible menstrual products to the MS and US student bathrooms.
For Calhoun's 125th anniversary, we sat down with a few of our history teachers to learn more about how they teach students to understand the complexities of the past and apply those lessons to the present. With their different academic and personal backgrounds, each teacher has a unique perspective on how to cover history in the classroom.
Ben Baron, Director of Winds and Brass, developed Calhoun's Composition Initiative to "address race and gender-related inequities in student music." He commissioned three composers of diverse backgrounds to put together pieces for Calhoun's musicians.
In honor of Black History/Futures Month, first graders in Tina and Latoya's class selected three African American women who had a big impact on American culture: Katherine Johnson, Nina Simone and Mae Jemison. Students made connections between their stories, and were able to identify similar challenges they faced.
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The Class of 2022 is headed to an impressive array of colleges and universities once they wrap up their Calhoun careers. Learn more about our seniors’ successes and their college search process.