MEMORIES THAT STICK - Harbor Day School

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A MESSAGE FROM THE HEAD OF SCHOOL I know that you will enjoy this version of the Harbor Day School Beacon. We hope that it will convey even more clearly what happens on this terrific DOUG E. PHELPS campus. Our alumni of Harbor Day School move confidently into the larger world of secondary and higher education into fulfilling careers, strong families, and leadership roles as citizens in an increasingly demanding world. The theme of an increasingly complex world can intimidate all of us. Yet with all the pitfalls that could lie in our graduates’ paths, they represent the successes found in the almost six decades of Harbor Day School. What these graduates have in common is something that you can often read in the eyes of our youngest students. Their eyes tell us they are growing up in a culture that rewards parent-teacher partnerships, strong effort, fair play, ingenuity, teamwork, and support of ideas larger than themselves. Those ideas, such as supporting their classmates, their teams, their the School families, and even “classmates” at Mbahe Primary School in Tanzania, are instilled from the beginning of Kindergarten and nurtured throughout their time on our campus. Eventually, they join the greater family of Harbor Day School alumni. The quality of those graduates appears in the increasing number of our parents who are themselves graduates of the School and seek the same foundation for their children. For almost three generations, the faculty and staff at Harbor Day School have worked tirelessly in preparing our students for a world that will offer challenges that we can't predict. Our alumni are proof that with the right foundation, they can meet and conquer those seen and unforeseen challenges. Thank you for your support as we move forward for the next generation. n PAGE 2 BEACON — SPRING 2012
MISSION DRIVEN Simply put, a MISSION STATEMENT is a statement of purpose for a company or an organization. It reflects and guides the goals and values of an institution. In the opening scene of the memorable movie, Jerry Maguire, Jerry talks about creating the mission statement for his company and calls it a suggestion for the future. It is true that mission, vision, and core values are future thinking as well as aspirational, but they can also hold beliefs that are deep-rooted in history and tradition. A school turning 60 years old this fall understands the significance of these elements. Harbor Day School has refined its mission statement over the past few months; not only does the statement call to the future, but it also speaks to the preservation of the community this school represents. This issue of the Beacon explores the community and traditions of Harbor Day School. The school has evolved over time, but many events and programs have remained the same and maintain their relevancy. Events like the Blue/ Gold Track Meet and outdoor education trips stay pertinent because they directly relate to the school’s mission and curriculum, whether they build strong moral character or train confident learners. In an ever-changing world, tradition creates a framework that generates an emotional response. Ask alumni about their favorite memories of Harbor Day School. These former students will recall the holiday programs, Colonial Day, Grandparents’ Day, and the list goes on. These are memories that stick for all alumni. n NOELLE BECKER ALUMNI RECALL THEIR FAVORITE HDS MEMORIES Kristen Hatfield, (’88) “I definitely loved the Blue vs. Gold competition the best! I also have great memories of the Upper School Christmas programs.” Reid Varner, (’97) “Turkey Bowl for sure. Colonial Day was up there too.” Katie McKitterick, (’02) “Grandparents’ Day, Eighth Grade Play, Turkey Bowl, Thanksgiving and Christmas Programs, Moving Up Day, Fourth Grade State Fair, Third Grade Gold Rush, Blue and Gold Track Meet, Kindergarten Halloween Parade! Am I allowed to vote for everything?” BEACON — SPRING 2012 PAGE 3
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