The Bulletin - Summer 2011 - Miss Porter's School

Bulletin | pointsWhile New England ably presents each of the four seasonswith ample charm, there may be no more perfect seasonin Farmington than spring. Springtime at Miss Porter’sSchool means classes held on stretches of green lawn,first cookouts on the patio, breakfasts of strawberries andcream, gardens enchanted by girls lifting their voices insong, shiny rings gracing New Girls’ fingers, and manyspecial moments leading up to graduation.3porter’s|headlinesSpringtime events nicely suit this issue of The Bulletin,which shares the message of “Within Our Legacy Lies OurFuture,” for they too remind us that as things change, themore they stay the same. Girls still gather in friendshipwith their classmates, teachers alongside, to mark thetraditions held dear by the school for generations before usand generations to come. They reflect on the relationshipsmade here; ones they know will pass the test of time.I hope you enjoy this issue in the same fashion. Pleaseconsider The Bulletin just one example of your ongoingrelationship with Miss Porter’s School. Share news withschool or send a class note; for you are remembered inFarmington, and we want to hear from you.Happy reading!Siobhan FedericiDirector of Communicationswww.porters.org/publicationsP.S. Since our last issue, senior Emily Harris was nameda finalist in the National Merit Scholarship Programand went on to earn a National Merit Scholarship.Congratulations to Emily!Farmington WomenHonoring Farmington WomenHead of School Kate Windsor was among those honored at aFarmington Historical Society luncheon titled “Farmington WomenHonoring Farmington Women.” The event, now in its second year,honors Farmington women who have made contributions in thearts, health care, politics, education, business, civic organizations,athletics, and other fields.Dr. Windsor is in good company. In 2010,Sarah Porter was posthumously honored atthe Farmington Historical Society luncheonas a “visionary of her time who championedthe importance of women receiving educationsequal to those available to men.”Dr. Windsor was recognized as a frequent lecturer on leadership andsingle-sex education who “advances the opportunities available toyoung women by championing their ability to become informed,bold, resourceful and ethical global citizens who will shape achanging world.”