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News

  • Dr. Brian Purnell On The History of Racial Injustice in America, and the Fierce Urgency of Now

    “For the past 20 years, I have studied the history of racial discrimination in the United States,” Dr. Brian Purnell began in virtual Hall on February 18. “I focused on this because I wanted to understand my country’s contradictions.”  Dr. Purnell shared his personal journey with Civil Rights Movement history, which includes his work as […]

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  • Class VI Winter Walk Helps Combat Homelessness

    On February 3, members of Class VI braved the chill and slush to trek two miles in the name of advocacy. Joined by Class I counterparts and two dozen faculty and staff members, Sixies participated in Boston’s Winter Walk—an event that raises both dollars and awareness to combat homelessness throughout Greater Boston. Students’ march around […]

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  • Juan Enríquez On The Evolution of Right and Wrong

    “What if what’s okay today may be wrong tomorrow?” Juan Enríquez began in virtual Hall on February 4. “What if what’s right flips 180 degrees, and the rules that you’re taught today turn out to be completely wrong tomorrow?” Mr. Enríquez is many impressive things—life science expert, technologist, investor, author—and his most recent book, Right/Wrong, […]

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Events

Varsity Spring Tryouts
2:15PM
VEX (Classes I-IV)
2:15PM
Varsity Track Practice
2:15PM
Varsity Tennis Practice
2:15PM
VEX (Classes I-IV)
2:15PM
Varsity Lacrosse Practice
2:15PM
Boston Bus departs
4:15PM
Hopkins Debate
12:00AM
First Day of 4th Marking Period
12:00AM
Varsity Lacrosse Practice
2:15AM
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Headmaster's Welcome

Founded in 1645, Roxbury Latin is the oldest school in continuous existence in North America. For 376 years, we have offered a program explicitly designed for the boys in our care. Our work has been steady and sure. Of Roxbury Latin’s singular qualities, however, none contributes more powerfully to the life of our school than the background and nature of our boys. Whether you are already familiar with Roxbury Latin or new to our community, I invite you to learn more about us.

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