“I did not come particularly close to realizing all of my potential,” Drew Martin ’98 told students, recalling his own days at Roxbury Latin, as he delivered this year’s Wyner Lecture on September 10. Mr. Martin, an RL trustee and CEO of Thrive Scholars—an organization that provides academic preparation, mentorship, and career counseling to first-generation, […]
“Teachers and scholars of the oldest school in continuous existence in North America, good morning and welcome back,” began Head of School Sam Schaffer in Rousmaniere Hall on Wednesday, August 26. “What a great place to be, here in this splendid Hall, surrounded by our friends and classmates, teachers, coaches, and advisors, in this sanctum […]
On July 22, Head of School Sam Schaffer announced that Alessandro Ferzoco, Class of 2014, will serve as Roxbury Latin’s next Director of Development. Throughout a search process resulting in several excellent finalists, it became clear to all members of the search committee that Alessandro was the right individual to lead Roxbury Latin’s philanthropic and […]
Thank you for helping us achieve an extraordinary year in fundraising for Roxbury Latin. Through your contributions to the Annual Fund and through your capital gifts, you allow us to realize Roxbury Latin’s distinctive mission: to democratically assemble the most capable, bright, aspiring group of boys, regardless of their families’ means; and to bring together […]
Each summer, RL boys have the opportunity to participate in a variety of study abroad experiences and immersion trips that deepen their understanding of history, language, and culture. Over the years, students have traveled to locations across the globe, including France, Spain, Costa Rica, and Senegal. This summer, 17 Class II boysGreece, accompanied by Mrs. […]
The Roxbury Latin Varsity Track & Field team capped off another outstanding season with impressive performances at both the league and national levels. The Foxes finished second at the ISL Championships and the New England Championships, with athletes across all events contributing to one of the program’s most successful campaigns in recent memory. Among the […]
The Glee Club recently concluded its annual spring break tour, bringing its energy and talent to the West Coast, with a trip to San Francisco. Each day was full of singing, learning, and sightseeing. Musical highlights included choral exchanges with the students of Convent & Stuart Hall Schools of the Sacred Heart and the men […]
On March 6 and 7, actors and crew brought to life their rendition of The Drowsy Chaperone—Roxbury Latin’s winter musical. Written by Bob Martin and Don McKellar, with music and lyrics by Lisa Lambert and Greg Morrison, the RL production was directed by Director of Dramatics Matt Phillips. In “a loving send-up of the frivolously […]
Roxbury Latin students and faculty gathered in Rousmaniere Hall on Wednesday to celebrate a distinctly RL tradition: Exelauno Day. The tradition dates back over 130 years, when Classics master Clarence Willard Gleason inaugurated a celebration of the Classics, in which Greek students would be exempted from homework for the day. Today, the event allows for […]
We simply cannot thank you enough for helping to make Roxbury Latin’s eighth annual Giving Day an extraordinary success. With your help, we raised more than $1,145,000 for the Annual Fund—including $150,000 in match money from generous trustees—from more than 1,200 donors, in 24 hours. Every dollar raised will go directly toward supporting our students […]